The Soviet men's wristwatch made by the watchmaker Petrodvoretz (RAKETA) at Peterhof, St. Petersburg. RAKETA (Rocket) is one of the oldest watchmakers in Russia. Besides producing watches,Raketa also producees military and civil equipment such as panel clocks, boat, MIG aircraft and submarine accessories.
Raketa World GMT
This is a Raketa watch with caliber engine 2609 with 19 jewels and a very unique design, carrying the names of major world cities and their time zone. Made from gilded case with black enamelled bezel, stainless steel back. Below the blue surface is a mark with 'CCCP' wording. Made at the end of the 80s. Diameter is 4.1cm. Built with shock resistance, date and day of the week indicator. Very popular in Europe, collectors started to collect this after the collapse of USSR.Raketa (r
oman numerals)
Roman numerals are commonly used in numbered lists on clock and wristwatches face regardless of any brand. Roman numerals are high in demand among watch collectors. This Raketa model is using calibre 2609 engine with 17 jewels. Built with stainless steel, hard metal snap on back cover with white surface. Gold color needles with 'Made in USSR' wording below the surface. Elegant and classic design, suitable for formal functions.
Raketa (light gold)
This watch has 17 jewels, manual winding, 3 needles (second/minute/hour), stainless steel body and back cover. Running acalibre 2609 engine, this simple design matches luxury with fine craftmanship. Perfect when matched with black leather strap. Made in the end of 80s for the Russian national market. Quite common.
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