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Vintage Slava (Слава) Date Mechanical Watch | Cal. 2414 | 21 Jewels | Gold-Plated Case | USSR
An authentic vintage Soviet Slava (Слава) mechanical wristwatch, manufactured by the Second Moscow Watch Factory (2-й Московский часовой завод) during the Soviet era. This distinctive example is powered by the Slava Caliber 2414, a 21-jewel manually wound mechanical movement with a date complication and central sweep seconds.
The watch features a striking brown / burgundy sunburst-style dial with applied gold-tone hour markers, gold-tone hands, a framed date aperture at 3 o\'clock, and the classic cursive Слава branding. The dial is marked 21 КАМЕНЬ (\"21 Jewels\"), corresponding to the movement inside.
Housed in a distinctive gold-plated cushion / tonneau-style case, the watch has a substantial vintage wrist presence while retaining the compact proportions characteristic of Soviet dress watches. Measuring approximately 36.5 mm excluding the crown and 39 mm including the crown, with approximately 18 mm lug-to-lug, it presents as a classic Soviet mechanical watch.
The dial displays significant natural vintage patina, including visible aging and areas of dial lacquer chipping / finish loss around the outer portions of the dial. The acrylic crystal also has small nicks, scratches, and surface marks consistent with decades of wear.
The watch is fitted with an aftermarket black leather strap, providing a classic contrast against the gold-plated case and richly colored dial.
Features
Authentic vintage Slava (Слава) Soviet mechanical wristwatch
Manufactured by the historic Second Moscow Watch Factory
Soviet-era production
Genuine Slava Caliber 2414
21-jewel manual-wind mechanical movement
Central sweep seconds
Date indication at 3 o\'clock
Traditional date mechanism without an independent quick-set function
Distinctive brown / burgundy dial
Sunburst-style dial finish
Applied gold-tone hour markers
Gold-tone hands
Framed date aperture
Classic cursive Слава branding
21 КАМЕНЬ (\"21 Jewels\") dial marking
Gold-plated cushion / tonneau-style case
Stainless steel caseback
Acrylic crystal
Approx. 36.5 mm case diameter excluding crown
Approx. 39 mm including crown
Approx. 18 mm lug-to-lug
Aftermarket black leather strap
Natural vintage dial patina
Visible dial lacquer chipping / aging
Crystal shows nicks and scratches
Case displays authentic vintage markings and surface wear
History
The Second Moscow Watch Factory, commonly known as 2МЧЗ / 2-й МЧЗ, was one of the major Soviet watch manufacturers and produced watches under the Slava brand.
Slava became particularly associated with practical Soviet mechanical watches featuring distinctive case designs and internally produced mechanical movements. The factory produced a broad range of civilian wristwatches during the Soviet period, from straightforward everyday watches to more decorative gold-tone and calendar models.
The Slava Caliber 2414 became one of the factory\'s important manual-winding movements. Its configuration combines a 21-jewel construction with central sweep seconds and a date mechanism, making it considerably more functional than a basic three-hand mechanical movement.
This example combines that traditional Soviet movement with a decorative gold-plated cushion-style case and a richly colored dial, representing the more formal side of Soviet civilian wristwatch design.
The Dial
The defining feature of this example is its richly aged brown / burgundy dial.
The dial has a warm, tobacco-like appearance with darker tones toward the outer areas and lighter highlights toward the center. Applied gold-tone hour markers provide strong contrast and complement the gold-plated case.
Dial details include:
Brown / burgundy sunburst-style dial
Applied gold-tone hour markers
Gold-tone hour and minute hands
Central sweep seconds hand
Framed date aperture at 3 o\'clock
Cursive Слава logo
21 КАМЕНЬ marking
Fine minute track around the perimeter
Natural vintage patina
Visible aging and discoloration
Localized lacquer chipping / finish loss around portions of the dial perimeter
The dial has developed substantial authentic age-related character. The surface shows natural patina accumulated over decades, while portions of the original dial finish have experienced visible chipping and loss, particularly toward the outer areas surrounding the hour markers.
These imperfections are part of the watch\'s vintage condition and are clearly visible in the photographs.
Russian Dial Markings — meaning \"Glory,\" and the signature brand of the Second Moscow Watch Factory.
21 КАМЕНЬ
\"21 Jewels.\"
This marking corresponds to the 21-jewel configuration of the Slava Caliber 2414 found inside the watch.
The Gold-Plated Case
The watch is housed in a distinctive gold-plated cushion / tonneau-style case, giving it a warm and substantial vintage appearance.
The case features broad faceted surfaces surrounding the crystal, with fine decorative texturing visible around the bezel area. The gold-tone finish works particularly well with the brown dial and applied gold-tone markers.
Case measurements are approximately:
36.5 mm excluding crown
39 mm including crown
18 mm lug-to-lug
The case displays honest vintage wear, including small nicks, scratches, surface marks, and areas of age-related wear to the gold-plated finish.
The plating remains visually attractive but should not be considered factory-new or cosmetically restored.
These marks are consistent with decades of normal use and contribute to the authentic character of the watch.
Caseback
The original stainless steel caseback is present and retains its Soviet-era markings.
