Viewers Tried To Warn Me About Vostok But I Didn't Listen 

Had few Vostok , better save your money 4 better quality

No i have a omega speedmaster too, that's not the point.

@@klaassiersma4892 *) yeah, not to compare . But you can find another beautiful watch 4 like 200-300 $ from some "microbrands" with better quality , but yeah. Bought my Vostok only because of my 'watch addiction" *)

@@Gevoltful totally agree. But Vostok kind watch has a cult aspect which cannot be judged by price/quality (my own excuse haha)

@@Gevoltful I have one that loose too much time, but I have got the Orient bug now, great watches so far and good value.

Lol an expensive but addictive pastime.👍

Hahahaha, don’t curse the brand 😂

That type of date window is typical of many Russian watches. It's designed to tell them the current date, and remind them of what yesterday's date was and tomorrows date is going to be.

The newer Vostoks are already using Mineral crystal but is still priced low. But this particular model (Amfibia Scuba) has a misaligned inner rotating bezel. Hahah. It is far from perfect but it is definitely a fun watch. Try looking at their new Komandirskie GMT watches and it is also nice. A lot of different watch designs to suit everybody.

Well...as it's going now...they're either gonna be dirt cheap for years to come, of they're gonna shoot up in price due to complete unavailability of new ones. The question is...is it moral to buy new ones?

is this SF erik?

@@gbiscuits GB! Go Skate!

An 090!

Mad Hatter if it wasn’t for you tubers I wouldn’t know about Vostok, timex needs to produce watches that self advertise

Legit vostok's caseback construction is superior to basically every other dive watch, from an engineering perspective it's actually hilarious how hard vostok kicks ass for $70

Inexpensive and delightful piece of history as well. Enjoy it 👍

If ppl want to see a large range of Vostockery do take a look at my video channel as I have covered all of mine and also a bit of a sweary video where I built on video my white radio room 090 Amphibia but also have my Komandirskie's covered as well as many other Soviet watches people didn't know existed like the evil eye Chaika Stadium and some early Soviet quartz pieces... oh and loads of Sekonda for the UK viewers, a brand with a curious story in itself on how to sell "damned commie" watches to the British.

WOW!!!!

Thank you David

Thanks Ian I am glad you shared this information, as I might be changing out the hands on one of my models.👍

Thank you Tor Cheers

Спасибо) Thanks, dude)

Hey Jim it’s a fun robust watch easy to enjoy 👍

It's amazing what the pope around us actually compliment..I get the same things happening to me Owen.,.haha Cheers mate

Welcome aboard!

Hahaha, very funny !!

Sorry Mike, I apologise mate lol

Thanks Dave 👍

Beautifully said Eric...could not have said it better myself ..5 stars mate !!

That’s what I like to hear Cedric. Enjoy these in our hobby and if you stuff something up, it’s inexpensive to fix or even replace 👍😎😎

It’s comfortable like a turtle and probably a little more top heavy than a turtle

There’s a lumed triangle at 12, it does the job, but is no lume monster that’s for sure

I got 2 coming my way. Hope to welcome them in a couple off days 😉

I have it too but I love that bug..

Я рад, что вам нравятся наши часы)

Great suggestion! I will see if one comes my way..cheers

I appreciate that Mark Cheers

Just a question Peter , I'm still quite new into watch collecting. Do you ever feel that you have to spend quite about on a watch to feel like a real collector. I would be interested in your view on that please

@@markhiggins2793 I suppose its all relative. If your pay grade can only get you into $500 watches and you have several in your possession, it still classifies you as a watch collector. You are collecting according to your means. My first watch I purchased was an Omega Speedmaster..thats it. I wasn't a collector, i just had ONE WATCH! Then after scratching it in daily routine, I decided to sell it as it did not suit my lifestyle at that moment in time. With the money I received from that sale, I purchased ten Seiko watches (divers, dress, daily's and now I was a "collector". Over the years I have sold several watches and replaced them with some slightly more expensive watches just to add different variety and types. Regardless of the dollar amount or quantity, we all need to start somewhere. Hope that helps Enjoy the journey, as it is a hobby and a fun and informative one at that Cheers

I know exactly what you mean Terry. I recently lasted for two whole Seiko free weeks without buying one. Vostok is a similar contagion...

@@alextomlinson1725 I have 5....

@@kristiangustafson4130 Same here Kristian..a fascinating and captivating brand.

@@alextomlinson1725 perfect word: contagion. Well put, sir.

