Sputnik 1957 Day Night Original Movement Raketa 2623 24 Hours Russian Watch

  

Watch RAKETA-SPUTNIK, this watch operate in 24 hours mode. The Raketa 24 hour watch is definitely a unique timepiece. Unlike other watches, the hour hand of this Raketa registers 24 hours instead of 12 hours each time the hour hand sweeps 360 degree around the face. It's a little tricky to read at times, and the face has a busy appearance, but it is unique.

Mechanical manual movement, hand winding. Body diameter(without crown) - 40mm.

Other features - dustproof, not waterproof. The strap is modern New, included as Gift.

Condition - watch in excellent cosmetic & Great working condition, it was checked by watchmaker(cleaned & oiled), running well & keeps correct time. Like all watches, a mechanical watch is a device for keeping time.

However, what separates a mechanical watch from other types of watches is that it uses NO electric power. The history of mechanical watches dates back around 400 years, when they evolved from spring-powered clocks. In addition to their striking appearance and high style, mechanical watches are special because they use no electric or battery power.

Instead, mechanical watches are powered by a mainspring, and can typically run for about 24-40 hours on one full wind. The best reasons to choose a mechanical watch over a quartz watch are. The very definition of a mechanical watch highlights its environmentally-friendly characteristic. A mechanical watch uses NO electrical power. Just imagine how many millions of batteries are needed each year to power other watches.

Go Green with a mechanical watch. A mechanical watch is truly an ecological product. All the watch parts, with the exception of a rubber parts, are made of metal and mineralscompletely natural materials. One of the best characteristics of this type of watch is its durability. Mechanical watches can be passed down from generation to generation.

Each watch part is replaceable, and regular maintenance is suggested; however, overall this type of watch is known for its long-lasting quality. Purchasing this item you will make good capital investment.

Every year the price for them will increase only! This watch also can be a good gift or a personal worthy subject for you. A nice addition to your WristWatch collection. Also we will mark package as "GIFT". You will receive item as described in description. The item "SPUTNIK 1957 DAY NIGHT ORIGINAL MOVEMENT RAKETA 2623 24 HOURS RUSSIAN WATCH" is in sale since Monday, December 2, 2019. This item is in the category "Jewellery & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Wristwatches".

The seller is "time_keeper_store" and is located in EUROPE UKRAINE. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Watch Shape: Round
2. Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
3. Year Manufactured: 1980-1989
4. MPN: Does Not Apply
5. Display: Analog
6. Brand: USSR
7. Case Size: 50 mm
8. Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
9. Gender: Men's
10. Features: Acrylic Crystal