ZIM 2602 Soviet Watch 15 Jewels Maslennikov Watch Factory Made in USSR 1970s
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Vintage ZIM “ZIM-2602” Wristwatch — Soviet Maslennikov Watch Factory (1970s)
Movement: ZIM 2602 (manual wind) — 15 jewels, 11½″′ size, 18,000 A/h, decentralized seconds. Originally this movement was built without shock protection; this example features an upgraded shock-protected balance.
Overview
Classic 1970s Soviet wristwatch from the Maslennikov Watch Factory. Fully serviced in October 2025 (complete disassembly, cleaning, lubrication, and adjustment). The watch is fitted with a new black faux-leather bund-style strap in vintage design — perfect both for collectors and for daily wear.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Maslennikov Watch Factory (Завод имени Масленникова)
- Country / Period: USSR, circa 1970s
- Caliber: ZIM 2602 — 15 jewels, 11½″′, 18,000 A/h, decentralized seconds, Breguet hairspring
- Case Material: Chrome-plated brass
- Case Size: 34 × 40 mm (lug-to-lug)
- Thickness (with crystal): 10 mm
- Lug Width: 18 mm
- Crystal: Acrylic
- Dial & Hands: Silver sunburst dial with small seconds at 6 o’clock; black / blued hands
- Strap: New black faux-leather bund-style strap
- Caseback: Stainless steel snap-on (“хлопушка”)
Condition
The watch was completely serviced by a professional watchmaker in October 2025 — full disassembly, cleaning, oiling, and adjustment. The chrome-plated brass case shows light vintage wear and patina typical for its age. The silver sunburst dial remains clean and elegant, with well-preserved printed numerals. The acrylic crystal is clear, with only minor signs of use. The black faux-leather bund strap is brand new and adds a strong vintage character to the watch.
About the Movement
The ZIM 2602 is a Soviet manual-wind caliber featuring 15 jewels and a decentralized small-seconds display. It operates at 18,000 vibrations per hour and uses a traditional Breguet-type hairspring. This example has been upgraded with a shock-protected balance, increasing its reliability in everyday wear. Originally designed for simplicity and durability, the 2602 remains one of the most recognized Soviet movements among collectors today.
About Maslennikov Watch Factory
The Maslennikov Watch Factory (Завод имени Масленникова) was one of the key Soviet manufacturers of wristwatches during the mid-20th century. Known for producing robust and accessible timepieces, the factory contributed greatly to the popularization of mechanical watches in the USSR. Today, its products — especially early hand-wound models like this one — are appreciated for their authentic design and historical value.
Why You’ll Love It
- Professionally serviced and ready to wear.
- Reliable Soviet manual movement with shock protection.
- Elegant sunburst dial and blued hands — timeless vintage style.
- New vintage-style bund strap for comfort and unique appearance.
- Excellent collectible and everyday mechanical watch.
Included
- Serviced watch with original Soviet movement ZIM-2602
- New black faux-leather bund-style strap (installed)
Overview
- Period
- 1970s
- Factory
- Maslennikov (ZIM)
Movement
- Movement
- Mechanical (hand-wound)
- Caliber
- 2602
- Jewels
- 15 jewels
Case size
- Diameter (Ø)
- 34 mm
- Weight
- 100 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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