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!

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@Trig672 3 жыл бұрын

A good review comrade no Gulag for you.

@JustOneMoreWatch 3 жыл бұрын

Siberia calling!

@Trig672 3 жыл бұрын

Just One More Watch it’s Baltic here in Scotland.

@dankam5332 3 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@douglasfuentes2737 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@jfilm7466 3 жыл бұрын

No soup for you!

@007SAMRATROY 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@FredMF 11 ай бұрын

check the original patent for the fifthy fathoms

@Feldwaldwiese 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@ulrikreimann652 Жыл бұрын

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!

@istvancsap3513 2 ай бұрын

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.

@Alias_Anybody 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@MrTw2009 Жыл бұрын

" extended holiday in Siberia" 🤣

@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Just One More Comrade...we can call it the Bumblebierksie

@monkelover2056 3 жыл бұрын

petition to call this tht

@taham33 3 жыл бұрын

@@monkelover2056 Seconded

@edteach3r 3 жыл бұрын

Daniel Petit : unanimous!

@AlexanderB. 3 жыл бұрын

Or Bumblephibia! 😄

@captainbungee 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@MJFallout 3 жыл бұрын

that sounds delightful.

@M3LTUP 2 жыл бұрын

Might want to put a black or brown strap w. a Yellow Vostok.

@anp3379 3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@MrRedty 3 жыл бұрын

Vostok is like Royal Enfield, they make the best retro watches/motorcycles because they don't They simply never went modern

@stevefox8605 3 жыл бұрын

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 👍🏻

@nikitakozinets7924 3 жыл бұрын

Also like Jawa Motorcycles. Another Soviet era call back.

@andrewallen9993 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@DaveK385 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@thehypercovery 3 жыл бұрын

Wear It everyday 😀

@KlaasDeforche 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@Mike-yy4ll 3 жыл бұрын

Use hand drill.

@nielsoe8970 3 жыл бұрын

Back to eight, forward past twelve, set the time. Done.

@rojorohr4723 3 жыл бұрын

@@nielsoe8970 I've tried that so many times and just can't make it work...

@MrMshossain 3 жыл бұрын

Review more vostoks please

@MolotovSandvich97 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@daddyraksa2228 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@hellsalite4444 3 жыл бұрын

Yep i dont want my Vostoks to be demure....i want tanks, scuba dudes and sailboats :)

@kenpickett9317 3 жыл бұрын

@Man on the poon Tanks! rockets! and planes ! Oh my!

@mtpruden 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget my submarines!

@burnki 3 жыл бұрын

I'm still holding out hope for a snarling bear... wearing a scuba tank, of course.

@oliverwiantrmerholme112 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@richardcamp2362 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@ForeverUnknowing 3 жыл бұрын

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!😂

@inglebybhoy3293 3 жыл бұрын

The 650xxx line has been around for years. Also Vostok has been putting Komandirskie dials in regular Amphibia cases since at least the 1980s.

@RickDeckardMemories 3 жыл бұрын

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 👍🏻

@danshakuimo 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@reghudson5444 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Bonobo447 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@pederlindstrom3132 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@ozludo 3 жыл бұрын

What a ripper - a Bumbleberskie? Shortlist immediately!

@Getouttahere78 3 жыл бұрын

They call me Mellow Yellow, quite rightly 🤣

@964tractorboy 3 жыл бұрын

Now you're talking my demographic! A discerning number of likes. :)

@Getouttahere78 3 жыл бұрын

@@964tractorboy 🤣 Not telling anyone how old I really am

@mr.t2553 3 жыл бұрын

Well me I'm 30 and I really like Donovan 🤣

@AlexanderB. 3 жыл бұрын

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! 😉

@viperkil13 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic intro Jody! Don't like yellow or gaudy watches usually, however I'm not sure why but I like this!

@AlonNahary 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@patrickiredale4359 3 жыл бұрын

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. 😎

@gimbydude491 3 жыл бұрын

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... 😁😉

@steviee67 3 жыл бұрын

Great review, love the line “don’t think I’ve had enough vodka to appreciate!l 😂

@mattys1467 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Your intro made me proper chuckle 😆

@wristschatz1454 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@danijuggernaut 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@hankbannister 3 жыл бұрын

Stalin would have sent the responsible to Siberia. On foot. No shoes.

