Founded in 937 the town of Uglich has a long history. Since ancient times Uglich has been proud of its craftsmen, blacksmiths and jewelers and their traditions are still alive. Not without reason in 1940 a watch factory came into existence in Uglich. Regular technical re-equipment and searching of new artistic solutions let Chaika” keep up with leaders of Europe watch industry and it is the reason of “Chaika” leading position in Russia and countries former USSR.

The leading products of the Joint Stock Company “Watch Factory “Chaika” are elegant watches with enamel inserts and decorative filigree work developed by skilled designers keeping up the traditions of ancient craftsmen are known far beyond the borders of Russia.

Also “Chaika” offers exclusive production, made with using drawings and photos of customers.

“Watch Factory “Chaika” – the real watch firm, has a full production cycle, from buying material to selling of ready product and the only watch factory in Russia and countries former USSR, which has international quality standard “ISO-9001” attestation for its production.

The high quality of “Chaika” watches is being further improved by the implementation of an extensive program for production, mechanization and automation and the introduction of robots and automatic manipulators. The reliability and elegance of “Chaika” products are ensured by a comprehensive quality control system whose distinguishing feature is quality assurance control at each manufacturing stage.

The reliable operation of “Chaika” and “Citizen” movement makes it possible to use “Chaika” watches practically in all climatic zones.

Various types of watches (more than 600) will suit the most exacting test. The firms of Europe, USA, Africa and other are amongst our customers.