Vintage Soviet Mechanical Watch Movement Caliber 3602 18 Jewels
Watch · Not applicable - Steel and brass components
Purity: Not applicable - Base metal / steel movement component (gold-plated case may exist separately)
Type
Watch
Purity
Not applicable - Base metal / steel movement component (gold-plated case may exist separately)
Gold Type
Not applicable - Steel and brass components
Weight
Estimated 10-25 grams for the complete mechanical movement
Description
An intricate close-up view of a vintage Soviet mechanical watch movement, specifically the robust and widely produced caliber 3602 featuring 18 jewels. The movement displays classic industrial finishing with brushed bridge plates, visible synthetic ruby jewel bearings, golden brass gears, and distinct stamped alphanumeric identification codes including the SU country indicator.
Key Features
Caliber 3602 designation, 18 ruby jewel bearings, SU Soviet Union export stamp, and mechanical manual-wind architecture
Color & Finish
Silver-toned brushed steel bridges with polished screw heads and golden brass gear wheels
Hallmarks & Stamps
Stamped 18 jewels, 3602, SU (Soviet Union origin indicator), and serial number 342352
Dimensions Estimate
Standard pocket watch or large wristwatch movement size, approximately 36mm diameter
Gemstones & Inlays
Synthetic ruby bearing jewels (18 jewels visible in the mechanical layout)
Clasp & Closure
Not applicable for movement-only component
Chain & Links
Not applicable
Craftsmanship Details
Industrial mechanical manufacturing featuring stamped steel bridges, screwed-in chatons, functional Geneva stripe brushing, and precision-cut brass gear trains
Authentication Indicators
Authentic Soviet horological stamp SU, standard Cyrillic-export layout, and characteristic bridge geometry of the Molnija 3602 movement
Origin & Maker
Soviet Union (SU stamp), likely produced at the Molnija watch factory
Era & Period
Mid-Century Modern / Cold War Soviet Era
Age Estimate
Circa 1960s-1980s
Cultural Significance
Represents the prolific Soviet watchmaking industry of the 20th century, which produced millions of reliable, utilitarian timepieces for domestic use and global export
Condition Notes
Good vintage condition with clean gear teeth, intact ruby jewels, and visible surface wear typical of a vintage horological movement
Value Estimate
Collector or parts value ranging from $20 to $100 depending on working condition and complete watch assembly status
Care & Maintenance
Requires professional watchmaker servicing, periodic cleaning, and oiling of the ruby jewel bearings to maintain precise mechanical operation
Similar Items
Soviet Vostok or Raketa mechanical watch movements, Swiss Cortebert pocket watch calibers
Interesting Facts
The 3602 movement is heavily based on the Swiss Cortebert 548 movement, which was acquired by the Soviet Union in the mid-20th century to power military and civilian pocket watches