EASY Vostok Amphibia Watch Mods (How To) - Bezel, Strap and Case Brushing
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- Here is a quick, east and simple Vostok Amphibia [120656] watch mods video. In this tutorial I'm going to show you how to turn polished stainless steel case into a brushed finish. I will also show how to remove and replace a watch bezel on Vostok Amphibia (and Vostok Komandirskie).
This mod is very simple and easy to follow. I might do more mods to this watch in the future but for now I'm really happy how my Vostok Amphibia has turned out.
Enjoy the video!
Link to the Vostok [120656] watch: ebay.to/2oqe4pe
Other Vostok watches: ebay.to/2NyqdmX
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When you do a mod video like this please discuss how you came to find the correct size parts and how you made sure - for example - that the bezel you bought will for the manufacturer’s case.
Thanks Oleg!! New bezel looks awesome!
I removed the chrome on my Amphibia's bezel by leaving it in muriatic acid overnight (it can be bought at any hardware store). It removes the chrome, but not the paint. Now I have a brass colored bezel. It's a good mod for someone that wants the look of a bronze watch.
Cool tip and a quick mod. Exposed brass bezels are popular now. I've seen a couple of mods with that look. All the best, Oleg.
Did you mix the acid with water? If so, I'm curious what the ratio of acid to water was? And overnight means about 8 hours? Thanks!
@@matthewdavis8199 Saw another video where the guy did this and he recommends 10% muriatic acid to water. Not sure how low to leave it in though, would probably check on it every few hours to be safe.
Some muriatic acids mention the percent of acid it has related to water, did you used pure acid or it was a diluted solution? Also how many hours you left it?
Wow. The shiny bezel always made by Vostok look cheap to me. Simply rotating it on a Scotch Bright pad is a simple, yet terrific idea! Thank you!
I was considering buying a stainless steel brushed bezel for my Vostok Amphibia but after seeing your video, I may just do the brushing on the original bezel and call it a day. It looked much better and less cheap looking.
Nice mod Oleg. I have done several to Vostoks also and your end result is excellent. The watch retains it’s Vostok ‘soul’ but now has a more completed look.
Thank you my friend. That' exactly what I wanted. Keep the 'soul' and the look of Vostok, but enhance it a little. All the best, Oleg.
Greetings from Mississippi USA. Watch looks great. Just got an amphibia. Took 5 min to change my bezel after watching this. Good job.
I have this same model. The watch looks much better in real life than it does in the photo. The bezel it comes with is nice. So is the strap. I won't be changing mine at all. The Bezels are over priced at around 25 dollars each. We know that the metal bracelets are terrible so I bought a model with the rubber strap. The rubber straps are quite nice.
I am so glad I watched your Vostok Europe video and it lead me to this video. I have been interested in the Vostok Amphibian for a while now, but I am not a fan of the bezels. Knowing I can try these mods makes all the difference. Really helpful and great video. Please keep it up and Thank you.
Thank you my friend! Glad I could help.
I am waiting for the 090 I ordered to arrive. Thanks for these tips as I will be changing the bezel.
I must admit my heart was in my mouth when you produced the pan scourer , but you did a great job , the watch looks very good .
Thanks Sam. It's surprising that it works so well. All the best, Oleg.
Great How-To video Oleg!!! I love my Vostoks, and love being able to mod them even more!! Using the green "Scrubee" pad is a super easy way to give the polished surfaces a brushed appearance. So far I've done many mods to my Vostoks. From the simple things like changing bezels, crowns, and straps, to even changing dials, arms, and movements. I have to say that the hardest part of all this has always been snapping the darn bezels back on. ARGGHHH!! Most videos I watch make snapping the bezel on look like....well, a snap!! For me, once I have that bezel on...I need something a lot stronger than a banana....Hah! I have learned to expect grief and possibly replacing a damaged spring wire if I kink it while trying to snap the bezel on. Needless to say...I have plenty of spare wires (and shots of my favorite calming fluid). I did find that squeezing the wire down to make it somewhat smaller diameter has helped the last few times I've replaced bezels. Anyways...thanks for doing a fantastic video and I hope you do more of these!!
Thank you! Impressed that you did so many mods. You're right snapping the bezel back in place was a challenge. I actually had to do it off camera. Maybe try using the case back closer tool (they are like $15 on eBay). All the best, Oleg.
