{"product_id":"raketa-big-numerals-cal-r2609-mens-manual-wind","title":"Raketa Big Numerals, Cal. R2609, Men’s Manual Wind, 1988","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Raketa Big Numerals Manual Wind from 1988 is a Men’s Soviet mechanical watch powered by Cal. R2609, distinguished by a textured beige dial, oversized black Arabic numerals and a bold railway-style outer minute track. Offered for sale in serviced condition, it pairs its black PVD cushion case with a new black leather strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBig Numerals give this 1988 Raketa immediate visual identity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 36 mm case and 43 mm lug-to-lug measurement give the watch balanced vintage proportions, but the dial makes it appear larger and more assertive on the wrist. Almost the entire hour track is occupied by oversized Arabic numerals, producing a graphic design that is easy to read at a glance. The warm beige dial, dark case and silver-tone bezel create a strong three-part contrast, while the 18 mm strap keeps the overall silhouette compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTextured beige dial with full Arabic numeral layout\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dial has a fine woven or linen-like texture that gives the beige surface visible depth under direct light. Large black numerals run continuously from 1 through 12, accompanied by a segmented railway-style minute track around the perimeter. The Cyrillic Raketa signature sits below 12 o’clock. Near 6, a small factory emblem appears above the clearly visible Сделано в СССР marking, translating to Made in USSR and confirming the dial’s Soviet production identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDark central hands preserve the high-contrast display\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hour and minute hands use narrow dark forms that remain clearly separated from the pale dial, while a long central seconds hand reaches toward the outer scale. The simplicity of the handset is important because the numerals already provide the dominant visual element. There is no date aperture or subsidiary register to interrupt the composition, giving the watch a direct time-only layout focused entirely on readability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBlack PVD case framing with a bright circular bezel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cushion-shaped case is specified as PVD and uses a dark exterior around a contrasting silver-tone circular bezel. This layered construction emphasizes the round dial while retaining the broader late-Soviet case form around it. Visible wear is present along several case edges, where the dark finish has aged through use, and the bezel shows light surface marks. Those signs are consistent with the watch’s vintage condition rather than a freshly refinished appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLarge ridged crown suits regular manual winding\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA prominent black ridged crown sits at 3 o’clock and provides a practical gripping surface for winding and time setting. Its dark finish visually continues the PVD case rather than standing apart from it. Because a manual-wind watch requires regular crown interaction, the generous ridging is a functional detail as well as part of the exterior design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNew black leather strap at 18 mm\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe current strap is a new high-quality black leather replacement fitted between 18 mm lugs. Its simple surface and dark color reinforce the case finish and leave the unusual dial as the main point of attention. The adjustable strap provides straightforward everyday wear, while the originality statement applies to the watch components themselves rather than to this newly fitted strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eR2609 manual-wind movement and 19-jewel specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structured product data identifies the movement as Cal. R2609, while the supplied notes describe the Raketa 2609 family as an in-house Soviet manual-wind construction with 19 jewels and central seconds. The watch is confirmed as serviced and fully operational. Its hand-wound format keeps the ownership experience mechanical and direct, without the additional complexity of automatic winding or a calendar. Similar pieces can be compared among our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/manual-wind-vintage-watches\"\u003emanual-wind vintage watches with late-Soviet mechanical character\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLate-1980s Raketa design built around legibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced in 1988 by the Petrodvorets Watch Factory era represented in the supplied information, this example reflects a practical Soviet approach to dial design: oversized numerals, a strongly divided minute track and minimal complication. The result is visually distinctive without relying on decorative ornament. Collectors looking for related factory designs can browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/raketa-vintage-watches\"\u003eRaketa vintage watches with bold USSR-era dial layouts\u003c\/a\u003e for other interpretations of the brand’s mechanical output.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServiced originality with visible vintage wear\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Raketa is confirmed as serviced, fully operational and fitted with all original watch components. The new black leather strap is a replacement chosen for current wear. The dial remains highly legible, while the PVD case and silver-tone bezel show visible age-related marks and finish wear captured in the supplied photograph. No box or papers are included, and the watch is supplied with a 12-month warranty. Water resistance should not be assumed unless separately tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaketa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBig Numerals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood Vintage Condition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMen’s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaliber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR2609\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual Wind\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduction Year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1988 year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDial Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeige\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCase Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLug to Lug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLug Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWrist Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCase Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePVD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMovement Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual Wind\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBox\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePapers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully Serviced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully Operational\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal Watch Components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Raketa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44494213840961,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/2768\/1857\/files\/raketa-big-numerals-cal-r2609-mens-manual-wind.webp?v=1788076218","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewatchstudio.com\/products\/raketa-big-numerals-cal-r2609-mens-manual-wind","provider":"Vintage Watch Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}