@XavierAncarno 3 жыл бұрын

Nowadays they just put some novichok in your tea

@hankbannister 3 жыл бұрын

@zack oblong B-)

@hankbannister 3 жыл бұрын

@@XavierAncarno "Novichok" sounds like the name of a russian brand. The watch counts only your last hours on earth.

@Sanctified_EDC_Gear 3 жыл бұрын

That would have been too nice for Stalin

@Sanctified_EDC_Gear 3 жыл бұрын

It's a Russian Tweety Bird Watch 😎👍 Great Video as Always Jody

@JasonTheWatchGuy 3 жыл бұрын

Love these! I have this in green ready for a new bezel!

@thistleclockworks1292 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@nrs6956 3 жыл бұрын

Great review with a sense of humor. Thank you.

@basilpeewit3350 3 жыл бұрын

Mine arrived today and I audaciously fitted it with an orange canvas Barton strap. Wonderful, bring on the summer!

@shannonpike5359 3 жыл бұрын

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 😂

@stusims6567 3 жыл бұрын

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!!!

@kingston6356 3 жыл бұрын

Great review as alwais! Really made my day!

@firefightergoggie 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@TheBoldHairspring 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome watch! I've had it on my wishlist for a long time. Bought it today!

@-Dash- 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@chrismaryon9082 3 жыл бұрын

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..........

@kaunas888 3 жыл бұрын

Nice looking watch. I have another watch with a yellow face and it always seem "happy" to me. This one works well.

@jorritbekema386 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@bomaz293 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@rianmcfie7633 3 жыл бұрын

I've got the same yellow faced komandirski plus the red one too. Love them

@spratnk 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Andrew-J316 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@paulskalla6845 5 ай бұрын

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).

@g30rg3-c5 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent as usual, cheers!

@mike0400 3 жыл бұрын

In soviet Яussia you don't decide to get "just one more watch", the watch decides to get u

@johnlucas9808 3 жыл бұрын

I Really Love your Videos. Great Work!

@JustOneMoreWatch 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the channel John!

@polskiszkot21 3 жыл бұрын

Good times indeed 😆 Picked up the Vostok Pineapple a few months ago - Amphibian SE 420B34. A wee beaut! 🍍

@sinister47 3 жыл бұрын

Just ordered this watch a week ago. Can’t wait to get my hands on it.

@martynsmith5374 3 жыл бұрын

I have the red one. Took ages to arrive, I had to regulate it and change the strap, but very pleased with mine.

@thomasm5714 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@MegaBandit1250 2 жыл бұрын

I have this same watch on yellow/ black rubber strap. Love it.

@todwitzel9856 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@raymondhouser5174 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@luapworrag 3 жыл бұрын

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

@drewa6891 3 жыл бұрын

Seems like a great value, and very striking in yellow.

@davidellis6520 3 жыл бұрын

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

@markplayford5836 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@hawkeye454 3 жыл бұрын

I have the red version (no pun intended) of this watch and love it!!

@ragnarplunboxing 3 жыл бұрын

You made me buy this movie;) Greetings. I watch you regularly and I'm a huge fan.

@GoldFellaTim 10 ай бұрын

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

@tonyel99 3 жыл бұрын

You talked me into it! Just ordered one.

@osvaldolopez9972 7 ай бұрын

I really enjoy your show very eloquent about this watches

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 3 жыл бұрын

I do quite like this, especially the yellow version. It's just a fun looking watch.

@mattsmiley8156 3 жыл бұрын

Love the yellow Jody. Great bargain, and looks great on a $20 barton strap. I wish i wasn't so pale. I can't get away with an all yellow dial/bezel. :D

@2steaksandwiches665 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@duckrutt 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@richardshaw1968 3 жыл бұрын

I had a similar with date which due to its lack of quick set date was pain. If you brush out the shiny on the bracelet it looks ok.

