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 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: 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: 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 » »
Russian Watch of the Day: Vostok Prestige
Russian Watch of the Day showcases Russian watches that have caught our attention because of their style, value, function or uniqueness. Vostok Prestige carries a wide-range of timepieces equipped with various Vostok movements. Despite what the series’ name might suggest, Vostok’s Prestige watches are mid-priced and not nearly as expensive as other Russian watch brands. Vostok Prestige watches range from $88 to $200. While there are several timepieces in the Prestige series, one of the later models released in 2005 is the Prestige 2416/71001. The watch is equipped with the Vostok Automatic 2416B self-winding movement with 31 ruby jewels, which READ MORE » »
Russian Watch of the Day: Vostok Kleine
Russian Watch of the Day showcases Russian watches that have caught our attention because of their style, value, function or uniqueness. Vostok’s Kleine series carries some of the dressiest watches in the company’s collection. While the watches in the series have different colored dials and markings, each one features a gold-plated stainless steel case. Vostok Kleine watches also feature clear gems on the dials in place of regular dot markings, a very nice feature for a dress watch. Kleine watches use the caliber 2403 Vostok with 17 jewels, which is a manual-wind mechanical movement. It has a power reserve of READ MORE » »
Russian Watch of the Day: Vostok Amphibian
Russian Watch of the Day showcases Russian watches that have caught our attention because of their style, value, function or uniqueness. Vostok’s Amphibian series was first released in 1968. Perhaps the best known version is the Desert Shield version which commemorated the Iraq military operation. Over the decades, the Amphibian line has rapidly expanded to include both military watches and Russian divers but most of the pieces available in the market now are newer models. The Amphibian Automatic AM 2416B/420146 is one such example of a recent Amphibian model. While it is a newer release, the Amphibian still takes a READ MORE » »
Russian Watch of the Day: Vostok Breeze
Russian Watch of the Day showcases Russian watches that have caught our attention because of their style, value, function or uniqueness. The Vostok Breeze Automatic 2416B/610242 is great for those looking to invest in their first Russian watch. Its classic and utilitarian design can easily appeal to many people. The watch also features a green dial and bezel so for those who want something a little unique, this touch of color to the Breeze is a welcome sight. Like many Automatic watches by Vostok, the Breeze comes with the caliber 2416B Automatic movement with 31 Jewels, a 24 mm Russian READ MORE » »
Russian Watch of the Day: Vostok Generalskie
Russian Watch of the Day showcases Russian watches that have caught our attention because of their style, value, function or uniqueness. Vostok’s Generalskie series offers an interesting take on Russian military watches. While there are many timepieces in the series, the 2414A Generalskie watches are perhaps the most interesting because of the unique shape of their cases. These watches feature a standard round dial but the case itself is shaped like a star. The case measures 40 mm x 46 mm, making it a little bigger than other watches in the Vostok line. Another unique design feature of Generalskie 2414A READ MORE » »