{"product_id":"vintage-soviet-watch-chaika-1601a-17-jewels","title":"Vintage Soviet Watch Chaika 1601A, 17 Jewels – White Dial with Original Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Soviet watch is a Chaika wristwatch made in the USSR, powered by the hand-wound 1601A mechanical movement with 17 jewels. It has a clean white dial with large, easy-to-read Arabic numerals and the winged star logo with a red star, and it comes in an original vintage box from the Uglich Watch Factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chaika\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1601A, mechanical, hand-wound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJewels:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e White with Arabic numerals, winged star logo with red star\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaseback:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serial number 512246\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact case, typical of Soviet watchmaking of the era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original vintage cardboard box from the Uglich Watch Factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePre-owned, good condition. The watch is in working order: it can be wound and runs after winding. Accuracy has not been tested over an extended period, and as with any vintage mechanical watch, professional servicing is recommended for best performance. The case shows some signs of wear consistent with age, while the dial and crystal are in good aesthetic condition. Sold as-is; please review the photos, as they are part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChaika, meaning seagull in Russian, was the brand of the Uglich Watch Factory, best known for its compact mechanical watches. Having the original box makes this piece more appealing for collectors of Soviet watches, and its simple, legible dial suits everyday wear after a service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChaika 1601A wristwatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Uglich Watch Factory cardboard box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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":67678845599893,"sku":"EBAY-407023624895","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/vintage-soviet-watch-chaika-1601a-17-jewels-1.jpg?v=1791647592","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/vintage-soviet-watch-chaika-1601a-17-jewels","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}