Vintage Poljot 2628.H 1979 USSR Watch Silver Dial NOS ZIM Bracelet

Vintage Poljot 2628.H Mechanical Watch – Late 1970s, USSR

Authentic Soviet mechanical wristwatch produced by Poljot at the First Moscow Watch Factory (1МЧЗ) in the late 1970s. The watch combines a characteristic cushion-shaped case with a refined silver dial and classic Soviet mechanical engineering.

Design & Dial

The cushion-style case reflects late Soviet industrial aesthetics, offering strong wrist presence and balanced proportions. The dial is finished in silver tone with clear, high-contrast detailing.

• Silver dial
• Blue minute markers
• Blue Poljot logo
• Applied silver-tone hour indices
• Polished silver-tone hour and minute hands
• Red central seconds hand
• Day and date aperture at 3 o’clock

Movement & Specifications

• Brand: Poljot (1МЧЗ, USSR)
• Caliber: 2628.H
• Type: Mechanical, hand-wound
• Jewels: 17
• Frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour
• Power Reserve: Approximately 46 hours
• Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, day, date
• Date Adjustment: Side pusher at 8 o’clock

The 2628.H movement is known for durability, straightforward construction, and stable timekeeping performance.

Case & Dimensions

• Case Shape: Cushion
• Material: Chrome-plated brass
• Case Back: Stainless steel, screw-down
• Dimensions: 37 × 44 mm
• Thickness: Approx. 11.5 mm (including crystal)
• Lug Width: 18 mm
• Crystal: Domed acrylic

Case Back Engraving – A Watch with Personal History

This watch carries a genuine personal story. The stainless steel case back features a commemorative engraving in Russian:

“Дорогому мужу Анатолию от жены”
(“To dear husband Anatoly from his wife”)
Date: 23.02.1979

Such engravings were traditionally made to mark significant occasions. This detail transforms the watch from a standard vintage timepiece into a historical object with documented personal provenance from 1979.

Bracelet

The watch is fitted with a completely new old-stock (NOS) stainless steel ZIM bracelet.

• Unworn condition
• Stainless steel construction
• Folding clasp
• Adjustable length

Service

The watch was professionally serviced on 26 February 2026. The movement was fully disassembled, cleaned, lubricated with modern watch oils, reassembled, and carefully regulated. It is functioning properly and ready for daily use or collection.

Condition

The case shows natural signs of age consistent with a genuine late-1970s timepiece. The dial remains clean and well-preserved. The new bracelet improves wearability while preserving the correct vintage character.

Summary

A late-1970s Poljot 2628.H featuring a distinctive cushion case, silver dial with blue accents, reliable hand-wound movement, documented recent service, and a personal commemorative engraving that gives the watch authentic historical depth.