Vintage Soviet Watch Slava Cal 2428 26 jewels Made in USSR 2 Moscow Watch Factory
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Slava Manual Wind Watch – Caliber 2428, 26 Jewels
Second Moscow Watch Factory | USSR | 1980s
Authentic vintage Soviet wristwatch produced by the Second Moscow Watch Factory in the 1980s. This Slava mechanical watch features the well-known Caliber 2428 — a durable hand-wound movement with 26 jewels, valued by collectors for its reliability and longevity.
Mechanical Movement
Powered by the legendary Slava Caliber 2428, this fully mechanical manual wind movement represents the peak of Soviet-era watchmaking. The watch was professionally serviced in January 2026, including full disassembly, ultrasonic cleaning, inspection of all components, and fresh lubrication. It runs accurately and is ready for daily use.
Dial & Hands
The silver sunburst dial features the original Slava script logo at 12 o’clock and “26 КАМНЕЙ” (26 jewels) marking. A day-date window at 3 o’clock displays Cyrillic day abbreviations in red. At 6 o’clock, the dial is signed “СДЕЛАНО В СССР” (Made in USSR). Original pencil-style hands complete the classic Soviet design.
Case & Crown
The tonneau-shaped case measures 37 mm wide and 44 mm lug-to-lug, offering comfortable vintage proportions. Made of chrome-plated brass with a screw-down stainless steel caseback. The original crown operates smoothly for winding and time setting.
Bracelet
Fitted with its original Soviet-era bracelet made of chrome-plated brass, featuring a stainless steel clasp and vertically brushed links.
Condition
Good vintage condition with honest signs of age. Minor surface scratches on the case and crystal and light patina on the chrome plating, consistent with a 40+ year old timepiece. Fully functional and recently serviced.
Specifications
- Brand: Slava (Слава)
- Movement: Caliber 2428, manual wind
- Jewels: 26
- Manufacturer: Second Moscow Watch Factory
- Origin: USSR
- Era: 1980s
- Case size: 37 mm × 44 mm
- Case material: Chrome-plated brass
- Caseback: Screw-down stainless steel
- Bracelet: Chrome-plated brass with stainless steel clasp
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, day, date
- Service: Full service completed January 2026
- Condition: Good vintage condition
A genuine piece of Soviet watchmaking history — reliable, collectible, and freshly serviced. Ideal for collectors or as a distinctive daily mechanical watch.
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
- 200 g
Case
- Case material
- Chrome-plated
- Case finish
- Chrome-plated
Dial, hands & crystal
- Dial color
- Silver
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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