Raketa Polar

Raketa “Polar”
For polar expeditions
Raketa Polar – a watch created specially for polar expeditions – is back in Raketa’s
permanent collection with a new design.
The journey beyond the polar circle is thorny and difficult: it requires great strength and long
distances travelled in extreme conditions, both by land and sea. Following its long tradition of
making watches for polar explorers, Raketa has developed a model for people who are
ready to set out to conquer these boundless spaces.
The 24-hour dial is essential for time-reading beyond the polar circles where polar day and
polar night can last for up to 6 months each. Six lines divide the perimeter of the dial into 6
quarters (4 hours each) allowing each crewmember to keep count of his watches/shifts
during maritime expeditions. Another unique feature of the dial is the special Superluminova
coating that reminds northern lights. It covers the entire surface of the dial and hands,
ensuring perfect legibility even in total polar darkness.
The solid and robust case, with straight facets and sharp angles, is particularly adapted to
the rigours of polar expeditions. The design of this case is harmoniously completed with a
stainless-steel bracelet emphasising the masculine character of this timepiece.
The rotating bezel is engraved and enamelled with the name of all the Arctic ocean seas and
their respective time zones, which allows using the GMT function. This 24-hour watch with a
rotating bezel can be also used as a solar compass both in the northern and southern
hemispheres.
The back of the watch reveals the beautifully decorated automatic movement which is
entirely produced by the Raketa Watch Factory in Saint-Petersburg. The finishing of the rotor
is reminiscent of northern lights.
Each Raketa Polar watch has a certificate confirming its technical fitness for use in the
harshest natural conditions of polar regions. The certificate is issued within the frame of the
“Arctic voluntary certification system” by the Nizhny Novgorod Testing Centre.

Specifications
Movement:
Calibre: 2624A
Functions: Automatic
Number of jewels: 24
Testing positions: 4
Average rate (s/d): -10+20
Average running time (h): 40
Frequency/hour: 18.000 / 2.5Hz
Bi-directional automatic winding Yes
Stopper of self-winding unit
activated during manual winding:
Yes
Decoration: Polar lights
Case:
Material: Stainless steel
Size: 41,6 mm
Front glass: Sapphire
Back glass: Sapphire
Rotating bezel: Yes
Crown: Screwed-in crown
Water resistance: 20 АТМ
Hands: Superluminova
Dial: Superluminova
Strap/bracelet:
Material: Stainless steel bracelet
Width: 22 mm