The Petrodvorets Factory is the oldest in Russia, it was founded by Peter I in 1721. In 1946 the Petrodvorets Watch Factory developed the first wristwatch model. The first batch of Raketa watches was published in 1961. The plant got the name "Raketa" in 1961 in honor of First in the world cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin and the first flight into space, but in the countries of Western Europe and America the name was associated more with the missile weapons of the USSR. The factory produced watches for polar expeditions, the space industry, the Soviet army and the KGB. The Raketa watches have a rich history - they were worn by Leonid Brezhnev and Mikhail Gorbachev.
The enterprise was one of the 13 largest watch factories in the Soviet Union, mass production of watches for personal use was established there. The Raketa watches manufactured in Petrodvorets were exported to more than 30 countries of the world. At the Petrodvorets Watch Factory, a single mechanism was created for all Raketa-2609NA watch models, on the basis of which more than two dozen Raketa watch modifications were produced: with automatic winding, with a calendar, anti-magnetic, for the blind (2610NA), with a 24-hour scale (2623.N) - for people working in difficult conditions, where it is difficult to distinguish between day and night for polar explorers, submariners, etc. The first watches under the Raketa brand were the models “Russia”, “Record”, “Petrodvorets”. The "Record" watch was the second original design, its thickness was 2.7 mm, and it remains the flattest of all created in the USSR and the thinnest mechanical watch in the world with a seconds hand. In 1965, the "Record" watch received a gold medal at the International Leipzig Fair. Mass production of Raketa watches began in 1964, and by 1980 the plant was annually producing 4,600,000 Raketa watches. Etc...
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I present to you a rare vintage USSR Russian collectible: an amazing, unique RAKETA COPERNICUS COPERNIC KOPERNIK men's wristwatch. The Raketa Copernicus watch is a legendary Soviet model that gained worldwide renown for its unique Cosmic design, inspired by the heliocentric model of the universe. It is named after the astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, who proved that the Sun—not the Earth—lies at the center of the solar system. Developed in the 1980s, the original model captured the hearts of collectors globally, thanks to a futuristic aesthetic that was highly unconventional for the era. Soviet cosmonaut Alexander Ivanchenkov even contributed to the development of its appearance. The watch’s most striking feature is the complete absence of traditional hands. Engineers and designers at the Petrodvorets Watch Factory based the design on a precise ratio of orbital speeds: Jupiter orbits the Sun exactly 12 times more slowly than Earth. The watch movement mirrors this proportion, with the hour hand moving across the dial exactly 12 times more slowly than the minute hand. The center of the dial represents the Sun. The hour hand—a small circle or disc—symbolizes the planet Jupiter, moving along a longer, slower orbit; it was typically crafted in a gold or brass tone. The minute hand—a large ring—represents Earth, tracing a faster path along its own orbit. Once every hour, as the ring-shaped minute hand passes directly over the disc-shaped hour hand, they align perfectly, creating a miniature solar eclipse on the dial. The stepped shape of the watch case is reminiscent of a telescope. The wristwatch has an original metal chrome case and a stainless steel cover. The case is dust-proof. This wristwatch has an original silvered high-grade movement with the rare Caliber 2609.NP and 19 Jewels. The
balance of the watch has a shockproof device. The watch dome glass is made of plastic (Plexiglass). The
watch has been restored, checked, and calibrated by a master watchmaker and is
in very good running condition. This unique wristwatch has been kept in very good condition to this day. A new watchband is included as a gift. This watch is a stylish
acquisition for collectors, with 100% satisfaction, and a good present or for
everyday use!
Technical information:
Diameter of the case with crown:38 mm
Diameter of the case: 35mm
Diameter of the dial:30 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Diameter of the case with crown:
Diameter of the case: 35
Diameter of the dial:
Thickness: 11 mm
Band size:
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