O.J-S.C “Minsk Watch Plant”

 The history of Open Joint-Stock Company “Minsk Watch Plant” had began in 1953 when the decision about the construction of the plant was taken. Just then the foundation was layed to the development of watch industry in the Republic of Belarus.

 The main bulk of the plant is the first in Belorussian Soviet Socialist Republic total-prefabricated multi-storeyed  production building (1954-56) by architects I.Bovt and N.Shpiguelman.

 First ladies wrist watch “Zaria” was produced the 14th of December 1955.
 In 1962 the production of men watches “Vympel” was opened up.

 In 1964 the production of electromechanic watches was organized.

 In 1973 the delivery of car clocks was opened up.

 In 1974 in the Leipzig exposition the ladies watch “Luch-1816” with self-winding and calendar was distinguished by gold medal.

 In 1978 the name of 60th Anniversary of the Communist Party of Belorussia was promoted to the plant. 

 In 1980 a part of products was exported to 13 countries including Great Britain, Panama, Syria, Federal Republic of Germany.

 Minsk Watch Plant was built with orientation to the delivery of wide range of watches, and already from the delivery of first collection in 1956 the watches of “Luch” trademark were in great demand.

 During 55 years of its existence the Minsk Watch Plant had proved itself as reliable and stable partner. During this time  methods of production were constantly improved,  new technologies were  digested,  modern technical processes were introduced, the plant has constantly increased the volume of production. 

 The passage to working in condition of market competition, which was taking place in the context of structural rebuilding of the economy during 1995-2000 has slightly slowed down the development of the company. However this operation has allowed the Minsk Watch Plant to reach a new level of quality of development. This have lead to the situation, that at the present time the Minsk Watch Plant is modern automated enterprise with more than one thousand of laborers and is one of leaders by the volume of delivered products in the East Europe region.