Vintage Russian Watches

USSR Watchmaking: A Technical and Human History

From space exploration to industrialization, the vintage Soviet watches accompanied every key moment of the 20th century. Manufactured in the factories of Moscow, Tchistopol, Saint Petersburg, and Minsk, they were designed to withstand all conditions: extreme temperatures, vibrations, or immersion. The USSR thus produced some of the most solid and innovative watches of their time.

Legendary Soviet Brands

• Poljot – Mythical Moscow manufacture, famous for its 3133 chronographs and the Sturmanskie, worn by Yuri Gagarin during the first manned space flight.
• Raketa – Founded in Saint Petersburg, known for the Raketa Big Zero, the Copernic, and other iconic models with bold designs.
• Slava – Second Moscow watch factory, specialized in de ville watches and elegant Soviet automatic watches.
• Pobeda – Meaning “Victory”, this brand was created after 1945 and symbolizes the reconstruction of the USSR. Simple, precise, and iconic watches.
• Vostok – Tchistopol manufacture, famous for the Vostok Amphibia and the Komandirskie, military watches used by the Soviet navy.
• ZIM – Samara factory, known for its robust watches with a minimalist style, often intended for Soviet workers and engineers.
• Luch – Based in Belarus, renowned for its thin and elegant models, very popular in the 1970s and 1980s.
• Chaika – Specialized in vintage women's watches, often with gold-plated or set cases, a symbol of Soviet elegance.
• MWF (Moscow Watch Factory) – One of the first watchmaking workshops in the USSR, at the origin of many technical innovations and models signed Mockba.
• Mockba – Watches marked “МОСКВА” (Moscow), produced for the Soviet domestic market, now highly sought after for their authenticity.
• Cbet (Svet) – A lesser-known but emblematic brand of Soviet export watches with a typically retro design.
• Sekonba – Export variant of Sekonda, a brand created to distribute Soviet watchmaking on the British and European markets.

Why Choose a Vintage Soviet Watch?

The vintage Soviet watches They captivate with their authenticity, simple yet durable mechanics, and unique design. They are true collector's items that tell the story of a country's horological ingenuity focused on scientific and industrial conquest. From the Poljot Chronograph to the Vostok Amphibia, these watches embody a fascinating balance between technology and ideology.

Control, Warranty & Authenticity Atelier Victor

At Atelier Victor, each Soviet watch is meticulously inspected by our qualified watchmakers. Movement, dial, case, and precision are checked before being put up for sale. Each piece comes with a one-year mechanical warranty and a lifetime authenticity guarantee, delivered with an invoice Atelier Victor.

International Shipping & Private Appointments in Dubai

We provide fast and secure international shipping with tracking and insurance. For our clients in Dubai, it is possible to discover our Soviet models during exclusive private appointments: Raketa Copernic, Vostok Amphibia, Poljot chronographs or vintage Pobeda.