Raketa 2609 Movement Custom Watch Manufacturing

If you’re developing your own watch brand and want a movement with historical character and proven mechanical reliability, the Raketa 2609 series is a compelling option. It carries the heritage of Soviet-era watchmaking, features a clean and straightforward manual-winding architecture, and pairs naturally with vintage-inspired case designs. However, you should also consider long-term serviceability, the availability of spare parts, and the gap between its accuracy and modern performance standards. For a fully contemporary product—high precision, automatic winding, extended power reserve—you may need to look for an alternative movement or explore adapting it into an automatic or high-frequency variant.

Basic Specifications
Movement: Cal. 2609 (including variants such as 2609.HA)
Manufacturer: Petrodvorets Watch Factory, USSR/Russia (maker of the “Raketa” brand)
Type: Manual-winding, central seconds (three-hand)
Beat Rate: 18,000 vph
Diameter: approx. 11½ ligne (≈ 25.9 mm)
Thickness: approx. 3.98 mm (for 2609.HA)
Jewels: varies by version (commonly 16 or 17 jewels)

Construction & Features

• The movement uses a large four-spoke balance wheel and incorporates a shock-protection system (Incabloc or a Soviet equivalent).

• In the 2609.HA variant, the central seconds pinion runs on jewel bearings—a relatively rare feature among Soviet movements.

• It is known for its robust construction and solid material quality: gold-tone screwed balance, Breguet-style hairspring, and jeweled bearings.

• The movement family includes numerous derivatives, such as versions with date display, 24-hour indication, and military-oriented designs.

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