2612.1 Poljot

The movement

The Poljot Caliber 2612.1 is a Russian version of the legendary alarm clock movement AS 1475 (AS1930) from the now-defunct Swiss movement factory Adolph Schild S.A. This is the only Russian alarm clock movement that was produced in the 1960s. Unfortunately, these Russian alarm clock movements have not been produced since Poljot ceased production of watch movements.

Rare: The mechanical alarm sound is produced by a small hammer. The alarm sound lasts for approximately 13 seconds and creates a mechanical rattling noise.

This hand-wound movement is equipped with a Glucydur balance wheel. Once again, all the pivots are mounted in synthetic rubies, including those of the alarm lever. The “.1” in the designation indicates that this movement is of “Class 1” precision. While it may not meet the standards of a chronometer, it can be assumed that this alarm clock will wake its wearer precisely at the desired time.

By looking at the designation, specifically the “.1” at the end, one can recognize that this is a movement with “Class 1” precision. While it may not meet the criteria of a chronometer standard, it can still be assumed that this alarm clock will wake its wearer precisely at the desired time.

Movement Calibre:26 mm
Movement height:5,85 mm
Ruby Jewels:18
Functions:hours, minutes, seconds, alarm function (REV) (ca. 12 sec.)
Shock protectionYes, POLJOT
Frequency:2,5 Hz (18.000 vph)
Daily rate:from -10 to +40 s/day
Power reserve:Around 42 hours
Escapement:Anchor

The History

Adolph Schild S.A., often referred to simply as “AS Schild,” was a Swiss watch movement manufacturer known for producing high-quality mechanical movements. The company was founded in 1896 by Adolph Schild in Grenchen, Switzerland. AS Schild was one of the many Swiss watch movement manufacturers that played a significant role in the Swiss watchmaking industry during the 20th century.

One of the notable movements produced by AS Schild was the AS 1475 (also known as AS 1930), which was a popular alarm clock movement used in various alarm watches. This movement became the basis for the Russian Poljot Caliber 2612.1. The Soviets enhanced the POLJOT 2612.1 movement by incorporating a unique feature in the form of an additional jewel as the bearing stone for the alarm hammer within the plate, making the Poljot movement the sole alarm movement with an impressive 18 jewels.

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