@CollinB_EDC 3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t even watched the video yet but I’m confident he’s going to rate this highly! I’ve been wearing this same watch for months in the black dial variant as my work beater watch on a grey perlon and it has been fantastic. Also doubles as my beach watch, workout watch, ect. Any activity that might be a bit sketch lol

@jimmyolber5406 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@matthewbessey681 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had the 650546 white dial 24h for a couple of weeks now and it’s a great watch, will be ordering a mesh bracelet for it one of these days.

@jessedominguez543 3 жыл бұрын

They're keeping it funky. God bless them!

@WatchWitt 3 жыл бұрын

Surprisingly, I LOVE the yellow. I see one of these in my future...

@jancovanderwesthuizen8070 3 жыл бұрын

Unrelated to this video, what are your thoughts on taking a watch and putting straps that are technically too small on it? I have a 21mm lug width Chrono and I just put 20mm straps on it, there’s not really a noticeable gap

@steven3379 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@neilpiper9889 3 жыл бұрын

Vintage Raketas are my favourites. 2609ha and 2628h. I love 18000bph movements.

@kingston6356 3 жыл бұрын

Puting my Vostok on for this one.😁

@chrispenn715 3 жыл бұрын

Haha I've just put my Amfibia on too! :-)

@kingston6356 3 жыл бұрын

@@chrispenn715 I have a komandirskie automatic, very nice watches!

@johnrooney507 3 жыл бұрын

Amphibia SE on!

@louisdugrain 3 жыл бұрын

Waitin for my komandirskie and will watch again !

@maxp5422 3 жыл бұрын

Putin you missed a pun

@jeffhoffman3074 3 жыл бұрын

You have become my #1 watch youtuber great stuff your doing for people that dont have a big watch budget..

@JustOneMoreWatch 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the channel Jeff!

@jeffhoffman3074 3 жыл бұрын

hey jody what are your throughts on TMI watch movements such as the VD53/VD57 will they last or what ??

@JohnDavis-ol7qg 3 жыл бұрын

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,

@robbiecox 3 жыл бұрын

Got the red one, on a red strap. I love it.

@matthewrikihana6818 3 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of my moded Amphibia which was Orange with an omega bezel insert. I sent it to medical school with my niece.

@kylesalisbury6789 Жыл бұрын

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.

@foxthx1138 3 жыл бұрын

Just got the 24hr. version from Meranom , love it!

@steventhompson3486 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jodie Shouldn't the lift angle on the Timegrapher for a Vostok be 42 degrees not 52?

@pilsley4737 3 жыл бұрын

Purchased the red one about a year ago. All was well until recently, I belive I've overwound it & magnatized it too. It's not happy & I'll have to figure out a way to unload the spring & see if it will start running again.

@wadehampton1737 3 жыл бұрын

Good times indeed!

@joostkiefte7683 3 жыл бұрын

The tractor's engine... priceless!

@tjwright 3 жыл бұрын

Jody, I'd love to see you do a water test of the Komandirskie Classic. With the screw down crown and awesome gasket system in the back, I just can't see how they are only 30M. I'd think they have to be swimming pool safe / 50M. Would make a nice video if you want to test one... I don't think that video exists yet. There are lots of videos of the Amphibia in the water, but I want to see the Komandirskie Classic!

@stefanobio7045 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this review comrade.....best regards, Stefano...

@shawnlavigne9069 3 жыл бұрын

Love the amplitude. A lot of watch for the money. I'm an in house kinda guy. Great review.

@Steve-qo4hi 3 жыл бұрын

I have this exact watch. Bezel seized up on me but I was able to fix it. I love it.

@sandybakers690 3 жыл бұрын

Omega's caliber 8900 and similar master chronometers also recommend a 10 year interval

@blintorzabat5798 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@MrGamer90210 3 жыл бұрын

Take a look at 280* Komandirskie - handcrakers, no date, in a very interesting case and with a bezel that claims to protect the crystal. Great review BTW. I have a feeling that they trying to upmarket Komandirskie line a little - take a look at 030* series. But it will be hard for them to upmarket brass cases with flashy dials, don't you think :)