Raketa Soviet Mechanical Watch Automatic Winding Caliber 2627.H 29 Jewels Made in USSR 1980s

Condition

This watch is in exceptional condition with virtually no visible wear on the case, crystal, or dial. A rare find for collectors or enthusiasts of vintage timepieces seeking a daily wear piece with historical significance.

Case & Appearance

• Chromium-plated case measuring 36mm x 43mm
• Total thickness including crystal: 14.5mm
• Lug width: 18mm
• Silver dial with chromium-plated hour markers and hands with black inserts
• Black central seconds hand
• Date and day of week window positioned at 3 o'clock

Functions & Operation

• Date can be adjusted by pulling out the crown
• Day of week changes automatically once every 24 hours
• Includes original Soviet-made stainless steel bracelet (sized for smaller wrist)
• All components are original

Movement Specifications

Construction & Features

• Solid construction with lever, escape wheel, seconds wheel, third wheel
• Center minute wheel and mainspring barrel
• Yoke winding system
• Setting lever spring with 4 holes
• Direct center seconds (SCD)
• Date indication aperture (QG)
• Weekday indication aperture (JG)
• Date corrector (RDR)
• Self-winding mechanism (AUT)

Service History

The watch was fully serviced by a professional watchmaker on May 16, 2025, including complete disassembly, cleaning, washing, and lubrication.

Historical Context

Raketa (meaning "Rocket" in Russian) watches were produced by the Petrodvorets Watch Factory, one of the oldest watchmaking companies in Russia, founded by Peter the Great in 1721. During the Soviet era, the factory became known for its reliable and innovative timepieces, particularly after being renamed "Raketa" in 1961 to honor Yuri Gagarin's historic space flight.

The caliber 2627.H with day-date function represents one of Raketa's most sophisticated movements from the 1980s, embodying Soviet watchmaking craftsmanship during the late Cold War period. These watches were produced for both domestic use and export, showcasing Soviet industrial capabilities to the world.

The Petrodvorets Watch Factory was one of the few manufacturers that designed and produced movements entirely in-house within the USSR, making these timepieces true representatives of Soviet horological independence and engineering prowess.