RAKETA (ROCKET)
ORIGINAL RUSSION WRISTWATCH

The subject of this review is the relatively and very beautiful timepiece RAKETA which was produced in the Petrodworzowy Watch factory at the end of 60’s. It was made in USSR, not a modern copy made in Russia in present time.
This astonishing timepiece features an original light-colored dial in excellent condition. The original face features a 60 minute checkered inner track border, large black Arabic numbers with red figure “12”, original long hands and central second’s hand. The dial is signed ’RAKETA’ below the 12 and ‘made in USSR’ below the 6. On the dial there is the emblem of a State mark of Quality. This mark is a mark certifying a highest level of quality, and conformity to production to the best world standards.
The original acrylic crystal is in excellent condition. The case is a three-piece construction, with a bezel, case centre, and a rotating screwed lid with down-turned lugs. The steel stronger case with solid lugs has little traces of aging. The back lid of the case has a stamped number #210130. The watch has protection from shock. The winding crown is in excellent shape, operating smoothly.
The watch is mechanical and completely original. Original "RAKETA" has mechanical lever movement and manual winding. The movement is based on caliber RAKETA 2609 HA. The movement with cleaned genuine jewels was very well saved, considering age of this watch.  It's a VERY reliable movement. Many of these movements work for 40-50 years!
The movement is signed SU (Soviet Union, USSR). 'SU' is a generic marking applied to many Soviet-built movements from somewhere around the late sixties until the end of the USSR, after which it was replaced by 'RUS' for Russia.

Diameter watch:         33 mm
Thickness watch:       11 mm

The timepiece is in working condition, well hold time. I think that genuine connoisseurs are going to rate this watch for their functionality, reliable movement and design. It certainly is extremely collectable watch!

HISTORY:  Petrodvortsovy Watch Factory has deep historical roots going to the 18th century when in 1721 by decree of Peter the Great the Imperial Lapidary Factory was founded.
The factory got the present name in 1954 by the decision of the Soviet government and has since specialized in the production of men's wrist and pocket watches.
All watches produced by the factory since 1962, are called Paketa.
The Petrodworzowy Watch Factory is the owner of the Raketa trade mark. The factory manufactures only men’s watches. The plant produces mechanisms which rank among the most reliable in the world.
'RAKETA' is one of known and with the richest history of the Russian watch factories that currently kept the level of quality and competitiveness of its production. "RAKETA" offers watches with individual symbolic and souvenir watches to memorable dates and anniversaries.

SHIPPING TIME: I ship the item by registered Air Mail next day after the payment and let know the tracking number. The package goes 15-40 days depending on the work of post services. Unfortunately, due to the increase in the volume of Internet commerce, the postal services of some countries began to work very poorly.

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RETURN POLICY: It is very important! I always check the watch before sending once again. But my experience shows that vintage watches very badly endure road. If suddenly after the receiving the package you find any problems and you are not satisfied by your purchase, do not rush to file a complaint. Necessarily contact me and we will solve this problem and we will obligatory discuss and resolve any created situation. I always solve the arisen problems with buyers.