Raketa Star Wars USSR Mechanical Watch – White Dial Day-Date 1980s

Description Vintage Raketa Star Wars USSR Watch Mechanical Day Date White Dial 2628H

Raketa “Star Wars” Mechanical Watch – USSR, 1980s

A distinctive and highly collectible vintage Soviet wristwatch produced by the Petrodvorets Watch Factory in the 1980s. This Raketa model is widely known among collectors as the “Star Wars” due to its sharp octagonal geometry, exposed bezel screws, and futuristic industrial aesthetic. Its design stands apart from typical Soviet watches, making it an eye-catching statement piece.

Movement

• Caliber: Raketa 2628.Н (manual winding, day-date)
• Jewels: 19
• Frequency: 18,000 A/h
• Lift angle: 42°
• Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, day and date at 3 o’clock
• Power reserve: approximately 40 hours
• Operation: Manual winding via crown
• Service: Fully serviced in May 2026 (cleaned, lubricated, regulated)

Case & Dimensions

• Material: Chrome-plated brass
• Design: Octagonal case with visible screws
• Catalog reference: Case design 4351762 (per Soviet catalogs of the 1980s)
• Size: ~38 mm (lug-to-lug) × 34.5 mm (including crown)
• Thickness: ~11 mm
• Lug width: 18 mm
• Crystal: Flat octagonal acrylic
• Caseback: Stainless steel, snap-on

Dial & Hands

• Dial: Clean white dial (brighter tone than typical silver variants)
• Markers: Minimalist black baton indices
• Hands: Black hour and minute hands with slim central seconds
• Calendar: Day and date window at 3 o’clock
• Markings: “PAKETA” and “Сделано в СССР” (Made in USSR)

Bracelet

• Type: New old stock (NOS) bracelet
• Brand: ZIM
• Material: Stainless steel
• Construction: Flexible link design
• Clasp: Folding clasp
• Adjustment: Adjustable length
• Fit: Complements the case design very well

Condition

• Very good vintage condition
• No visible damage
• Only light signs of careful use
• Case and plating remain clean and well preserved
• Fully serviced and running correctly
• All parts are original

Notes

An excellent example of late Soviet design, combining mechanical reliability with a bold, unconventional form. The crisp white dial enhances readability and gives the watch a more contemporary appearance. This watch corresponds to case design 4351762 as documented in Soviet catalogs of the 1980s and remains fully original. Paired with a period-correct stainless steel ZIM bracelet, it is both a collectible piece and a practical everyday watch.