• wind the watch regularly - once a day (in the morning, for example) until full winding (except watches with automatic movement);
• wear the watch with automatic movement for not less than 10 hours a day;
• protect the watch from falling and causing sharp shocks to it;
• clean, lubricate and adjust the watch as well as check it's water resistance not less than once every two years after warranty is expired;

It is not recommended:

• to open the case or remove its back cover yourself: by that you protect your watch from unqualified service and ingress of dirt and dust into the watch movement;
• to expose the watch to extreme temperatures;
• to expose the watch to strong magnetic fields and chemical agents.

Average watch lifespan is 10 years if the watch is used correctly.

Your watch is repairable.  It is recommended however that the watch cover be opened and any repair work carried out only by specialists-watchmakers.

Hands setting, calendar setting etc.

In order to set hands, change the calendar setting, set a signal etc. the crown should be pulled out from the case to the fixed position and then rotated according to the instructions for particular model. Many models of Russian mechanical watches are equipped with screwed watch crowns to provide better water resistance. To set hands, wind up the watch, change the calendar setting or set a signal you should unscrew the screwed crown, then make desired settings and screw the crown back to the case.

Accuracy of Mechanical Watches

Mean daily rate at temperature +20 + 5 0C ranges from –20 to +60 s/day depending on the movement type. If the accuracy rate is beyond the stated range, you can take your watch to any qualified watchmaker to make a simple adjustment.

Watches with hand-wound mechanical movement

Watches with mechanical hand-wound movements should be wound up daily. We recommend that you wind your watch every morning. Rotate the watch crown clockwise until it meets strong resistance. Do not apply great pressure once the crown met resistance or you will break the watch. Any manually wound watches have from 35 to 42 hour power reserve after full winding.

Watches with automatic mechanical movement

Mechanical watch with automatic movement of the mainspring do not require manual winding. Spontaneous movements of your hand make the rotor (oscillating weight) turn and thus wind the mainspring of the watch. Daily wearing routine is enough for automatic watch.  The watch will operate for a long time even if it is taken off the hand for periods of time (for a night, for example). However, if the watch will usually stop if it has not been worn for 38 hours. In order to make the watch go again, rotate the watch (or wear it) and set the correct time and date.

Water Resistance

Level of water resistance corresponds with the marking on the watch back cover.

• the watch without any marking on the back cover (common design) should be protected from water drops;
• “Water resistant” – you can wear the watch near a sink, however there should be no splashing of water under pressure onto the watch;
• “Water resistant 3 ATM” – you can wear the watch in a light rain or subject to water splashes from a faucet.  Water can be splashed up onto a watch under small pressure;
• “Water resistant 5 ATM” – you can water your garden and wash your car with water coming out of a hose with some pressure;
• “Water resistant (10 ATM)” – you can swim and dive (but not from a tower ) and to swim under water without a scuba equipment.

Water resistant 5 and more atmospheres watch are as a rule equipped with screwed watch crowns. To set hands, wind up the watch, change the calendar setting or set a signal you should unscrew the screwed crown.

Never use 3 ATM / 5 ATM under heavy water. This includes swimming and showering. Only 10 ATM models with screwed crowns are waterproof. For more information, please review our Water Resistance Guide to find information for your specific watch.

Do not manipulate the watch winder underwater. Always remember to screw down the winding head tight after any manipulations with it. Only in this case the watch will keep water resitance according to it's specifications.