{"product_id":"montre-sportivnie-urss-acier-cadran-noir-trotteuse-rouge-1950s","title":"Sportivnie USSR Watch Steel — Black Dial, Red Seconds Hand (1950s) ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 22px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2ddd5; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003eAtelier Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-style: italic; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eA black dial, twelve numerals whose lume has faded to cream, two lance hands and a red seconds hand sweeping across it like a warning: Sportivnie, \"the sporty ones,\" the name Moscow gave, in the 1950s, to its watches made to be read quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA vintage 1950s Sportivnie watch, the Soviet \"sporty\" watch with black dial and red seconds hand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evintage Sportivnie watch\u003c\/strong\u003e bears a name that is a program in itself: \u003cem\u003eСпортивные\u003c\/em\u003e, \"the sporty ones,\" the model that the \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Moscow Watch Factory\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Kirov factory that would later sign the Poljot, intended in the \u003cstrong\u003e1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e for active life, with a black dial for contrast, \u003cstrong\u003eluminescent numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e for the night, a \u003cstrong\u003ered seconds hand\u003c\/strong\u003e to read the seconds at a glance, and a \u003cstrong\u003e17-jewel\u003c\/strong\u003e movement. \u003cem\u003eСделано в СССР\u003c\/em\u003e, made in the USSR, is printed at the bottom of the dial. A \u003cstrong\u003emechanical watch\u003c\/strong\u003e with hand-wound movement, in 32.8mm steel, in the register of post-war service watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal black dial\u003c\/strong\u003e seeks only legibility: twelve \u003cstrong\u003eluminescent Arabic numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose material has faded to cream over time, a fine white minute track, two \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal lance hands\u003c\/strong\u003e with patinated luminescent channels, and a \u003cstrong\u003ered central seconds hand\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cem\u003eСпортивные\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e17 камней\u003c\/em\u003e, seventeen jewels, below 12; \u003cem\u003eСделано в СССР\u003c\/em\u003e above 6. A few signs of age, specific to this example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esteel\u003c\/strong\u003e case of \u003cstrong\u003e32.8mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, 41.7mm lug to lug for 11.8mm thickness, features a thin bezel and straight lugs marked by use, with a steel caseback, an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal fluted crown\u003c\/strong\u003e and an acrylic Crystal. The \u003cstrong\u003e17-jewel hand-wound mechanical movement\u003c\/strong\u003e was \u003cstrong\u003eserviced in 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e by our partner watchmakers and is guaranteed for one year. The watch is fitted with a black grained leather strap and a steel Buckle, both later replacements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding-left: 16px; border-left: 1px solid #e2ddd5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The sporty ones\" from Moscow\u003c\/strong\u003e — the active-life model from the First Moscow Watch Factory, 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e02\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack dial, red seconds hand\u003c\/strong\u003e — luminescent numerals faded to cream, lance hands, legibility at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e03\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e32.8mm steel, 17 jewels\u003c\/strong\u003e — hand-wound, serviced in 2023, for him as for her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a vintage Soviet watch?\u003c\/h3\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evintage Sportivnie watch\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a distinct place among \u003cstrong\u003evintage watches for men and women\u003c\/strong\u003e: its 32.8mm size can be worn by either, and it offers the design of Soviet active-lifestyle watches from the 1950s, in black, luminous, and red, from the workshops of Poljot. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage mechanical watch\u003c\/strong\u003e from Moscow, at an accessible entry point into authentic vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003evintage mechanical watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one has been opened and checked by our partner watchmakers: verification of the movement, examination of the dial, hands, and case. Every \u003cstrong\u003evintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e we offer comes with an invoice Atelier Victor serving as a certificate, a one-year guarantee, and lifetime guaranteed authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-sovietiques-vintage\" title=\"Montres Soviétiques Vintage\"\u003eDiscover our vintage Soviet watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\" title=\"Montres Vintage\"\u003eView all our vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sportivnie (Спортивные), First Moscow Watch Factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black dial, red seconds hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR (Moscow)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-wound mechanical, 17 jewels, serviced in 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, central seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, round, steel caseback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32.8mm (35.2mm including the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluted steel, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, luminous Arabic numerals, minute track, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cathedral-style with luminous channels, patinated, red seconds hand, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic, signs of wear (condition 7\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black grained leather, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eCondition and guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good state of preservation for its age. The original black dial is clear, its cream-patinated luminous numerals and hands show a few age marks specific to this example. The steel case shows the signs of wear of a worn watch, visible on the lugs, and the acrylic Crystal has scratches (7\/10). Our photographs are presented without retouching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Movement serviced in 2023, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invoice Atelier Victor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Sportivnie mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSportivnye, “les sportives”: the name of a model from the First Moscow Watch Factory, the Kirov factory, in the 1950s, designed for active life, with a contrasting black dial, luminous numerals, and a red seconds hand. The same factory would later produce the Poljot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does this watch come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the First Moscow Watch Factory, founded in 1930 using the tooling of Dueber-Hampden in Canton, Ohio, acquired by the USSR, and named after Kirov in 1935: the first Soviet watchmaking factory, the one behind the Pobeda, the Sturmanskie, and the Poljot. The dial bears the inscription Сделано в СССР, made in the USSR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the numerals still glow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The luminous material on the numerals and hands has faded to a cream tone over time and no longer lights up at night; it is the patina of time on this black dial, unique to this example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHas the movement been serviced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, in 2023, by our partner watchmakers: complete disassembly, cleaning, oiling, and regulation. It is guaranteed for one year. A hand-wound watch is wound daily, and a vintage watch is not guaranteed water-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a diameter of 32.8mm, 41.7mm Lug-to-lug, and 11.8mm thick, it suits wrists of approximately 15 to 18cm — a guide, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. Its straight lugs give it the presence on the wrist of a larger watch. The Lug width measures 16mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Sportivnie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47336759656785,"sku":"#AVEEE684","price":241.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_07951.jpg?v=1789055634","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/sportivnie-ussr-watch-steel-black-dial-red-seconds-hand-1950s","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}