The russian empires lesser coat of arms is on the front cover, while the reverse displays saint george the victorious killing a dragon. The embossed case back is one of the more popular designs, after the locomotive and spirit of the urals. Manufactured on chelyabinsk watch factory molnija, ussr. Russian pocket watch, lenin molnija, made in ussr cccr mechanical with manual winding 17 jewels diameter without crown 45 mm thickness 10 mm calibre 3602 condition new, never used, collection piece only runs very accurately and reliably this is a 100% original, top quality russian soviet molnija watch. Joseph stalin made in russia, old stock, never used, in good running condition. Russian pocket watch, lenin molnija, made in ussr cccr mechanical with manual winding 17 jewels diameter without crown 45 mm thickness 10 mm calibre 3602 condition new, never used, collection piece only runs very accurately and reliably this is a 100% original, top quality russian soviet molnija. About 80% of the work on most of the watches was done by hand. This russian watch features a red dial, displaying silver tone hands and white arabic numeral hour indicators, with a sunken subdial to the nine oclock position. Russian molnija pocket watch, 18j, 3602 movement, 1991. The molnija movement is basically a copy of a cortebert movement used in swiss watches from around 1940. We have direct relations with the factory and can assist you in ordering a set of molnija pocket watches with custom design your company logo or whatever you may have in mind painted or engraved on dial, back andor front covers. Vintage soviet pocket watch molnija ussr russian pocket watch collectable watch.
Like most molnija pocket watches, this sovietera model comes with a chromeplated stainless steel chain and a swivel fob. Also, hard to be certain with no movement shot but the case design is close, although very fancy enameling compared to mine. The pocket watch database has compiled data covering the major american pocket watch manufacturers and created an easy way to find information using the serial number on the watch movement. Unique clocks were also produced specifically for use in soviet tanks, fighter aircraft, submarines and, eventually, spacecraft.
Home price guide molnija pocket watch zoom stock image. It comes with the original certificate and the serial number on the certificate matches the one on the movement. The year of the watch is unknown, but from looking at the font it does not seem too modern and the pocket watch does appear to be silver. The companys main customer was then the soviet union department of. Molnija russian for lightning, the most famous brand for pocket watches from the soviet union, has lost none of its charm to this day. You have a molnija open face pocket watch with an 18 jewel 3602 movement. Molnija vintage russian pocket watch made in ussr recently. Today, any such piece is considered vintage as the factory ceased operations in 2007. Molnija russian hunting case pocket watch with fob ebth.
Unique clocks were also produced specifically for use in soviet tanks, fighter aircraft, submarines and, eventually, spacecraft molnijas main product were mechanical pocket. Rare russian vintage pocket watch molnia ship,mens pocket watch. The molnija pocket watches were made from november 1947 to october 2007. Other items we offer now winning bidder check out item description. The words at the bottom of the dial mean made in ussr. One stop shop for all things from your favorite brand. Some molnija movements were used in oversized mens wristwatches. They can be found in any russian household, left behind by parents and grandparents that never managed to throw them away. Nos winding stem tap 1,2 or tap 1,0 screwthread for russian watch molnia molnija 3601, 3602, 3603, 6. It goes back to the cortebert 616, which was produced in switzerland in the 1930 and 1940ies, whose machines probably were sold to russia afterwards. The white enamel dial has black arabic numerals with outer minute divisions and outer red 24 hour numbers. Many books are available about collecting wrist and pocket watches, even some about modern swatch watches.
Only with the molnija factory launch in 1931 could regular people afford to own a pocket watch. Nov 09, 2016 a vintage pocket watch in good condition made in russia ussr. Price ranges are based on the most accurate values of used items sold online and. Make offer open face molnija molnia vintage pocket watch ussr russian mechanical movement vintage molnija molnia pocket watch cal. Later the movements got number codes which are often misinterpreted as calibre designation. Molnija pocket watch, molnija clock soviet era molnija watch factory chelyabinsk watch factory. Molnija pocket watch open face, ural design soviet. Do not buy this watch,i have a real russian pocket watch that is superior to this watch and i paid less for it read more. Beautifully designed open face pocket watch with ship on the rear cover.
The russian word molnija is the brand name of the watch and means lightning. The companys main customer was then the soviet union department of defense, providing them with wrist watches, pocket watches and table clocks. The companies main watch is the pocket watch and from this appraisal request, it is a molnija watch. Molnija pocket watch medal of victory featuring joseph. Molnija pocket watch can be a nice and inexpensive gift idea for many occasions. The molnija 3602, which was produced for almost half a decade, between 1960 and 2008, is the most popular russian pocket watch movement. However, seeing as this watch is from the 2000s, the movement is in its lateperiod predemise version rough finishing, yellow plates. In addition, it features the gold domed moscow inscription in russian. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. The molnija clock and watch factory was opened on november 17, 1947. Soviet pocket watch molnija vintage mens, ussr, soviet union, russian, russia, wristwach, valentios gift, for him, mens gift, antique this is vintage pocket watch. Molnija 3602 pocket watch russian navy in original box.
