Post by babyivan on Feb 8, 2024 15:48:05 GMT -8
This is the other specimen of my recent Ukrainian haul of Soviet watches, a Slava 3056A powered diver-look piece. I really liked the styling of this one, and the color green always calls to me. The seller reported it as-new but broken. I figured at the low price I'd take the gamble. I purchased from the same seller a new in the wrapper metal bracelet of the same era and came to have what I think is a very handsome 1980s vintage watch.
Upon arrival I started my testing and evaluation:
- Coil Resistance = 2,556 Ω - CHECK
- Pulse Test (10ms +/- alternating) = Sweeper moves! CHECK
- Module test (1.55v supply) = Movement, it's alive! CHECK
- Timekeeping accuracy = +0.700 sec/day (not great, and no adjustment) = PASS
So why is this watch broken? It turns out the battery strap was missing it's insulatory bushing and was dead shorting the battery. A few slips of kapton tape rectified this quickly and now we're off to the races!
I'm driving my Wife's Mazda RX-8 this week and thought I'd take a signature babyivan shot 
Funny thing, the hands are painted to look as if lumed but they are absolutely not. 
Regardless I love the dial font used for the hour indicies!
Regardless I love the dial font used for the hour indicies! 