The exterior caseback shows normal age-related surface marks and light scratches consistent with the overall vintage condition of the watch.
Movement
This watch is powered by the Slava Caliber 2414, a 21-jewel manual-winding mechanical movement produced by the Second Moscow Watch Factory.
The Caliber 2414 is one of Slava\'s notable Soviet-era manual-wind movements, combining a central sweep seconds hand with a date complication.
Movement Specifications
Manufacturer: Second Moscow Watch Factory / Slava
Caliber: Slava 2414
Type: Manual-Wind Mechanical
Jewels: 21 sweep Manual
Beat Rate: Approximately 18,000 bph
Mainspring System: Two parallel mainspring barrels
The movement is running at the time of listing.
Date Mechanism
This watch uses the traditional Slava 2414 calendar mechanism rather than a modern independent quick-set date system.
There is no separate quick-release date button or dedicated quick-set crown position.
To advance the date, the hands must be advanced through the appropriate portion of the 24-hour cycle. This means changing the date requires advancing the hands rather than simply pulling the crown into a dedicated quick-set position.
The movement is also manual-winding, meaning the watch must be wound by turning the crown to maintain its power reserve.
This is an original characteristic of the mechanical movement and should not be confused with an automatic or modern quick-set calendar watch.
Condition
This watch is presented in honest vintage collector condition, with substantial natural age-related character appropriate for a Soviet mechanical watch of this era.
Please note:
Running at the time of listing
Manual-wind mechanical movement
No independent quick-release / quick-set date mechanism
Date advances through the normal hand-setting cycle
Timekeeping accuracy has not been formally tested or guaranteed
No known service history
Dial displays significant natural vintage patina
Visible dial lacquer chipping / finish loss, particularly around portions of the outer dial
Applied gold-tone markers show age-related surface character
Hands display natural vintage aging
Gold-plated case shows small nicks, scratches, surface marks, and plating wear
Acrylic crystal shows multiple small nicks, scratches, and age-related surface marks
Stainless steel caseback shows normal vintage wear
Movement appears complete as shown in the photographs
Fitted with an aftermarket black leather strap
Strap is not original to the watch
Please review all high-resolution photographs carefully, as they form an essential part of the item description and provide the best representation of the actual watch, including the dial patina, lacquer loss, crystal condition, case wear, and movement.
Specifications
Brand: Slava (Слава)
Model: Vintage Date Mechanical
Manufacturer: Second Moscow Watch Factory, Moscow
Country of Manufacture: USSR
Era: Soviet Period
Movement: Slava Caliber 2414
Movement Type: Manual-Wind Mechanical
Jewels: 21 Jewels
Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, date
Date Mechanism: Traditional calendar mechanism; no independent quick-set date position
Winding: Manual
Case Material: Gold-Plated Base Metal
Case Shape: Cushion / Tonneau Style
Case Diameter: Approximately 36.5 mm excluding crown
Case Diameter Including Crown: Approximately 39 mm
Lug-to-Lug: Approximately 18 mm
Crystal: Acrylic
Caseback: Stainless steel
Dial: Brown / burgundy with sunburst-style finish
Dial Markings: Слава / 21 КАМЕНЬ
Strap: Aftermarket black leather
Condition: Vintage running condition with significant natural dial patina, visible dial lacquer chipping, crystal scratches/nicks, and case wear
Service History: No known service history
Timekeeping: Not tested for accuracy
Service History
The watch is running at the time of listing, but its timekeeping accuracy has not been formally tested with precision timing equipment.
No service history is known. No accuracy figures are being represented.
The movement is a traditional manual-wind Slava Caliber 2414, and the watch will require periodic winding to maintain its power reserve.
As with any vintage mechanical timepiece of this age, future cleaning, lubrication, regulation, or servicing may be beneficial depending on the buyer\'s intended use.
The watch is offered in its current as-found vintage condition, and buyers should assume that its maintenance history is unknown.
A Distinctive Soviet Gold-Plated Slava
This Slava represents a particularly attractive example of Soviet civilian mechanical watchmaking, combining a richly aged brown dial, gold-tone applied markers, decorative gold-plated case, and the 21-jewel Slava Caliber 2414.
The manual-wind 2414 combines central seconds and a date complication with traditional Soviet mechanical construction. Its date mechanism operates differently from modern quick-set calendars, requiring the hands to be advanced through the appropriate portion of the day to change the date.
The watch\'s most prominent visual characteristic is its aged brown / burgundy dial, which has developed substantial natural patina along with visible areas of lacquer chipping and finish loss. Combined with the worn gold-plated case and marked acrylic crystal, these details give the watch the unmistakable appearance of a genuine vintage Soviet timepiece rather than a newly produced reproduction.
With its approximately 36.5 mm case diameter, 39 mm overall crown measurement, 18 mm lug-to-lug proportion, 21-jewel manual movement, gold-plated cushion case, and richly patinated dial, this is a distinctive piece for collectors of Slava watches, Soviet mechanical movements, vintage gold-plated watches, and Cold War-era horology.
The aftermarket black leather strap provides a classic presentation and complements the gold-plated case and dark dial while clearly remaining a non-original replacement component.
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