The heavily embossed or even handpainted cases with and without jump lid were one of the highlights of these watches. The silver tone bezel presenting a spruce grouse bird design to the obverse and foliate design to. Soviet watches, german says, are a key to starting a collection. An image of the movement would help to date it as they got steadily less well finished as the old soviet union morphed into the modern russia in the 1990s. Chromeplated stainless steel chain with swivel clasp are supplied. The molnija clock and watch factory opened on november 17, 1947. I have started this page because i like pocket watches. The russian word molnija in the middle of the dial is the brand name and it means lightning. Vintage molnija pocket watch unboxing from russia youtube. Features design by pavel bure, a watchmaker to alexander iii. Molnijas main product were mechanical pocket watches with military, religious and historical motifs. Yet it seems a phenomenon that since the opening of the east, many germans and other europeans have started collecting russian watches despite the lack of any literature.
Inscription on the dial made in ussr the watch is mechanical and does not need batteries to operate. Molnija pocket watch open face, ural design soviet watch. Molnija molniya pocket watch, 18 jewels free shipping worldwide. Molnija pocket watches molnija, russiansoviet mechanical pocket watches. Mechanical pocket watch by the famous russian watchmaker molnija design. Molnija pocket watch, military clock russian watches. The dial has nice blued hands and a subsidiary seconds dial at the six. It was made as a special factory order for serkisof of istanbul. Molnija pocket watch medal of victory featuring joseph stalin. Always input the serial number from the pocket watch movement the mechanism of the watch.
Military, pocket watches, stars, red, vintage, accessories, ebay, jewelry. Russian vintage pocket watch molnija with chain door. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Steel russian exacta molnija open face pocket watch 1960. Molnija vintage russian pocket watch made in ussr recently serviced. Soviet ussr russian pocket watch molnija 1958 year. The companys main customer was then the soviet union department of defense, providing them with wristwatches, pocket watches and table clocks. May 15, 2011 i picked up with russian pocket watch 11 or so years ago in prague, then broke it when i dropped it in paris several weeks later.
About 80% of the work on most of the watches is done by hand. How to say pocket in russian translation and examples. The companys main customer was then the ministry of defense of the soviet union, providing them with pocket watches and military clocks. Information about an old russian pocket watch molnija. Molnija s main product is mechanical pocket watches with military, religious and historical motifs. Most early molnija watches from the 1960s and 1970s are today in rather bad condtion. Molnija russian movements were often introduced with a pretty name, like molnia lightning. Vintage russian quartz pocket watch molnija biker, collectible pocket watch, silver plated russian watch, serviced and oiled cornerhoarder 5 out of 5 stars 145. Russian molnija watches are robust, good quality watches and are still available second hand. Watch and clockmaker based in chelyabinsk, chelyabinsk oblast. Jan 29, 2018 the molnija pocket watches were made from november 1947 to october 2007.
Molnija pocket watches were sold under more than a dozened names by jewelers all over the world. The silver tone bezel presenting a spruce grouse bird design to the obverse and foliate design to the reverse. As regards the movement, it is powered by the molnija cal 3602 movement a large pocket watch handwind movement, with quite a pedigree. Molnija jager hunter rare ussr russian pocket watch. Price ranges are based on the most accurate values of used items sold online and millions of transactions in hundreds of independent stores. Jan 03, 2010 many books are available about collecting wrist and pocket watches, even some about modern swatch watches. Vintage molnija, mechanical pocket watch sovietussr russia. Chromeplated stainless steel chain with swivel fob are supplied. Authentic molnija pocket watch made in russia features the russian empires coat of arms.
Molnija pocket watches molnija, russian soviet mechanical pocket watches. Molnija world war 2 soviet commemorative pocket watch. The main factory was located in the ural town of chelyabinsk with a second factory outside of moscow. Molnija pocket watch, military clock molnija chelyabinsk watch factory watchmaker from russia since 1947. Media in category molnija the following 17 files are in this category, out of 17 total. Molnija jager hunter rare ussr russian pocket watch 1970s. Some molnija movements are used in oversized mens wristwatches.
Only for real lovers of older russian molnija pocket watches with original hand winding movements molnija 3603 or 3602. Molnija pocket watch, molnija clock soviet era russian. Here are a few tips to find information about your pocket watch. Steel russian exacta molnija open face pocket watch 1960 worldwide shipping you are bidding on an exacta molnija russian pocket watch, made in ussr in 1960. Since most were commissioned by the soviet military, molnijas were very durable and reliable. L imported in 1988 an number of molnija pocket watches specifically to sell them as authentic russian fashion curiosity with russian look and feel. Chelyabinsk watch factory molnija watches based in chelyabinsk, russia. Not knowing a thing about mechanical watches i forgot all about it. Soviet pocket watch molnija vintage mens ussr soviet etsy.