11/08/2026Published by on 11/08/2026Categories Raketa Russian Soviet Era Wrist Wind UP Watch New NOS Never Used Made in RussiAABOUT Raketa. It was founded by Peter the Great in 1721 as the Peterhof Lapidary Works to make hardstone carvings. Raketa watches were produced for the Red Army, the Soviet Navy, for North Pole expeditions, as well as for civilians.