Vintage ZIM Soviet Dress Watch – Caliber 2602 Small Seconds Freshly Serviced
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Vintage ZIM Mechanical Watch – Soviet Dress Watch, Caliber 2602, Serviced June 2026
A genuine Soviet mechanical wristwatch manufactured by the Maslennikov Watch Factory (ZIM) in Samara, USSR, during the 1980s. This classic dress watch features an elegant cream-colored dial with oversized stylized Arabic numerals, a recessed small seconds register at 6 o'clock, and original blued steel open-diamond hands that give the watch its distinctive vintage appearance.
The minimalist design, combined with traditional Soviet watchmaking, makes this ZIM an attractive choice for collectors of vintage USSR timepieces and enthusiasts seeking an authentic mechanical watch from the Soviet era.
Service
The watch underwent a complete professional service in early June 2026. The movement was fully disassembled, inspected, cleaned, lubricated with fresh oils, reassembled, and regulated. The watch is currently running smoothly with a stable beat and reliable performance.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Maslennikov Watch Factory (ZIM)
- Location: Samara, USSR
- Production period: 1980s
- Movement: ZIM 2602
- Winding: Manual wind
- Jewels: 15
- Frequency: 18,000 A/h
- Lift Angle: 42°
- Case Material: Chrome-plated brass
- Case Back: Stainless steel snap-on case back
- Crystal: Acrylic
- Case Diameter: 34 mm (excluding crown)
- Lug-to-Lug: 42 mm
- Thickness: 11 mm
- Lug Width: 18 mm
- Small Seconds: 6 o'clock position
Condition
The watch remains in honest vintage condition with visible signs of use accumulated over several decades. The chrome-plated case displays scratches, scuffs, and localized plating wear consistent with age. The dial has acquired an attractive creamy patina with light age-related spotting visible upon close inspection. The original blued steel hands remain well preserved and complement the vintage character of the watch.
The acrylic crystal shows light signs of wear typical for a vintage watch but remains clear and suitable for everyday use. Overall, the watch presents well on the wrist and retains its authentic Soviet-era appearance.
Included
- Watch only.
- No strap or bracelet included.
Please review all photographs carefully, as they are an integral part of the description and accurately represent the watch's current cosmetic condition.
Overview
- Period
- 1980s
- Factory
- Maslennikov (ZIM)
Movement
- Movement
- Mechanical (hand-wound)
- Caliber
- 2602
Case size
- Diameter (Ø)
- 34 mm
- Weight
- 100 g
Case
- Case material
- Chrome-plated
- Case finish
- Chrome-plated
Dial, hands & crystal
- Dial color
- Cream
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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