Modding a Vostok Amphibia With Parts From Meranom and Custom Parts

Navigate to 4:33 to skip installation of screws on the main plate.
Sorry for so many cuts - the video ended up being too long so I only included the important parts. Also forgot to record gluing of the bezel insert. For this, I used G-S Hypo Cement.

Strap: 1960s NOS Swiss Tropic rubber strap 18mm
Case: 120 / 12

Parts sourced from:

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It's a little different after filming this video!

[Fedproman]

At 72 years old, I can only fondly remember when my hands were that steady. :-)

[glenh]

That is one of the best mod projects I have ever seen on a 120 case. Just beautiful.

[mariomartinelli]

Great video 24h. Great demonstration of how easily modifiable the Vostok Amphibia range is. Look forward to seeing more. Cheers

[Disionable]

I have been binge watching videos about Vostok watches and modding them for some days now. Really need to get one myself!

[nevillegrimshaw]

Very enjoyable video and a great mod, I’ve learnt a lot from this. My amphibia has a couple of specks of dust on the dial this video has given me the confidence to remove the movement. 🇬🇧👍

[glenh]

I love your watch. Great job with the mod. The design of this watch is brilliant.

[hablemosderelojes]

Siempre es un placer ver a verdadero relojero desarmando una excelente pieza. Buen video👍

[ilfordino-fordfiestatutori]

For those asking: the song is High Hopes from Pink Floyd!

[evgeniigolovin]

Поздравляем, у Вас новый подписчик . (Как сообщение). Блин, тоже хочу научиться делать репассаж часов (пока своих). Уже всё приобрёл (вроде). А то у нас в городе репассаж часов(разобрать, промыть и собрать)стоит 55€евро, если умножить на 50 моих часов(коллекции), то ...и так каждые 3 года.
Спасибо за видео, всегда облизываюсь с таких видео.

[ЛеонидИванов-чл]

Восток лучшие часы, есть возможность для кастомизации, часы со своей харизмой и историей! Салют вам из России!!!

[briansc]

Nice work, that's a beauty! With today's prices ( compared to the 1990s ) Vostok ought to come with blued screws and much improved lume and lume application. Still true to 'vintage' but just better. The wide number of bezel options now make Vostoks far more attractive. Since they are mechanical watches, may as well have a display back option from the factory. Most of what Vostok detractors have criticized can be change without really straying from their classic character/styling.

[majordisappointment]

That's the coolest mod i have ever seen on a watch. Thanks

[ecalzo]

amazing skills ... love those amphibias ... sadly i don't like some of the newer parts .. like monolitic charging handle and glass caseback .. but if they do perform well you did a great job ... the particular shape and engineering of the original caseback and charging handle i think it is better than aftermarket parts in order of funcioning and safety for the watch movement .. but this is only my opinion... i also asked to Meranom Guy about quartz powered Vostoks and i've got great answer from them ... so chapeao to them ... and thanks for having their attention to me .. bye .. from italy

[евгенийкев-цй]

Особенно умиляет дешёвый пластиковый ремень, раз уж поставил синие болты, ставь и кастомный сектор автоподзавода друг .

[stefanrijos]

Omg... I would NEVER touch a watch like that hehe. Feels like an open heart surgery. I don’t even like to open the case back to change batteries lol.

[ziparis]

Very nice - love the glass caseback in particular with the coloured screws.

[BaddaBigBoom]

Nice bit of "Pinkish Fauxloyd" in the background ;-)

[wladimirsawin]

Благодарю автора за прекрасное и очень душевное видео!! Смотрел с огромным удовольствием!! 🤝🤝🤝Музыка в видео - изумительна!! Вопрос: почему больше не снимаете видео, ведь получается замечательно??

[FitOutPost]

Great modification results and video! Thanks for sharing.