1930's RARE Kirovskie military commander USSR Soviet WWII watch swinging lugs

Description: 1930's VERY RARE legendary KIROVSKIE (Kirow, Kirov, Кировские) men's mechanical wristwatch. Antique Swinging lugs, Type 1: 15 Jewels Made by First State Watch Factory, USSR (Soviet, Russia, СССР) It would be great find for any collector The 1930s Kirovskie military commander wristwatch is an iconic example of Soviet craftsmanship and functional design from the pre-WWII era. Produced by the First Moscow Watch Factory, this mechanical timepiece reflects the rugged yet refined aesthetics of the Soviet military. It features a robust case and a distinctive design with swinging lugs, allowing for more comfortable wrist movement. The watch has a manual winding mechanism, a simple yet highly legible dial. This timepiece embodies the industrial strength and precision of Soviet engineering during the 1930s. Very good condition for it's age! The dial is NEW! (this means that the dial has been replaced. It is made nowadays). It has traces of use. Please see the photos for the assessment of watches. Runs well and keeps time accurately. Really watches look much better than in the photo. New genuine leather HQ handmade wristband for Kirovskie DEFECTS: traces of use COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USSR MANUFACTURER: First Moscow Watch Factory (1MChZ, Russian: Первый Московский Часовой Завод) OVERALL CONDITION (10-point scale): 8 CASE Condition (10-point scale): 8 GLASS Material: acrylic Condition (10-point scale): 8 DIAL The dial is NEW! (this means that the dial has been replaced. It is made nowadays) Condition (10-point scale): 9 STRAP New genuine leather HQ handmade wristband for Kirovskie MOVEMENT Mechanical: hand-winding The caliber has some engravings: serial number, First State Watch Factory logo: http://www.netgrafik.ch/russian_logos.htm (engraving "First State Watch Factory. Moscow. USSR". This logo was used in 1936-1938), 15 Jewels, type 1 and 4-8 (3rd quarter of 1938 - the date when the mechanism was produced). DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT, FUNCTIONS Width 1.73 inch (44.0 mm) Width with crown 1.93 inch (49.0 mm) Length 2.03 inch (51.5 mm) Depth 0.55 inch (14.0 mm) Crystal 1.48 inch (37.5 mm) Total weight (with strap) 2.86 oz (81.0 g) Function Hours, minute, second subdial Country made USSR Dimensions of watches HISTORY The First State Watch Factory (GChZ, Первый Государственный Часовой Завод) was a pivotal institution in Soviet industrial history, founded in 1930 as part of the USSR's broader efforts to industrialize and produce high-quality, domestic goods. The factory was established in Moscow and played a critical role in manufacturing wristwatches, stopwatches, and military-grade timepieces, primarily serving Soviet soldiers and officers. Early Years and Foundation (1930s): The factory's roots trace back to the Soviet government's acquisition of defunct American watchmaking plants (Dueber-Hampden) in 1929. Soviet engineers and technicians were trained in the U.S. to master the craft of mechanical watch production. The First State Watch Factory was officially founded in 1930, marking the beginning of Soviet horology. Early models like the "Kirovskie" wristwatch were named in honor of Sergei Kirov, a prominent Bolshevik leader. Military Production (1940s): During World War II (known as the Great Patriotic War in the Soviet Union), the First State Watch Factory shifted its focus to producing military timepieces and precision instruments for the Red Army. The factory was evacuated to the Ural region to avoid Nazi advances on Moscow but quickly resumed operations to support the war effort. Timepieces from this period, such as the "Komandirskie" watches, were renowned for their reliability in harsh conditions. Post-War Era and Expansion (1950s–1960s): After WWII, the factory returned to Moscow and expanded its production. By the 1950s, the GChZ was producing iconic Soviet wristwatches for both civilian and military use, including the "Pobeda" and "Shturmanskie" lines. These watches became symbols of Soviet engineering and were highly sought after both domestically and internationally. In the 1960s, the factory eventually evolved and split into several entities, including the famous "Poljot" brand, continuing its legacy in the production of quality mechanical watches that symbolized Soviet pride and technological achievement. RECOMMENDATIONS All Antique