Description
KRISTALL vintage soviet pocket watch, 17 jewels
MADE IN USSR!
Manufactured on Chelyabinsk Watch Factory “Molnija”, USSR.
Kristall pocket watches were a sub-type of Molnija pocket watches, produced at Chelyabinsk Watch Factory from 1955 to 1967. Aside from the brand on the dial (Кристалл, meaning “crystal”), these watches were distinguished by their movement: a higher-grade version of the Molnija 3602 which included a ‘swallowtail’ micro-regulator for precision adjustment and improved timekeeping.
This particular watch is manufactured in 3rd quarter on 1961.
The watch is mechanical and does not need batteries to operate.
Original soviet “Kristall” has mechanical lever movement and manual winding.
YEARS 1950s
CASE SIZE 45mm
CASE LENGTH 51mm(incl. the crown)
THICKNESS 11mm
TYPE Mechanical
MOVEMENT on 17 ruby jewels
FUNCTIONS Hours, Minutes, Seconds
Watch went through a complete service by a professional watch tech and is keeps good time.
Comes complete with chain
This watch ships out from🇺🇦 Ukraine with tracking number
Modes of payment:
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- Credit Cards (VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover)
About the watch factory
The company ceased production in October 2007.
Other famous brand produced by the factory are: Molnija, Ural, Iskra, Kristal.
