Russian Watch of the Day: Vostok-Europe Arktika
Russian Watch of the Day showcases Russian watches that have caught our attention because of their style, value, function or uniqueness. Named after the first Soviet Nuclear-powered icebreaker to reach the North Pole, Vostok-Europe’s Arktika is as reliable as its namesake. Available in both leather and solid stainless steel bracelets, Vostok-Europe’s Arktika is designed as a multi-complication automatic dress watch. The Arktika’s classic style and jewel-embedded case makes it one of Vostok-Europe’s dressiest and most sophisticated-looking watches. One of the Arktika’s most defining features in terms of aesthetics is its rectangular solid stainless steel case and its octagonal pull crown. The collection READ MORE » »
Russian Watch of the Day: Vostok Amfibia
Russian Watch of the Day showcases Russian watches that have caught our attention because of their style, value, function or uniqueness. Vostok is a Russian watch brand that needs no introduction. Vostok watches date back to 1942 and have become a huge part of Russian watch history. Known for producing high-quality but affordable timepieces and movements, Vostok represents seven decades of Russian watchmaking. Vostok is popular for their military and diving watches. One of the first diving collections released by the brand was the Amfibia diving series, which became popular because of its water resistance depth rating of 20 ATM READ MORE » »
Russian Watch of the Day: Vostok-Europe Rocket N1
Russian Watch of the Day showcases Russian watches that have caught our attention because of their style, value, function or uniqueness. Vostok-Europe’s N1 Rocket collection derives inspiration from the Soviet heavy lift rocket of the same name. Like its namesake, the N1 rocket chronograph features a very bold design with its dodecagon case. With a water resistance depth rating of 20 ATM (200 meters), the N1 Rocket can be used for diving and various water sports activities, making it a very functional and versatile timepiece. The N1 Rocket chronograph comes with a unidirectional rotating bezel, which is a very essential READ MORE » »
Russian Watch of the Day: Sturmanskie Sputnik
Russian Watch of the Day showcases Russian watches that have caught our attention because of their style, value, function or uniqueness. Named after the Sputnik 1, the first artificial earth satellite launched by the Soviet Union on October 1957, Sturmanskie’s Sputnik series stays true to its namesake by featuring an etched image of the earth on the dials of the watches. The Sputnik 2614.02/1126515 is perhaps the series’ flagship watch, as it is the only model in the series that also has an an anniversary edition. Aside from the decorative dial, another prominent feature of the Sputnik 2614.02/1126515 is the floating satellite READ MORE » »
Russian Watch of the Day: Vostok-Europe Lady’s N1
Russian Watch of the Day showcases Russian watches that have caught our attention because of their style, value, function or uniqueness. Widely known around the world for their stylish, high-caliber, russian-inspired men’s watches, Vostok-Europe is a brand that needs no introduction. The brand has received quite a large following from watch enthusiasts all around the world, with their chronographs, divers, and automatic watches. So it was a welcome surprise for the International market when the brand released their Lady’s N1 Rocket watch, an offshoot of their N1 Rocket collection. Delivered in true Vostok-Europe fashion, the Lady’s N1 is chic, sophisticated, READ MORE » »
Russian Watch of the Day: Moscow Classic Aeronavigator
Russian Watch of the Day showcases Russian watches that have caught our attention because of their style, value, function or uniqueness. Sporty and functional in design, Moscow Classic’s Aeronavigator 2416/04031002 is one of the few pieces in the series that uses a Vostok automatic movement. The watch uses a 2416 Vostok mechanical automatic movement to be specific. This Aeronavigator automatic watch features a solid black dial with white markings and handsets, giving it a contrasting but clean overall look. The watch’s straps are available in both tumbled black or brown genuine leather with contrasting white top-stitching and a tang buckle. READ MORE » »
Russian Watch of the Day: Vostok-Europe Lunokhod 2
Russian Watch of the Day showcases Russian watches that have caught our attention because of their style, value, function or uniqueness. Aptly named after the Lunokhod 2, the second Soviet robotic lunar rover to make it to the moon, Vostok-Europe’s Lunokhod 2 is the revamped version of Vostok-Europe’s original Lunokhod collection. Although, saying that it is just an improved version of the original Lunokhod watch is perhaps one of the biggest understatements that one can make about this watch, as the Lunokhod 2 puts its predecessor to shame with its features. Designed as an extreme sports watch, the Lunokhod 2 READ MORE » »
Russian Watch of the Day: Moscow Classic Corsair
