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. I do my best to describe an item in details, but if you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

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1. Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
2. Number of Jewels: 19 Jewels
3. Model: Raketa Big Zero
4. Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
5. Watch Shape: Round
6. Department: Men
7. Style: Casual, Classic, Dress/Formal
8. Case Color: Silver
9. Gender: Men's
10. Year of Manufacture: 1980-1989
11. Stone: Ruby
12. Case Material: Brass
13. Age Group: Adult
14. Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
15. Band Material: Leather
16. Type: Wristwatch
17. Features: Shock-Resistant
18. Customized: No
19. Bezel Color: no
20. With Papers: No
21. Year Manufactured: 1980-1989
22. Indices: Seconds Hand, Arabic Numerals
23. With Original Box/Packaging: No
24. Dial Color: White
25. Band Color: Black
26. Reference Number: 227550
27. Display: Analog
28. Lug Width: 18 mm
29. Band/Strap: Two-Piece Strap
30. Brand: Raketa
31. Case Size: 40 mm