Russia's Gift To The World Vostok K-35 Komandirskie 

I find these to be incredibly interesting because the company is marching to the beat of its own drummer rather than following trends.

Vostok. It’s not just a passion, it’s an obsession.

The only thing with buying Vostoks is that it’s very hard just to stop at one. Nice vid. 👍

I have 2 Vostoks I bought used in China for about $10 each about 25 years ago. They both work fine but one is exceptional. It is + - 2 seconds a day. It is a lot of fun to wear ig to work sometimes

The wobbling in the crown is a part of the engineering design that aids in its shock resistance, which for the price point is also unbelievably good. Love Vostok!!

Восток! Командирские 👍👍👍👍👏👏🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺 hello from Russia 👊

Ah the Vostock, the AK-47 of watches. I started off my collection with the orange scuba dude with orange and black NATO strap. With endless varieties, these are amazing for collectors.

Thanks so much Peter! It's honestly such a real joy to see someone discovering Vostok watches for the first time and really appreciating all of their amazing, but quirky qualities! I too fell in love with them a few years ago and now have about a dozen Komandirskies, Amphibias, etc. Btw, they have been known to still be keeping good time after 20-30 years, without a service. Also, they are super easy to regulate if you aren't lucky enough to get one as accurate as yours, as all of mine are now between +4 to +6 sec. Scratches buff out easily on the acrylic crystal with toothpaste or poly watch. Even without conventional hacking, you can use the "poor man's hack" by applying a slight back pressure on the crown in the out position. Even without a quick-set date on models with a date function, you can make it easier by simply rolling the hour hand back & forth between the 8 & 12 position. Of course after collecting a few more, you may also enjoy modding your Vostoks, as it's easy, fun, and inexpensive thing to do, that is modding your Vostoks, change bezels, straps, crowns, dials, hands, etc. for a totally different and unique look. Welcome to the Wonderful World of Vostok!

Love the classic Vostoks, they're just special pieces. I actually have a green Komandirskie coming in this week, can't wait!

I just ordered the K 39 version of this. It's a little bit larger, with a display back case and looks exactly like this. Great review

Lovely review... I watched this after I hv owned a komandirskie for two months.. U r spot on wt the review... I love it to bits more than any of my more expensive watches...

You can't go wrong with vostoks, such a variety to choose from. My amphibia 150349 just arrived 2 weeks ago, changed the strap to a brown leather and hasn't taken it down since. Runs great, looks great. Also, love the channel. Keep doing what your doing brother! 😉

As Russian I am glad, that you like it so much. We make the best concerning the army))

Dude congrats, always nice to see someone happy with a watch! I just bought a kommanderski, waiting for it in the mail, gonna paint it black!

I have Komandirskie K 65, K 43, K 1965. Amfibiya by Vostok 420307) all my Восток 200 meters. It’s our history, our pride! Like yours Hamilton!)))

Thanks for sharing, bro. I'm getting one for myself, absolutely.

Hoy me llegaron mis primeros Vostok, el Komandirskie de cuerda y el Amphibia!!, Pero ahora vi este y esta genial!!, lo voy a comprar, gracias por la reseña Genial !!!

You have a good habit of choosing great straps for your watches. I agree. That rubber is splendid. Brings out the best of the watch.

After watching this great video, I pulled the plug on one,update in next week. Thanks for sharing.

Compliment to you I.M.O. You are the best RU-vidr on watches I have seen so far, and I have seen some. You have the style, and you have the heart!

Just got mine (K-35 with 24h, date and day/night complications) 10 days ago, I understand why you love that watch so much. It just feels so right on point at every level ... Thanks for that great video, now I'm struggling to don't order some more ;)

Well…. I’ve succumbed after watching this old review Peter. I now have this watch on the way to me from USA to Australia. Older watch so I’m glad I got my hands on one. Hope yours is still kicking on strongly….. bravo.

I have 4 Vostoks and 1 1970's vintage Raketa watches love them all! 👍👍 This is nice!

The KAMAZ of all watches. Vostok in it's simplicity is a very Brilliant designed watch. Great review mate

I have one of these as my every day watch. I love it so much. I wear it in preference to my Seikos and Omega. Tough, reliable, and I have to say, a great design too. Something a little different to the norm.

Great watch indeed ,today i got it from UPS ,and i have to thank you for this video , i have an Omega ,Tissot ,Seiko and so on ,bit I think this watch will be among my favorites ,its an amazing piece !!

