In the beat of the Universe
The “Russian Code”, one of Raketa’s most emblematic models with a counterclockwise movement, is now launched in a version that dedicated to the all cities and countries where Raketa is present in the world. The first exclusive edition of 50 numbered watches is dedicated to Qatar where Raketa is represented by the prestigious retail store “Blue Salon”.
The Raketa brand (meaning “space rocket” in Russian) was created in 1961 in honour of the first manned spaceflight by the Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin. For 65 years, the Raketa Watch Factory has been accompanying space exploration by engineering watches for cosmonauts and drawing continual inspiration from the space. In 2026, the brand will mark this anniversary date with a collection of exclusive space‑themed watch models and collaborations.
The beautiful three-layered dial of the Raketa “Russian Code – Qatar Edition” displays the night sky that was over Qatar on the day it received its independence — September 3, 1971. Depending on the lighting, the blue disk structure emits bright rays of light, bringing to life the constellations printed on the dial.
Behind the elegant design lies the revolutionary concept that time should move in harmony with the natural counterclockwise movement of the planets in our Solar System. Therefore, just like the planets around the Sun, the hands of this model rotate in a counterclockwise direction around the dial. To emphasize this idea, a red circle symbolizing a planet at the tip of the second hand, moves counterclockwise above the applied blue coated numerals.
This edition limited to 50 pieces is available:
▸ In Russia: exclusively in all of Raketa’s channels of sales (online and offline stores) in very limited quantities.
▸ Outside Russia: exclusively at Raketa’s partner and the leading luxury brand store in Qatar: Blue Salon.
Blue Salon
Suhaim Bin Hamad Street, Doha
Email for ordering information: [email protected]
Specifications
| Factory: | Raketa Watch Factory (Saint-Petersburg) |
| Movement: | |
| Calibre: | 2615 CR |
| Functions: | Automatic with reverse direction of hands |
| Number of jewels: | 24 |
| Testing positions: | 4 |
| Average rate (s/d): | -10+20 |
| Average running time (h): | 40 |
| Frequency/hour: | 18.000 / 2.5Hz |
| Bi-directional automatic winding: | Yes |
| Stopper of self-winding unit activated during manual winding: | Yes |
| Decoration: | Nanocoating Neva waves |
| Case: | |
| Material: | Stainless steel |
| Diameter: | 39,5 mm |
| Front glass: | Sapphire |
| Back glass: | Mineral |
| Crown: | Synthetic ruby stone inside the crown |
| Water resistance: | 5 ATM |
| Hands: | Superluminova |
| Strap/bracelet: | |
| Material: | Genuine leather |
| Width: | 22 mm |
| Sex: | Unisex |
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