Vintage Soviet Russian 80s Olympic Raketa watch

  
This Raketa Olympic watch is a symbol of the 1980 Olympics in Russia. Raketa was named after Yuri Gargarin's flight to outer space. He was the first man in space.. Raketa means rocket in Russian.

During Soviet times these watches were one of the most popular in the world. Due to the cold war..... They did not make it to the west.

These watches were given to members of the Red Army, the Soviet Navy and for North Pole expeditions. It has the 2609 movement. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Wristwatches". The seller is "crowepie" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

1. Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
2. Number of Jewels: 17 Jewels
3. Handmade: No
4. Model: 1980 Olympics
5. Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
6. Watch Shape: Round
7. Department: Unisex Adult
8. Style: Casual, Classic, Sport
9. Case Color: Silver
10. Caseback: Screwback
11. Case Material: Brass
12. Case Thickness: 10 mm
13. Theme: Olympics
14. Movement: 2609
15. Band Material: Nylon
16. Type: Wristwatch
17. Band Width: 18 mm
18. Features: 12-Hour Dial, Acrylic Crystal
19. Dial Pattern: Olympic symbol
20. Customized: No
21. With Papers: No
22. Case Finish: Gloss
23. Vintage: Yes
24. Year Manufactured: 1980
25. Indices: Non-Numeric Hour Marks
26. Dial Color: Red
27. Band Color: Multicolor
28. Display: Analog
29. Lug Width: 18
30. Band/Strap: One-Piece Strap
31. Brand: Raketa
32. Case Size: 38 mm