Oh, then I have been three times his client but something weird happens with Meranom now, did they run out of watches and spare pieces? Almost everything is "out of stock" meranom.com/en/amphibian-classic/120/
Yep, unlike the 'appliance' sorta watches, they have so much 'character' and HISTORY! Like my soviet era Komandirskie, with dial featuring the first Russian frigate, launched by Peter the Great, pictured with the recently sunk guided missile cruiser Moscova, the (former) pride of the Baltic Fleet!
I just bought the Amphibia 420269 and its awesome! It's interesting that the video mentioned nuclear war because the event that started me down the path of looking for a mechanical watch was after reading the book about an EMP attack on America called "One Second After." After watching this video it makes sense that a watch developed for the military would have, as part of its design focus, it's durability in the event of a nuclear war. Then sometime in the middle between reading that book and present day the batteries for the watch I was wearing went dead at the most inopportune time. Which increased my desire for a mechanical watch. Batteries can't go dead if there's no batteries to begin with. The Vostok winding down and stopping is the only challenge, concerning the watch's power, that I have to be mindful of. It's a great watch! I just hope it remains as great after the honeymoon period is over as it is now.
G-Shock are the digital version of Vostok. The design of the lock ring seal on the caseback, and the domed acrylic actually improve the water resistance at depth, truly innovative.
Finally bought an Amphibia, with the Compass bezel. I love it….. I’ve already got my second one en route, due to arrive in a week, a Komandirskie. Rugged, reliable, stylish and not expensive! Reminds me of my old Zenit SLR camera from the 70’s.
Today, my cousin gave me the exact same watch as a little gift. Damn, I'm so proud to have one of these. I think, I'm going to by me a set of these, to be able to choose.
I love it! Just this one little video says so much. Thank You. I don't have any Vostok products but now I love my Chaika, Luch and Zaria watches all the more. If "Butterfingers" Dimitri ever needs work, he can come over and play Baseball for the Chicago Cubs! After dropping his watch 3 times in one video, he'd fit right in. Russian Watches are the best!
I have my Vostok Komandirskie picked out and will be ordering it in a couple weeks. I love mechanical watches and automatics, so I am really looking forward to getting this watch.
Nice watches my only complaint is that some movements leave the factory with very little lubrication resulting in the watch seizing. It happened with mine. A watchmaker sorted it though and it now runs fine.
I got a Vostok Amphibian watch and I really like it. I use the rotating bezel to keep track of the actual time in between setting the date after a few months of the mechanical watch movement gains or loses time in a few months.
I used to have a komandirskie watch back in the 90s.I wore it no more than 5 years.The chromed brass case of the watch coroded heavily and the dial changed colour from blue to some kind of pale violet-brown, the thread on the crown was worn and it wouldn't screw and the plastic glass got so scratched that the dial is hardly visible.Anyway till this day if I take this watch and wind it it still runs and keeps good time :).The movement is tough but not the watch.Anyway get the Amfibian
Yes, wonderful watches! Tough and sturdy, no western junk...on the western stuff, you just pay for the brand name! Now I have 5 Vostoks, all are great pieces of russian craftmanship...
The AK-47 of watches. Purposeful in looks but not really pretty, not needlessly complicated, accurate enough to get the job done, will keep working in spite of nearly anything you throw at them, and will probably run forever. I have four.
I bought a new Vostok Amphibia two weeks ago. I started wearing it, after a week, the watch stopped on my arm at 10pm, even though I wore it all day. I had to move the clock more intensively, so he set off. It has been running properly ever since, no problem with it. Give the class another chance, what do you think? That stop is a little unsure ...
Even with an automatic, you should give it a wind every week or so. Personally, mine are all straight manual and haven't given me a moment's trouble in over 5 yrs.
I have two Amphibias and two Komandirskies. Considering their reliability, value, history, looks, and 10 year service interval, why choose anything else?
Hey, dreamer, all I can say to you is: try running over your Walmart watch with a car and see what happens. I have a vintage military "Wostok" and I love it.
I hand built my last Amphibia using just off the shelf parts, mainly to see if I could do it but also because there wasn't a white radio room 22mm lugged 090, can see all my Soviet and Russian watches on my channel with some really cool Soviet pieces like the awesome Chaika Stadium "evil eye" :)
I have a Vostok partner, which a western markets targeted Vostok with worst type of water resistance rating at 20 meters. I am going to get the amphibia as my next Vostok, to compare and find out what is the difference between the 2, so the amphibia has the 200 meters water proof rating. Komandirskie might not be on my radar, as most of them are manual wand watches...
@@Mahbubnhp I've had mine for 5 years its scratched and showing brass ive had two straps so far both leather (keep getting wet). Watch is 35 seconds a day fast. Not bad at all ticks like a dream.
