Slava 2428 USSR Men's Mechanical Wristwatch, 1980s, 26 Jewels

This Slava 2428 men's wristwatch was made by the Second Moscow Watch Factory in the 1980s, circa 1985. It is an all-original, serviced mechanical USSR watch with the distinctive 26-jewel Slava caliber inside.

The Look

The green dial gives this Slava a strong period character without feeling overdone. Applied hour markers catch the light against the dial surface, while the steel hands keep the layout clean and practical. The dial is signed Slava and 26 Jewels, with the day-date display adding the functional, everyday feel collectors often look for in late-Soviet mechanical watches. An acrylic crystal sits above the dial, giving the watch the warmer visual softness expected from a vintage piece of this era.

Inside the Case

Power comes from the Slava caliber 2428, a mechanical movement associated with the Second Moscow Watch Factory and valued for its useful calendar complication. This example has been serviced and adjusted for accurate running.

• Caliber: Slava 2428
• Jewels: 26
• Movement type: Mechanical
• Functions: Day-date and central seconds
• Manufacturer: Second Moscow Watch Factory

Case and Specifications

• Reference: 571576
• Era: 1980s, circa 1985
• Case material: Brass
• Coating: Chrome
• Caseback: Screw-down
• Crystal: Acrylic
• Diameter: 40 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 with a stainless steel bracelet fitted with a folding, double adjustable clasp. It suits the broader 40 mm chrome case well and gives the watch a confident wrist presence while keeping the overall look faithful to a practical vintage Soviet daily wearer.

Condition and Service

The case is in good vintage condition, with visible signs of age including scratches and areas of wear to the chrome finish. The dial is also good, showing only small traces of use, and the screw-down caseback is in good condition with fine scratches.

The watch is all original and has been serviced on 27 July 2026. The service included full disassembly, ultrasonic cleaning, cleaning of the parts, reassembly, lubrication, and timing adjustment on a timegrapher.

Why This One Is Interesting

This Slava brings together several collector-friendly details: the green dial, the 26-jewel caliber 2428, a faceted chrome-plated case of generous vintage size, and documented servicing. For a collector wanting a wearable late-USSR mechanical watch from the Second Moscow Watch Factory, this is a satisfying and honest example.

What's Included

• Slava 2428 mechanical wristwatch
• Stainless steel bracelet with folding, double adjustable clasp