Slava Cal. 2414 Soviet Mechanical Watch 1970s 21 Jewels
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Slava Caliber 2414 men's mechanical wristwatch comes from the Second Moscow Watch Factory and dates to the 1970s. It is an all-original Soviet-made piece, recently serviced and ready to wear.
The Look
The white dial gives this Slava a crisp, clean presence on the wrist, with Roman hour markings that lend it a slightly dressier character than many utilitarian Soviet watches of the period. The dial carries the Slava logo, 21 Jewels marking, and Made in USSR inscription, all set against a well-preserved surface with no visible signs of use noted. Slim black hands and a central seconds hand keep the display sharp and easy to read, while the acrylic crystal gives the watch the warm vintage profile collectors expect from a 1970s Soviet mechanical.
Inside the Case
At the heart of the watch is the Slava 2414, a 21-jewel mechanical movement from the Second Moscow Watch Factory. It has been fully serviced, cleaned, lubricated, assembled and regulated on a timegrapher.
- Movement type: Mechanical
- Caliber: Slava 2414
- Jewels: 21
- Functions: Central seconds, day display
- Factory: Second Moscow Watch Factory
Case and Specifications
- Reference: 3991957
- Era: 1970s, circa 1978
- Gender: Men's
- Case material: Brass
- Case coating: Chrome
- Bezel: None
- Caseback: Snap back
- Crystal: Acrylic
- Diameter: 36 mm without crown
- Lug-to-lug: 41 mm
- Thickness: 9 mm
- Lug width: 18 mm
- Net weight: 70 g
The Strap
The watch is supplied on a green nylon NATO-style strap. It suits the 36 mm chrome-coated case well, adding a casual, military-inspired contrast to the clean white Roman-numeral dial.
Condition and Service
The case is in good condition, with small signs of age visible from normal vintage use. The rear cover is also good, showing only minor micro-scratches. The dial has survived especially well and is described as very well preserved, with no signs of use noted.
This watch is all original and was serviced on 22.07.2026. The service included full disassembly, washing, cleaning, reassembly, lubrication, and accuracy adjustment on a timegrapher.
Why This One Is Interesting
This is a well-balanced collector-grade Slava: a Second Moscow Watch Factory piece with the 21-jewel Cal. 2414 movement, a clean white Roman dial, original USSR markings, and practical 36 mm proportions. The serviced condition and well-preserved dial make it especially appealing for someone who wants a Soviet mechanical watch that can be worn rather than simply stored.
What's Included
- Slava mechanical wristwatch
- Green nylon NATO-style strap
Overview
- Reference
- 3991957
- Year
- Circa 1978
- Period
- 1970s
- Factory
- Second Moscow Watch Factory (2MWF)
- Gender
- Men's
Movement
- Movement
- Mechanical (hand-wound)
- Caliber
- 2414
- Jewels
- 21 jewels
- Beat rate (bph)
- 18000
- Lift angle
- 42°
Case size
- Diameter (Ø)
- 36 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 41 mm
- Thickness
- 9 mm
- Lug width
- 18 mm
- Weight
- 150 g
Case
- Case material
- Chrome-plated
- Case finish
- Chrome-plated
Dial, hands & crystal
- Dial color
- White
- Dial markers
- Roman
- Hands color
- Black
- Seconds hand color
- Black
- Crystal
- Acrylic
Functions
Condition & service
Condition: Fully serviced
Last serviced: 22.07.2026
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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