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Raketa “Copernicus” 0230

Case Size:
40.5mm
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Case Material:
Stainless Steel
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Movement:
Automatic Winding
3 Options Available
$1,697

Date Added:
September 23, 2021
Reference:
W-05-16-10-0230
Case Material:
Stainless Steel
Case Size:
40.5mm
Case Back:
Closed
Dial Color:
Blue, White
Strap Material:
Leather
Strap Color:
Blue
Buckle Type:
Pin
Movement:
Automatic
Caliber:
2615
Power Reserve:
40 hours
Water Resistance:
5 ATM / 50 meters
Functions:
Hours, Minutes

Extra Features:

The design of this watch is inspired by Copernicus’ theory of the Universe.

The big circle is the minute hand and symbolises the Earth which rotates around the sun in 1 year.

The small circle is the hour hand and symbolises Jupiter which rotates around the sun in 12 years.

The Raketa ‘Copernicus’ 0230 is a Limited Edition Cosmic Timepiece.

Step back in time with this exquisite automatic watch, limited to 300 pieces, as it transports you to the ancient art of timekeeping. Imagine our ancestors gazing at the heavens to decipher time, a tradition beautifully embodied in this timepiece. To read the time, simply observe the graceful dance of three planets, represented by the watch’s three hands, as they revolve around the radiant sun, depicted by a captivating yellow agate stone. Against a backdrop of a dark blue aventurine stone adorned with sparkling stars, you’ll be enchanted by the celestial choreography.

The inspiration behind the ‘Copernicus’ 0230 by Soviet Raketa designers is truly fascinating. Here, the minute hand, symbolizing Earth, orbits the watch dial in one hour, while the intermediary hour hand, representing Jupiter, completes its circuit in twelve hours. This mirrors the Earth’s orbit around the sun in one year and Jupiter’s in twelve years, offering an intriguing connection between our timekeeping and the cosmos.

Crafted by the skilled Russian engineers of the Raketa Watch Factory, the Raketa ‘Copernicus’ 0230 boasts an automatic movement meticulously designed and produced in Saint Petersburg.

Raketa "Copernic" 0230

Raketa’s story begins in 1961 in Petrodvorets, near Saint Petersburg, as a successor to the Imperial Peterhof Factory established in 1721. The name “Raketa” (Russian for “Rocket”) was inspired by Yuri Gagarin’s historic spaceflight aboard Vostok 1 in April 1961. This marked a turning point, as Raketa watches became symbols of innovation and industrial prowess. They were produced for civilians and specialized purposes, including military use and Arctic expeditions. During its peak in the 1970s, Raketa was among the world’s largest watch manufacturers, producing around five million mechanical watches annually. Iconic models like the “Big Zero,” celebrated for its clean and minimalist design, garnered global acclaim.

After the fall of the Soviet Union, Raketa faced challenges adapting to a market economy. The brand’s fortunes changed in 2010 when David Henderson-Stewart, an English entrepreneur with a passion for watchmaking, spearheaded its revival. Under his leadership, Raketa embraced modern production methods while preserving its heritage, creating in-house movements, and maintaining its iconic design ethos. Today, Raketa continues to produce high-quality mechanical watches with a unique blend of tradition and innovation.

Raketa "Copernic" 0230

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