Slava 17 Jewels Gold-Plated Vintage Soviet Women's Watch Movement and Dial
Watch · Yellow Gold plating with visible base metal oxidation and green verdigris corrosion
Purity: Gold-Plated (Au plated base metal, typically 10K to 20K equivalent micron layer over brass or copper alloy)
Type
Watch
Purity
Gold-Plated (Au plated base metal, typically 10K to 20K equivalent micron layer over brass or copper alloy)
Gold Type
Yellow Gold plating with visible base metal oxidation and green verdigris corrosion
Weight
Estimated total weight under 5 grams for the loose movement and dial assembly
Description
A vintage Soviet-era women's watch movement and dial by Slava featuring 17 jewels. The piece displays a textured sunburst cream-colored dial with bold numeric markers at 12, 3, 6, and linear index markers elsewhere, signed SLAVA, 17 jewels, and USSR. The case housing and crown exhibit gold plating with notable green verdigris corrosion due to moisture exposure and base metal oxidation
Key Features
Soviet-made 17-jewel mechanical movement, sunburst patterned dial, Cyrillic-influenced or classic export branding indicating USSR production
Color & Finish
Yellow gold-plated case elements and hands, off-white textured sunburst dial with gold-tone applied indices, showing severe verdigris corrosion and age-related tarnish
Hallmarks & Stamps
Dial is stamped with SLAVA, 17 jewels, and USSR
Dimensions Estimate
Compact vintage women's watch movement measuring approximately 15mm to 18mm across
Gemstones & Inlays
Contains 17 synthetic ruby jewel bearings within the mechanical movement
Clasp & Closure
Features a small ribbed gold-tone winding crown on the right side
Chain & Links
Not applicable as this is a loose watch movement without a case or band
Craftsmanship Details
Standard mass-produced Soviet mechanical watchmaking utilizing a 17-jewel pin-lever or jeweled lever escapement architecture common to the era
Authentication Indicators
Authentic Soviet horological manufacturing style with factory script and USSR export stamping on the dial
Origin & Maker
Second Moscow Watch Factory (Slava), USSR
Era & Period
Soviet Era (Cold War period, likely 1960s to 1980s)
Age Estimate
Circa 1960s-1980s based on Soviet typography and movement styling
Cultural Significance
Represents the prolific Soviet watchmaking industry of the mid-20th century, which produced millions of affordable, durable mechanical timepieces for domestic and international markets
Condition Notes
Poor condition, excavated or salvaged state. Heavy green verdigris corrosion present around the bezel and casing, missing exterior case back, crystal, and strap, movement unverified for functionality
Value Estimate
Nominal collector or parts value, typically under $10 to $20 USD, as the gold content is strictly minimal plating and the movement requires extensive restoration
Care & Maintenance
Requires professional cleaning and rust removal if intended for restoration, but holds primarily nostalgic or parts-donor value in its current state
Similar Items
Other vintage Soviet women's watches from brands like Chaika, Zaria, Luch, and Poljot
Interesting Facts
Slava, meaning glory in Russian, was one of the major Soviet watch brands produced by the Second Moscow Watch Factory, heavily exported worldwide during the mid-20th century