Work carried out at the bench
Complete movement disassembly
Component cleaning
Inspection of all parts
Lubrication according to the movement requirements
Complete movement reassembly
Regulation and timing check
Case cleaning
Dial and hands cleaning when their condition allows it
Final functional check
What you should know
Vintage Soviet watch showing normal age-related marks. The dial and hands retain their patina, with visible ageing of the luminous material. The case shows signs of use and wear to the coating. Recent blue strap, not original.
Point to secure before publication: for now I would keep “Vostok 2234” as a probable rather than certain movement identification until the movement itself has been seen. The same applies to exact dating: the dial confirms Soviet production but cannot by itself lock the watch to a precise decade.