Authentic Soviet Navy Diver’s Watch – Zlatoust 191-ЧС

Made in Zlatoust Watch Factory, USSR

Ordered by the Ministry of Defense of the USSR

Production: 1970s (stamp February 197_)

Serial number: 1452

Original box, strap, and documents included

Watch is running, keeps time

This is the legendary oversized military diver’s watch issued to Soviet Navy frogmen and divers. It features a massive 60mm stainless steel case (approx. 73mm with crown), protective grid on the crystal, and a screw-down oversized crown with chain.

The dial is marked “ВМФ СССР” (Soviet Navy) with anchor emblem. The luminous paint is the safe type (stamped “NO RADIATION” in the certificate), unlike early radium dials.

This watch is a true collectible piece of Cold War military history.

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Condition

Case: shows age and wear, plating loss in places, unpolished.

Dial: original, luminous indexes aged but intact.

Hands: original, luminous intact.

Crown: original screw-down with chain.

Movement: runs and keeps time (not tested for long-term accuracy).

Papers & box: original, very rare to find as a full set.

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Technical data (per original manual)

Accuracy: +1 min / 24h

Power reserve: 30+ hours

Waterproof: up to 3 atm (~30m) for 1 hour

Weight: up to 260 g

No seconds hand (as per original design)

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What’s included

Zlatoust 191-ЧС watch (original)

Factory box

Original certificate & technical passport with “NO RADIATION” stamp

Original strap (issued type)

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💡 Collector’s note: These watches were never sold commercially in the USSR, only issued to military divers. Surviving full sets with box and papers are extremely rare.