Russian Watch of the Day showcases Russian watches that have caught our attention because of their style, value, function or uniqueness. The 31681/01631061 Russian chronograph is part of Moscow Classic’s Corsair series, one of the many military-inspired series of watches in the company’s collection. This three-eyed Russian chronograph employs a very classic military-style design with its 46 mm 316L stainless steel case with brush case finishing, solid black dial, and leather straps with contrasting white top-stitching and tang buckles. The watch features classic Russian aesthetic and functionality. The Corsair 31681/01631061 uses a manual wind movement of the 31681 Poljot/Maktime caliber. Its READ MORE » »
Russian Watch of the Day: Vostok Kirovskie
Russian Watch of the Day showcases Russian watches that have caught our attention because of their style, value, function or uniqueness. Vostok’s Kirovskie K-43 540854 watch is a reproduction of the original 1943 Kirovskie series. It employs a very retro design with its large stainless steel case and leather straps, which are very much reminiscent of Kirovskie’s original design in the 1940s . The K-43 540854 is a basic military watch and at 42 mm, it’s slightly larger than most Vostok watches. The watch uses an automatic caliber 2415 Vostok movement with 31 Jewels; it has a maximum power reserve of 31 READ MORE » »
Russian Watch of the Day: Moscow Classic R-7 Rocket
Russian Watch of the Day showcases Russian watches that have caught our attention because of their style, value, function or uniqueness. Part of Moscow Classic’s Military collection, the N-7 Rocket series derives inspiration from the R-7 Semyorka, a soviet missile that was developed during the Cold War. The famous Soviet rocket is the world’s first intercontinental ballistic missile. While never deployed, the rocket had 28 launches between the years of 1957 to 1961. The Moscow Classic R-7 Chronograph employs a very simplistic design with a white or black dial and a sleek leather strap. The case is made from high-grade READ MORE » »
Russian Watch of the Day: Moscow Classic Zwezda
Russian Watch of the Day showcases Russian watches that have caught our attention because of their style, value, function or uniqueness. Moscow Classic’s Zwezda diving series carries the most interesting divers in the brand’s entire collection. Superior both in aesthetics and functionality, the Zwezda features a decagon case with metal screw-like accents around the watch’s outer case. The watch features a two-toned dial. There are five varieties in the series, featuring black coated cases except for one which features a rose gold plated case. The Zwezda uses the 2416 Automatic Vostok movement with 31 ruby jewels. The crystal is made READ MORE » »
Russian Watch of the Day: Denissov Nautilus
Russian Watch of the Day showcases Russian watches that have caught our attention because of their style, value, function or uniqueness Sleek and functional in design, the Nautilus is one of the two automatic watches in Denissov’s entire collection. Aside from being automatic winding, one of the defining features of the Nautilus is the unique Hexahedron shape of its case. Another interesting design feature is its dial’s pinstripe design, although there is one model in the line that has a solid black dial. While the Nautilus looks like a very dressy watch, with its solid stainless steel chrome or matte READ MORE » »
Russian Watch of the Day: Vostok Komandirskie
Russian Watch of the Day showcases Russian watches that have caught our attention because of their style, value, function or uniqueness. The Komandirskie series by Vostok was first released in the year 1965. The watches in the series were supposed to be exclusively issued to members of the Soviet military but was eventually made available to the public around the 70s and 80s. There have been several Komandirskie watches released in the 90s and newer models made in the early 2000s up to the present are widely available online. Modern Komandirskie watches have chrome-plated steel cases; some are heavily inspired by READ MORE » »
Russian Watch of the Day: Aviator Legend
Russian Watch of the Day showcases Russian watches that have caught our attention because of their style, value, function or uniqueness. Aviator’s Legend collection derives inspiration from the Soviet fighter aircraft used in World War II, the Lavochkin La-5 but there are also several watches in this collection that are designed to pay tribute to the Heroes of Russian Aviation. One such watch that was designed after a Russian Aviation hero is the Aviator Legend 3105/6975644. The watch is inspired by Nikolai Frantsevich Gastello, known for being the first soviet pilot to perform an aircraft suicide attack. Gastello is perhaps one of READ MORE » »
Russian Watch of the Day: Vostok Megapolis
Russian Watch of the Day showcases Russian watches that have caught our attention because of their style, value, function or uniqueness. Vostok mixes the functionality and convenience of self-winding watches with the classic sophistication of gold-plated watches and the minimalist appeal of polished stainless steel in the Megapolis collection. From uniquely shaped dials to classic round shaped dials, the collection boasts of stylish timepieces that one can use to dress up or dress down depending on the occasion. Perhaps one of the dressiest watches in the series is the Vostok Megapolis 2415/709427, a watch featuring a classic round, gold stainless steel READ MORE » »