Rare Vintage Raketa Mechanical Watch with Calendar – Made in USSR

Authentic vintage Raketa mechanical wristwatch produced by the legendary Petrodvorets Watch Factory in Saint Petersburg (formerly Leningrad during the Soviet era).

The factory has been operating since the 18th century and officially began producing watches under the Raketa brand in 1961, named in honor of the space age following the historic flight of Yuri Gagarin.

Design Features

Original dial with vertical textured pattern

Unusual “Segodnya” (Today) calendar indicator located in the lower part of the dial

Large stylized “12” numeral

Classic minimalist style typical for Soviet watches of the 1980s–1990s

Specifications

Brand: Raketa

Manufacturer: Petrodvorets Watch Factory

Country of production: USSR

Movement: Mechanical, manual wind

Calendar: “Segodnya” (Today) date indicator

Dial inscription: “Made in USSR”

Production period: Late 1980s – Early 1990s

Condition

Watch is fully working

Case shows minor signs of age and use

Overall condition is good for a vintage timepiece

This model is particularly interesting for collectors of Soviet watches due to its unusual calendar display and distinctive Raketa design.