Vintage Slava USSR Automatic Watch 27 Jewels Cal 2427 Day Date Green Dial 1980s
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Slava Automatic Watch 27 Jewels – Green Dial, Cushion Case, USSR 1980s
Vintage Slava automatic wristwatch from the 1980s, produced by the Second Moscow Watch Factory. This model features the reliable caliber 2427 with day-date complication and a distinctive Soviet-era design.
Key Specifications
- Brand: Slava
- Model: 181xxx
- Year: 1980s
- Movement: Mechanical, automatic (self-winding)
- Caliber: 2427
- Jewels: 27
- Frequency: 18,000 bph
- Power Reserve: ~40 hours
- Lift Angle: 49°
- Shock Protection: Yes
- Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, day and date
- Quick Date Adjustment: Side pusher at 2 o'clock
- Time Setting: Crown at 3 o'clock
Case & Dimensions
- Material: Chrome-plated brass
- Case Shape: Cushion-shaped, faceted design
- Case Size: 38 × 45 mm
- Thickness: 13 mm (including crystal)
- Lug Width: 18 mm
- Case Back: Stainless steel with screw-down retaining ring
Dial & Hands
The watch features a vivid green sunburst dial with a gradient effect from a brighter center to darker outer edge. The dial is signed with the Slava logo, “27 jewels”, and “Made in USSR” markings, confirming its authenticity and origin. Hour markers are applied, three-dimensional, and convex, giving depth and a strong visual presence. The hands are metallic and without lume, maintaining a clean and minimalist look consistent with late Soviet design. A day-date window at 3 o’clock displays Cyrillic day indication, adding further character.
Condition
The watch is in good vintage condition. There are visible signs of time and use on the case and crystal, consistent with age. These cosmetic marks do not affect functionality and contribute to the authentic vintage character.
Service
Fully professionally serviced in May 2026. The movement has been cleaned, lubricated, and adjusted — ready for reliable daily wear.
Additional Information
- All parts are original
- Watch is sold without strap
Why This Watch?
A well-preserved example of Soviet watchmaking with a bold design language. The combination of a vibrant green dial, sculpted hour markers, and the reliable 2427 automatic movement makes this piece highly attractive for collectors. Fully serviced and ready to wear, it offers both historical value and everyday usability.
Ideal for: collectors of USSR watches, vintage enthusiasts, and those seeking a distinctive mechanical timepiece.
Overview
- Period
- 1980s
- Factory
- Second Moscow Watch Factory
Movement
- Movement
- Automatic
- Caliber
- 2427
- Jewels
- 27 jewels
Case size
- Diameter (Ø)
- 38 mm
- Weight
- 200 g
Case
- Case material
- Chrome-plated
- Case finish
- Chrome-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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