I must admit that I was surprised by the high level of technology in the factory-even though some of those machines were probably moved to Chistopol City when the damned Nazis were advancing. I have some Amp and Koman watches and I do enjoy them, and they are tough little guys.
I have the Vostok submarine watch and the watch won't wind up anymore in certain places , from 12 -5 , Are the gears on the balance wheel stripped ? Can this be fixed ? Dave W.
if the watch is only winding in certain positions, it is possible that there may be a problem with the gears or mechanism that drive the balance wheel.
+Mike Mike τους φοβαμαι λιγο τους ρωσους σε αυτα...θελω να παρω το sturmanskie gagarin 3133 ,,700 ευρω εχει...ξερεις μηπως που εχει εδω ελλαδα ρωσικα ρολογια ? λογο καπιταλ κοντρολ δεν μπορω να φερψ απεξω...
Poor Dimitri! Perhaps klutzy, "all-thumbs" type gentlemen like him, should NOT be wearing very nice items like this? I wonder how he performs with the standard agility, fine motor skills test of "walking & chewing gum at the same time?"
Where is the part of the shop where they make the watch stop working and doesn't run accurately ? Is there a separate department for that ? These watches are like toy cars. They look fun, but are crap. Really.
Also remember vostok are one of the few watch manufacturers who do everything in house.
The dude in the video visiting the factory is the dude running the Meranom online store where you can buy Vostoks!
Oh, then I have been three times his client but something weird happens with Meranom now, did they run out of watches and spare pieces? Almost everything is "out of stock" meranom.com/en/amphibian-classic/120/
@@newhuskytwenty the problem is probably due to Covid 19 Pandemia.
No, you're wrong not the same guy
@@vivelajonny nope. That's Dmitry Buyalov, mate
Narrator said that this dude is a designer working on new Vostok watches. Not exactly a visitor. 🤔
I own 3 Amphibia and 1 Komandirskie....Love my Vostok Watches....best watch for the money in the world
Yep, unlike the 'appliance' sorta watches, they have so much 'character' and HISTORY! Like my soviet era Komandirskie, with dial featuring the first Russian frigate, launched by Peter the Great, pictured with the recently sunk guided missile cruiser Moscova, the (former) pride of the Baltic Fleet!
I just bought the Amphibia 420269 and its awesome!
It's interesting that the video mentioned nuclear war because the event that started me down the path of looking for a mechanical watch was after reading the book about an EMP attack on America called "One Second After." After watching this video it makes sense that a watch developed for the military would have, as part of its design focus, it's durability in the event of a nuclear war.
Then sometime in the middle between reading that book and present day the batteries for the watch I was wearing went dead at the most inopportune time. Which increased my desire for a mechanical watch. Batteries can't go dead if there's no batteries to begin with. The Vostok winding down and stopping is the only challenge, concerning the watch's power, that I have to be mindful of.
It's a great watch! I just hope it remains as great after the honeymoon period is over as it is now.
I started with 710 Amphibia and now have 4 total. Love these watches. The best value period!
They have the nasty tendency to multiply.
Do you still use them?
I just bought my first Vostok and I’m extremely happy with it, it’s as if you go back in time but it still looks modern.
The G-Shocks of the automatic/mechanical world. Or are G-Shocks the Vostoks of the digital world? Love this brand so much.
G-Shock are the digital version of Vostok. The design of the lock ring seal on the caseback, and the domed acrylic actually improve the water resistance at depth, truly innovative.
I have had Amphibia model for couple of years now. Definetly recommended!
Finally bought an Amphibia, with the Compass bezel. I love it….. I’ve already got my second one en route, due to arrive in a week, a Komandirskie. Rugged, reliable, stylish and not expensive!
Reminds me of my old Zenit SLR camera from the 70’s.
Where did you purchase the watch?
@@comeoncents3288 Bought from Meranom, then I bought a Scuba direct from the factory: all pre Russian invasion of Ukraine
@@tornagawn thank you. I’ll try direct from the factory.
I didn't understand a word of this but I enjoyed it.
same here i have a vostok to it is a anphibia looks like a 60,s remake
You could of used the caption or subtitles
Very interesting. Given a Vostok for Christmas. Strap change needed but very happy. English subtitles are available by clicking on CC button.
ahh them russian girls are so beautiful
Today, my cousin gave me the exact same watch as a little gift. Damn, I'm so proud to have one of these. I think, I'm going to by me a set of these, to be able to choose.
I've owned a vostok and videos since 85 and just got a kommanderski
I love it! Just this one little video says so much. Thank You.
I don't have any Vostok products but now I love my Chaika, Luch and Zaria watches all the more.
