Description: Up for auction is a rare Russian Soviet watch Raketa navy in good condition. CASE--  chromeplated, size 43x11mm MOVEMENT-- quartz in fine running order DIAL--good CRYSTAL-- good BAND--  NOT supplyed or can be bought anyone band in our store  or auctions for additional $10. The watch was recently serviced and keeps good time. HISTORY "Raketa" brand watches were manufactured by "Petrodvoretz watch factory" (The factory went bankrupt in 1995-96).     In 1701 the stone working factory was founded according to the regulation of the tsar Peter the Great. Since the beginning of the XIX century the factory has been producing the art pieces made of precious and semiprecious stones, conducted diamond cutting. In 1930 the ruby stars for Moscow Kremlin towers have been produced by the factory.      In 1932, on the base of that factory, the "Plant N1 was open. It was fit for production of precision technical stones. Since 1935 the factory was manufacturing the products for watch industry. Since 1954 “Raketa” factory has become the leading watch manufacturer in Russia. The plant produces clock mechanisms which rank among the most reliable in the world. Mechanisms produced by “Raketa” factory designed to work in extreme conditions. They have been tested under the load that impressed Swiss specialists. The unique clock mechanisms on 16 ruby stones are of high rate of precision and reliability. These mechanisms are admitted in Europe and in Japan.      In 1972 in the International Leipzig Exhibition in Germany, “Raketa” factory gained the First Place in the tuff competition with the best world watch manufactures. In 1984 “Raketa” had a success on the European Exhibition in Bulgaria. In 1994 the factory was given the International reward “Golden Globe” for production of competitive high-quality products and integration in the world’s economy. Serial “Raketa’s” clock mechanisms are being installed in the watches of companies Seiko, Omega, Orient. The watch factory is located in the city of Petrodvoretz (about 30 km. from St.Petersburg). This small suburban city is more known for its old palaces, parks and fountains. Watches from russia a very trendy. After the collapse of the soviet union the number of prospective customers and collecting tanks is increasing rapidly. Payment: I accept payment in the USA via Protek Trading Company. I accept Visa/MasterCards/EuroCards via PayPal, Money Orders and Personal Checks. Payment instructions will be send you automatically after the auction ends. The first and the easiest method of sending the payment is clicking the banner below which is called "PAYPAL check out". After that you find yourself in the PAYPAL official site checkout system where you should input the information about the item you are buying: *Item number; *Amount: You have to point the price of the item + S&H price. I will see your payment at that very moment you pay. PAY FOR YOUR ITEM DIRECTLY FROM PAYPAL OFFICIAL SITE The second method is waiting until I send you payment instructions during 12 hours. Shipping: Shipping and handling is from EUROPE trough UKRPOST REGISTERED AIRMAIL. It usually takes 1-3 weeks. Tracking will be added to all shipments. Please make sure you gave me CORRECT shipping Address. We usually ship within 3 business days of receiving cleared payment. Terms of Sale: Please do not bid if you do not agree with these terms and conditions. - Buyer must contact seller within 3 days and payment must be received within 7 days after end of Auction. -Please contact me before leaving a neutral or negative feedback so we may attempt to resolve the issue. I guarantee you complete satisfaction with all my products. If you receive an item you did not order or if an item you ordered is received damaged or defective, I will refund you the price you paid for it or replace it with identical one. I accept returns in the USA. The address is: Protek Trading Company 1542 W. Gaylord Street Long Beach, CA 90813 United States