Это лучший обзор часов Командирские на Ютубе. Thank you so much!)

Nice looking watch

This was a fun review to watch! Vostok make some pretty neat watches, particularly concerning the history, the design, and the prices. One of the fun things about the review, is watching you experience things that Vostok owners know all about, such as the shock-insulated crown and the 1950s style, bi-directional bezels. I really suggest you have some fun by reading up on the Vostok Amphibia watches which is what that particular one you got really sort of is, rather than a traditional Komandirskie.

Peter, one tip when using the Timegrapher on these is, lift angle is 42 degrees. You may get false amplitude readings using the default 52 degrees. And I keep the bracelets, they make useful sharp-edged weapons. Apart from that, this may just be my third Vostok. Thanks for the vid, and hiya from Queensland.

My orange icebreaker Amphibia is on the way!! My vintage Komandirskie is one of my favorites!

I’ve had mine for a week and I can’t stop staring at it. It replaced my Apple Watch. I’ve got another on the way. It truly is an addiction.

I'm wearing my vostok Komandirskie model # 431241and I love it. It has the (2414A) 17 Jewel in house movement that is hand whined only. The case is a 40mm that feels more like a 36mm, lug to lug is about 46mm, and the thickness is 12mm . Straps are 18 mm. I wear it on a thin NATO or a rubber strap. I like this watch because it is so comfortable to wear, and it looks good too.😀 Thank you for the great review of yours. Cheers

I bought a komandierski and an amphibia 2 weeks ago. They both came with the bracelet and a rubber strap. I love them already and have ordered a different nato strap for each.

I’ve got the Vostok Amphibia 710 Scuba Dude, also my first Vostok! Like you are, I’m very impressed of these watches! Maybe it’s time for a new, the Komandirski 35 might be my next! Thanks for a great review and for the reminder of Russias 🇷🇺 best watches!👏🏻🤩

Очень впечатляющий Питер, как всегда хорошая работа - Very impressive Peter, nice work as usual

I've got a Vostok in my collection, a 020739. Love it. Not scared of dinging it because I can always get another one.inexpensive and interesting.

Preaching to the converted in my case Peter! Usual excellent video.

Another excellent video Peter. I have also become a fan of Russian watches. I have several now and they are excellent value and unique as you say. I recently acquired a Vostok Amfibia (different range to their classic Amphibia military watches) Reef GMT which I love to bits. It’s an automatic 200m diver with GMT hand and internal rotating bezel as well as a regular divers bezel. I can’t imagine where you can get a mechanical GMT 200m diver for $230! I ordered direct from Meranom, Moscow in April, the watch finally arrived Melbourne in August! I’d almost given up hope, but worth the wait. Be careful, they’re addictive!

I just bought the black dial version from the LifeStyle Shop here in Australia and I love the design of it! It is hard to find them in OZ so I'm glad they stock a few versions. As you said it's not trying to be something it's not... Cheers mate`

I bought two Vostoks an amphibia and a Koma. I like the watches but in the endearing way I remember my first cars 20 years ago...They are a bit rough to suit my current daylife (I am in a business suit most of the time) and a bit bulky/heavy under the shirt cuff. However they are nice to wear on off days and holiday. You don't have to worry about your safety due to your watch.

I own this watch and consider it to be IMO the best value in the automatic watch arena. That is considering the overall look and design of the watch. I did change the bezel to a Pepsi blue and red bezel that gives it kind of a Seiko feel. I absolutely love this watch.

komandirskies are produced since the time of soviet union . many, many designs . this case closing was first applied at the amphibias . the other famous vostok watches, still in production .

Sir, I’m waiting....... can’t wait it’s driving me crazy...... 4 wks now.... I’m checking everyday. I’m so jealous !!

I live in Eastern Europe and i got a Komandirskie K-35 Automatic, 24h version, i had it on my wrist in many situations from swimming in the sea and exposing it to seawater and sand, to trekking in the mountains, exposing it to mud and the dampness of the deep forest, from hot summer days to the harsh winters of eastern EU, this watch is indestructible its built like a russian WW2 tank! and you can service it just like a russian WW2 tank, with basic tools and parts :)

The Vostok your reviewing also comes in a green dial that graduates into a tan colour with a black chapter ring and red highlights its beautiful these K-35 komandierskies are very different from the chrome plated cheapies that amaricans a so taken with these are serious automatic steel field watches l have 4 others with stunning dials and they are very accurate like you observed l know this won’t be your last,Peter thanks for you enthusiastic review,the best lve seen yet

for some reason, I was falling out of love with this exact piece...so I was planning to give it to a friend as a gift...and now I can't bear to part with this 😅

My 6 month old Vostok Komandirskie 24-hour dial watch running at about 15s fast daily. In fact, I am wearing it when I saw this video. Yours is a nice one.

