Raketa “Soyuz” – UFO case 🚀#Raketa #Soyuz #sovietwatch #WatchCollectors

The dial is a miniature spectacle : at its center, the Soyuz rocket (Союз) ascends within an iridescent disc transitioning from orange to blue, evoking the fiery launch and ascent into the sky.
Silver hands, raised indices, and a white seconds hand enhance the luminous, almost kinetic, effect.

Beneath the screwless ring case back lies the Raketa 2609.HA, a manual-wind mechanical movement with 19 jewels, renowned for its reliability and simplicity.

🛸 The UFO Case :

The 351 “UFO” case features a rounded, massive profile with fluted sides, recalling both space modules and the industrial aesthetic of the era.
Its most striking feature : the recessed crown, seamlessly integrated into the case’s notch, giving the watch a smooth, futuristic silhouette.
With a 43 mm diameter and 12 mm thickness, it’s a watch with brutalist charisma, simultaneously sober and visionary.

📏 Technical Details :

Brand: Raketa (Petrodvorets Watch Factory)
Movement: Raketa 2609.HA – manual-wind, 19 jewels
Case: Chrome-plated brass, type 351 “UFO”, screwless ring case back

Dimensions: 43 mm without crown, 44 mm with crown, 38 mm lug-to-lug, 12 mm thickness, 18 mm lug width

Estimated Production: 1979–1980 (some examples as early as 1976)

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