An authentic New Old Stock (NOS) Raketa 24-Hour Arctic, one of the most iconic and purpose-built watches produced by the Petrodvorets Watch Factory during the Soviet era. Designed for use in the Arctic, Antarctic, and other polar regions where conventional 12-hour watches become less practical due to extended periods of daylight or darkness, the Raketa 24-Hour features a unique movement in which the hour hand completes one full rotation every 24 hours.
This New Old Stock (NOS) example remains exceptionally well preserved and features the highly desirable Anchor (Якорь) Arctic dial, complete with its distinctive blue polar chapter ring and maritime anchor emblem. Adding to its collectibility, the watch is fitted with its original Raketa CCCP-branded bracelet, a feature that is increasingly difficult to find on surviving examples and highly valued by collectors seeking originality.
The Raketa ("Rocket") brand was produced by the Petrodvorets Watch Factory, founded in 1721 by Peter the Great, making it Russia's oldest continuously operating manufacturing enterprise. Following Yuri Gagarin's historic first human spaceflight in 1961, the factory adopted the Raketa name in celebration of the Soviet space program.
Among Raketa's most celebrated creations is the 24-hour watch, originally developed for Soviet explorers, scientists, military personnel, geologists, submariners, aviators, and naval crews operating in the Arctic and Antarctic, where conventional day and night cycles become unreliable.
By displaying all 24 hours on a single dial and rotating the hour hand only once per day, the watch allowed wearers to distinguish morning from evening without relying on sunlight—an essential feature during the polar summer and winter.
Today, the Raketa 24-Hour is regarded as one of the most innovative and recognizable watches produced during the Soviet era and remains one of the defining icons of Soviet horology.
This watch features one of Raketa's most collectible and recognizable 24-hour dial designs.
The clean white dial is framed by a striking blue Arctic chapter ring accented by a red sector, evoking polar navigation and the harsh environments for which these watches were intended. The blue anchor emblem above the 6 o'clock position symbolizes the watch's maritime heritage and has become one of the most sought-after dial variants among collectors.
Unlike standard watches, the hour hand circles the dial only once every 24 hours, making the dial immediately recognizable while serving a genuine practical purpose.
Original Soviet-produced Arctic "Anchor" models continue to increase in desirability due to their unique design, historical significance, and relatively limited production.
Powered by the renowned Raketa Caliber 2623.H, this watch features:
The 2623.H remains one of the most fascinating movements produced by Raketa and is celebrated for its reliability and unique engineering.
This watch represents an increasingly scarce New Old Stock (NOS) example.
Having remained unworn or only minimally handled since its original production, it offers collectors the opportunity to acquire one of Raketa's most desirable 24-hour models in exceptional vintage condition.
A standout feature of this example is its original Raketa CCCP-branded bracelet, an accessory that is frequently missing or replaced on surviving watches. Original Soviet bracelets bearing the Raketa and CCCP branding have become collectible in their own right and significantly enhance the originality and appeal of a complete watch.
As a New Old Stock watch, this example shows no known evidence of prior retail use. However, no service history is available.
Like all vintage mechanical watches, lubricants naturally age over time regardless of use. Future servicing or regulation may be beneficial depending on the buyer's intended use. The watch is offered in its current condition as a vintage collectible.
No service history is known. As with any vintage mechanical watch, servicing or regulation may be beneficial depending on the buyer's intended use. The watch is offered in its current condition as a vintage collectible, and buyers should assume its maintenance history is unknown.
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