Raketa Copernicus, Russian watch USSR 1991

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Raketa Copernicus, Russian watch USSR 1991

Russian mechanical watch – Raketa Copernicus (Copernik). Sun & Moon watch. Raketa 2609 HA movement. 19 ruby jewels. Hand wind. Central second hand. Shock protection. Diameter 34 mm, thickness 10 mm. Organic glass. Stainless steel caseback with number #123. White dial, black numbers. Sun & Moon hands. Genuine leather band (white, 18 mm). Made in USSR (1991). Petrodvorets Watch Factory (Raketa). New old stock. Very rare gift for collectors of Russian watches. Must-have Soviet vintage wrist watch.

Sun & Moon hands: The hour hand took the form of a golden disc, representing the Sun, while the minute hand was the Moon, taking the form of a large ring. Once an hour the Sun and Moon hands would overlap for an eclipse on the wrist.