Chistopol Watch Factory
Volna
Antimagnetic
Cal. 2810Early 1960s
Soviet
Wristwatch
Chrome plated
Hand wound
1–10 known
Precision
Description
A precision anti-magnetic Volna watch produced by the Chistopol Watch Factory. Protection against magnetic fields is provided by shields made of a special alloy, positioned on both sides of the movement. This type of shielding provides magnetic resistance up to 200 Oe, or 200 oersteds. The caseback is marked “200Э.”
Case
ShapeRound
ConditionLike new
Diameter34 mm
Lug to Lug42.2 mm
Lug Width17 mm
Dial
MaterialSilvered
ConditionLike new
LumeNo lume
Movement
TypeHand wound
Jewels22J
Beat Rate18000 VPH
Power Reserve36 h
Inside is the standard precision 2809 movement. However, under the Soviet caliber classification system, when a watch had enhanced protection against magnetic fields, the caliber code was changed to 10.
Strap
MaterialNo strap
OriginalN/A
Complications
Time
Central second hand
Amagnetic