Soviet Watch Luch Children's Women's Wristwatch Caliber 1800 Made in USSR 1970s
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"LUCh Karlsson" Vintage Children's Watch
Made in USSR during the 1970s, this charming "LUCh Karlsson" watch features a delightful cartoon character on its dial. Perfect as a gift for children or collectors of Soviet timepieces!
Technical Specifications:
- Manufacturer: LUCh (ЛУЧ), USSR
- Production period: 1970s
- Movement: Caliber 1800 mechanical, hand-wound
- Jewels: 17 ruby jewels
- Case: Round, chrome-plated with removable lugs and stainless steel back
- Case back marking: Soviet quality mark with serial number 474838
- Dial: White with black numerals and a cheerful cartoon character
- Hands: Flat black hour and minute hands
- Bracelet: Original vintage Soviet stainless steel
- Condition: Recently serviced by a professional watchmaker, in excellent working order
About This Watch:
This delightful timepiece is a perfect example of Soviet children's watches from the 1970s. The "LUCh Karlsson" features a beloved cartoon character on its white dial, making it an engaging first watch for children. All parts are original, and the watch has been professionally serviced to ensure accurate timekeeping.
The stainless steel bracelet is adjustable and in excellent condition. The watch case shows the quality craftsmanship typical of Soviet watchmaking with its clean lines and durable chrome finish.
This watch makes an excellent gift for a child or teenager, or a wonderful addition to any collection of Soviet-era timepieces!
Overview
- Period
- 1970s
- Gender
- Kids
Movement
- Movement
- Mechanical (hand-wound)
- Caliber
- 1800
Case size
- Weight
- 100 g
Case
- Case material
- Chrome-plated
- Case finish
- Chrome-plated
Dial, hands & crystal
- Dial color
- White
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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