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Vintage Slava (Слава) Automatic Dual-Mainspring “Bullseye” Day-Date | 27 Jewels | USSR
Overview
An authentic vintage Soviet Slava (Слава) automatic mechanical wristwatch produced in the USSR by the Second Moscow Watch Factory during the 1970s–1980s.
Popularly recognized by collectors for its distinctive “Bullseye” / Sector dial, this example combines bold Soviet industrial design with one of Slava’s most interesting mechanical movements—the 27-jewel Caliber 2427, known for its unusual twin mainspring barrel architecture.
The warm cream center, dark concentric outer chapter ring, luminous hour dots, and Cyrillic day-date display create an unmistakable 1970s–1980s Soviet aesthetic, while the substantial cushion/tonneau case gives the watch a strong presence on the wrist.
Features & Collector Appeal
Iconic “Bullseye” Sector Dial: Two-tone cream central disk framed by a dark outer chapter ring with printed minute/seconds track and luminous hour dots.
Cyrillic Day-Date Calendar: Dual calendar window at 3 o’clock displaying the weekday in Cyrillic and the date numerically.
Quickset Date: Dedicated date-setting pusher located at approximately 2 o’clock.
USSR Dial Markings: Signed Слава, АВТОПОДЗАВОД, 27 КАМНЕЙ, and СДЕЛАНО В СССР (“Made in USSR”).
27-Jewel Automatic Movement: Slava Caliber 2427 with distinctive twin mainspring barrels.
Dual-Mainspring Architecture: The 2427\'s two-barrel system is one of the defining technical features of this Slava movement.
Cushion / Tonneau Case: Bold retro case profile with integrated-style lugs and a threaded locking-ring caseback.
Natural Vintage Character: Original Soviet dial with warm age patina and a case displaying honest signs of decades of wear.
Modern Strap: Fitted with a grey-and-white ribbed single-pass fabric strap with dark hardware.
History — Slava & the Caliber 2427
Slava (Слава) was produced by the Second Moscow Watch Factory, one of the major Soviet watch manufacturers.
During the 1970s and 1980s, Slava became particularly well known for its automatic movements featuring twin mainspring barrels. The Caliber 2427 represents one of the more distinctive examples of this engineering approach.
Rather than relying on a conventional single mainspring barrel, the movement incorporates two barrels working together to provide a more consistent delivery of power. This unusual construction became an important characteristic of Slava\'s automatic movements and is highly recognizable to collectors.
Dial & Design — The “Bullseye”
