Big zero wrist watch cal. 2609? Vintage Men's Watch SOVIET USSR

A classic watch with a reliable and simple Raketa 2609. HA movement and a minimalist dial.

The design feature of the model is that instead of the number "12", "0" is used here. The patented dial has become the brand name of Rocket. An interesting story is connected with this watch.

During a state trip to Italy, such a watch was on the hand of the Secretary General of the CPSU Central Committee Mikhail Gorbachev. During an interview with the local press, he was asked what perestroika meant for the USSR.

And the head of the Soviet state symbolically replied: The Russians began to live from scratch. " The next day, newspapers came out with a photograph of Gorbachev in a watch with a "zero" "Rocket and a loud quote. Look great on the hand.

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Bezel Color: no
Number of Jewels: 19 Jewels
Indices: Seconds Hand, Arabic Numerals
Year Manufactured: 1980-1989
Gender: Men's
Year of Manufacture: 1980-1989
Stone: Ruby
Band/Strap: Two-Piece Strap
Case Color: Silver
Department: Men
Lug Width: 18 mm
Watch Shape: Round
Style: Casual, Classic, Dress/Formal
Age Group: Adult
Features: 12-Hour Dial, Central Second, Shock-Resistant
Case Size: 40 mm
Case Material: Brass
Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
With Papers: No
Reference Number: 634
Brand: Raketa
Type: Wristwatch
Band Color: Beige, Brown
Band Material: Faux Leather
Customized: No
Dial Color: White
Model: Raketa Big Zero
With Original Box/Packaging: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
Display: Analog