Very rare vintage mens wrist watch Sputnik 1-MChz 1957s
Heritage and History
Very rare vintage first USSR Soviet Union collection mechanical wristwatch SPUTNIK (Satellite) A late 50's watch was made at the First Moscow Watch Factory (1Mchz) KIROVSKIE commemorating Sputnik-1, the first artificial satellite to be put into orbit around the Earth. 'Sputnik-1,' or PS-1, for 'Prosteishiy Sputnik' — the Simplest Satellite, was launched on 4 October 1957. This watch is all about the dial.
The Earth is clearly in the center with the Soviet Union in red. The seconds hand could represent Sputnik herself orbiting around the Earth, her path marked by the thin red circle. You can see there are rocket ships marking off the hour increments, except at 12, 3, 6 and 9 (Sputnik was launched by the rocket R-7 Semyorka) This watch is Early Edition Legendary Soviet brand trademark POLJOT.
- Year: 50s
- Case diameter 35mm
- Limited Edition
- Very rare collectible model
- The strap is made of genuine leather handcraft
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Specifications
| Year | 1957s |
| Brand | Sputnik |
| Manufacturer | 1-MChZ KIROVA |
| Movement | Original Manual Wind-Up Mechanism, 16 Jewels, 12-Hour System |
| Movement Caliber | 2409 |
| Case Size | 35mm |
| Case Color | Silver |
| Dial Color | Black |
| Dial Type | 12-Hour |
| Case Materials | Stainless Steel |
| Strap | New Handmade Premium Leather |
Serviced by watch experts
🇺🇦 Expertly Restored to by Skilled Ukrainian Watchmakers - paying tribute to the legendary past, while ensuring modern precision and impeccable quality.
🛡️12-Month Warranty on the Mechanism – Rest assured, your watch is covered for a full year, ensuring top-notch performance and reliably every day.
Product information
- Terms & Delivery time:
Your item will be shipped within 1-3 business days.
- All products are free shipping.
We can refund the items in such cases:
- The item arrived broken (we need a photo of damaged item)
You do not received your item within 45 days.
If you`re unhappy with your order for any reason, please, contact us and we`ll do our best to resolve the problem quickly.
Buyer pays return shipping. Shipping item back via registered mail only so the package can be traceable.
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
- 1 Year International Warranty. The warranty does not cover mechanical damage to the mechanism, damage to the glass and moisture ingress into the mechanism.
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Restoration by Experts
Our watchmakers, with over 20 years of experience, meticulously restore each piece. We carefully disassemble, clean, and replace worn parts with original ones, preserving the watch’s authenticity and ensuring it works as it did decades ago.
Perfect Accuracy
After restoration, each watch undergoes multiple stages of testing. We check its accuracy, reliability, and overall condition. This ensures that every timepiece you receive works flawlessly. Only watches that fully meet our rigorous quality standards become part of our collection.
F.A.Q.
Box
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Shipping
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UNITED STATES - Standard, Priority USPS
UNITED KINGDOM - 7-10 Business Days
EUROPEAN UNION - 7-15 Business Days
Serviced
All watches at are professionally serviced by our trusted watchmakers and are guaranteed to be in perfect condition.
Warranty included!
Timeless Heritage for Collectors
An Investment in Rarity and Value
The Sputnik, created in 1957s by the 1-MChZ KIROVA factory, is not just an accessory but a true rarity. Such models are no longer produced, and their numbers diminish with each passing year. This makes them genuine artifacts of time, sought after by collectors and connoisseurs of unique items around the world.
Each piece is an asset with increasing value. The vintage watch market shows consistent growth, and the value of such models rises annually. By acquiring a Sputnik, you are investing in a rare and limited heritage that retains and multiplies its value over time.