Building a custom watch

Building a custom watch - Vostok

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video I build / mod a Vostok Amphibian
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Parts:
710 Case
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Tools:
Bezel remover (trim removal tool)
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Starter kit
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Hand remover
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@gillesvanoverschelde1389 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not absolutely 100% sure if this is correct, but I believe that you need to remove the date complication to be able to fit those hands. The added thickness of the dial needs to be accounted for. The movement you fitted is 2416B (with date complication). New Vostoks that have a dial without date window get a movement without calendar wheel, but it still has a date plate attached (2415.01 movement) and they get that plate just so the dial would sit closer to the crystal. With vintage Vostok cases you don't need the extra thickness of the date plate, but with new ones you do. And on Vostoks with sandwich dials they even remove the date plate to account for the added thickness (making it what they call a 2415). So you need to turn your 2416B into a 2415, removing the calendar wheel, date plate and all little parts dial-side that belong to the date complication.

@BlanchyTalksWatches 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that it's very informative, I'll try the hands on another movement in the future

@paultillett3189 2 жыл бұрын

@seanpaul7069 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely missed the rotor piece. Good job and thanks for sharing

@ecm0816 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful mod! Good Job!

@DenisMcD 2 жыл бұрын

Looks class, like a Seiko monster with the first bezel

@banie01 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed it Blanchy, really interesting to see the skills in modding a watch. Vostok aren't my cup of tea but it's great to see what can be done to jazz them up.

@BlanchyTalksWatches 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Banie, there not for everyone but there a great way to start modding. My first mechanical watch was a Vostok so I was bitten by the bug early

@theshowman8478 2 жыл бұрын

This is just the video I've been looking for. A really well made video that shows you what to do. Super.

@BlanchyTalksWatches 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it

@stalkingwatcheschannel 2 жыл бұрын

Spotted that dial on eBay, but wasn't sure about the fit since it felt a bit small. Now seeing what you have made I will be buying one. The final watch is perfect. You have a nice taste with colors, Cheers mate!

@stephenos5603 3 жыл бұрын

Great video 👍🏽

@Happy357mag 3 жыл бұрын

Too bad about the hands. It still turned out nice with the dial and after market bezel. Vostoks are fun to mod. I have a komandirskie that I filed then wet sanded all the Chrome off the bezel. It looks great. I also have a NOS "Vostok century time" orange dial for a future project.

@BlanchyTalksWatches 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I've modded a good few vostoks at this stage. That sounds great, I haven't stripped the crome off any yet but I believe you can do it with muritic acid if you dont want to file and sand. It's great finding old dials for projects I found a nice white one for my next build

@Happy357mag 3 жыл бұрын

@@BlanchyTalksWatches The Chrome came off pretty easy. I would like to find a old plated case Vostok amphibian and take it to brass. All the newer ones are stainless steel. I may try the acid on the crown.

@DraganBakema 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!!

@BlanchyTalksWatches 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁

@calebnewton_ 3 жыл бұрын

Ooh, I like how you stuck the hands to tape to help apply them, I'll have to try that!

@BlanchyTalksWatches 3 жыл бұрын

I've found its the best way to hold the hand in place with no risk of damaging them

@Watchaholic013 3 жыл бұрын

You had to do this with gloves , because it can be finger prints on the dial

@BlanchyTalksWatches 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I'll use them next time

@johnnemo4146 2 жыл бұрын

Great, informative video

@DecemberNames 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@jcxme 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea how to use type to hold the watch hands, I will use this very soon :)

@BlanchyTalksWatches 2 жыл бұрын

It's great way to hold them and not risk damaging them

@michaeltaylor5852 3 жыл бұрын

I noticed the rotor being left out but I learned something new! I had no idea just taking the rotor out turned it manual 😳

@steven3379 2 жыл бұрын

A shame that the orange handset didn't work.. (maybe try a round fine file)! I love my 4 Vostoks! Thanks for the video! 👍Love the finished product!

@BlanchyTalksWatches 2 жыл бұрын

I was pretty annoyed at first but I really like the black hands on it now, the dial is so bright that it doesn't need another colour

@ModestlyAmazing 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work Blanchy, I struggle with the hands because Ive got sausage fingers but you made it look easy haha

@BlanchyTalksWatches 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks... That's the magic of editing 🤣 there was a serious amount of struggling with the first hands that didn't fit

@komandirskie4u 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@1OneMinutePlease Жыл бұрын

Dear sir, I have 2 questions: To change the bezel in 710 case vostok amphibia watch, Do I have to buy only the Bezel Insert or I have to buy separate bezel and bezel insert ? Will you recommend 710 or 420 case, my wrist size is 6.6 inches. ❤️ from India.

@BlanchyTalksWatches Жыл бұрын

You will need to buy the separate bezel and insert. The standard vostok ones won't work with Seiko inserts like I used here. The 420 is a smaller case so may fit better but I prefer the look of the 710

@1OneMinutePlease Жыл бұрын

@@BlanchyTalksWatches thank you

@matthewtaylor5052 9 ай бұрын

Hey - did the orange movement holder come with the movement or do you purchase that separately? My new movement didnt come with one so doesn't fit. Thanks

@dimenysean304 2 жыл бұрын

Bro you save me =))) i own a 420 case and i love the 710 so i can just buy the case and swap it?wow =))))

@BlanchyTalksWatches 2 жыл бұрын

Yep it's really easy, you just take out the stem and the movement/dial will fit straight in

@1OneMinutePlease Жыл бұрын

Hi brother, Is 420 case better than 710 ? I'm planning to buy one out of these two. Your suggestion would be great! ❤️ from India.

@seagew Жыл бұрын

End result looks really good. Did you say it was an oris bezel? Where did you source it? Thanks.

@BlanchyTalksWatches 11 ай бұрын

Thanks it's a Seiko bezel insert

@engelsmarte6179 3 жыл бұрын

Can you please tell me what kind of movement did you use to fit this sandwich dial?

@BlanchyTalksWatches 2 жыл бұрын

It's just a standard Vostok 2416 movement

@HekTo_Heu3BecTHbIu 2 жыл бұрын

Seiko "shark" turned out from Vostok. -)

@kevh6691 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the orange hands? So that we know to stay away from them.

@BlanchyTalksWatches 3 жыл бұрын

vostok-watches24 very unhelpful when I emailed them

@kevh6691 2 жыл бұрын

@@BlanchyTalksWatches I had a similar experience with the white version of the same set. The hour hand would not go on but the minute hand was Ok. I tested the hour hand on a spare movement I had with no dial and the hand still could not be fitted. The hour hand was just too small for the post. Very frustrating.