What To Expect When You Order A Vostok From Meranom 

Probably the callipers caused the scratch when you were measuring the thickness. Its tip was placed at the same position where you observed the scratch.

I liked the way you titles this. Most people say Vostok unboxing. You’re telling us where it’s from, most peoples could be from anywhere, eBay, etc. Thank you

*Apologies to Vostok and Meranom- the scratch on the dial, as many of you have pointed out, is NOT from the factory but from my clumsy hands and calipers*. That being said, as scratch-prone as the dial has been since unboxing, it was probably best to get that first one out of the way.

I love this dial, I really like the red version of this one especially the no-date ones. Those silicone straps are really nice I have the orange one..

Being old enough to remember watching the nightly news and hearing President Reagan say “Mr Gorbachev, tear down this wall!”, I find the idea of a “NATO” strap on a Russian built watch somewhat humorous.

My watch took a while but love it for the incredible Russian engineering in the the diver 24 hour model. There was smack about the stainless steel band but in looking over it looks great. The raised dome and back are not for looks they insure 200 meters and a 10 year guarantee.

just bought one, and love it

It's actually possible to buy from Meranom now in spite of war and sanctions - and they will ship the item(s) plane-free. Watches and stuff will be land-transported from postoffice to the next, all the way (hopefully) to where you live.

Hi Just came across you channel, Love the watch. I have never used polywatch for these crystals. I use 1200 + grit sandpaper then brasso to polish...sometimes toothpaste for all my watches that have acrylic/plastic crystals, no problems.

Just got mine, came on a blue nato strap. It’s gorgeous, but to be honest, I thought it’ll be a different shade of blue, and it looks a bit smaller in person. Nevertheless, what a nice piece! Thanks for the video, really helped me in making the decision to buy one.

Хороший обзор, приятные эмоции, удачное сочетание цветов часов и ремня!👍

Great choice with no date. Date is a pita. Regular shipping is reliable. Ordered 10 this way.

That looks so nice. Simple and rugged.

They have great genuine mesh straps on ebay! 😍 love mine i just received only £19

You scratched it with the Calipers LOL

Carelessly uses sharp and hardened stainless steel jaws of the dial calipers on the acrylic crystal....."oh I already got a scratch and I didn't make it."

I have a similar Kommandirskie but with a black dial with a red star (for a russian watch I had to get that) and with date on it. It's really prone to scratches but I love it! I use a black and grey nato strap with it because I didn't like the original metal bracelet.

I love Vostok's but I try to avoid the date versions, just a pain to do the date change thing. I do have the 24hr version of this with the blue rubber strap.

Something weird is going on with Meranom's websiste. Other than the usual SILLY translation errors, it looked like it was saying all watches were out of stock, and it would not even let you filter what was IN STOCK! Also, modern amphibias greatly exceed the specs, at least if regulated, in accuracy and depth. They actually can go to 600m! And yes, there clearly was no scratch until he jammed the SHARP HARDENED STEEL caliper blade against the crystal.

Tooth paste works just as well for polishing the crystal.

So like $80 Bucks all told , nice choice . I hear their $12 mesh Bracelets are worth it as well .

Is upgraded shipping still available with Covid and all? This watch now appears to cost 112usd with an additional 21usd standard shipping.

have you buffed out that scratch with Polywatch yet ? (or toothpaste, I heard somewhere)

How do you like this Russian watch do you recommend them?I’ve been looking at some myself,,,is meranom safe to deal with??? Would it be safe to use PayPal??? I have a very large wrist about 8 1/2 inches do they sell straps with those watches to accommodate me do you think???

I like how you can just grab the Elvis watch, like you always keep it within arm's reach. 😊

I guess this video came across because of me watching Vostok's products. I really like them, I consider they should have a particular niche in the market since they are different from the point of view of design and fabrication. The company , from Customer Service angle, needs help, lead times are horrible if one uses standard shipping.. Lost In Transit - my case - is taken by representatives in the most unique way, the implied message "it is what it is" is just "fascinating". Vostok's lack of involvement or proactivity to contact Russian Post and / or Universal Post Union leaves everything on the customer side who will eventually receive a letter from Russian Post (my case) indicating they do not provide information to international recipients, the letter I receive also suggested to contact Universal Post Union, who is a body that, in some how , coordinates postal services among countries, so , no answer there either. How can they reach beyond immediate geographical countries? they should learn from competitors headquartered in China, Singapore, Germany, etc... Respectfully, Company-wise, Lost In Transit can not be an option Vostok.

Is there a duty or import tax when you buy online from Russia?

What is the price of this beautiful watch vostok

No no no !!! You made the scratch😩🤣

3:13 You actually scratched the crystal with this.

Hows this watch running out of the box

Toothpaste is good for buffing out minor scratches.

Whoa whoa whoa... you're telling me is spent how many days in transit and it came out of the box running? 🤔 Dang.

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I ordered one from Amazon, .....In late August........still waiting.

This colour is perfect Russian. haha 😃💚

The scratch is exactly where you measured the case thickness. Maybe you should have measured it BEFORE you took the protective sticker off.

So much watch for so little money 💰

Scratches add character.

Link says $78 & out of stock. You got the last one 😭 lol

You scratched it when taking the measurements, I assume. Check the video for yourself again.

You can expect to never reccieve it if you use normal shipping. And then for them to be rude to you and refuse to refund you for six months. Use eBay instead, atleast you will be refunded if the watch doesn't arrive

nice video. shame about the watch, you do get what you pay for. keep that bezel moving or it will seize up - real quickly. on the plus side poly watch will sort the scratches out, including the one you get by just looking at it..

you scratched it lol

Anyone else think it's strange, a Russian watch on a NATO strap.

You should not in good faith include the quality of the packing box that you will likely never use as part of the review

Absolute crap watches....

What a fugly watch... Absolutely hate the color too.