USSR National Treasure Watches

In 1929 ,twenty-one former Dueber-Hampden watchmakers, engravers and various other technicians helped to train the Russian workers in the art of watchmaking as part of the Soviet's First Five-Year Plan. In 1935 the factory was named after the murdered Soviet official Sergei Kirov. As the Germans closed in on Moscow in 1941, the factory was hurriedly evacuated to Zlatoust(Russian: Златоу́ст). By 1943 the Germans were in retreat, and the factory moved back to Moscow, adopting the "First Moscow Watch Factory" name (Russian: Первый Московский Часовой Завод - 1МЧЗ).
Today Russian watches are one of the top 100 branded watches in the world. Poljot and Wostok broke through the European market in the 60s and along with Sturmanskies, become a collectible item due to of the USSR Space Program. In those days, most USSR watches are limited to Communist high ranking officers, cosmonauts, astronauts, police, millitary and secret agents. The watches would be surrendered back to the government once they resign or retire from their job, and as such no ordinary citizen are allowed to own such a watch.

*This site is still under construction - I 'll promise to settle it soon. This will includes my personal collection of USSR watches of over a hundred models on sale! Please be patient, I will make it happen - you can email me at : ussrwatches@gmail.com Ciao!








This is the first batch of Russian and Soviet Union made watches that I owned before. Most of this watches have been given away or sold to my dearest friends. The models include the famous 'Komandirskie' in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of founding of the atomic submarine, 'Komandirskie' for Tank Divisions, Raketa Caliber 2628, Russian double Headed Eagle, Caliber 2427,27 jewels automatic winding with rotor, Russian and the Andrejevski flag of the Marines and many more.All these models are very unique, where they have their own history and commeration purposes. After I sold each model, I never saw a second unit again. This are the watches that give me great memories. I have worn every unit and I must say it is an honour to have once owned this watch before. If anyone has the same model as the above you can share your experience with me. Cheers.

Zim Moscow Olympic

This particular model was made to commemorate the celebration of the Moscow Olympic in 1980. Made in USSR, mineral glass, green surface bearing Olympic logo 'Mockba' (Moscow). Not tested for water resistance,running condition, manual winding, subsidiary seconds, calibre 46336 stainless steel, metal case back cover, measurement :4cmx3.8cmx4.5cm .Rare model, limited edition.