I have the 350503 and a 431171 my favorite two watches. I am presently looking at the 650539 L. A GMT version with the same sub-seconds dial as the one you are showing here. Would be a great travel/vacation watch, with that 200 m water resistance. I may be getting a little addicted to these things........

The inscription on the watch case back means that you can use your machine gun or hammer drills with this watch without restrictions. In case of a land mine explosion, your body will be easily identified by this watch. No jokes.

Thanks for your review, I was concerned about the dimension whether it's too big or small. And 42 mm it's quite my size. Okay, I'll save to buy this watch.

I bought a similar Vostok Komandirski white dial and bezel 24hr that's exactly the same quality. It's a favorite. I bought it from Meramon, the Vostok factory store

How did l miss this episode? I'm subscribed... l love Vostok.. Number 5 on the way...

Meranom is one of the best places for Vostok watches & parts, from the source as it were & their expedited shipping gets to most places in about a week. I personally have an Amphibian Classic 960762 Neptune case GMT with the gloss black dial, gorgeous watch & I recently picked up an Amphibian SE 090B42 with the concentric circle blue dial, Pete from Chillin' wit' Watches did a great review & I couldn't resist. They are quite moreish though.

I have a Russian Vostok Paratrooper watch. 39 USD on ebay straight from Moscow. Strap is some weird plastic junk but the watch is pretty cool and works great! Mine came in a a little paper box, no fancy plastic box for me lol.

I have the gold dial version. Great watch 👍

Your vivid and exaggerated enthusiasm for a watch that you have used for only one week, makes this episode look like you had Vostok or their representative behind it.

I have 6 Vostok's and have the cream/beige version of this watch. There are so many more Vostok's I could buy but they seem to have trouble with stock at the moment.

I just bought a little bit more expensive K39 390774 which looks very similar, but has a display back case and 200 meter water resistant. It's a larger 45mm (50mm if you measure crown) and it comes on a leather strap, but became with a really nice rubber strap. I even ordered an extra orange rubber strap for 6000 rubles ( $8) and it's my favorite Vostok Komandirski. I have 4. My 24hr on white dial and bezel was my favorite until this came. I do want a Amfibia and the red sea is my choice. I am waiting since I really have too many watches right now

Thanks Peter I appreciate it. I've been looking at Vostoks for a bit but haven't pulled the trigger on one or two for my collection yet but thanks to your input which I respect I definitely will 😇 . Just yesterday I got the Addies military style watch that I ordered from AliExpress. It's right in the same price range at about $26 usd and for what it is I have to admit I like it. I ordered mine on the Khaki Zulu strap cuz I think it just looks really good with it and with a citizen miyota quartz movement at this price I figured why not. This is actually the first watch I've had with a NATO strap and I can see why people like them and so do I. The band on this watch is 22mm and for an extra $10 I ordered an additional blocks Zulu strap to go with it and I have to say these straps are really nice and I can't find any flaws on them. Here's a link to a shiny things review of the watch I'm talking about so you know and now I can start looking at a couple Vostocks 😇 . ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0OUWKC_MdCA.html

I practically saw this video and the one of the Amphibia and then I immediately bought them both. I would say that you have been engaging enough 😁

I've got the GMT version of this. Love it, one of my favourite watches.

Nice watch! I 'v got K 35 with leather strap(350515) few days ago fo 40 USD! So, honestly, cheap because I am in Moscow!)) I like them!👍

Privyet Pete! Very fitting title of the video, although I always thought Russia's gift to the world would be vodka! 😂😂😂 It's a nice review and you have done this watch justice with it. This particular model is rather tasteful which doesn't apply to all of their models. And you've chosen the perfect strap to complement this watch! Do svidaniya comrade!👍

I searched Vostok on Amazon... unusual design but good looking watches and incredible prices 💚

Firstly Great Review...Vostok watches are very good value and are very nice timepieces..if you can do without a date window ..its best as there is no quickset date! I think the 22mm lug width is best optinon.

I have two Vostok watches.The first one that I bought was an Amphibia 090916-22 model with a 2415 movement. But my favorite one is my Komandirskie 650541 model it has the 24 hour dial, gives military time, and has the 2431 movement. I too got rid of the metal bracelets they came with and replaced them with Barton Silicone Elite rubber straps.

