Vostok watch review, are they any good?

With an almost cult like following there must be a reason why. They are designed for the military and are legitimate dive watches that are rated at 200 metres of water resistance. They offer unique features are extremely affordable and highly addictive. It is very rare to find someone that owns only one Vostok. The 2 best known models are the Amphibia and the Komandirskie and both come in many different models, colours and shapes. If you don’t find one you like you can easily find parts to make it your own, this is called watch mods.
Do your research and find the model that suits your style best. At around $100.00 you get a ton of watch that even high end watch collectors can’t resist. Strongly recommend joining one of many facebook groups, just search Vostok groups. To get a Vostok you will most likely need to order direct from Russia and wait about 6 to 8 weeks for delivery… This kinda adds to the charm. Listed below are some places you can purchase Vostok watches.

[oliverfasola]

I wore one while having an accident on a dirt bike; I dislocated my shoulder but the watch was fine

[AvgJoeWatchReviews]

Haven’t seen these reviewed often (since I have not searched), so nice to see an honest review. Thanks for sharing.

[DavidUKesb]

That 2nd hand black face Komandirskie is more than 20 years old! It was made in the USSR which disbanded in 1991. It's a 1980s watch and more desirable than a standard Kom from that period because it was made 'by special order of the Ministry of Defence of the USSR', which is what is written below 17 jewels.

[chadlewis]

Best Vostok review I have yet to see, and I have seen a lot.

[BCallum]

Nice collection! I am a Vostok fan. Next is a GMT version. Thanks for the video!!! Cheers from the other side of Canada!!!

[StevenMRSenior]

I bought the red no date komandierski about a month ago. I put it on a red/white stripe nato strap and it looks phenomenal. I also bought black dial with red scuba dude amphibia at the same time. I changed the bezel for a black/red seiko style flat “coke” bezel and fitted a black/red striped nato strap and it also looks great. These are the first mods I have done to any of my watches and I am now hooked.

[dunderhay]

A fair assessment and good introduction to the world of Vostok 🙂

[rubendelgado]

it's nice you have the exact same red star old cccp komandirskie i have, with the exact same bezel i´ve just ordered! i was worried it would be too big, but it seems allright. i love this watch. mine runs as fast as a minute a day, so soon i'll have to regulate that

[papawoody]

The AK-47 of watches. Simple, not pretty, reliable, unmistakably Russian, cheap and easy to mod, and more accurate than most people think.

[jhinkyish]

vostok watches seem to be a great value. thank you for making this video where can I learn more about changing bezels and other parts to customize it?

[briwvu]

3:45, yes, I've found that, because of the wobbly crown, you need to pull it outward as you wind or set the time, to avoid it crashing into the crown tube threads and potentially damaging them.

[StevenMRSenior]

I’m wearing the no date red komandierski watching this video. I purchased this and a black faced red scuba dude amphibia last week. Total price paid about £110 with the bracelets and a rubber strap for each. I have also ordered a nato strap for each. I bought the no date versions so I don’t have to mess about setting them.

[noice]

Neat video and cool watches, including that Poljat! You're right, it's hard to find an in-house automatic for around $100. Maybe the Seiko SNK809, but it only has 30 meters of water resistance compared to the Amphibia's 200m. Fun YT channel name, btw! : ) Monkey see, monkey do ... Now so many others who watch this video are going to "join the cult."

I love my 420 case Amphibia with a 380 dial - that's the one with a black dial, date at 6 o'clock, and the scuba dude in orange in the center of the dial with lots of Russian script below, more script on a scuba dude than any other I've seen, just adds to the charm.

[TeddyBoy]

What a great video, very interesting indeed, I’ve recently found Vostok watches for the first time and am very interested to know more about the brand and the models, thanks for all the info, the wobbly crown and date change is fascinating. Thanks

[andrerobertdrouin]

Try turning a bezel with neoprene gloves, you will appreciate this non click design as it is in all cases stif and stays where you turned it, remember the 200 m is not depth but pressure

[Robin]

i have 4 off them. after a little tinkering mine run around 5 secs a day fast. i love these things. updated the hands with proper c3 hands

[dodgydruid]

I am hoping to start work on my Molnija Reglateur this week, it has a deep snapped stem and a lovely three separate driven hands drawn from conversion of a pocket watch into a wrist watch, stunning looking beastie.

[salam-sy]

Ive worn mine for 3 years now. Loving it. Im really considering a green or black version of the blue wave dial you have, love the lightplay. What are your thoughts on it?

[brianmsahin]

Great review and I really want one! The quirkiness is just something special. I really want to get one of the yellow dial komandirskies but they're all out of stock at the moment unfortunately! İt's a pity about the bezel, particularly as the guys at Beyond the Press channel tested one in their pressure chamber and it survived to an amazing 80 bar before stopping! İt's a really tough watch.👍👍 I wonder is it possible to put a clicky bezel on it? Probably not!

[canadianwatchmonkey]

Sorry for the late reply, thank you for the kind words.