Vintage Soviet Watch 1GChZ Kirov (1st State Watch Factory) – 2nd Quarter 1937
For sale is a rare vintage Soviet wristwatch manufactured by the 1st State Watch Factory named after Kirov (1 ГЧЗ им. Кирова) in Moscow.
Key Details:
Brand/Maker: 1st State Watch Factory (1 ГЧЗ им. Кирова, Moscow, USSR)
Production Date: 2nd Quarter of 1937 (stamped 2-7 on the movement)
Movement: Authentic mechanical K-43 calibre with sub-second dial at 6 o'clock
Serial Number: 41386 (stamped on the movement bridge)
Features: Classic cream dial with Arabic numerals, sub-seconds subdial, fixed wire lugs for NATO/trench style straps
Condition:
Mechanism: Original K-43 movement in clean, complete visual condition.
Dial & Glass: Authentic patina, scratches, and age-related wear showing genuine vintage character.
Case: Original metal case with heavy plating wear on the back cover, reflecting its historical age.
Great piece for collectors of WWII-era, military, or early Soviet timepieces.
