Vostok submarine ship's clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1970s
Maker / issuer
VostokThis object is a Soviet submarine ship's clock produced by the Vostok manufacturer during the 1970s. The clock features a beige-lacquered steel case with a hinged, glazed front cover.
The cream-colored dial displays black Arabic numerals and a motif featuring an anchor and a submarine. A red Soviet star is positioned at the twelve o'clock marker. The clock is powered by a mechanical 8-day hand-wound movement, which provides central indications for hours, minutes, and seconds. An inscription in Cyrillic, "СДЕЛАНО В СССР" (Made in the USSR), is printed near the bottom of the dial. The piece is equipped with a rear mounting plate for installation and is accompanied by a winding key.
The auction description reports that the clock is in a used condition consistent with its age, is currently running, though its accuracy has not been tested.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Case
- Beige-lacquered steel
- Type
- Ship's & marine clock
- Maker
- Vostok
- Included
- Winding key
- Movement
- Mechanical 8-day hand-wound
- Dimensions
- 7.5 x 21 cm
- Inscription
- СДЕЛАНО В СССР
- Place recorded
- USSR
- Maker / attribution
- Vostok
Design
- Visible features
- • The dial features a central graphic of a submarine on a dark background • The hour and minute hands are dark in color with a red seconds hand • The case shows a hinged front cover with a circular glass window • A Cyrillic inscription is visible at the bottom of the dial
- Case and Dial Design
- The clock is housed in a beige-lacquered steel case designed for maritime use. It incorporates a hinged front cover that protects the dial behind a glass window. The case construction includes a rear mounting plate intended for securing the instrument within a vessel. The overall diameter measures 21 cm, with a depth of 7.5 cm. The cream-colored dial is marked with black Arabic numerals for hour tracking. Decorative elements include a submarine motif centrally located on the dial and an anchor motif situated near the six o'clock position. A red Soviet star is featured at the top of the dial. The dial includes the Cyrillic text "СДЕЛАНО В СССР" indicating its Soviet production.
- Provenance and Condition
- The object is attributed to the Soviet era, specifically the 1970s, and is identified as an authentic naval timepiece of the Vostok type used on Soviet submarines. The clock remains in a used condition that corresponds to its age. Documentation for the lot includes the original clock, its mounting hardware, and the necessary winding key for operation. The object was listed as lot 686 by the auction house.
- Movement and Functionality
- The timepiece utilizes a mechanical movement that requires manual winding. It is described as an 8-day movement, indicating the power reserve capacity when fully wound. The watch displays central hours, minutes, and seconds. The auction description reports that the movement is currently operational. However, it notes that the timekeeping accuracy has not been verified or tested by the vendor.
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: The accuracy of the movement is not tested
- Research required: The exact origin within the USSR is not specified beyond the Vostok designation