Pobeda Cal. 2602 USSR 1980s Men's Mechanical Wristwatch 15 Jewels

Description Pobeda Cal. 2602 USSR 1980s Men's Mechanical Wristwatch 15 Jewels

This Pobeda Cal. 2602 men's wristwatch was made by the Kuibyshev Maslennikov Factory, better known to collectors as ZIM, in the late Soviet period, circa 1989. It is an all-original mechanical example with 15 jewels, now fully serviced and ready to wear.

The Look

The cream dial gives this Pobeda a clean, practical character, with Arabic numerals that are easy to read at a glance. The dial is signed Pobeda, paired with slim black hands and a small-second layout that keeps the face balanced and unmistakably period-correct. An acrylic crystal sits above the dial, adding the softer vintage profile collectors expect from a USSR wristwatch of this era.

Inside the Case

At the heart of the watch is the manual-wind Cal. 2602 movement, a straightforward Soviet mechanical caliber with small seconds and 15 jewels. It has been taken down for service, cleaned, lubricated, reassembled and regulated on a timegrapher.

• Caliber: 2602
• Jewels: 15
• Movement type: mechanical, manual wind
• Function: small seconds
• Factory: Kuibyshev Maslennikov Factory, ZIM

Case and Specifications

• Case material: brass
• Coating: titanium nitride, TiN coating
• Caseback: snap back
• Crystal: acrylic
• Diameter: 34 mm without crown
• Lug-to-lug: 43 mm
• Thickness: 10 mm
• Lug width: 18 mm
• Net weight: 70 g

The Strap

The watch is supplied on a black nylon NATO-style strap. The 18 mm lug width makes the case versatile on the wrist, while the dark strap suits the black hands and keeps the overall look crisp and wearable.

Condition and Service

The case is in good condition with no deep scratches, and the snap back is also described as good with no deep scratches. The cream dial is in good condition without damage, which is especially pleasing on a light-colored vintage Soviet dial where marks tend to show quickly.

The watch is all original and has been serviced on 29 July 2026. The service included complete disassembly, ultrasonic cleaning and washing, reassembly, lubrication, and accuracy adjustment on a timegrapher.

Why This One Is Interesting

This is a tidy late-1980s Pobeda from ZIM with the desirable Cal. 2602 manual movement, a readable cream Arabic-numeral dial, black hands and small seconds. The serviced condition, original parts and well-preserved case make it a practical collector's Soviet wristwatch rather than just a display piece.

What's Included

• Vintage Pobeda wristwatch
• Black nylon NATO-style strap