Vintage Slava Automatic Watch - USSR Heritage Timepiece
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Rare Soviet Era Slava 2427 Self-Winding Mechanical Watch (1980s)
Step back in time with this authentic piece of Soviet watchmaking history - a beautifully preserved Slava automatic watch from the prestigious Second Moscow Watch Factory.
Classic Design Features:
- Elegant silver dial with bold Arabic numerals and clear black markers
- Premium chrome hands with distinctive black inserts for enhanced readability
- High-quality brass case with chrome coating in excellent condition
- Day/date complication at 3 o'clock position with quick-set date button at 2 o'clock
- Original adjustable stainless steel "Slava" bracelet
- "Made in USSR" marking - genuine Soviet craftsmanship
Technical Specifications:
- Caliber: Slava 2427 (27 jewels)
- Movement: Automatic self-winding mechanical with manual wind option
- Case Material: Brass with chrome plating in very good condition
- Power Reserve: Approximately 40 hours
- Beat Rate: 18,800 vibrations per hour
- Anti-shock system for improved durability
- Case Dimensions: 37mm × 46mm (14mm thickness)
- Lug Width: 18mm
Condition:
This rare timepiece has been professionally serviced by a master watchmaker, including complete disassembly, thorough cleaning, and proper lubrication. The brass case with its chrome coating remains in very good condition, showing minimal wear. It maintains excellent timekeeping accuracy while displaying only slight signs of age that add to its vintage character and charm.
Perfect For:
Whether you're a serious collector of Soviet timepieces or simply appreciate the distinctive style and engineering of vintage mechanical watches, this Slava 2427 offers both historical significance and everyday wearability. Its robust construction and timeless design make it an excellent addition to any watch collection.
Embrace the extraordinary craftsmanship of Soviet horology with this exceptional Slava automatic watch - a rare find that combines historical significance with practical elegance.
Overview
- Period
- 1980s
- Factory
- Second Moscow Watch Factory
Movement
- Movement
- Automatic
- Jewels
- 27 jewels
Case size
- Diameter (Ø)
- 37 mm
- Weight
- 100 g
Case
- Case material
- Chrome-plated
- Case finish
- Chrome-plated
Dial, hands & crystal
- Dial color
- Silver
Condition & service
Condition: Fully serviced
Carefully packed and sent with tracking — typically 7–21 business days depending on destination.
Every watch is a genuine Soviet-era original, inspected and (where noted) serviced before it ships.
If it isn't right, return it within 14 days for a refund — just get in touch and we'll sort it out.
A Soviet mechanical watch has no battery — it runs on a tiny wound spring, just as it did decades ago. Treat it kindly and it will keep good time for many years. Here is how to wind, set and care for yours.
Winding a hand-wound watch
- Wind it off your wrist. Hold the watch in one hand so you do not put sideways stress on the winding stem.
- Turn the crown clockwise (away from you) with your thumb and forefinger, in smooth, steady turns.
- Stop as soon as you feel firm resistance. Do not force that last turn — a fully wound spring stops abruptly, and pushing past it can damage the mainspring.
- A full wind lasts roughly 24–40 hours. Winding once a day, at about the same time, keeps the watch running and accurate.
Automatic (self-winding) models
Some Soviet watches — certain Vostok and Slava models — wind themselves from the motion of your wrist. If one has stopped, give the crown 20–30 gentle turns to get it started, then simply wear it. You cannot over-wind a healthy automatic.
Setting the time & date
- Gently pull the crown out to the setting position and turn it to move the hands. Setting the time forwards (clockwise) is kindest to the movement.
- If your watch has a date, avoid changing it between roughly 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. The date mechanism is engaged during those hours and forcing it can break it — move the hands to mid-morning first, then set the date.
- Push the crown fully back in when you are finished.
Everyday care
- Keep it dry. Vintage watches are not water resistant, even if marked so decades ago. Take it off before washing your hands, swimming or showering.
- Avoid magnets — speakers, phones, laptops and magnetic clasps can magnetise the movement and make it run fast.
- Avoid knocks. Take the watch off for sport or heavy work.
- A vintage movement that keeps time to within about a minute or two a day is running well. Small variation is normal and part of their charm.
Storage & service
When you are not wearing it, store the watch flat in its box, away from heat and moisture. There is no need to keep it fully wound at all times. To keep it healthy, have it professionally serviced every 3–5 years — a clean and fresh lubrication is what lets these watches run, quite literally, for generations.
Look after it and your Soviet Time piece will outlast its battery-powered cousins many times over. If anything ever feels wrong, write to support@soviet-time.com. You can also review our Returns & guarantee. — Igor, your watchmaker
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