You skipped any footage of you fitting the bezel on. That’s the whole reason I watched this 🤷♂️
I believe you just press them back into onto place.
He probably fucked it up and had to wrestle with it for an hour!
Same here.
@@sgtpluck8344 The only viable explanation, for sure. 😂👍
Normally goes in reaaaally easy but if you tighten the bezel retainer it becomes quiet a bit harder
"Yours might struggle, don't worry it happens to every man, just wiggle it a little!" Haha great advice my friend. Super video as always hopefully will give people new to modding a helping hand. Must admit I've never modded and not sure I would. But it can be a great addition to a collection. Enjoy your Vostok Oleg edition ⌚👍
Thank you Chris! Finally, someone picked up on that joke lol
I'm happy with how the watch turned out but I can appreciate that modding watches is not for everyone. All the best, Oleg.
If you have that problem, best thing to do is to donate that banana to your partner. Her need is greater than yours!
Greetings Oleg & Bond! Another entertaining & informative video! I have done plenty of strap changes on most of my watches, and I've done bezel changes on a few, including my Vostoks. However, I learned something valuable with your brushing technique on polished sides using this common kitchen scrub sponge, and I can't wait to try it out! Very cool effect! Thanks my friend!
Thank you! I'm glad you like the brushing. I think it turned out really well and you don't have to spend much money to achieve the look. All the best, Oleg and Bond.
Yes Oleg! Apparently modding videos is what I've been needing!
Just wondering though, where's the link to buy the banana? You forgot it... ;)
Thank you, I'm glad your liked it:)
LOL forgot about the banana link ;)
I have put a bezel made for Amphibia on my new 2414 Komandurskie. It fitted perfectly.
endlessly customizable and interchangeable. Some Seiko bezels also fit.
Well done dude! Thx for your informative review. Your. Bezel link went to watches though. I’ll try the other links 😁
Thanks Philip! I'm glad you enjoyed it:) Appreciate you letting me know about the broken link. All fixed now:) All the best, Oleg.
Just did something similar inspired by this video. On a similar vostok 420 (basically same as this but with a black scuba diver instead of a white one and the "dots" bezel) I brushed the bezel. Used the metal nail file from a nail clipper. It did the trick! Thanks for the idea!
i'm glad i saw the video because i may be doing this to a vostok i will be getting soon. i like the brushed stainless steel look over the shiny chromium look. thnx.
You have a great channel! Oh and love the 🐶
I love the Vostok amphibia.
Nice mod, Oleg. Think I'll do something similar when my Amphibia finally arrives in the mail (the agonizing wait continues...)
Waiting for a Vostok really tests your patience.
That was a two banana job. Looks really good.
LOL & thank you!
That was an interesting mod. I am a bit nervous to change the bezels.
Thanks Scott. I was nervous about chaining the bezel as well but it's not too difficult:)
Super results! I wish there was a comparison of a blue dial & Pepsi bezel 2 o'clock crown Vostok to a blue dial & Pepsi bezel 4 o'clock Seiko. BTW IMHO A bead blasted, traditional 1-12 / 13-24 military black dialed Komandirskie 'field watch' should be a Vostok product.
I am enjoying your videos very much! One suggestion would be to add more light when you work on watches. Seems like you are working in the shadows. Stay healthy and safe!
Excellent video
Nice modding ^^!
If You want to make the case more satin, You can use 1000-1200 sand papers for little polish ;)
I satinized VE GAZ-14 case with sandpapers and polishing the lunette with polish paste ;)
Thanks Jaroslaw! Appreciate the advice. Might give it a try:)
Look at this, Oleg ;)
ruclips.net/video/ndrdwOKzztU/видео.html
I have the same watch and I tried putting it on a NATO but it sat to tall and felt very top-heavy. I recommend a two-piece strap.
I really like the mod - makes the Vostok look cool and unique. I particularly like the brushing - it turned out quite nice.Thank you for sharing the process with us Oleg :)
Thank you Jeffrey! It's nothing crazy as far as the mods go but I think it still improves the look of this watch. All the best, Oleg.
It's like tuning Lada to look like Toyota 😐
Why would you brush the part where it will be covered by the bezel?
Exactly! It made no sense.
