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.- Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
- Number of Jewels: 17 Jewels
- Handmade: No
- Model: 1980 Olympics
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
- Watch Shape: Round
- Department: Unisex Adult
- Style: Casual, Classic, Sport
- Case Color: Silver
- Caseback: Screwback
- Case Material: Brass
- Case Thickness: 10 mm
- Theme: Olympics
- Movement: 2609
- Band Material: Nylon
- Type: Wristwatch
- Band Width: 18 mm
- Features: 12-Hour Dial, Acrylic Crystal
- Dial Pattern: Olympic symbol
- Customized: No
- With Papers: No
- Case Finish: Gloss
- Vintage: Yes
- Year Manufactured: 1980
- Indices: Non-Numeric Hour Marks
- Dial Color: Red
- Band Color: Multicolor
- Display: Analog
- Lug Width: 18
- Band/Strap: One-Piece Strap
- Brand: Raketa
- Case Size: 38 mm