The Zaria 1601 watch movement is a notable mechanical ladies’ watch caliber produced by the Penza Watch Factory in Russia. It reflects the robust quality of Soviet-era watchmaking and was widely used in the 1970s, embodying the industrial and technical expertise of that time.
Key features of the Zaria 1601 movement include:
Mechanical ladies’ watch movement designed for reliability and durability.
Dimensions of 6 3/4 x 7 3/4 lignes (approximately 15.7 x 17.5 mm) with a thickness of 3.40 mm.
Contains 17 jewels that reduce friction and enhance longevity.
Operating frequency of 18,000 vibrations per hour (A/h).
Utilizes a pallet lever escapement, common in quality mechanical watches.
Equipped with a Glucydur balance, which is a beryllium bronze alloy known for temperature stability and resistance to deformation.
Includes a Russian-style shock protection system with three arms, designed to protect the delicate balance wheel during impact.
Features a moveable hairspring holder and a hairspring key adjustment mechanism for precise regulation.
Balance rotates counterclockwise, a distinguishing characteristic.
The movement is not decorated, reflecting a functional, utilitarian design typical of many Soviet-era calibers.
The Zaria 1601 movement was part of the broader range of calibers manufactured by the Penza Watch Factory, which contributed significantly to Soviet and Eastern European watchmaking. While simple and without ornamental finishing, it matches quality standards of contemporary Western European movements of similar purpose.
The Penza Watch Factory’s association with the Zaria brand means that this movement was installed in watches branded “Zaria,” a name meaning “dawn” in Russian, reflecting both the factory’s heritage and ambition in the watch industry.
This combination of technical robustness, quality components like the Glucydur balance, and practical shock protection has made the Zaria 1601 a reliable choice in ladies’ mechanical watches from its era.
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