Thanks for a really good empowering video that makes Vostok watch modding feel do-able. That said, I would have liked to see more of the watch with the original bezel after brushing plus the rubber strap as I suspect I would prefer the more engineered tooly looking outcome. Come to think of it, I would also like to see the case fully brushed. I guess a further video is to come where your confidence extends to swapping out the dial to something that more closely coordinates with the bezel you have chosen and I look forward to seeing that (hopefully). Anyway, I'm enjoying your channel immensely - thank you.
Thank you David. Glad you enjoyed the mods videos. I think this was a good experiment and an introduction to modding an Amphibia. I'm sure there will be more mod videos in the future. All the best, Oleg.
Looks awesome!
Love the look of the strap.
Awesome bro, very well explained and made tutorial. I kind of liked the shiny Vostok but as well great mod, easy done. Well done my friend, greetings and keep up the good work 👍🏻🙏🏻
Thank you Konstantin. The watch looked good before the mod but I think changing it a bit made it more personal lol
All the best, Oleg.
The dog thinks this is stupid, but he's happy to be included anyways.
They have great genuine mesh straps on ebay! 😍 love mine i just received only £19
Turn out nice.
Very cool! I'm waiting for a Komandirskie (with 24 hours dial) I ordered a few days ago, I'll consider modding it if I ever get bored with it. No doubt it changed your amphibian completely! I have only one question - is the banana an integral part of the process or can I use an apple or a guava instead?
what about the banana link :( I was actually looking forward to that!
Really good video man !! . Looks great and I love the Vostoks
How do you make the bezel, a bit tighter, mine is turning so easy, the last Komandirskoye, it used to actually click, while turning.
Nice mod Oleg! The brushing turned out very nice.
I'm not sure if I want to brush my 420 case lugs and leave the sides polished, or the other way around :)
Just followed your IG
Thank you my fiend and thanks for the follow! That's a tough one. I like the look of brushed lugs and polished sides but I think the other way around would look really cool as well.
Great mod! Very informative 👍, thank you very much
Bunt rocks!
Nicely done Bond er Oleg! One day, I'll try that on my old Seiko SKX007. Thanks for the step by step instructions 👍
Thanks Richard. Maybe practice on a cheaper watch before the SKX. Good luck and let me know how it turned out (if you do end up doing it). All the best, Oleg.
You're right Oleg, perhaps I should practice on my brother's SKX instead haha. Thanks for the reply, looking forward to more mods from you.
hi the green thing on your sponge is called a 'scourer' in English
Another great video. Shout out to Bond.
Thanks Chris!
It’s possible to using Wostok amfibia without bezel?
I bought the same exact watch yesterday. My plan was a Pepsi bezel and a leather strap like the one on the Tudor black bay heritage. Nice! I can’t find a ceramic bezel for the Vostok, only Aluminum. Anyone have a lead on Ceramic bezels for Vostoks?
Can anyone post a link where I can purchase an SKX style bezel for my 420 series Vostok Amphibia?
Currently waiting for my Vostok to arrive. Shipping from Russia to the US apparently takes forever ha. I decided for a nato for mine. But am def gonna try the bezel mod.
I know that feeling. It took so long for mine to arrive. Good luck with the bezel mod (if you decide to do it). All the best, Oleg.
I’m waiting for some gold hands to come in
woaw, love modding stuff but never tought about modding watches. Darn Oleg, now i just want to mod watches! :):) ...Crap, I don't have any bananas left!
Btw, grat job, it looks way cooler than the standard amphibia! I was just wondering if maybe it was faster to disassemble the movement and the crystal, just to avoid the tapeing and to have only the case in the hands to work on
Thank you my friend. Removing the case back and the movement is pretty easy but I wouldn't remove the crystal. You don't want to compromise the water resistance:)
All the best, Oleg.
ps. Good luck with your new modding addition ;)
right, the water resistance... here there goes away my dream of not using the tape :P
I hope that changing the bezels does not alter the seal on the watch at all? I mean, is it still good for diving after bezel modding?
I tried the bezel mod on my 710 case with no success as it did not fit. Please be sure to read the description on the web site listing as the bezel don't fit all Vostoks. Don't make the same mistake as me.
Nice video.
Good point Steve! Something that I should have mentioned in the video. All the best, Oleg.
In the next video, show us how to modify a Timex Marlin into an Invicta Sea hunter 3...
I just googled Invicta Sea Hunter 3... I wish I didn't lol
I'd rather see the Invicta Sea Hunter into a Times Marlin mod!
@@24hourstime Well, ghetto guys have the right to choose their specific watch, don't they?
