Vostok Komandirskie Military Watch Review

[jimrees]

Vostoks are the best watch value on the planet.   Period.

[andrerobertdrouin]

Contrary to what you say the strap is good quality leather that will outlast most others, it is finished ruff as the watch is intended for hard use situations, not a dress watch but a workers watch, it is a military watch band long lasting durable, it does not mind wet dry scruffing all not intended for the fancy crowd

[arthurscargill]

No matter what your price point there's an interesting watch for you to discover: another reason why this hobby (illness?) is so much fun. Cheers for the video Bruce, take care.

[mizzonithomas]

Bruce, what a great job you do. I'm a watch guy and your reviews are excellent, both content and presentation. Love the macro shots. I was looking at this Vostok and never thought I'd find a decent review, being a kind of new and obscure to me, but having seen your review, I'm all in. I subscribed. Keep up the excellent work.

[chriszangmeister]

Glad to see you're still doing reviews Bruce.

[matt-smeu]

I absolutely love Vostok watches. Just ordered one of these Komandirskies 😁😁

[refusist]

Already have a amphibia and love it gotta get one of these with the little tank and red star on the dial

[johnvanderschuit]

I have had many mechanical watches, all automatics. I can hear the rotor in a quiet room with basically every automatic watch I have, even the more expensive ones. I am feeling like I now prefer a hand wound watch. Thinner, lighter, goes under a long sleeve shirt easier.

Love my Komandirskie. Lume lasted all night and was still visible in the morning. Couldn't believe it. The second hand gets a little jumpy for a little bit after a full wind, but I just don't care. So much character in this piece.

[JohnDavis-olqg]

I just got this exact watch as my first Vostok yesterday and love it. I got the blue face and have it on a black nato strap. I think that's perfect with its field watch status. I don't think it's an automatic and just wind it up each day with its quirky crown, which I love. Great video

[threepot]

I bought one a few months ago. Great watch for the price. Quite nice quality to. And a company with history.

[christophertaylor]

I love my Vostoks. I love their quirks and their retro Russian style. And great for modding. Great video Bruce.

[vladtheimpaler]

I have a large collection of Vostok, different styles, dials, cases etc. I love it. 31 jewels movement is excellent ! A real beater. Good quality. The bracelets are junk, so I replaced them with leather, mash bracelets, rubber bands. Some bezels replaced with Murphy's manufactured bracelets.

[andrerobertdrouin]

Some are brass and either chrome plated or titanium plated

[dutzumiho]

Great micro shots and review! Thanks Bruce.

[andrerobertdrouin]

It is a case made of brass and chromed, it also uses the old 17 jewel movement, that style of casing never was used by the military, actually it was designed for the public when Bostock was bought by its workers at the dissolution of the soviet union

[konliner]

I love how the Vostok DNA can be felt.

[neilpiper]

the lume on mine lasts all night.
I can see it easily with my reading glasses on.
I am 72 years old.
I put mine on a black leather merino Hirsch water resistant strap.
Cost more than the watch.
I have more expensive watches but the gradient blue dial (the one you showed) and it's slim size makes it my favourite for everyday wear.

[chriskelly]

Is there a link for the exact strap you purchased? Can't find thec18mm on the website.

[CenturionBC]

Well, the quick date-change is doing to 10 to 14 hour move of the hour hand. every time you pass the 12 it will increase the date.

[stemikger]

Just got mine yesterday and I love this watch. I even love the band. The only problem is I own 20 plus watches and I don't see this coming off my wrist anytime soon. Oh boy now i have to deal with all those jealous watches competing for wrist time. Who would thing a Russian watch would become the new hot girl on the block.