Origins and period
Moscow, Soviet Union
Associated with the Second Moscow Watch Factory
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Slava
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Slava in watchmaking
Slava—Russian for “glory”—was one of the major civilian brands of the Second Moscow Watch Factory. The factory’s output included distinctive mechanical movements, alarms, automatics, quartz watches, and export models that documented Soviet industrial design across several decades.
Landmark dates
- Founding and first production
- Important movement or model launch
- Expansion, merger, revival, or modern milestone
Known for
Twin-barrel calibres, Slava mechanical and quartz watches, alarm watches, colorful dials, and Second Moscow Watch Factory production.
Movements and innovation
Calibres, escapements, case construction, water resistance, electronic or quartz development, manufacturing methods, patents, and specialist suppliers.
Identification checklist
- Reference and serial numbers
- Movement calibre and jewel count
- Case material and dimensions
- Dial, hands, crown, crystal, bracelet, and inscriptions
Preservation guidance
Service considerations, originality, replacement parts, water-resistance assumptions, safe storage, and details that should be documented before restoration.
References and credits
Official manufacturer history, museum or archive sources, technical sheets, books, catalogues, advertisements, image credits, and provenance notes.