1970s Slava Manual Mechanical Watch - USSR Made

For sale is a classic Slava mechanical wristwatch with a beautifully simple Soviet-era design and an in-house 21-jewel hand-wound movement. A great example of understated vintage watchmaking with strong everyday wearability.

Details

Case size: 38mm

Width incl. crown: 40mm

Lug-to-lug: 44mm

Movement: Mechanical, hand-wound, 21 jewels cal 2428

Dial: Black sunburst dial with applied indices

Date: At 3 o’clock

Crystal: Acrylic (original style)

Strap: Green leather strap (recent replacement)

Condition

Movement is clean and running well but could do with a service if for regular use

Recently tested on a timegrapher (see photos) with solid amplitude for a vintage piece

Dial shows honest vintage patina consistent with age

Case has light wear and scratches, adding to its character

Hands and indices intact; date changes correctly

This is a well-sized vintage watch by modern standards—compact, comfortable, and very wearable at 38mm with short lugs. Perfect for someone looking to get into mechanical vintage watches or add a bit of Soviet horological history to their collection.