Vostok 2414A Soviet Watch 1980s Gold Dial USSR 17 Jewels
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This Vostok reference 063xxx is a men's mechanical Soviet wristwatch from the 1980s, made by the Chistopol Watch Factory and powered by the hand-wound caliber 2414A. It has been serviced and is offered as an all-original example, ready for a collector who appreciates honest USSR-era design.
The Look
The watch has a warm gold dial that works beautifully with the gold-plated oval case, giving it a dressier character than many utilitarian Soviet pieces of the same period. Arabic numerals keep the layout clear and practical, while the dial inscriptions read Wostok, 17 jewels, and Made in USSR. The blued hour and minute hands add a cool flash of color against the gold surface, with a black seconds hand providing a crisp central contrast. The acrylic crystal suits the period and helps preserve the soft vintage profile of the watch.
Inside the Case
Inside is Vostok's mechanical caliber 2414A, a 17-jewel Soviet movement with a date function and balance shock protection. It is a straightforward, serviceable hand-wound caliber from the Chistopol Watch Factory, well matched to daily vintage use when handled with proper care.
- Caliber: Vostok 2414A
- Jewels: 17
- Beat rate: 19,800 vibrations per hour
- Power reserve: 40 hours
- Function: Date
- Shock protection: Yes
Case and Specifications
- Reference: 063xxx
- Factory: Chistopol Watch Factory
- Era: 1980s, circa 1985
- Case material: Brass
- Coating: Gold-plated, marked AU
- Case shape: Oval
- Bezel: None
- Caseback: Screw-down stainless steel back
- Crystal: Acrylic
- Diameter: 40 mm excluding crown
- Lug-to-lug: 45 mm
- Thickness: 10 mm
- Lug width: 18 mm
- Weight: 50 g
Condition and Service
The dial is in good condition, described as practically without signs of use, which is a real strength on a gold-dial Soviet watch where marks can be very easy to spot. The acrylic crystal is also in good condition. The gold-plated case shows small signs of use, consistent with a vintage watch that has been worn and preserved rather than over-restored.
The stainless steel screw-down caseback has no deep scratches. The watch is all original and was serviced on July 19, 2026, with full disassembly, cleaning, washing, reassembly, and lubrication carried out.
Why This One Is Interesting
This Vostok brings together several collector-friendly details: a large 40 mm oval gold-plated case, a clean gold dial with Arabic numerals, the Soviet-made caliber 2414A with date, and original USSR dial text rendered in a refined dress-watch layout. It has the presence to wear confidently, while still staying firmly rooted in Chistopol production of the 1980s.
What's Included
- Included: Watch only
Overview
- Reference
- 063xxx
- Year
- Circa 1985
- Period
- 1980s
- Factory
- Chistopol Watch Factory
- Gender
- Men's
Movement
- Movement
- Mechanical (hand-wound)
- Caliber
- 2414A
- Jewels
- 17 jewels
- Beat rate (bph)
- 19800
- Lift angle
- 42°
Case size
- Diameter (Ø)
- 40 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 45 mm
- Thickness
- 10 mm
- Lug width
- 18 mm
- Weight
- 150 g
Case
- Case material
- Brass
- Case finish
- Gold-plated
- Case shape
- Oval
Dial, hands & crystal
- Dial color
- Gold
- Dial markers
- Arabic
- Hands color
- Blued steel
- Seconds hand color
- Black
- Crystal
- Acrylic
- Lume
- No
Functions
Condition & service
Condition: Fully serviced
Last serviced: 19.07.2026
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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