I was just reading about the history of this brand, and found it very interesting. Since I'm an enormous fan of nostalgic things, these watches have peaked my interest. I know they're not the most refined or even accurate watches out there (no need to bash), but they seem kinda fun and a great conversation piece.

Anyone have a Vostok and would like to share thoughts and impressions about owning one.

be careful the dems might think your colluding with the Russians lol kidding aside when it comes to watches if it makes you happy get it

I saw some listings for Russian watches recently.

From an Amazon listing.

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. Watch of official supplier of the Defense Department of the Soviet Union

. Mechanical VOSTOK hand-winding movement 2414A with 17 ruby jewels. Totally wound movement run not less than 36 hrs.

Please note, when reading this listing, the details played in my head with a Russian accent.


Link

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Vostok

I had a 24H version for several years, it just didn't make it on my wrist often. That particular just looked and felt very thin and cheaply made, I wasn't feeling it.

Mechanically it was fine.

I've looked at a bunch of them and I'll probably pick up an Amphibia one of these days. Watchuseek has a forum section dedicated to them and other regional brands:
https://forums.watchuseek.com/f10/

Meranom seems to be the go-to site to buy them; they often have special, limited edition versions too: https://meranom.com/en/

I have a Soviet Amphibian my FIL gave me, it works but I need to find a new band for it.

Their new offerings tend towards the "BIG" manly watch....a bit too much for me.

I can't speak towards their current quality.

I have two of the finely crafted timepieces. The top was a given to me in a karma years ago. I replaced the leather band, which deteriorated rapidly (I sweats freely) with a NATO nylon band I had on hand. I kind of like these watches and the lower one was cheap enough (I think around $50).



They keep reasonably good time. Not as good as a Seiko, but good enough to keep me from being late to dinner. And the lume is pitiful.

Although this one is a bit modded (face and bezel), this is the model and design that tickles my fancy. It reminds me a lot of a watch my grandfather wore when I was a little kid. Again, my thing with watches is more quirky and nostalgic than high tech and pricey.

That’s a nice looking watch.

Sorry not buying any Russian anything...

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Originally posted by valkyrie1:
Sorry not buying any Russian anything...

Not even a wife?

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Originally posted by SevenPlusOne:

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Originally posted by valkyrie1:
Sorry not buying any Russian anything...

Not even a wife?

The watch is cheaper... Now back to the topic of the thread.

lol,maybe a Ukrainian wife!!!

I love my Amphibia, got it from Amazon. It keeps good time. The crown seems very flimsy though, only thing I don't like about it. I did like the look of some of the Komandirskie more but passed because from I could find out they were plated brass. Amphibia is supposed to be stainless steel