Sekonda Chronograph Wristwatch, Calibre 3017
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1970
This circa 1970 chronograph wristwatch features a black dial signed 'SEKONDA 19 jewels' and marked 'MADE IN USSR' along the lower edge. The dial incorporates two subsidiary registers—one for running seconds and one for chronograph elapsed minutes—alongside an outer tachymetre scale and an inner telemeter track.
The seller states the piece is powered by a 19-jewel Poljot calibre 3017 mechanism, sharing its case and dial configuration with Strela models associated with Soviet space exploration. Housed in a round metallic case measuring 35 mm in diameter, the watch is equipped with rectangular pushers, a fluted crown, and is fitted on a stitched black leather strap.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph
- Dating
- Circa 1970
- Case Width
- 35mm
- Dial Signature
- Made in USSR
- Place recorded
- USSR
- Movement Calibre
- Caliber 3017
- Maker / attribution
- Sekonda
Design
- Visible features
- • Black dial with two subsidiary registers at 3 and 9 o'clock, outer tachymetre scale, and inner telemeter track. • Dial signed 'SEKONDA', '19 jewels', and 'MADE IN USSR' at 6 o'clock. • Baton hands with rectangular luminescent inserts and red accent tips; chronograph seconds hand with rectangular paddle tip. • Round metallic case with angular faceted lugs, two rectangular chronograph pushers, and a fluted winding crown. • Fitted to a modern black leather strap with contrasting white stitching.
- Object Description
- This Sekonda-branded chronograph wristwatch is dated by the seller to circa 1970. It is housed in a round metallic case measuring 35 mm in width and features a black dial. The dial includes an outer tachymetre scale, an inner telemeter track, and two subsidiary registers identified by the seller as a chronograph counter and a seconds dial. The dial is signed 'MADE IN USSR' at the 6 o'clock position.
- Movement and Configuration
- The watch is reported to contain a 19-jewel calibre 3017 mechanism produced by Poljot for Sekonda. The seller notes that this case, dial, and mechanism configuration corresponds to that used on Strela models, which the seller links to Soviet space exploration history.
- Documentation and Limitations
- Technical specifications provided by the seller, including the jewel count and calibre identification, are based on their description. The movement itself is not visible in the provided photographic record. Observations regarding the specific history of the model type relative to space exploration are based on the seller's provided listing text.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement is not visible in the supplied photograph; calibre 3017 mechanism details and jewel count are source-reported.
- Research required: Case back and internal serial numbers are not pictured.