In gold-colored metal, the case measuring approx. 49 mm in diameter, comes with a 14"-long metal chain. The case front and back are Judaica- themed, the dial features Hebrew numerals. This was probably an export variant meant for the US or Israel. The watch has the 3602 caliber. The caliber model, logo of the Molnija Chelyabinsk Watch Factory, and the country abbreviation "RU" (Russia) are stamped on the caliber.

In excellent working condition. Our 24-hour test showed excellent precision. The case shows mild wear to the front and back but the metal has retained its luster. T

In gold-colored metal, the case measuring approx. 49 mm in diameter, comes with a 14"-long metal chain. The case front and back are Judaica- themed, the dial features Hebrew numerals. This was probably an export variant meant for the US or Israel. The watch has the 3602 caliber. The caliber model, logo of the Molnija Chelyabinsk Watch Factory, and the country abbreviation "RU" (Russia) are stamped on the caliber.

In excellent working condition. Our 24-hour test showed excellent precision. The case shows mild wear to the front and back but the metal has retained its luster. The bezel and acrylic crystal are exceptionally clean.

The history of the Molnija Chelyabinsk Watch Factory goes back to the Decree #8151s of the State Committee of Defense of the USSR "About increasing production and improving quality of pocket and wrist watches". Among other things, this decree ordered building factory #834 in Chelyabinsk, near the southern end of the Ural Mountains. Much of Soviet heavy industry had been evacuated and built from the ground there during WW2. The need for quality timepieces was extremely high.

On 17 November 1947 the first production line of the factory began its work using the first version of the 3600 caliber. This date is considered the birthday of the Molnija Chelyabinsk Watch Factory.
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