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"Kirovskie'' Satellite Rare Vintage unisex SERViCED watch 16 Jewels made in USSR. 1950s
I offer to Your attention Rare Soviet wristwatch KIROVSKIE Satellite , which were produced by First Moscow Kirov`s Watch Factory in 1950s.
The 1st MWF (First Moscow Watch Factory ) was founded 01.10.1930. It was the first watch factory of the young Soviet Socialists republic. To start the production, four types of watches were chosen: a man's pocket watch with 15 jewels for the enterprises of the Narkomat (Ministry) of Means of Communications, a man's wristwatch with 7 jewels for the Red Army; a man's pocket watch with 7 jewels and a ladies' wristwatch with 15 jewels to sell in a market.
Very rare vintage first USSR Soviet Union collection mechanical wristwatch SPUTNIK (Satellite) A late 50's watch was made at the First Moscow Watch Factory (1Mchz) KIROVSKIE commemorating Sputnik-1, the first artificial satellite to be put into orbit around the Earth. 'Sputnik-1,' or PS-1, for 'Prosteishiy Sputnik' — the Simplest Satellite, was launched on 4 October 1957. This watch is all about the dial. The Earth is clearly in the center with the Soviet Union in red. The seconds hand could represent Sputnik herself orbiting around the Earth. You can see there are rocket ships marking off the hour increments, except at 12, 3, 6 and 9 (Sputnik was launched by the rocket R-7 Semyorka).This watch is Early Edition Legendary Soviet brand trademark POLJOT. Sputnik 1, "Satellite-1",PS-1, or Elementary Satellite-1 was the first Earth-orbiting artificial satellite. It was launched into an elliptical low earth orbit by the Soviet Union on 4 October 1957, and was the first in a series of satellites collectively known as the Sputnik program. The unanticipated announcement of Sputnik 1's success precipitated the Sputnik crisis in the United States and ignited the Space Race within the Cold War.
Dial dimater - 30 mm
Case diameter - 35 mm
Diametre with crown - 37 mm
Watch thickness - 9 mm
Lug width - 18 mm
The watch online has a quality handmade leather strap, if you want, I can replace the strap by any that you choose in my store (for free)!
The Wrist watch is used as seen on the photos. The Wrist watches is in a fully working condition, recently serviced, cleaned and oiled.It comes with a brand new leather strap.
The watch is in perfectly working order.You'll need to wind it regularly.A Full wound watch will run accurately from 24 to 48 hours – depending of the movement.