Love the frenchy!
Nice mods. Thank you for showing how to do.
Hello my friend, from where you buy this bezel? Ty
nicely done Oleg!!!!!!!!!
Thank you!
Very nice mod. I'm waiting for that same bezel. Shipping from Eastern Europe takes too long...
It took about 2-3 months for mine to arrive.
👍🏼 nice!
what do you use the rotten banana for?
You should have spent the $10USD for the tool to remove+install crystal it also works to install bezel and some case backs (Old snap on style)
What is the size of the bezel? Would I be able to use the bezel of an old diver watch?
Great guide! I cringed so hard on that banana joke
I find that those thick leather natos are better with the short bit cut off. It let's the watch sit lower. G
Good suggestion Gordon! All the best, Oleg.
Good job, and nice result!
Thank you my friend:)
Great mod!
Thanks Charles!
I want to get one just to do that bezel mod but that lug to lug is insane. Do the lugs angle down enough that it would look ok on a smaller wrist?
لذي واحدة قديمة هل تريد شراءها
nice mod really like.. cheers
Thank you!
What kind of bezel did you put on it and where did you get it?
Just watched a video of some guy ruining his new Vostok Amphibia.
Just to upload more content.
Then he attached the most plastic looking NATO strap possible.
And finally it looks like a metal burger strapped to a drainpipe. 😂👍
Hey Oleg, I plan on grabbing this same Amphbia because it matches my style, I plan on modding it too and I would love to hear your thoughts on my mod plans:
same bezel as you went with, Tudor style snowflake hands, display case back and put a blue Vario Harris Tweed strap on it.
Hey Colin, love the mod ideas. I think it will look awesome. What colour of the strap are you thinking?
blue for the strap maybe grey. Since I have a blue tweed blazer already I think that will look best. I have a lot of blue in my wardrobe in general actually. If they ever release it in a dark purple I would grab that.
I went through the tutorial and the final result looked great, but the bezel seems a little loose, how to solve this?
I solved this by following this video guide: ruclips.net/video/xPP7eqOfVhg/видео.html
Hi, what breed of dog is Bond?
2:33 LOL
Looks like a Gerald Genta design without the bezel
Hi. Wich bezel did you use? The one with dark blue insert or the one with light blue insert? Thanks
I think it's the same bezel insert as Seiko SKX009.
good video!
Thanks!
What size case is this Vostok?
Or what size is the bracelet?
I just order one from eBay but I don’t like the bracelet so I want to change it to a steel but not sure if is 22 or 18mm
Hope you can help me with that
Thanks
This one is 42mm diameter with 18mm strap:)
Wow this is weird cuz I bought the same model ref 120656 and in the description says case size 40mm and lug with 22mm I guess ya have to wait until it arrives to USA so I can measure it myself
I don't find where to buy the vessel, the page just skip from me
But why the strap? Its soft and good made
very good !
and you look like it ! ))
Can you kindly provide me a link for case back removal tool you use....Thanks
Here you go: ebay.to/2UWR3Zi
@@24hourstime Thanks
Вы не надели безель до конца.
Для сторонних безелей лучше использовать тонкие пружинки, сделав на них один выступ посередине.
Let Bond also mod to show it's easy.You might be exceptionally talented,need more proof it's possible.
hahahah Bond was the one who taught me how to do it.
If you wear the nato properly it would be less thick
لذي واحدة انا ادريس من المغرب هل تصلحها لي
Dear people: don't brush your stainless steel stuff with one of those rough green (sometimes grey) plastic pads that are meant for use in the kitchen. It's too *coarse* . I've spoilt watches and straps that way. It only leaves big, deep, scratches.
you forgot to link the banana in the description
I did everything except get a banana. Now I'm on the floor exhausted. What do I do now?
Oleg, blue colour doesn't much
Why did you bother brushing the bezel if you were replacing it with a new one?
To test out the brushing technique before trying it on the case.
Is the knife 🔪 Opinel #6?
Good eye Andrew. That's exactly what it is.
@@24hourstime I'm just learning about knives haha 😁 from what I've heard, Opinel is the old school, affordable, enduring, and easy-to-mod knife. It sounds like Opinel is the Seiko SKX in the world of knives! 😎
I like the new look but always I prefer the original design
Fair point, Kevork.
Прикольно смотрятся с этим безелем.
what's the banana for
Watch until the end...
😂😂