ZIM Cal. 2602 USSR Men's Mechanical Wristwatch 1980s, 15 Jewels

Description ZIM Cal. 2602 USSR Men's Mechanical Wristwatch 1980s, 15 Jewels

This ZIM Cal. 2602 men's wristwatch comes from the Kuibyshev Maslennikov Factory, dating to the 1980s, circa 1986. It is a serviced, all-original Soviet mechanical watch with a classic small-seconds layout and a clean silver dial.

The Look

The silver dial gives this ZIM a crisp, practical character, with Arabic numerals that keep the face easy to read at a glance. The dial is signed ZIM and marked Made in USSR, a detail collectors often look for on export-era Soviet pieces. Blued hands add a sharp flash of color against the silver surface, while the small seconds subdial brings a pleasing vintage balance to the layout. An acrylic crystal completes the period-correct feel, giving the watch the warmer visual softness expected from a mechanical wristwatch of this era.

Inside the Case

Power comes from the ZIM 2602 mechanical movement, a straightforward hand-wound Soviet caliber known for its simple, serviceable construction. This example has been fully serviced and regulated on a timegrapher.

• Caliber: ZIM 2602
• Jewels: 15 jewels
• Movement type: Mechanical, manual winding
• Function: Small seconds
• Service status: Serviced

Case and Specifications

• Factory: Kuibyshev Maslennikov Factory, ZIM
• Era: 1980s, circa 1986
• Case material: Brass
• Coating: Chrome
• Caseback: Snap back
• Crystal: Acrylic
• Diameter: 34 mm without crown
• Lug-to-lug: 42 mm
• Thickness: 10 mm
• Lug width: 18 mm
• Net weight: 56 g

The Strap

The watch is supplied on a stainless steel ZIM bracelet with a folding adjustable clasp. It suits the compact 34 mm case well and gives the watch a practical, period-appropriate presence on the wrist.

Condition and Service

The case is in good condition, with no deep scratches or heavy wear noted. The dial is also in good condition with no damage, and the snap caseback is good with no deep scratches. The watch retains all original parts.

Service was completed on July 28, 2026. The work included full disassembly, cleaning, ultrasonic bath cleaning, reassembly, lubrication, and accuracy adjustment on a timegrapher.

Why This One Is Interesting

This piece brings together the right collector details: ZIM manufacture, Cal. 2602 mechanical movement, 15 jewels, small seconds, Made in USSR dial marking, and an all-original configuration. The silver dial with blued hands keeps the look understated but distinctive, and the recent full service makes it especially appealing for anyone wanting a wearable vintage Soviet wristwatch.

What's Included

• Watch
• ZIM stainless steel bracelet