If "Butterfingers" Dimitri ever needs work, he can come over and play Baseball for the Chicago Cubs! After dropping his watch 3 times in one video, he'd fit right in.
Russian Watches are the best!
Great video. I have the Vostok Amphibia. Really happy with it.
I've had an Amphibian and a Komandirskie for two years now and they are just awesome. No quickset date can be a pain at times, though.
Vostok-Europe is made in Lithuania. Vostok is made in Chistopol City, Russia. Two difference companies.
I have my Vostok Komandirskie picked out and will be ordering it in a couple weeks. I love mechanical watches and automatics, so I am really looking forward to getting this watch.
Nice watches my only complaint is that some movements leave the factory with very little lubrication resulting in the watch seizing. It happened with mine. A watchmaker sorted it though and it now runs fine.
I got a Vostok Amphibian watch and I really like it. I use the rotating bezel to keep track of the actual time in between setting the date after a few months of the mechanical watch movement gains or loses time in a few months.
Just ordered a Vostok Volna 2809 and am very excited. Beautiful watches.
I used to have a komandirskie watch back in the 90s.I wore it no more than 5 years.The chromed brass case of the watch coroded heavily and the dial changed colour from blue to some kind of pale violet-brown, the thread on the crown was worn and it wouldn't screw and the plastic glass got so scratched that the dial is hardly visible.Anyway till this day if I take this watch and wind it it still runs and keeps good time :).The movement is tough but not the watch.Anyway get the Amfibian
I just bought the Amphibia version and it is amazing:)
Yes, wonderful watches! Tough and sturdy, no western junk...on the western stuff, you just pay
for the brand name!
Now I have 5 Vostoks, all are great pieces of russian
craftmanship...
I love this watch, I have both a Komandirskie and an Amphibia. Very rugged and robust!
I have a Komandirskie also. Fantastic watch, 100% accurate and tough as nails. Amazing watches for sure.
The AK-47 of watches. Purposeful in looks but not really pretty, not needlessly complicated, accurate enough to get the job done, will keep working in spite of nearly anything you throw at them, and will probably run forever. I have four.
I have Komandiski, its a very good, durable and nice watch. Looks interesting. Super 👌👍👌👍
Two thumbs up. Now I have to buy another Vostok.
One of my favorite watch brands!
I bought a new Vostok Amphibia two weeks ago. I started wearing it, after a week, the watch stopped on my arm at 10pm, even though I wore it all day. I had to move the clock more intensively, so he set off. It has been running properly ever since, no problem with it. Give the class another chance, what do you think? That stop is a little unsure ...
Even with an automatic, you should give it a wind every week or so. Personally, mine are all straight manual and haven't given me a moment's trouble in over 5 yrs.
Excellent watch! Komandirskie and amphibia
Very cool! The way they advertise it kind of reminds me of G-shock :P
amazing video
very nice factory
i order yesterday
just 30 dollars
such quality at low price
maladyets spasibo !
Bought a Komandirskie from a Soviet/Russian sailor back in 1990, still keeps pretty good time.
I have two Amphibias and two Komandirskies. Considering their reliability, value, history, looks, and 10 year service interval, why choose anything else?
Hey, dreamer, all I can say to you is: try running over your Walmart watch with a car and see what happens.
I have a vintage military "Wostok" and I love it.
I hand built my last Amphibia using just off the shelf parts, mainly to see if I could do it but also because there wasn't a white radio room 22mm lugged 090, can see all my Soviet and Russian watches on my channel with some really cool Soviet pieces like the awesome Chaika Stadium "evil eye" :)
C'est de la technologie, le slogan qui tue. 😁
I have a Vostok partner, which a western markets targeted Vostok with worst type of water resistance rating at 20 meters. I am going to get the amphibia as my next Vostok, to compare and find out what is the difference between the 2, so the amphibia has the 200 meters water proof rating. Komandirskie might not be on my radar, as most of them are manual wand watches...
Really very good.
Just ordered one.
Tiago Ferreira da Rocha how is it holding so far after 6 years.
@@Mahbubnhp I've had mine for 5 years its scratched and showing brass ive had two straps so far both leather (keep getting wet). Watch is 35 seconds a day fast. Not bad at all ticks like a dream.
I must admit that I was surprised by the high level of technology in the factory-even though some of those machines were probably moved to Chistopol City when the damned Nazis were advancing. I have some Amp and Koman watches and I do enjoy them, and they are tough little guys.
going to get one of these, great quality i see
Just ordered an Amphibian 710335👍
Take a shot of Vodka every time Alex drops his watch...
