What On Earth Are Vostok Doing? 🤔
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Perhaps someone at the Vostok Marketing Department got on the potato spirit before lunchtime when they named this one. It really is far more like a colourful Amphibia than a Komandirskie, and that is no bad thing. Not quite sure why they didn't brand it as such....... Cheers!
A good review comrade no Gulag for you.
Siberia calling!
Just One More Watch it’s Baltic here in Scotland.
I agree.
😂
No soup for you!
The Bezel's usage is not limited. It is Soviet Engineering which means it is a specialized bezel. When you are under water the domed dial window and casebacks will be flattened due to the pressure which in turn will tighten the bezel by a good margin. These Vostok products are really awesome.
check the original patent for the fifthy fathoms
My 34 year old Komandirskie still runs great at about 10s/day. Never serviced!
I bought it for a few Euros, replaced the glass, put on the arrow hands of an Amphibia and regulated it. The same with my Amphibia from the early 90s.
Tough little watches!
I've bought about 45-50 amphibias and komandierskies over the last 20 years - gave some away as gifts, sold many others to friends, colleagues. Only ONE watch caused problems, and it was probably the owner's own fault. So yes, tough little watches indeed!
Mine (classic kommandiskie field watch) is 46 years old, the nickeling has worn off almost completely, it got a full service 10 years ago, and a new cannon pinion because the hour and minute hand slipped, (that cannon pinion problem BTW is a construction fault /product defect with old kommandiskies,) it works very well now, the watch repair guy told me with the modern oils he put in that incredibly simple movement i don't need to do a service for the next 20 years. Minus three to plus five seconds a day if sitting on shelf, but if i wear it all day, it usually gives me +2.
I think it's actually the most "everyday watch" compatible line Vostok has in their catalogue. Especially the red and blue ones. Will look sharp no matter if Putin invites you to a gala dinner in Moscow, a short holiday at the Black Sea coast or an extended holiday in Siberia.
" extended holiday in Siberia" 🤣
Just One More Comrade...we can call it the Bumblebierksie
petition to call this tht
@@monkelover2056 Seconded
Daniel Petit : unanimous!
Or Bumblephibia! 😄
I refuse to buy anymore Vostoks with a date function. I can't stand to have the wrong date on a watch but I equally can't stand to run the hands back and forth for 30 minutes to set the date.
Wear It everyday 😀
@@thehypercovery I think mechanical watches with dates in general aren't really ideal for watch enthusiasts for this reason. I generally buy watches without date, and if I do I rarely set the date.
Use hand drill.
Back to eight, forward past twelve, set the time. Done.
@@nielsoe8970 I've tried that so many times and just can't make it work...
I’ve been enjoying my Amphibia so much, I made the plunge and snagged a classic 70s tonneau case (119). I started with a Komandirskie. I managed to get both of mine running around +5 to +10 a day! This channel is definitely the reason for my newfound Vostok obsession, and I know I’ll end up with a couple more.
I will never forget the dirty look my boss gave me the only day I went to work wearing this exact model, but with the vostok 20mm orange silicone strap. It looks like an accident in a highlighter pen factory.
that sounds delightful.
Might want to put a black or brown strap w. a Yellow Vostok.
😂😂😂
Vostok is like Royal Enfield, they make the best retro watches/motorcycles because they don't
They simply never went modern
Yeah, but Enfields are more reliable (had 4 of each, bikes worked well (although bust leg on one thanks to school run mum) but the watches were utter sh*te)... Maybe more like a Dnepir or Ural. 🤣
Good comment 👍🏻
Also like Jawa Motorcycles. Another Soviet era call back.
@@nikitakozinets7924 Jawa 350 twinsport with sidecar, split window VW kombi and Mercedes w110 200d. Reliability and longevity, they don't make them that good anymor.
That was a decent "до свидания" pronunciation there, at the end!
