Vostok Komandirskie 211307 'Paratrooper' Unboxing and First Impressions

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Vostok Komandirskie 211307 'Paratrooper' Unboxing and First Impressions. Vostok is an absolute cult classic Russian military watch brand with tons of horological heritage as well as aesthetic charm.
The two main models are the Vostok Komandirskie and the Vostok Amphibia. Today we're going to be reviewing the Vostok Komandirskie, a field/military-inspired watch that has a mechanical hand winding movement.
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The Vostok Komandirskie is not the most well-equipped watch, with it's chrome plated brass case and domed acrylic crystal that scratches easily, but it was meant as a watch that was cheap to make, durable and easy to repair, if necessary, and that's exactly what it is.
This model in particular, the 211307 Komandriskie 'Paratrooper' has a smooth unidirectional bezel, a very charming and interesting dial design with a paratrooper deploying. They're also extremely affordable when sourced from the right seller, though they tend to be less affordable on Amazon for some reason.

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@davidlutsky6519 3 года назад

Just so yall know the loose crown was done on purpose, it is a genius design detail that results in the actual watch being able to take a good hit. The main area of fault in tactical watches is the actual stem of the movement becoming bent from impact resulting in the watch being essentially useless, the loose crown in all Vostok watches leaves space between the crown and the stem (when screwed in they are actually separated and only connect when unscrewed to set the time or to wind it) resulting in the risk of stem bending becoming very low, almost impossible actually.

@morrispate1936 4 года назад

Just ordered my first Vostok. Can't wait! But a note on the "loose" crown. From what I've researched, that is actually part of the design. It is to partially disconnect the crown from the internals. To reduce damage if the crown is struck.

@morrispate1936 4 года назад

And I still haven't received it! Lol. It does appear to be in the US, though.

@morrispate1936 4 года назад

Update. The post office kindly sent it back after not notifying that it was in! Have to order again...

@Prussian777 3 года назад

Oof, I feel your pain bro

@Modellbaustammtisch 3 года назад

@@morrispate1936 Same here! After weeks of waiting and tracking, it got sent back to Russia! 😏

@morrispate1936 3 года назад

@@Modellbaustammtisch 😞

@ChronometerCheck 5 лет назад

Hope you enjoyed this unboxing! I've been absolutely loving this Komandirskie since I got it. What strap do you think I should get for it? Let me know!

@islandterror5198 5 лет назад

Black nato with green stripes

@ChronometerCheck 5 лет назад

@@islandterror5198 Totally agree. I have it on a black/grey bond nato right now, but waiting on a black/red/green vintage bond to arrive. I'll live on there, basically forever, I imagine. Thanks for checking out the vid!

@lappin6482 4 года назад

great video 👌 love these things ⌚

@tronkel1 4 года назад

Looks super on the wrist. Almost a dress watch - great value too.

@tentimetex 3 года назад

I think the Vostok appeal is the story of the brand, which is super intriguing and really interesting. That's a major part of the brand statement. I think it's the only brand where the simplicity, the Brutalist design esthetic and the ruggedness is a positive! its part of the charm. As they say: Once you Vostok, you cant stop!

@tentimetex 3 года назад

P.S. the loose crown was purposefully designed that way: in order to make it flexible to protect from damage. Most people dont know that. Its part of the design language of the brand: another example of this is the Amphibia version: the watch is dome shaped, because it was a cheap and effective way of ensuring water and depth resistance without using American patents. (The request of the Soviet government was for Vostok engineers to create a diving watch, without having to ''beg'' the Americans for help). The Amphibia becomes more water resistant, the deeper you go! because the pressure pushes down on the face which tightens the watch).

@evolvedape9171 2 года назад

Vostok watches are not toys. They were designed and built for the Russian military and the watch that went into space.

@skeeterskoville9226 3 года назад

I don’t mind setting the date on mine. I mean, I bought it to play with it so it’s not tedious or anything to me 😜 I’ve adjusted mine so it runs -2 seconds a day. Such an awesome watch to own.

