Raketa Cal. 2609B USSR Wristwatch 1970s Men's Mechanical 21 Jewels

Description Raketa Cal. 2609B USSR Wristwatch 1970s Men's Mechanical 21 Jewels

This Raketa Cal. 2609B wristwatch comes from the Petrodvorets Watch Factory and dates to the 1970s, around 1976. It is an all-original, serviced mechanical USSR watch with a full disassembly service completed on 12 July 2026.

The Look

The champagne dial gives this Raketa a warm, period-correct tone that suits the gold-plated case beautifully. Arabic numerals keep the layout direct and easy to read, while the dial carries the Raketa logo in Latin script, the 21 Jewels marking, and Made in USSR. Gold hands and a central seconds hand complete the clean vintage look, sitting under an acrylic crystal with the soft character collectors expect from a 1970s Soviet wristwatch.

Inside the Case

At the heart of the watch is Raketa's hand-wound Cal. 2609B movement, a straightforward mechanical caliber from the Petrodvorets Watch Factory. It has been serviced, fully disassembled, and prepared for regular use.

• Movement type: Mechanical, manual wind
• Caliber: Raketa 2609B
• Jewels: 21
• Function: Central seconds
• Manufacturer: Petrodvorets Watch Factory

Case and Specifications

• Reference: 653184
• Case material: Brass
• Coating: Gold-plated AU20
• Bezel: None
• Caseback: Snap back
• Crystal: Acrylic
• Diameter: 35 mm excluding crown
• Lug-to-lug: 43 mm
• Thickness: 10 mm
• Lug width: 18 mm
• Net weight: 75 g

The Strap

The watch is supplied on a black two-piece NATO-style nylon strap. It is fitted with black plastic hardware, giving the watch a practical, understated wearing setup that does not distract from the champagne dial and gold-plated case.

Condition and Service

The case is in good condition with only minimal signs of use. The AU20 gold plating is especially appealing here: there are no deep scratches and no worn-through areas noted. The snap caseback is also in good condition and free from deep scratches.

The dial is clean, attractive, and well preserved, with no damage, dust, or dirt noted. The watch remains all original and has received a complete service with full disassembly dated 12 July 2026.

Why This One Is Interesting

This Raketa brings together several collector-friendly details: a 21-jewel Cal. 2609B movement, all-original specification, a clean champagne dial, Latin Raketa branding, and well-kept AU20 gold plating. At 35 mm across and 10 mm thick, it wears with the slim, balanced feel that makes many 1970s Soviet dress watches so enjoyable on the wrist.

What's Included

• Watch: Raketa Cal. 2609B mechanical wristwatch
• Strap: Black two-piece NATO-style nylon strap with black plastic hardware