And a correct Russian anthem (not a Soviet one, although they both have same music)
I approve 👍🏻
Lol just like the anthem having the same music, some of the older watch models are basically the same except it says made in USSR vs Russia and the back case doesn't have the Russian Eagle.
I have two military themed Vostoks; a Komandirskie and an Amphibia. Both are good watches, although the Amphibia is more robust. I like the fact that you can build a rather sizable Vostok collection for the price of an entry level Swiss watch.
They call me Mellow Yellow, quite rightly 🤣
Now you're talking my demographic! A discerning number of likes. :)
@@964tractorboy 🤣 Not telling anyone how old I really am
Well me I'm 30 and I really like Donovan 🤣
Review more vostoks please
Nice one!!! Love the acrylic bezel and crystal! These watches are made like brand-new vintage watches if you see what I mean! ;)
I have just ordered a Pulsar PS9451x1. Bit of a Sarb033 look, but with a seiko quartz movement, screw down crown, and at a fraction of the price!
The longer I watched this video the more I fell in love with this yellow Vostok. I have the black version of the newer Kommandirskies with date complication and I love it but this yellow is just a must have!
Yep i dont want my Vostoks to be demure....i want tanks, scuba dudes and sailboats :)
@Man on the poon Tanks! rockets! and planes ! Oh my!
Don’t forget my submarines!
I'm still holding out hope for a snarling bear... wearing a scuba tank, of course.
The 650xxx line has been around for years. Also Vostok has been putting Komandirskie dials in regular Amphibia cases since at least the 1980s.
What a ripper - a Bumbleberskie? Shortlist immediately!
Have just discovered my love of watches. My first 2 are the Vostok Scuba dude amphibia 420, and Komandirskie. I love them especially the scuba dude. Brilliant value for money. Love your channel.
Stalin would have sent the responsible to Siberia. On foot. No shoes.
Nowadays they just put some novichok in your tea
@zack oblong B-)
@@XavierAncarno "Novichok" sounds like the name of a russian brand. The watch counts only your last hours on earth.
That would have been too nice for Stalin
It's a Russian Tweety Bird Watch 😎👍 Great Video as Always Jody
Nice looking watch. I have another watch with a yellow face and it always seem "happy" to me. This one works well.
I have that yellow as well and I rather like it. It's a second beater after the Bertucci A-3P. They sure are rugged if nothing else and I am getting more Vostok in the future.
The longer I watch this the more I was starting to love the yellow👍. Looks like I’ll be getting a addition to the collection 😂
Excellent report. I got a 650 Komandierskie small second GMT, they are well made SS 24 hours bezel and crown. And i fitted a milanaise bracelet. My only Vostok i won´t mod.
Spasibo, Comrade! I live in Russia and thanks to your reviews I have started buying Vostoks after tons of Japanese and Swiss watches. I am actually surprised by quality and accuracy (+2+30 sec per day) for such money. And if you break it - just order a new one😅
You can also repair them yourself, like I heard some watch maker said "it takes 50 times the dirt required to stop Patek Philippe movement to stop Vostok movement"
Thank you again for a great escapistic video in this time of tight lockdown! you don't know how revitalizing it is for a guy in Israel, to see a cool Scottish guy, who lives in Australia, reviewing a Russian made watch, and with a Russian anthem to begin with! I stood in a full salute! keep it up, people's life are dependant on you!
This is nice summer watch with a cheerful colour. And there aren't many watches where you can buff out scratches from the crystal and the bezel at the same time! 😉
I got my first 24hr dial in my collection model no 650541. At first I was hesitant of getting it but now I love looking at the dial. It’s quirky and beautiful!
In soviet Яussia you don't decide to get "just one more watch", the watch decides to get u
Puting my Vostok on for this one.😁
Haha I've just put my Amfibia on too! :-)
@@chrispenn715 I have a komandirskie automatic, very nice watches!
Amphibia SE on!
Waitin for my komandirskie and will watch again !
Putin you missed a pun
I have this exact model and I love it! With a yellow silicone strap it's my gym watch. It's an Amphibia in every way.
