Slava - Vintage USSR Slava Split-Seconds Mechanical Stopwatch – Full Set – 20 Jewels – Fully Working – - 1980-1989

The Slava Vintage Mechanical Split-Seconds Stopwatch from the USSR era is a remarkable example of Soviet precision instrument manufacturing. Produced between 1980 and 1989, this stopwatch features 20 jewels, which are synthetic rubies used as bearings to reduce friction and wear, enhancing the movement's accuracy and lifespan. The split-seconds function, or rattrapante, allows the user to time multiple events simultaneously—a feature prized in sports timing and scientific measurements. Full sets of vintage Soviet stopwatches are increasingly collectible, appreciated for their mechanical craftsmanship and historical significance during the Cold War era's emphasis on robust, utilitarian engineering.