{"product_id":"raketa-soviet-mechanical-watch-date-chrome","title":"Raketa Soviet Mechanical Men's Watch with Date – Chrome Case, USSR","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Raketa watch is a Soviet mechanical men's watch with a clean white dial, Arabic numerals and a date window at 3 o'clock. The chrome-plated case has a classic cushion shape, and the dial carries the Raketa name along with the Cyrillic marking meaning Made in USSR. It comes on a pre-owned black leather-style strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's wristwatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raketa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical, manual winding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Analog with date indicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e White with Arabic numerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chrome plated, cushion shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 59135 (on the back)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raketa on the dial, \"Сделано в СССР\" (Made in USSR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR (Soviet Union)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe case shows age-related wear and minor scratches, and the crystal has light scuffs but remains clear; please see the photos. The strap is a pre-owned black leather-style strap. The technical condition is unknown, since the watch has not been tested for timekeeping accuracy or long-term operation. It is sold as-is for parts, restoration or collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaketa is one of the best-known Soviet watch names, and its mechanical models are popular with collectors of Soviet horology. A watch with a date window and chrome case such as this one suits a collection of everyday Soviet-era wristwatches, or a restoration project for a watchmaker. Because the dial and case markings are in Russian and the serial number is recorded on the back, it is easy to document if you add it to a collection of Soviet watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67681915338901,"sku":"EBAY-406897640718","price":62.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/raketa-soviet-mechanical-watch-date-chrome-1.jpg?v=1791721403","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/raketa-soviet-mechanical-watch-date-chrome","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}