Description
This watch began its journey in 1962 at the First Moscow Watch Factory, where skilled craftsmen, working under the Poljot name, forged a masterpiece of Soviet engineering and understated elegance. As the hands moved, the sunburst dial caught the light, its indices—deeply engraved with a diamond cutter into the metal reflecting beams like tiny mirrors. Inside, the legendary and robust Caliber 2408 wound silently, hand-wound and precise, sheltered by a crisp 36 mm steel case. Bearing the factory’s official five-pointed emblem, this export model traveled beyond borders, tallying decades of history and human moments. Now, resting on a deep-red leather strap in its box, the watch is a tangible time capsule carrying past stories and ready to continue its steady tick on the wrist of a new generation of aficionados.
History
Born at the height of Soviet horological ambition, this export Poljot from 1962 represents the factory’s drive to prove reliability and restrained style to the world. The Caliber 2408 earned a reputation for durability and precise hand-winding, making these watches trusted daily companions across continents. The sunburst dial with its diamond-cut indices and the five-point factory mark identify it as a deliberate blend of craftsmanship and export intent: modest on the outside, resolute within. Decades of service left it with quiet character, and today it stands as an emblem of mid-century Soviet watchmaking functional, discreetly refined, and ready to be worn anew.
Specifications
Model: Poljot Pilot
Reverence: 24.08
Serial number: 4098156
Year: 1962
Material: Stainless steel
Box and/or papers: naked
Condition case: Amazing original condition, very light signs of use
Condition glass: Amazing original condition
Condition strap: Amazing condition, red leather
Condition dial: Simply fantastic silver sunburst dial with sunken hour markers
Timepiece information: Cal. 2408, manual movement
Last service: 28-07-2026
functions: Time
Dimensions: 36×41mm
Strap size: 18mm
Extra: 6 month warranty certificate and official authenticity papers
Description
This watch began its journey in 1962 at the First Moscow Watch Factory, where skilled craftsmen, working under the Poljot name, forged a masterpiece of Soviet engineering and understated elegance. As the hands moved, the sunburst dial caught the light, its indices—deeply engraved with a diamond cutter into the metal reflecting beams like tiny mirrors. Inside, the legendary and robust Caliber 2408 wound silently, hand-wound and precise, sheltered by a crisp 36 mm steel case. Bearing the factory’s official five-pointed emblem, this export model traveled beyond borders, tallying decades of history and human moments. Now, resting on a deep-red leather strap in its box, the watch is a tangible time capsule carrying past stories and ready to continue its steady tick on the wrist of a new generation of aficionados.
History
Born at the height of Soviet horological ambition, this export Poljot from 1962 represents the factory’s drive to prove reliability and restrained style to the world. The Caliber 2408 earned a reputation for durability and precise hand-winding, making these watches trusted daily companions across continents. The sunburst dial with its diamond-cut indices and the five-point factory mark identify it as a deliberate blend of craftsmanship and export intent: modest on the outside, resolute within. Decades of service left it with quiet character, and today it stands as an emblem of mid-century Soviet watchmaking functional, discreetly refined, and ready to be worn anew.
Specifications
Model: Poljot Pilot
Reverence: 24.08
Serial number: 4098156
Year: 1962
Material: Stainless steel
Box and/or papers: naked
Condition case: Amazing original condition, very light signs of use
Condition glass: Amazing original condition
Condition strap: Amazing condition, red leather
Condition dial: Simply fantastic silver sunburst dial with sunken hour markers
Timepiece information: Cal. 2408, manual movement
Last service: 28-07-2026
functions: Time
Dimensions: 36×41mm
Strap size: 18mm
Extra: 6 month warranty certificate and official authenticity papers
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