Vintage Slava Watch 2414 USSR 1980s – Black Guilloche Dial 21 Jewels Mechanical
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Vintage Slava Mechanical Watch – Caliber 2414 – USSR 1980s
Original Soviet wristwatch Slava produced by the Second Moscow Watch Factory in the 1980s. This model corresponds to catalog number 3991799 according to the USSR watch catalog of 1983.
A beautiful example of classic Soviet watchmaking. Slava watches from the Second Moscow Watch Factory are well known among collectors for their distinctive design and reliable in-house movements. The elegant black guilloché dial with a fine grid texture gives this watch a refined vintage character typical of Soviet watches from the late Cold War era. Pieces in this condition, with original components and a properly serviced movement, are becoming increasingly difficult to find.
This watch represents a great opportunity for collectors of Soviet horology as well as enthusiasts looking for an authentic vintage mechanical watch suitable for everyday wear. The clean dial, balanced proportions and classic styling make it a versatile piece that pairs well with both casual and formal outfits.
All parts of the watch are original. The watch has undergone a full professional service on March 11, 2026 performed by a watchmaker, including:
- complete disassembly of the movement
- professional cleaning and washing
- proper lubrication
- reassembly and regulation
The watch is running accurately and all functions operate correctly. A reliable mechanical movement ready for everyday wear.
Dial
- Black guilloché dial with fine grid pattern
- Date window at the 3 o'clock position
- Applied hour markers in steel color with white inserts
- Steel colored hands with white inserts
- White minute track
- Slava logo and “21 jewels” marking
Case
- Case material: brass with chrome plating
- Case back: stainless steel snap-on back
- Crystal: plastic (acrylic)
- Case condition: very good overall condition
- Minor scratches on the case back from previous opening
Dimensions
- Case width: 36 mm
- Lug-to-lug: 41 mm
- Thickness with crystal: 9.5 mm
- Lug width: 18 mm
Movement
- Mechanical movement: Slava Caliber 2414
- Jewels: 21
- Manual winding
- Frequency: 18,000 A/h
- Lift angle: 49°
- Power reserve: approx. 47 hours
Additional Information
- All functions operate correctly
- Fully serviced and ready to wear
- Rare find for collectors of Soviet watches
- The watch is sold without a strap
Overview
- Period
- 1980s
- Factory
- Second Moscow Watch Factory
Movement
- Movement
- Mechanical (hand-wound)
- Caliber
- 2414
- Jewels
- 21 jewels
Case size
- Diameter (Ø)
- 36 mm
- Weight
- 100 g
Case
- Case material
- Chrome-plated
- Case finish
- Chrome-plated
Dial, hands & crystal
- Dial color
- Black
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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