Luch 1815 Watch Spare Parts: Expert Guide for Restoration and Maintenance
The Luch 1815 is a Soviet-era manual wind movement produced by the Minsk Watch Factory, Belarus, in the 1970s. Noted for its dependable construction and robust engineering, this calibre measures 18 mm in diameter (8 ligne) and around 4.4 mm in height, featuring 17 jewels and a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour (vph). With a central sweeping seconds hand and a shock-protected Glucydur balance, the Luch 1815 embodies the precision and reliability of vintage Russian watchmaking.
Key Technical Specifications
Movement: Luch 1815
Type: Manual wind, central seconds
Diameter: 18 mm
Height: 4.4 mm
Jewels: 17
Beat Rate: 21,600 vph
Balance: Glucydur with Soviet three-arm shock absorber
Era: 1970s
Country: USSR (Belarus, Minsk Watch Factory)
Common Spare Parts
Balance Assembly & Staff: Essential for accurate oscillation and stable timekeeping
Mainspring & Barrel: Preferably NOS or original for optimal power delivery
Stem & Crown: Needed for winding and hand-setting
Gear Train Wheels: Center, third, fourth, and escape wheels for transmission
Pallet Fork & Escape Wheel: Key for regulating precision
Jewels & Shock Protection: Diminishes friction and guards the balance
Hands: Period-correct, slim shapes for central seconds, minute, and hour
Maintenance and Sourcing Tips
Always confirm the 1815 calibre marking before sourcing or installing parts
Prefer New Old Stock (NOS) or original Soviet-manufacture components from reputable vintage suppliers
Engage watchmakers who have expertise with small-diameter and Soviet-era movements
Why Genuine Spare Parts Matter
Maintains movement precision and long-term dependability
Ensures historical accuracy and collector value
Supports expert restoration for vintage wristwatches
Using authentic Luch 1815 spare parts is critical to preserving the reliability, collectible value, and Soviet heritage of these classic timepieces.
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Stem, Crown, Hands & Spares might be available for this movement.
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