Gents Large Russian 1940s Zim / ??? Wrist Watch

Gents 1940s Russian ZIM / ??? wrist watch.

The watch has a hand-winding movement, signed ???, which is working nicely.

??? or ZIM (full factory name, ????? ????? ????????????) originally produced ammunition for the Ministry of Defence during World War II, After the War, the company began the production of civilian goods from their Maslennikov Watch Factory.

The French company LIP originally manufactured movements for ZIM but later licenced several designs to a number of Russian manufacturers, and ZIM's movements were signed ??? as the one we have here.

The watch measures 46mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the articulated lugs. The case has some surface marking to the back but otherwise is in good condition, as is the watch glass.

The dial is signed ??? and has hand painted numerals. There is some discolouration and light marking to the dial but overall it has a very good appearance.

The design and size of the watch suggest it is a pocket watch conversion but it appears that any work was carried out many years ago.

The watch has a vintage leather strap.

The watch will be sent in a new presentation box.

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