1990 Vostok USSR Komandirskie SU-24 Date Mechanical Watch
1990 Vostok USSR Komandirskie SU-24 Date Mechanical Watch
Reference Number: N/A
Manufactured Date: 1990
This vintage 1990 Vostok Komandirskie features a striking teal-green dial depicting three Soviet military aircraft, believed to include the Sukhoi Su-24, alongside a gold-tone winged aviation insignia. Its rugged design incorporates a numbered rotating bezel, gold-tone luminous hands, a date window at 3 o'clock, and a distinctive oversized crown. The watch is powered by a Soviet mechanical movement and paired with a navy-blue and red striped NATO-style strap. The dial exhibits prominent crackling and patina, while the case and crystal show scratches and wear consistent with its age.
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Sizing
Sizing
Case: 38.5mm
Dial: 31mm
Lug-to-Lug: 43.5mm
Thickness: 12.75mm
Strap: 18.4cm
Strap Style: Nylon NATO with Pin Buckle
Timekeeping
Timekeeping
Watch Type: Mechanical Analog
Watch Movement: Unknown
Watch Complications:
- Date Window
- Rotating Bezel (Bi-directional)
Movement Caliber: Mechanical
Watch Lume: Hands (Very Faded)
Watch Night Light: None
Color & Finishing
Color & Finishing
Case: Silver
Dial: Green
Strap: Red and Blue
Research & Restoration
Research & Restoration
Caseback Style: Screwdown
Restoration Thoughts / Notes:
- Soviet Military Heritage: Vostok's Komandirskie line was closely associated with the Soviet armed forces, with certain models produced under orders from the USSR Ministry of Defense.
- A Soviet Mechanical Movement: Period Komandirskie date watches commonly used the hand-wound Vostok 2414A movement, featuring 17 jewels and a 19,800-beat-per-hour operating frequency. The exact caliber in this example remains unverified.
- A Distinctive Aviation Dial: The dial features three military jets, a winged propeller insignia, and Cyrillic "Командирские" lettering, meaning "Commander's." Its distinctive crackled finish gives the watch a particularly aged appearance.
Original Catalogue Description: N/A
Original Wholesale Price (1990): N/A
Original Retail Price (1990): N/A
