Russian mechanical watch Raketa Copernicus (Copernik). Sun & Moon watch. Raketa 2609 HA movement with 19 ruby jewels. Central second hand. Shock protection.
Diameter 34 mm, thickness 10 mm.
Stainless steel caseback with serial number. Organic glass. Black dial.
Genuine leather band (18 mm).
Made in USSR (1990) by Petrodvorets Watch Factory (Raketa).
New old stock. No box, no papers.
Very rare gift for collectors of Russian watches. Must-have Soviet vintage wrist watch.
Sun & Moon hands: The hour hand took the form of a golden disc, representing the Sun, while the minute hand was the Moon, taking the form of a large ring. Once an hour the Sun and Moon hands would overlap for an eclipse on the wrist.
