Raketa Baikonur

Raketa’s Baikonur watch is a space-born tribute with real orbital credentials, created to celebrate 65 years since humanity’s first journey beyond Earth, and the birth of the Raketa name itself, meaning “rocket.” Rather than just borrowing space-age designs, this model is purpose-built for cosmonaut use. Its defining feature is a 24-hour dial split into contrasting light and dark halves, letting wearers instantly read day and night, a crucial distinction when circling the planet.

Functionality drives every major design choice. A secondary crown controls an additional time zone, allowing simultaneous tracking of mission time and home time, a small but meaningful connection to Earth. Because automatic winding performs poorly in zero gravity, the movement is engineered to protect itself: when manually wound, a special mechanism disengages the self-winding system to reduce wear and preserve long-term reliability. A rotating bezel with a solar compass adds a survival tool, offering directional guidance if electronic systems fail after an off-target landing.

The watch is powered by a fully in-house automatic movement made in Saint Petersburg, from components to final assembly. Visible through the caseback, the rotor is decorated with constellation imagery, reinforcing the celestial theme. A Velcro fabric strap fits easily over a spacesuit, while a leather strap is included for terrestrial missions. Practical, mechanical, and proudly cosmic.

Shipping

Depending on the destination, the estimated delivery time for Raketa watches ranges from 5 to 7  business days. Please be aware that customs clearance may affect these timeframes.

Outside of the European Union, shipments will be subject to taxes and import duties once they reach your country. We do not control or assume responsibility for these additional charges; customers are responsible for customs clearance fees. Customs policies differ widely from country to country. For detailed information, please contact your local customs office.

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Returns

If you’re not thoroughly satisfied with your order, you can return Raketa products purchased on The Watch Pages within 14 days of the delivery date. Once your return is accepted, a return label will be provided. The product must be returned within ten days of the initiation of the return approval.

Please note that Raketa products must be in original, unused condition with all tags, stickers, accessories, and documentation intact, including the original Raketa box and delivery package. Returns will not be accepted if the product shows signs of wear or has been altered. Please note that only the value of the goods will be refunded and that we cannot refund any bank charges or currency conversion fees.

To start a return, please email us at [email protected], clearly stating your order number and the reason for the return.

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