@lappin6482 4 года назад

long live the komandirskie

@fernandogabriellagomartine5186 4 года назад

Very good the unboxing of the Komanddirkie! One from a different dial is coming, but it is the same clock. I already have an Amphibia and it's great! I'm going to put on a NATO strap and I bought a German-made glass bottom especially for Amphibia models, it even comes written in Russian on the steel ring! And I just bought a Vostok T, Braille touch for visually impaired people, a rarity! I love Vostock watches, lots of history and good quality at an incredible price!

@mlmperez1114 3 года назад

Managed to squeeze a 20mm leather Zulu strap on mine. The green dial and crazy horse leather Rock!!!!

@islandterror5198 5 лет назад

Crown wobble is by design it's a safety feature

@ChronometerCheck 5 лет назад

Yup! More shock absorbent, which helps protect the movement. The wobbly-ness doesn't bother me, people definitely overexaggerate how bad it is.

@bg-id1uo 5 лет назад

@@ChronometerCheck thnx for Vostok review .I 💘 them ! They are battle tested durable eye candy. a great conversation piece unique and great value in our digital age we live in.

@user-lh7og9lu4p 4 года назад

It is a chrome-plated brass and not stainless steel. All Vostok 200 m, stainless steel. Amfibiya or Komandirskie 👍👊🇷🇺

@mikesmitty9985 Год назад

This watch now going for a total cost of $81 today! Quite an appreciation but it’s worth it and people are willing to pay for it

@steven3379 4 года назад

Nice..! If you hold the watch "crown towards the floor" gravity will assist you in winding it! That's a strap monster!..... Zulu, Nato, suede! The date isn't a issue just wait a day after the date on the watch to "start" it, also the no date Vostoks are great.

@islandterror5198 5 лет назад

Anthony, there are a couple Komondirskie Classic models with same specs as the Amphibia much better value with the 200m. wr.. Looking for a Amphibia next month myself... lol 😁

@ChronometerCheck 5 лет назад

Also picked up an Amphibia recently and holy cow, I much prefer it over the Komandirskie. I'll have a video of it up, soon. :) Not sure this is considered the 'Classic' but I've been eyeing the Komandirskie GMT (Ref. 650539) to complete my trifecta. Let me know what you decide to go with! I'm always curious about other's collections. I'm a very nosey collector :)

@GoodGuyofToday 2 года назад

I got one of these from my grandfather but it’s not in great condition. The face has a different color to it, almost like it’s faded to a yellow…

@omp9 4 года назад

Look cool, but they should remove the day wheel, I don't like date wheel on any automatic watches

@Jezz16A1 4 года назад

yoo im getting one of these in a few weeks just asking about how long they last?

@ChronometerCheck 4 года назад

How do you mean? They should last forever, they're pretty resilient. The movement might need a service every now and again (~4-10ish years, roughly).

@Jezz16A1 4 года назад

@@ChronometerCheck thanks what about illumination?

@ClickClack_Bam 3 года назад

@@Jezz16A1 Go look then up on eBay. You'll see then from decades ago still working just fine illuminating just fine.

@Katana-op7nf 2 года назад

It's bulky watches ( both Orient & Vostok )

@ChronometerCheck 2 года назад

Really? I Don't find the Komandriskie bulky at all.

@RadioStreetsunited 4 года назад

Awesome!!

@ChronometerCheck 4 года назад

Thanks very much!

@user-rc6qw9hh6k 5 месяцев назад

thanks men nice wacht

@Trig672 4 года назад

Just ordered should arrive few weeks time what size of watch strap as will be ordering a better brown leather strap. Cheers.

@duggu6774 3 года назад

Dial looks like Heineken bottle 🤔

@heikoplotner9924 3 года назад

I buy the RU Marines Watch, pay 30 €, its OK i love the Watch. Its a little bit heavy to set the Date.

@mikesmitty9985 Год назад

There is a quick set

@davidc9488 2 года назад

Price??

@flabbybum9562 10 месяцев назад

Ninja Foods - I won't be buying any of your products due to the prolonged advertisement I was forced to watch before seeing this short review. I will be buying an airfryer at Christmas - you're out of the running.

@user-lh7og9lu4p 4 года назад

Look Amfibiya 420307, 200 meter, I have one.