On one hand I agree the stock metal bracelet isn’t the most comfy, but it is durable. Mine was rammed into a wall while moving a couch, and it didn’t hurt it ( it might have popped open iirc).
An absolute classic Jody! Ordered... Just couldn't resist! Went for the all Yellow no Date from MERANOM. In stock and great price! Now the wait..........
I have the red version (no pun intended) of this watch and love it!!
I have the Yellow, Green (which I'm currently wearing) and the red versions of this watch. Needless to say I changed the bracelet on all of them to nicer, better quality brands.
Plenty of great bracelets on Ali Express for low $$.
However, I love these and I always seem to get comments and questions about them.
Really neat watches.
Jody, what have you done! Today I received my first 2 Vostok's (1 Komandirskie, 1 Amphibia), and already I'm browsing the Meranom website for my next purchase.
What great watches these are. They are the Lada of watches, simple and unbreakable.
I think they've watched your reviews because my Amphibia actually came with a decent bracelet; solid links, solid end links (straight links though) and a milled butterfly style clasp!
Mine arrived today and I audaciously fitted it with an orange canvas Barton strap. Wonderful, bring on the summer!
Great review, love the line “don’t think I’ve had enough vodka to appreciate!l 😂
Everything is out of stock at Meranom. Frustrating to have to order from Amazon and wait 6 weeks. Guess I will try later in the week. Been dying for a Russian-made watch since I went into the Army in 1982. The Amphibia and Komandirskie Automatics are needed in any collection.
Enjoying the channel. Very informative and helpful to me when choosing a watch for my recently started collection.
Just ordered one for 101£ without the date. Looking forward to it. Is 3 AM and I think is time to go to bed before I end up buying another one
lol
This Vostok is the next watch I’ll be buying actually. I love it.
I thought I was sold on this being my first Vostok, then I saw the 24 hour version, the Komandirskie 650546. Darn it, Jody, that's ANOTHER watch I'm buying because of you.
I had the same question and this video is a month too late! I looked everywhere including your site and was unable to find out any info on this bizarre Vostok situation. I purchased the Automatic VOSTOK 2416 B 030787 Komandirskie watch amphibia and have come to the following conclusion. There are now three classifications. 1) amphibia 2) komandirskie 3) komandirskie with amphibia depth capability.
Love the site. Keep up the good work
I got the ketchup dial with framed date and love it! That red just pops, and I really like the brushed case. Put it on a mesh and yet another Vostok itch scratched!
Covid may have hit Meranom hard, as they have even less stock and restocking than they usually do, and that is saying something. Hope things get better for them and their workers soon. I am eying one of the reef gmts as my possible next Vostok, or maybe one of the full lume dials, or...or... 😁😉
I got one of these in Russian Red and I love it. The bracelet version was out of stock, so I got the leather and swapped it with a mesh. The Vostok mesh is no joke! Mine did take FIVE MONTHS to get here though.
The black strap completely transforms the look of that watch.
You have become my #1 watch youtuber great stuff your doing for people that dont have a big watch budget..
Thanks for watching the channel Jeff!
hey jody what are your throughts on TMI watch movements such as the VD53/VD57 will they last or what ??
I ordered a Vostok in May. I was advised delivery could be 8 weeks. I’m still waiting 17 weeks later!!!
Mine took 1 month
I have this watch and somehow never saw this video! Love the look of this thing on my wrist. I don't wear it much because it has too many sharp corners and I don't want it digging my son when I carry him.
Great Review. I've just purchased a Vostok 170891 which has the full face lume and a solid bracelet which secures in the middle. I have to say its no less comfortable than my Explorer II or Sub. Great value and good looking watch.
Love my amphibia. The most interesting watch in my collection. Everyone loves seeing it. It’s just too small for my big wrist. My Vostok is accurate to like 10 seconds a day.
I have a red one (with the date complication) and it runs way smoother than my amphibia zissou. It probably is my favorite watch in my collection.