@@machinistmikethetinkerer4827 thank you Mike. Now if you'll forgive me I have a Vostok to order...

Welcome John to the channel and thanks for sharing mate. It's good to se such a vast range in your collection, keep it healthy and enjoy them as the collection changes and evolves. cheers Peter

@@PeterKotsa I don't know how I missed your channel since I always look for RU-vid reviews on watches I purchase. I am watching your Zelos Swordfish Titanium right now and your spot on. I even forgot about the leather strap and going to try it tonight. I do love the roll it came with. Love my micro-brand watches

No, this is the original Vostok. Prices in the russian Vostok have not increased, they have different lines of 50-100-150 dollars, all on the original Vostok mechanisms 2416, 2432. And Vostok Europe - the prices are $ 500, the mechanisms there are Japan.

@@HekTo_Heu3BecTHbIu yes, but prices in Australia and US have increased due to popularity. Thank you for reply. Very insightful.

@@whatsstefon You can always buy at the original price on site meranom.com (there is English and worldwide shipping). Well aliexpress .-)

@@HekTo_Heu3BecTHbIu yes. True. But it seems they are always out of stock. Thank you for your help.

@@whatsstefon Such a model as in the video - was made in a very small release. Do it quickly again - there has always been a problem for Russia ...

Hahahaha

Out of context, I love Russian/Soviet designs. They're odd, charming and budget friendly

Back in USSR!!! 😊👍 My father was a seaman, I hase a gum😁 Vostok and Poljot as well. One Poljot I still have, father bought it in Canada Harbour, export Poljot a bit different, pretty cool👌

Great stuff 👍 Enjoy them

@@PeterKotsa Last night emailed my contact at Vostok about a special order of one of your Scuba models. Love the stainless case, black & orange dial variant. Fingers crossed...

@@errolmacdonald3256 good luck 👍

@@PeterKotsa Found it on eBay.com!

Decent lume overall but the inverted triangle at 12 on the rotating bezel is not that bright

Thanks Darren, yes I would love to review a Ball , I think they make some interesting pieces. I just need to source one Cheers

Ok cool, I will keep that in mind for future videos

​ @Peter Kotsa Ok, I will add something. Your photography and videography is outstanding, but... It is so good that I get the feeling that I'm watching interactive web site. I would like if you had more wrist shots, with different clothes...with a jacket...outside light, something over dinner table. Those water shots are great. The reason is for expl...this orange tropic strap. It looks fantastic but how can an average person pull it of in public. With some outfit? You get what I mean. Like pink cashmere sweater...it look fantastic and you can zoom in and show the detail...and design...and put it on a table with rocks...and will look amazing, but like 1% people can pull it off in public. Slim fit guys with great tan and daytona. 99% wear it once and never again. Same thing here...I would like some context with a watch. I know I know...but I'm giving you the next step in your reviews. I really enjoy your taste in watches, and your content. Your really know how to pick them.

Personally I prefer this white version..

lol Not sure about any discount but you can always ask them 👍

@@PeterKotsa Hey Peter, just found the exact tropic straps in a multitude of colors on Aliexpress for between $8 and $10 each with lots of discounts for buying more than one. Just type in Tropic strap and you get a host of choices and some have the quick release springbar system which is a huge bonus! All respect to Borealis but they ordered these from Chinese manufacturers, had their brand added and are adding a substantial markup which is their prerogative however you can get them direct for much less. In fairness they never wrote me back after I inquired about a discount. I though that other viewers might appreciate this tip as us addicts need to make our dollars/Pounds/Euros/Yen stretch!

@@NicolasLakoff just a heads up, I purchased quite a few tropic straps from China and different suppliers and they were either too stiff or just bad quality..they looked exactly the same as Borealis in the pictures but when they arrived they were terrible. ...just sayin Cheers

Thanks for the sub!

They were fakes. If they had Chinese movements they were fakes. And yes they do make fake Vostok

@@DanaTheInsane yeah very disappointed. Have bought 3 since.one of them is the one on this video.👍🤺

There’s so many decent looking ones where do you start..lol

@@PeterKotsa Well I think which ever you choose pick up one of their $10 USD mesh bracelets while your at it. :-D

hahaha

Congrats bro, great unit enjoy it👍👍 As for the original buckle width on the strap, I don't have it anymore, so i cannot measure it

Can I get an update? I purchased two a couple days ago. Will wait forever for them to come in.