This watch is in excellent condition with truly a glamorous design from our comrades in the east.
The movement is dry and I’m looking forward to see how it preforms after a service.
This movement is all about function and finish is second priority
This looks very clean with almost no dirt.
Old mainspring is in very good condition and will go back after being cleaned and lubricated.
This watch preforms excellent.
I have some problems figuring out how the calendar jumper spring goes in place, but after some tinkering I realise it goes in place after the calendar cover is screwed in place.
The movement is back in its case and looking good.
I remove the hands several times before getting the date to change at midnight. This job was a little frustrating, as the hands are made of a really soft alloy and will bend by almost nothing. But luckily I manage to get the hands on in the correct position. Back in it’s case making it shine like the red star of the USSR.
How much does it cost ?
This is not my watch
Hello!
I opened today a Wostok 2214 (date, centre second) and I had a surprise when I found a “double” third wheel! I searched the service manual and there it was, part 211 – double third wheel and pinion.
Do you know, by any chance, why did they use a double wheel? And for the cleaning, I suppose I have to take them apart those two wheels, don’t I?
Thank you!
Bogdan
one of my favourate band
Mitka,
That is a funky beast. It is great to see some Russian watches being worked on. For mainly selfish reasons :-).
I have a Raketa with the 2609 movement that will need some TLC later this year.
Cheers, Torsten
Hi Torsten
These watches are great value for money and I would much rather wear this than any fake or quarts:)