Molnija Soviet Watch for the Blind

Vintage Molnija Soviet mechanical watch for blind and visually impaired users, originally made as a pocket watch and professionally converted into a wristwatch.

Please note: this watch has no glass crystal. Instead, the top cover opens. A visually impaired person can open the cover and carefully touch the hands and raised markers with their fingers to determine the time.

Originally, these Molnija pocket watches were specifically produced for blind users. They have specially reinforced hands designed to be more resistant to bending when touched.

A skilled watchmaker professionally converted the original pocket watch into a wristwatch, preserving the original vintage movement and dial.

Specifications

  • Brand: Molnija
  • Movement: 3602
  • Movement type: Mechanical manual wind
  • Jewels: 18
  • Case diameter: 50 mm / 1.97 in
  • Thickness: 12 mm / 0.47 in
  • Lug width: 22 mm / 0.87 in
  • Type: Pocket watch converted to wristwatch
  • Designed for: Blind and visually impaired users
  • Crystal: No glass, opening top cover
  • Country: USSR

Condition

The watch has been checked and serviced by a professional master.

There are some signs of age and use. Please carefully examine all photographs for the actual condition.

The original Molnija movement and dial are preserved.