Slava Vintage Soviet Watch - Rare Green Gradient Dial - USSR 2428 Day-Date - Serviced
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Vintage Slava Day-Date Manual Wind Watch - Stunning Green Gradient Dial
Rare Soviet Timepiece - Fully Serviced on May 21, 2025
This extraordinary vintage Slava timepiece from the Second Moscow Watch Factory represents the pinnacle of Soviet watchmaking craftsmanship from the 1980s.
Watch Specifications:
- Manufacturer: Second Moscow Watch Factory (Slava)
- Model: 033xxx series
- Era: 1980s Soviet timepiece
- Movement: Manual wind Caliber 2428 with 26 jewels
- Case: AU10 gold-plated brass in excellent condition
- Case Dimensions: 37mm x 43mm (12mm thickness with crystal)
- Lug Width: 18mm
- Dial: Mesmerizing green sunburst gradient
- Functions: Day-date display at 3 o'clock position (with red "SUN" indicator)
- Hands: Gold-plated with black inserts
- Markers: Arabic numerals at 12, 9, and 6; rectangular black markers on gold background for remaining hours
- Crystal: Original acrylic in excellent condition
- Service History: Recently serviced by a professional watchmaker (May 21, 2025)
Movement Details:
- Caliber: Slava 2428
- Ligne: 13'''
- Jewels: 26
- Lift Angle: 49°
- Power Reserve: Impressive 47 hours
- Frequency: 18000 vph
- Type: Manual Wind
- Dimensions: 32.2 mm diameter, 4.85 mm height
Special Features:
This Slava 2428 features a sophisticated movement with dual barrels coupled in parallel for maximum power efficiency. The day-date function can be adjusted through the convenient pusher at the 2 o'clock position, while the day advances with standard crown operation.
The true highlight of this timepiece is the breathtaking green gradient dial that shifts from emerald center to deeper teal edges, creating a mesmerizing effect that catches light beautifully. This distinctive color was a signature style of high-end Soviet watches during this period, making it highly collectible today.
Condition:
Watch is in excellent vintage condition with only minor signs of wear consistent with age. The gold-plated case shows minimal wear, and the dial remains vibrant with no fading or damage. All parts are original, and the movement has been professionally serviced, ensuring reliable timekeeping for years to come.
Note: Watch is sold without strap, allowing you to pair it with your preferred style of band.
A Piece of Horological History
Slava watches were prestigious timepieces in the Soviet era, often reserved for officials or given as special achievement awards. This particular model represents the golden age of Soviet watchmaking and offers both historical significance and reliable daily wear capabilities.
Don't miss the opportunity to own this exceptional piece of Soviet horological craftsmanship!
Overview
- Period
- 1980s
- Factory
- Second Moscow Watch Factory
Movement
- Movement
- Mechanical (hand-wound)
- Caliber
- 2428
- Jewels
- 26 jewels
Case size
- Diameter (Ø)
- 37 mm
- Weight
- 100 g
Case
- Case material
- Gold-plated
- Case finish
- Gold-plated
Dial, hands & crystal
- Dial color
- Green
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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