Slava California, Cal. 2428, Men’s Manual Wind Vintage Watch, 1984

Vivid red Roman and Arabic numerals give the deep black dial of this Slava California watch from 1984 its graphic contrast. A railroad minute track surrounds the display, with a pronounced date at 6 and a red seconds hand. Manually wound caliber 2428 sits inside an angular chrome-plated case, fitted with a blue, yellow and red textile strap.

California numerals, railroad track and date at 6

The jet-black dial mixes red Roman numerals with red Arabic markers. That mixed-number layout is the defining California feature, paired with a peripheral railroad minute track. A pronounced date aperture at 6 adds the calendar reading without removing the dial’s central visual emphasis.

Silver baton hour and minute hands provide contrast against the black ground. The slim red central seconds hand echoes the numeral colour, linking the handset to the surrounding furniture. The bold layout and angular exterior preserve this mid-1980s watch’s distinctive visual character.

Chrome-plated contours and signed crown

The case measures 36 mm in diameter and 42.5 mm from lug to lug, with an 18 mm fitting. Angular contours and polished facets give the chrome-plated exterior definition, while the crown at 3 sits flush with the case profile.

The crown is signed and fluted, giving grip for manual winding and setting. Original watch-head components are retained.

Striped fabric attachment and manual 2428

The fitted NATO-style fabric strap combines blue, yellow and red stripes. It threads through fixed bars, adding a textile contrast to the polished facets and red-and-black dial. Its factory originality is not established separately from the original watch head.

This manual-wind watch uses Slava’s USSR-made in-house caliber 2428, a mechanical movement with a smoothly actuated date mechanism. Winding at the crown supplies energy to the time and calendar display. The watch is fully serviced and fully operational.

This used example is in excellent condition, with its original head components and distinctive dial layout preserved. A 12-month warranty is included. Worldwide shipping is available.