Slava Soviet Watch Cal. 2428 Second Moscow Watch Factory Made in USSR 1980s
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Slava 2428 Soviet Mechanical Watch from the 1980s — 26 Jewels, Guilloché Dial, Fully Serviced Vintage Timepiece Made in USSR
A handsome vintage Slava wristwatch produced at the Second Moscow Watch Factory in the USSR, 1980s. The watch houses the robust Slava caliber 2428 and has been fully serviced by a professional watchmaker (complete disassembly, ultrasonic cleaning, lubrication and reassembly). It is ready to wear or add to a collection.
Key features
- Movement: Slava calibre 2428
- Central seconds hand
- Full date display — day of week + date of month
- Instant (quick) date change
- Manual quick-set of the date via a pusher at the 2 o’clock position
- Power reserve: approximately 46 hours
- Jewels: 26
- Declared accuracy: -25 / +60 seconds per day (factory spec)
- Beat rate: 18,000 vibrations per hour (vph)
- Two mainsprings / two barrels
- Caseback: screw-down stainless steel with USSR quality mark and serial 538173
- Water protection marking and shockproof balance noted on the caseback
Case & dimensions
- Case material: brass with chrome plating
- Caseback: stainless steel screw-down type
- Case size: 39 × 44 mm
- Thickness (with crystal): 10 mm
- Lug width: 18 mm
Dial & hands (appearance)
The dial shows a fine guilloché pattern — a delicate, small-mesh texture across the surface that gives the face subtle depth and vintage character. Applied baton hour markers and slim baton hands present a clean, utilitarian aesthetic typical of late-Soviet design. The central seconds hand is thin and precise. The day-of-week indication is printed in black; Sundays are highlighted in red for instant recognition. The day/date aperture at 3 o’clock is framed for clarity and visual balance.
Condition
These are vintage, used watches and show normal signs of wear: light scratches on the chrome-plated case, small scuffs and patina consistent with age and everyday use. The movement has been serviced and runs reliably after the service. The watch comes fitted with a new vintage-style strap (faux leather) with a steel-colour buckle.
Why buy this watch?
This Slava is a great example of practical Soviet engineering — robust, well-built and full of character. Because it has been recently serviced and fitted with a fresh vintage-style strap, it is ready to wear immediately and will make a striking daily driver or a valuable addition to any vintage watch collection. If you appreciate original mechanical timepieces with a distinctive historical look, this Slava stands out for its guilloché dial, full date display, and chrome-plated brass case that shines with authentic Soviet charm.
Included / Notes
- Watch: Slava Cal. 2428 (fully serviced)
- New vintage-style faux-leather strap with steel-colour buckle
- No additional boxes or papers unless agreed separately
Interested? Message for additional photos or questions — this well-kept, serviced Slava won’t stay available long for collectors and daily wearers alike.
Overview
- Period
- 1980s
- Factory
- Second Moscow Watch Factory
Movement
- Movement
- Mechanical (hand-wound)
- Caliber
- 2428
- Jewels
- 26 jewels
Case size
- Diameter (Ø)
- 39 mm
- Weight
- 100 g
Case
- Case material
- Chrome-plated
- Case finish
- Chrome-plated
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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