watches are mechanical. Many repairs will not be cheap, as most likely they will require replacement of non-standard parts (unlike most late model watches). Antique watches should not be beaten or dropped - because repairs may be expensive. Antique watches are generally NOT waterproof. This is because waterproofing was not in general production until the middle of the 20th century for most watches. Therefore you should protect your antique watch from exposure to moisture. If your watch becomes wet it should be dried off quickly. Carefully open all covers and use a hair drier to blow dry the movement, dial, covers, crown. This will reduce the amount of rust. If your watch becomes wet with any kind of salt water you should immediately immerse or spray your watch with fresh (no-salt) water to remove all the salt from the works before drying the watch completely. Any salt left in the watch will combine with moisture in the air to rust metal components of the movement, case etc. Winding any mechanical watch tight may break the mainspring. If you can avoid it do not wind the watch hard. When adjusting the hands of your watch, move them in a clockwise direction only. Counter-clockwise adjustments may damage the movement. It is desirable to adjust the hands of your watch at the same time every day. An automatic or self-winding watch should be worn for at least 8 hours a day. It is a mechanical watch in which the mainspring is wound automatically as a result of natural motion of the wearer's arm, to provide energy to run the watch, making manual winding unnecessary. If you must adjust counter-clockwise make it for small adjustments only (i.e. for minutes, NOT hours). Be careful and gentle when adjusting the movement speed (faster or slower). Don't make sharp movements, and don't touch other components in the movement especially the pendulum mechanism. Every 2-3 years it is necessary to service and oil vintage watches. If the course of your watches is worsening and the accuracy of the reduction in the duration of the clock (autonomy) from one fully wound spring - it need a service. IF the watch is dirty - allow the watch to run down, don't wind it again until you have it serviced by a qualified watch repair expert. Dust will absorb and remove important lubricants and cause the movement pieces to wear down. To clean the case, dial and crystal you should use a cloth that does NOT leave fibers as these may get caught up in the movement. Check with your Watch repair expert to get an appropriate cloth. Keep your antiques watch away from magnets. Strong magnetic fields may affect the accuracy of your watch since some vintage watches were made with iron based components in the movement. Most Cases and Covers are fine components and will not handle abuse well. The watch should not be shaken, beaten, or stressed. Antique watches generally experience an error of up to 5-7 minutes a day. Any accuracy of +- 5 minutes is very good. Mechanical watch is not recommended to use for engage in extreme sports, and expose them to excessive vibration loads. Recoil force, which take on the clock, affect their reliability and precision. No matter how perfect was not anti-shock mechanism, there is always the chance of excessive load that details of the mechanism can not survive. Watch with calendar. It is not recommended to adjust, the date between 20.00 and 06.00, because at this time involved a mechanism for automatic adjustment date. Translation pointers calendars manually in this position arrows may damage the mechanism. Date changes should be made, relegating pre-clockwise to lower sector of the dial (for example, to position 6 (18.00) hours). Chronograph watches. In most cases, these watches contain the "start/stop" button and "reset" button. It is strongly recommended not to press the "reset" if the chronograph is running. Before you use the "Reset" button need to stop the chronograph by button "start/stop". Using the "reset" when running chronograph can damage the mechanism of most models of watches. PAYMENT Total amount due includes the final auction price plus Shipping. Shipping will be determined based upon the SHIP TO address. PLEASE NOTE: Shipping does not include duties, local taxes or any other importation fees. SHIPPING We ship to any country. 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Price: 195 USD

Location: cherkassy, сherkaska oblast

End Time: 2024-12-05T17:46:35.000Z

Shipping Cost: 12 USD