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Movement Codes Explained
By Editor, RussianWatchGuide.com Updated 20 Jan 09 You'll often see a four-digit number after the name of a particular Russian watch. For example, Vostok Komandirskie 2414 or Poljot 3133. That number is the movement code. But what exactly does the code mean? And why do different watches from different manufacturers sometimes use the same movement code? Here's an explanation. Coding System is a Remnant of the Old USSR The movement codes used by Russian watch manufacturers were originally developed as a standardized system of codes set up in the USSR in the 1960s. New codes are added as needed, but not all new, modern codes conform to the original standard. Deciphering the Code (It's Not that Difficult) The movement code describes the size and functions of the movement. The first two digits of the code are the diameter of the movement in millimeters. The last two digits are a code that describes the features of the movement. (Sometimes the second part of the code has more than two digits.) To completely decipher the code you will need a chart to match the two-digit code to a description of its functions. For that we refer you to the following chart at Russian Times. Russian Times also has good historical and technical information that is useful for collectors of vintage Russian watches. Example: Let's look at the Raketa 2459. The "24" indicates that the movement is 24 millimeters in diameter. The "59" means that it is a quartz movement with a sweep second hand and a center moon phase function (this information comes from the chart). The code is not unique to any particular manufacturer and watches from different brands may have the same code. This would indicate that the two movements are the same size and have the same functions. It does not mean that they are identical.
great vfm Does anyone have any infomation on this watch. On the face are the words REGUS and 18 rubis, on the back is a large train engine in relief, inside on the mechanisum is the letters SU and the numbers 804711 3602, please help! poljot ss case manual
movement number 4456738
17 kamhen
dimond shape with m143 inside, m at west point, 3 at east, 1 north, 4 south
inside back cover written in ink 61.3.3
can you give me any information on this watch please?
regards
frank |
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