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Raketa “Polar” 0242

Case Size:
44mm
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Case Material:
Stainless Steel
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Movement:
Automatic Winding
$1,571

Date Added:
September 23, 2021
Reference:
W-45-17-10-0242
Case Material:
Stainless Steel
Case Size:
44mm
Case Back:
Open
Dial Color:
Blue
Luminescence:
Yes
Strap Material:
Leather
Strap Color:
Gray
Buckle Type:
Pin
Movement:
Automatic
Caliber:
2624
Power Reserve:
40 hours
Water Resistance:
20 ATM / 200 meters
Functions:
Hours, Minutes, 24 Hour Display, Central Seconds

The Raketa “Polar” 0242: A 24-hour automatic watch inspired by Soviet Polar Explorers. The Raketa Polar watch draws inspiration from the iconic 1970 Raketa model, custom-crafted for Soviet polar explorers enduring the harshest Antarctic conditions. Its distinctive feature is the dial divided into 24 hours, ensuring precise timekeeping even beyond the polar circle, where the line between day and night blurs.

This updated model elevates its capabilities with enhanced durability, featuring scratch-resistant sapphire glass that safeguards the dial. Thanks to the luminous paint applied to both hands and markers, it ensures impeccable time readability in the dark polar winters. Additionally, the watch boasts impressive pressure resistance, capable of withstanding up to 20 ATM, equivalent to enduring pressures found 200 meters underwater.

Engineered by Russian experts at the Raketa Watch Factory, this model boasts an automatic movement crafted entirely in Saint Petersburg. The movement’s decor mirrors the captivating polar lights in the northern sky.

Moreover, the Raketa “Polar” 0242 watch is officially certified by the Russian Federal Agency for Technical Regulation Metrology, meeting stringent standards for survival in the unforgiving polar environment. Each watch comes with its own individual certificate, attesting to its quality and endurance.

Explore the legacy of polar exploration with this exceptional timepiece.

Raketa "Polar" 0242

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 "Polar" 0242

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