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Vintage 1970s Sekonda Automatic 26-Jewels USSR (Russia) Made Men’s watch (Used)

Pre-owned Price 850 AED

​This is a vintage Sekonda Automatic gents’ watch from the Soviet era. Sekonda was originally established in the UK in 1966 to import and rebadge high-quality timepieces manufactured in the Soviet Union (USSR) for the Western market. This particular piece is a classic example of late-1970s to early-1980s Soviet watch design, balancing a bold geometric form with a striking dial layout.

​Technical Specifications
​Brand: Sekonda (Export brand for Soviet watch factories)
​Origin: Made in the USSR (indicated by the “USSR MADE” signing at the 6 o’clock position)
​Movement Type: Mechanical Automatic (Self-winding)
​Jewel Count: 26 Jewels
​Caliber/Movement Base: This watch likely houses a movement manufactured by Slava (Second Moscow Watch Factory)—most likely the Slava Caliber 2427. Slava movements are unique and famous in horology for utilizing twin mainspring barrels coupled together, providing an exceptionally stable torque and power delivery.
​Complications: Dual Calendar (Day and Date display at 3 o’clock).
​Note: The Day wheel shows “TUE” in English (confirming its production for export), while the number next to it (“2”) is an indicator for the day of the week (with 1 being Monday, 2 being Tuesday, etc.), which was common on Soviet dual-calendar watches.

​Design & Aesthetics
​Case Shape: “TV Screen” or Cushion-style case, a defining silhouette of late 1970s watch design characterized by sharp angles mixed with curved profiles.
​Dial: A multi-textured, vibrant electric blue dial. It features horizontal racing stripes running across the center section, framed by radially brushed metallic blue accents on the top and bottom.
​Indices: High-relief, faceted, chunky silver-tone hour markers that offer excellent light reflection.
​Hands: Straight baton-style hour and minute hands with a slim needle center seconds hand.
​Bracelet: Integrated style multi-link stainless steel/alloy bracelet that matches the brushed and polished contours of the case structure.

​Collector’s & Watchmaker’s Notes
​The Movement Quirks: If this houses the Slava 2427 caliber, it typically features a quick-set pusher for the date located around the 2 o’clock position on the side of the case (separate from the main winding crown).
​Build: These USSR-made pieces are renowned for being incredibly robust, over-engineered “workhorse” movements that respond beautifully to a standard clean, lubricate, and adjust (COA) service.
​Condition Check: The crystal shows light surface scratches, but the dial paint and printing remain incredibly vivid with zero apparent fading or moisture degradation—making it an excellent candidate for a light cosmetic restoration/polish.

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