Vintage Slava 2428 USSR Watch – Purple Gradient Dial, Cyrillic Day-Date

Description Vintage Slava 2428 USSR Watch – Purple Gradient Dial, Cyrillic Day-Date

Vintage Slava 2428 Mechanical Watch – Purple Gradient Dial, USSR 1970s

This authentic Slava 2428 mechanical wristwatch is a fine and increasingly rare example of Soviet horology, produced in the 1970s at the Second Moscow Watch Factory (2МЧЗ, USSR). Fully serviced by a professional watchmaker on January 23, 2026, this timepiece is ready for reliable daily use while remaining highly attractive to collectors of vintage Soviet watches.

Case & Dimensions

• Case material: Brass with Au10 gold plating
• Case size: 36 × 43 mm
• Case thickness: 11.7 mm
• Case back: Stainless steel, secured by a threaded retaining ring
• Markings: Soviet Quality Mark, serial number 383334, factory inscriptions

Dial & Hands

The watch features a striking purple gradient dial that shifts beautifully under light, giving the watch strong visual depth and wrist presence. Gold-tone applied hour markers contrast elegantly with crisp white minute markers around the perimeter.

• Hands: Gold-plated hour and minute hands with white inlays
• Seconds: Central sweep seconds hand
• Calendar: Day and date display with Cyrillic day wheel
• Quick date change: Pusher at the 2 o’clock position
• Dial markings: Slava logo and “26 камней” (26 jewels)

Movement – Slava Caliber 2428

Inside beats the renowned Slava caliber 2428, a hand-wound mechanical movement known for its robust construction and distinctive dual-calendar layout. This movement was widely used in higher-grade Slava models and remains respected among collectors today.

• Type: Mechanical, manual wind
• Jewels: 26
• Frequency: 18,000 vibrations per hour
• Power reserve: Approx. 47 hours
• Functions: Hours, minutes, sweep seconds, day and date
• Features: Shock-protected balance, dust-protected construction

Strap

• Strap: Black textured genuine leather
• Buckle: Gold-tone
• Lug width: 18 mm

Service & Condition

The watch has been fully serviced on 23.01.2026, including complete disassembly, ultrasonic cleaning, washing, fresh lubrication, and regulation. The case and dial were carefully cleaned, preserving original finishes and patina. The movement runs accurately and reliably.

As expected from a genuine vintage watch, there are minor signs of age on the dial, case, case back, and crystal. These traces are normal and confirm the watch’s originality and history. All parts are original Soviet components.

Why This Watch

On the wrist, this Slava 2428 looks exceptional—balanced, elegant, and unmistakably vintage. It is suitable for everyday wear by enthusiasts of mechanical watches and represents a rare and increasingly difficult-to-find collector’s piece in well-preserved condition. Examples like this appear less frequently each year.

A fully authentic Soviet mechanical watch with strong visual character, historical value, and professional servicing—ready to be worn and appreciated.