Vostok 2409 A pocket watch wind up – Soviet mechanic small pocket watch vintage

Vostok means East. Movement: calibre 24 mm, 3.5 mm high, 17 ruby jewels, screwless balance, shockproof balance staff, sweep second hand. The duration of the watch running from one full winding of the spring is at least 44 h. Deviations of the daily course: -20 ..... +40 s. Correct watch exploitation: to prolong the life of the watch it is necessary to wind up the watch every day at about the same time. You should winding the watch button to the end but very gently until the process will go tight, so not to twist it. The Chistopol Watch Factory "Vostok" is located in the city of Chistopol (Russia, Republic of Tatarstan). Chistopol Watch Factory has been conducting its history since the autumn of 1941. In 1962, at the Leipzig International Exhibition, precision watches "Vostok" were awarded a large gold medal. Since 1965, Chistopol Watch Factory has become the official supplier of watches for the USSR Ministry of Defense. At this time, the famous "Commanders" watches were created, characterized by increased durability, having a waterproof case. Since 1969, all wristwatches of the factory have been produced under the single brand "Vostok", and the company became known as "Chistopol Watch Factory "Vostok".