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Vintage USSR Chaika watch
Mechanical 
17 jewels 
Simple and clean watch
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ARBAlexWatches892 XP
11/28/2025
CChaika
ARBAlexWatches
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11/28/2025

ARBAlexWatchesVintage USSR Chaika watch Mechanical 17 jewels Simple and clean watch

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Morning y'all Today, an authentic vintage Chaika (Чайка) manual-wind mechanical watch, manufactured by the Uglich Watch Factory in the USSR during the late 1980s. Because the dial markings ("Chaika", "17 Jewels", "Made in USSR") are written in English, this is an authentic Soviet export model designed for foreign markets. ​Features & Specs: ​Movement: 17-Jewel manual wind (hand-wound mechanical, no battery needed). ​Case: Unique black composite/plastic outer case with a gold-tone inner bezel ring and crown. ​Dial: White dial featuring full Arabic numerals, railway minute track, and outer minute markers. ​Caseback Serial: 917780 ​Strap: Fitted on a white leather strap. ​Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition with light cosmetic wear consistent with age. Smooth winding action. ​A fantastic, unique piece of late Cold War / Perestroika era watchmaking history! ​#VintageWatch #SovietWatch #MadeInUSSR #ChaikaWatch #MechanicalWatch #VintageChaika #ColdWarHorology #SovietExport #HandWoundWatch #17Jewels

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Chaika

Chaika is a Soviet/Russian watch brand from Uglich, adopted in 1963 to honor Valentina Tereshkova’s call sign after her Vostok-6 flight. Collectors recognize Chaika for its tiny Soviet-era women’s mechanical watches, which often feature distinctive, compact movements. While primarily known for these small ladies' timepieces, the Uglich Watch Factory also produced automatic, dive, quartz, and precious-metal-cased watches.

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917780

The Chaika 917780 watch is a sleek and sophisticated timepiece designed for modern professionals. With its minimalist design and precise movement, this watch is perfect for everyday wear or special occasions, effortlessly blending style and functionality for those who appreciate quality craftsmanship.

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