Vintage Soviet Aircraft AChS-1 Mechanical Cockpit Clock As Used in A MIG 21 Tu
This Vintage Soviet Aircraft AChS-1 Mechanical Cockpit Clock As Used in A MIG 21, is in very good working condition. It dates to ~ the 1970s, and the design is supposedly based on a Jaeger-Le-Coultre but made by the Chelyabinsk Watch Plant (Molnija-Lightning), USSR.
An image of the internal movement of this type of clock is appended, as is an image of the MIG 21 cockpit with a yellow arrow pointing to this type of clock.
Technical Summary:
- Luminous Dial and Hands
 - Serial No. 61570
 - Winding Time: ≥ 3 days
 - Accuracy: ± 20 s/day
 - Number of jewels: 25
 - Operating temperature range: ± 60°C
 - Dimensions:
- Maximum Face Diameter: 8.5 cm
 - Depth (including buttons): 9.14 cm
 
 - Functions:
- Stop-Start Clock movement (turn the button marked MYCK counterclockwise until it clicks)
 - Tachymeter
 - Stopwatch
 - Current Time
 - Flight Time
 - Reset Buttons
 
 
This type of clock was used in many other USSR era military jets, bombers and helicopters besides the MIG 21. 
  
It would make a lovely  or collectible for aficianados.
            
        
                
            