I have the Vostok submarine watch and the watch won't wind up anymore in certain places , from 12 -5 , Are the gears on the balance wheel stripped ? Can this be fixed ? Dave W.
if the watch is only winding in certain positions, it is possible that there may be a problem with the gears or mechanism that drive the balance wheel.
Check the click in the back. If that's a little loose, 2 secs with a screwdriver and you'll be golden!
holy shit now i get why my friends in the vpa are so crazed about these watches
I have a question please. Can you swim with the basic model Komandirskie without damage to the watch? NOT the K series, just basic Komandirskie.
Disregard the question.. yes you can...no problem. I think these watches could survive anything.
@Sr. Marco Pagano no it's not, the old komandirskie is only 3atm water resistant. That s the amphibian whichr is 20atm.
I've got a vostok, it keeps skipping days on the calendar bit, and the hour hand is seven minutes fast, but I still like it :D
So where are the english subtitles????
very interesting vid though!!!
...from a metal piece to a timepiece..!!!
Great Watches !!
im pilot in Greek Army and i have North Pole 1 Expedition Automatic... is awesome watch ;) nice work
+Mike Mike ειναι καλο ρολοι φιλε ?
korkis Arxidis
ειναι πολυ καλο ρολοι αλλα μεγαλο και βαρυ.. εγω το παραγγειλα με μπρασελε και λουρακι και το φοραω μονο με λουρακι ;)
+Mike Mike τους φοβαμαι λιγο τους ρωσους σε αυτα...θελω να παρω το sturmanskie gagarin 3133 ,,700 ευρω εχει...ξερεις μηπως που εχει εδω ελλαδα ρωσικα ρολογια ? λογο καπιταλ κοντρολ δεν μπορω να φερψ απεξω...
korkis Arxidis www.v-watches.com/index.php/el/
Mike Mike ευχαριστω φιλε μου ! ωραια ρολογια !
mine should come in about 2 weeks i hope, mi first vostok
How is yours? I liked my first one so much I just ordered a black Amphibia SE.
A pity that the video doesn't download with the subtitles attached.
Спасибо деду за побед!!! СССР
6:22 what another jewel in the factory wow! Russian Girls
I have Amphibian! !
I have three pieces))
That's the owner of Meranom in the Honda.
i have an Amfibian Komandirski
in same watch
And they used Nevada nuclear weapons test footage there at the start (trees collapsing).
Vostok !!!!! ❤🧡💛💚
Спасибо наверное сказать Дмитрию за такой убогий дизайн. Ну просто герой!!!
I know the Amphibia is rated for 200 meters, I didn't think the Komandirski is.
كيف نتواصل معكم بخصوص اصلاح الساعه الخاصه بنا مثلها وقديمه جدا
From the US, eBay is the best option for buying.
Now finally Russian Post works promptly. You can get their clocks in America for 1-2 weeks
Same for Australia, bought one from the west, not east so it's gonna take a while
can't understand a word either but great video.
Excellentes Video 😍👍
I always heard Russian made stuff was built to last. Not the sexiest, but utilitarian. I want to try this company out.
Many Russian/Soviet products have a certain charm to them.
Everyone says Japanese watches have taken over. Russia takes a Japanese Honda, runs their watch over and shows it’s perfectly fine
Great!
what is the best site to buy Vostok watches?
MERANOM
You can't ever have too many Vostoks
mine just arrive
The Vostok Amphibian was designed by people who like to drink. That is how tough the watch is.
Wow! Not made in china? With all the anti Russia propaganda these days I got interested in Russian products. Got one of the classic mechanical ones.
haraso! cpasiba!
6:25 nice close UP of the girl.
just bought a vostok komandirskie watch...
a result of a year?
@JP JP
All Vostok Amphibia watches have stainless steel case, bezel and crown nowadays!
Even Komandirski, I think!
Just like AK-47's, Russian Vostok watches never break down..............
Anti magnetic material in case of a nuclear explosion, Wtf?
6:21 I found jewel and it's not inside the watch.
Moscow time seller ebay fantastic seller love my vostoks built to last.
Поржал.
Thought Vostok was manufacturered in Soviet era & no company exist now
Vostok is still in business and producing movements and watches
Poor Dimitri! Perhaps klutzy, "all-thumbs" type gentlemen like him, should NOT be wearing very nice items like this? I wonder how he performs with the standard agility, fine motor skills test of "walking & chewing gum at the same time?"
Mother Russia!
Ponyal ;-)
FAKE NEWS! The car wasn't a Lada...
Vostok made in Lithunia not in russia...
Where is the part of the shop where they make the watch stop working and doesn't run accurately ? Is there a separate department for that ? These watches are like toy cars. They look fun, but are crap. Really.
Tough: yes
Accurate: hell no