I've been wondering which Vostok should I buy for my collection for quite a long, thank you for helping to make a choice

True as to having watches from around the globe and enjoying the aesthetics (quirks). I know that you enjoy automobile design. Russia did their version of parade cars, copies of Lincolns and Cadillacs back in the day. How about the lux French Citroen in the 70's. These Vostok's though are pure proletariat. Cheers, JP

There is something about Vostoks that I just love. I just received my third one this week an amphibia 090662M. They just look fantastic and you know they are built for a lifetime.

I got a few pieces of Amphibia and Komandirskie K65 in my collections. Every time I want to pick up a new piece of Seiko but ended up with a few Vostoks for the price of one.

It’s work very well with your straps mate 👌🏻

A watch I can enjoy with prices my wife won't kill me over. Thanks for the video

for those of you wondering what this exact model goes by as a reference number it is: vostok komandirskie 350504

Can’t go wrong with a Vostok...liking this one too...

Hey Peter. Long time fan here. Great review. What strap is that?

Serious dive watch, beyond the press took a vostock to the equivalent pressure of 1.5km under water before it stopped, amazing tech

Great video! Very quirky watch! The operating of the crown was weird for me!;) plus I’m a Bezel boy........ not expecting it to be so poor!!! Those Russian boys you’ve been gaining 25 minutes here or losing 5 minutes there with the looseness of it! Hope they all survived anyway!

Where can I buy it with low shipping costs (?). I'm looking forward to buy It cuz I like the design, history, the in house movements, and everything about it ❤️. It's definitely going to be my first mechanical watch , but it's very underrated in my country. I'm from indonesia

Picked up one love it

Thanks Peter 👍.

Had bought the Komandirskie 020706 on an impulse previously. And I was delighted when it came! I think I'll be doing it for this k35 as well 😂😭

I love vostoks. I have 2 and waiting for my third to come in the post. That particular model you have there is 200 meters water resistance I believe, same build as the amphibians.

You need to set the timegraph to 42 instead of 52 to get the correct amplitude, which should be around 280 degrees. That is the correct setup for Vostok watches.

My only design complaint is that the crown is a bit long in a weird way. Other than that I absolutely love it.

I love Vostok watches! Once you get one, you will want other Vostok models. Please let us know were we can get that nice silicone strap.

I have the GMT version of this watch. 4 Vostok total. And I have that same DEEJO knife.

Congratulations Peter, welcome to the world of Vostoks. They are truely the Kalashnikov of watches. They're also more addictive than crack cocaine - this won't be you're last.

Truth is powerful. It doesn't need a support. It can stand on its own. Do not need to pretend. Thanks for the review.

Это действительно восхитительные часы :)

i think so too! I bought 2

Hi Peter just recently I joined your channel and fall in love with your so brief reviews It’s so easily explained by you and with such passion it’s amazing Please help me where we can buy the best straps for the watches you put in the videos.

Love the style of it but the acrylic realy puts me off.

These newer Komandirskies are wonderful. I have a few 650 models but no 350 and this video has convinced me that needs to change :) Do you remember how much you roughly paid for the strap? I'm searching for it on ebay with no luck so far.

Vostok makes a nice milanese bracelet .. but you are right they are great on NATO straps ... or rubber straps. They are also great to mod ... I am putting an Antarctica caseback on my Amphibian - blue dial submarine ... already have it on an orange silicone rubber strap. Vostok also make an excellent GMT and a full dial lum watch.

Yep, I am a fan owning three !

Hello from Greece, assuming from your name -Kotsa- you have Greek roots? Anyway, I subscribed to your channel, you're making great watch reviews.

3 gün önce tereddüt ederek krem kadranli versiyonunu aldım. Fiyatının kesinlikle çok ötesinde.. Cami dışa bombeli imiş, almadan fark edemedim. Gomulu olmasini tercih ederdim. Haricinde hayran kaldım. 👍

Peter, if you like this sort of stuff, there is an array of cheap watches from Russia. My Russian is poor, but I know the names. (I have learned to speak Ukrainian fairly well 😀 ) Vostok means east. Raketa is rocket. Poljot is flight. Sturmanskie is navigator.

It might have a power reserve of just 33 hours but this watch is automatic, this is what "АВТОПОДЗАВОД" on its back case means. So as long as you wear it every day you shouldn't run out of reserve.