Soviet Mechanical Stopwatch 0.2s

This is an original Soviet mechanical stopwatch manufactured in the USSR, featuring a high-contrast cream dial with bold black Arabic numerals and a subsidiary 30-second counter at 12 o’clock. The outer scale is graduated in 0.2-second increments, indicating a movement designed for fifth-second precision, a common standard for Soviet спортивные секундомеры (sports stopwatches). The dial is signed “MADE IN USSR,” confirming late Soviet-period production, likely from the 1970s–1980s.

The stopwatch is powered by a hand-wound mechanical movement engineered for repeated start-stop cycles, with a top crown for winding and an integrated pusher to control timing functions. These stopwatches were produced for athletics, laboratory measurement, industrial testing, and military training, where durability and mechanical reliability were prioritized over decorative finishing. The solid metal case, clear printed scales, and serviceable construction reflect the USSR’s utilitarian approach to precision instruments. Today, examples like this are collected both as functional timing tools and as artifacts of Soviet technical manufacturing.

Good vintage condition. Dial remains clean and legible with even aging. Case shows light surface scratches and handling wear consistent with use. Pushers and crown are intact. Movement present; service history unknown.