I have this same watch on yellow/ black rubber strap. Love it.
Wearing my 020711 (Green dial, black bezel) at the moment. It was a toss up between the green and the yellow when I bought it.
I love this brand, I currently have 4 Vostoks, my first purchase was 2016 😉! They just keep coming!
I also have a 1970's Era Raketa!
Vintage Raketas are my favourites.
2609ha and 2628h.
I love 18000bph movements.
650541 best 24h if you're going that way. Love mine slightly modded but picking up another to remain stock in all its elongated date wheel numbers glory.
Kommandirskie lines such as 650 and 020 are best bang for your Vostok dollars, Thanks for vid!
STRONG LIKE BULL!!!!!! Great music - a majestic anthem!
Love Vostoks, and highly recommend Meranom. I have three, and maybe it's just luck, but they keep better time than my Seikos, and they're much tougher too. Frankly, I treat them like my G-Shocks and in one respect, they are arguably superior - that back sealing technology is one fine piece of elegant engineering!
"Identity politics hadn't been invented yet" Man, that quote made me laugh so hard. You should be thinking about a career as a stand-up comedian. :)
I got the black bezel variant with the date one a tan barton croc strap which i love but just the way the yellow bezel just pops with the rest of the dial just makes me want it. If i get that variant im putting the brown leather on the yellow variant and maybe a bracelet on the black bezel
I have this one, I put it on a steel mesh bracelet with folding dive style clasp that cost £6 from Ebay/Aliex and its a great summer beater watch.
Your cheery presentation, never fails to make me smile, for all the right reasons of course. I too love Vostoks as they are incredible value. 😎
Fantastic intro Jody! Don't like yellow or gaudy watches usually, however I'm not sure why but I like this!
I have had the red version for about a year. Maybe I got lucky, but mine is phenomenally accurate, gaining just under 10 seconds per week. Switched to a bright red NATO strap, it looks great.
I have one of these with a 24 hr dial in black and it’s definitely one of my favorite watches I own. It makes for a great work watch with that 24 hr dial too
Neither love em OR hate em. Keep promising myself a submarine dial Amphibia but after the initial fun I really don’t think I would wear it much. What did impress me though (when I handled one), was the build, it certainly felt much more expensive.
I kid you not, 5 minutes before this went live, I was thinking about how I was ready for some JOMW! Another fun video! I loved the intro!😂
I’m not the world’s biggest or best informed watch aficionado, but I’ve had a standard chromed brass hand-wind Komandirskie for about 5 years and, aside from the occasional bouts of being temperamental and accuracy that you adeptly describe as “agricultural”, it’s been a pretty good watch. The next one will definitely be an Amphibia though.
I have the red no date, it’s very red, but it’s solid and reliable.
I've got the same yellow faced komandirski plus the red one too. Love them
I really enjoy your show very eloquent about this watches
I have a Amphibian and a Komandirskie and I couldn't be happier. Ever since the "mail order Russian" video I've been going down the vostok rabbit hole. Oops you're going to make me do it again. LOL
Epic Intro...lol..Imagine if bezel and Dial were all Luminous....Come On Vostok up Your Game...
Jodie maybe you are a bit harsh on your assessment of the Vostok bracelet. The 20mm bracelet looks fine and wears well. The 22mm leaves a bit more to be desired but with a little grooming actually works fine. I'm not normally a bracelet fan but there is a rather positive look to the Vostok watch on a bracelet. Thanks for all of your good info and you are absolutely correct when you say one Vostok is not enough I have five.
At first glance it looked hideous, but the strap change completely changed it. Have to Vostoks in my collection and have Barton's on both. Great watch for the price.
*two
I purchased a slightly more subdued 650536s prior to the COVID-geddon. The dial is a black with applied batons at the odd positions and cream Arabics at the even positions with a black bezel insert. Looks great on black or crimson Barton rubber straps. Still have not been able to get the bezel tension just right.
