Description Molnija MOLNIYA pocket watch, 18 jewels MADE IN USSR!   Manufactured on Chelyabinsk Watch Factory “Molnija”, USSR. Commemorative Molnija 50 years since the end of Great Patriotic war 1945-1995. Beautifully designed pocket watch, with soviet propaganda on both front and rear covers.   Seen in front: Medal Of The Victory – “Орден “Победы”. Writing at the back  – “Великая Отечественная Война 1945-1945” – Great Patriotic War 1945-1945 (that’s what part of WW2 was called in USSR).   The watch is mechanical and does not need batteries to operate.   Original soviet “Molnija” has mechanical lever movement and manual winding.   MANUFACTURE DATE Sept 5, 1990 CASE SIZE 50mm CASE LENGTH 61mm(incl. the crown) THICKNESS 12mm TYPE  Mechanical MOVEMENT 3602 FUNCTIONS Hours, Minutes, Seconds     Watch went through a complete service by a professional watch tech and keeps good time.   Comes complete with chain, original box and passport. This watch ships from ����Ukraine with tracking number Modes of payment: PayPal Credit Cards (VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover)   We guarantee that the item in this ad looks and works as advertised and offer money back guarantee on this. About the watch factory The Molnija clock and watch factory was opened on November 17, 1947. The company’s main customer was then the Soviet Union Department of Defense, providing them with wrist watches, pocket watches and table clocks. Unique clocks were also produced specifically for use in Soviet tanks, fighter aircraft, submarines and, eventually, spacecraft. The company ceased production in October 2007. Other famous brand produced by the factory are: Molnija, Ural, Iskra, Kristal.