Soviet Dog Tag
by AHW Studio
Solid, weighty, and refined. Smooth silver wraps around a vintage movement from a manufacturer known as "DAWN". This company originated in Russia.
Minimal yet intricate - wear it on a long chain for a casual look, or even pair it with more of your own pieces!
Details
Circa 1960-80's.
18mm x 29mm (approx.)
Sterling Silver 925.
Engraved Russian Cyrillic around the wheel - translates into English for 'DAWN'. This was the original manufacturer.
'16 камни' (16 'stones' - jewels). Notice the 5 red stones in the movement. Each one is a tiny ruby. These jewels are ruby bearings inset by the watchmaker, to reduce friction caused by the gears.
"GENEVA STRIPES" - The striping layer of polishing running vertically down the watch.. A Swiss decorative technique that is commonly used for enhancing aesthetics.