Description: Rare Soviet wristwatch RODINA, which were produced by First Moscow Kirov`s Watch Factory in 1950s. The 1st MWF (First Moscow Watch Factory ) was founded 01.10.1930. It was the first watch factory of the young Soviet Socialists republic. To start the production, four types of watches were chosen: a man's pocket watch with 15 jewels for the enterprises of the Narkomat (Ministry) of Means of Communications, a man's wristwatch with 7 jewels for the Red Army; a man's pocket watch with 7 jewels and a ladies' wristwatch with 15 jewels to sell in a market. For the prototype there had been chosen a French "Lip" movement R43 (43 mm in diameter). 05.11.1930 the first 50 watches were presented in the Revolution Theater (now well known as the Bolshoi Theater) at the ceremonial meeting devoted to the 13th anniversary of the Great October revolution.According to the order of the Chief Military Aviation Department, 1st MWF begin to produce airplane board clocks, and in June 1932 a decision to organize stopwatches production was made.From 1935 until 1941, the 1st MWF Kirova produced about 2.7 million of the "1st type" pocket and wristwatches. After the beginning of the Second World War in 1941 the First Moscow Watch Factory was evacuated to the city of Zlatoust, near Ural Mountains. Throughout the whole war the factory works for needs of the front, producing aircraft watches, navy and aviation chronometers. At the end of the Second World War 1st MWF began the preproduction of new watch model - "Pobeda". In 1946 the manufacturing of the watch 'Pobeda' (Victory) with a side second hand began. The "Pobeda" movement was based on the well known French movement "Lip" R26. The name, design and characteristics of these watches were personally approved by Iosif Stalin himself. The production of the watch 'Pobeda' continues at The First Moscow Watch Factory until 1953. 1956 - the manufacturing of the first Soviet watch with an auto-winder and 22 rubies stats. The model was named 'Rodina' (it means MOTHERLAND). It was the FIRST automatic wristwatch produced in the Soviet Union. It is very stylish watch, which fully pass the spirit of Soviet epoch. Watch have 22 rubies, shock-proof balance and balance have Breguet hairspring. Watch is in working condition, serviced, cleaned and oiled. The watch keep correct time. The watch is fully original, fully mechanical. This watch was made when Russia was the Soviet Union, not a modern copy. BRANDRODINACALIBER2409GENDERmenSTYLE50sCASE SIZE43x35mmSIZE DIAL29mmTHICKNESS13mmMOVEMENTMechanical, Automatic FUNCTIONHours, Minutes, Central Second THIS WATCH IS AS SHOWN IN THE PICTURE . NICELY WORKING CONDITION. PICTURES ARE UPLOADED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE PLEASE, NEVER LEAVE A NEGATIVE OR NEUTRAL FEED BACK,IF GOT ANY PROBLEM REGARDING TO THE ITEM KINDLY CONTACT ME. SELLING POLICY: All Sales are final. Items are sold exactly as shown in the pictures. if any doubts about an item please contact us BEFORE bidding on it. On the rare cases where an item arrives damaged \ we have shipped a significantly different item other than shown in the pictures we will accept a return. SHIPPING TERMS: I will ship internationally (worldwide). Shipping from Ukraine via AirMail Registered Mail™ (takes about 15 working days).Reliable and fast delivery by airmail.Excellent packing the item.Import duties or Custom fees if any to be paid by buyerInternational customers can experience delays due to customsWill be well packaged and shipped by registered post
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
Number of Jewels: 22 Jewels
Model: KIROVSKIE
Watch Shape: Round
Department: Men
Style: Classic
Caseback: Screwback Case
Indices: 12-Hour Dial, Arabic Numerals
Movement: Mechanical (Automatic)
Type: Wristwatch
Features: Acrylic Crystal
Vintage: Yes
Year Manufactured: 1950-1959
Dial Color: Black
Display: Analog
Brand: Rodina
Case Size: 35 mm