I love them too! Just not happy with Meranom who always seem to have things out of stock! Once in a while something comes back in stock only to disappear soon. I want to get a few things at once and not piecemeal to save on shipping costs and also my sanity in waiting for the parts to arrive!
I too wonder why Vostok call it a Komandirski instead of an Amfibia, of which I already have three. I saw a video here last night, emanating from Melbourne by coincidence, and showing off a sub-series yclept Amfibia 'Scuba'. Very modern, very cool. Must look up your Antipodian pal at Blue Moose, but as moose do not emigrate from here in Canada to Oz, I'll also have to ask, 'Why not Blue Kango?'
I do quite like this, especially the yellow version. It's just a fun looking watch.
Meranom appears to have sold out of each variant so ordered a green one from eBay (along with a rubber strap because I don't trust that the supplied bracelet will do anything but rip all the hairs off my wrist!!). Very much looking forward to getting my purchase to add to my amphibia which is ACE
That watch will be a perfect match for your MacDonald tartan kilt jodie!
I just ordered the red one.
My friend said : You're the only one of us who have a Coca Cola watch, you can wear your Pepsi on the right and the Coka Cola on the left wrist.
I believe this one has a 42deg lift angle...thx for showing us this!
Correct...42 deg...so Jody's beat error is not accurate. I've got 4 Vostoks and no matter what criticisms one might have about them, you just gotta love 'em.
Just ordered this watch a week ago. Can’t wait to get my hands on it.
Your intros are getting better and better😂😂😂👍
I bought my first two from Amazon and they are the smaller 38mm 30 meters tank and submarine which have that cheaper feel and horrible metal bracelet you immediately remove and put a NATO strap on. The third one I bought from Meramon which was a white bezel and dial 24hour Vostok Komandirski but it came with this 200 meter water resistant with the bigger crown at 41mm and a really good bracelet that surprised me, since I ordered the mesh with it expecting to remove the bracelet immediately like I did the first two, but found it to be very comfortable and great looking.
Pull the trigger Jodi,
I have the red one. Took ages to arrive, I had to regulate it and change the strap, but very pleased with mine.
The tractor's engine... priceless!
Great review as always Jody!!! I love this little watch, especially the yellow, but I wondered if the crown still wobbles, how large a wrist does it fit, and how expensive are they? I must have missed the lume shot so I will watch it again! LOL!!!
Unfortunately mine died after a week. I got the red one but is a gorgeous watch in my opinion. I have to send it back to them for repair.
I've got a 24 hour version, and I love it. I know I've said this before, but you really should get their Buyalov RR002. It's my favorite Russian watch, and the watch I wear the most.
There are many selections at Merenom not just military dials
"On the supplied vostock strap" The very words cause me to shudder like when hearing the doctor say "this won't hurt now relax".
Matthew Rikihana I’ve figured out how to make the bracelet fit perfectly, with no rattle.
1) use a spring bar tool to remove the spring bars. The fork end is recommended as they do not have drilled lugs.
2) carefully remove the bracelet as one piece, making sure to remove the spring bars and place them in a safe location.
3) carefully place complete bracelet into handy bin, and get a NATO strap. Perfect fit!
Great review with a sense of humor. Thank you.
Surprisingly, I LOVE the yellow. I see one of these in my future...
Omega's caliber 8900 and similar master chronometers also recommend a 10 year interval
I love Gulag.....especially with some crusty bread and a can of Tizer.
Yellow is the new green 😁👍🏼.
What are Vostok doing ? Well, they started upgrading Komandirskies to a standard similar to Amphibias at least 6 years or so ago with the 350 case models and are carrying on gently, still largely relying on what they can do in-house, which has limitations.
My take on it is that they will eventually phase out the brass-case handwinders, and that we're in a transitional phase, which may last a few more years still.
Besides most of their sales are still made on their domestic market, which does not necessarily work quite the same way as western world markets.
There was manual Amphibias as well from Soviet era. I own one my self.
Great color combination (yellow & black) for an amphibian.