{"product_id":"vostok-watch-17-jewels-1975-victory-day-engraved","title":"Vostok Watch 17 Jewels – 1975 Victory Day Engraved Soviet Wristwatch, USSR","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Vostok watch is a mechanical men's wristwatch from the USSR with 17 jewels and the Soviet caliber 2409A manual-wind movement. The hand-engraved case back marks the 30th anniversary of Victory in WWII (1945-1975) and is dedicated to a veteran of the 18th Army from the Pyatigorsk City Committee of the CPSU. That engraving makes it a piece of Soviet memorabilia as well as a vintage timepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's mechanical wristwatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vostok (Восток)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual winding, caliber 2409A, 17 jewels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1975, based on the engraving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chrome-plated tonneau (cushion) shape, approx. 34-36 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep iridescent blue\/purple with white Arabic numerals and vintage patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Vostok\" in Cyrillic, \"17 Jewels\", \"Made in USSR\" at the bottom of the dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngraving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Case back dedicated to a veteran of the 18th Army on the 30th anniversary of Victory, from the Pyatigorsk City Committee of the CPSU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor parts or not working. The watch shows visible signs of age and wear, with scratches on the crystal and case and patina on the dial; please refer to the photos for the exact condition. It is sold as-is. The balance wheel moves, but the timekeeping accuracy has not been tested, and a professional service and cleaning is recommended before everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 18th Army was a Soviet military formation in World War II, and commemorative gifts like this one were given on the 30th anniversary of Victory in 1975. A watch with a personalized engraving of this kind is valued by collectors of Soviet watches such as Vostok, Raketa and Poljot, and by those interested in WWII history.\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":67681915109525,"sku":"EBAY-406901672081","price":91.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/vostok-watch-17-jewels-1975-victory-day-engraved-1.jpg?v=1791721370","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/vostok-watch-17-jewels-1975-victory-day-engraved","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}