Are Vostok Amphibia watches any good?

With the cheap and effective design of the Vostok Amphibia, it’s hard to counter that perception. But despite its limitations, the watch does exactly what it needs to do. A reliable mechanical timekeeper with a rugged construction that can actually perform in depths of over 200 meters underwater.

Can you shower with a Vostok Amphibia?

It is not recommended to wear watches in saunas, baths or under a hot shower. Excessive heat and moisture can damage the watch case and gaskets.

Is the Vostok Amphibia ISO certified?

Amphibia Vostok Komandirskie diver’s watch in a stainless steel case with bracelet. Such commander’s wrist watches are famous for being robust, functional and extremely reliable. Manufacturer is ISO-9001 quality certified.

How long does Vostok Amphibia last?

The Vostok 2416 movement accuracy is rated at -20/+60 Seconds a day with approximately 31 hours of power reserve. In addition to automatic winding, it can also be manually wound. Interestingly enough Vostok claims that the 2416 movement has an average service term of 10 years.

How waterproof is the Vostok Amphibia?

200m
Water resistance is 200m and accomplished by a unique system incorporating a fat seal compressed by a bayonet style locking case back, which is secured by a threaded ring.

Are Vostok watches waterproof?

It is rather ridiculous that a watch that supposedly can withstand 3ATM static water pressure can hardly be used while washing hands, so the WR 3ATM designation is a joke, but makes watches that are really not waterproof at all much easier to sell. The Vostok Amphibia were designed as diving watches.

Can you Overwind a mechanical watch?

If you have an automatic watch, it’s not possible to overwind it. If the watch has full power, the rotor inside the timepiece will simply stop spinning. Automatic watches are designed to stop powering the mainspring when it can’t be wound anymore. It’s not possible to over-wind an automatic timepiece.

Can you swim with a Vostok Komandirskie?

We do not all visit the beach under the conditions which you describe. I think any vintage Vostok is suspect because of pitting in the chrome, degradation of the crystal seal and the usual factors like the back and crown seals, so I would never swim with one.

Which Vostok is the best?

The Five Best Vostok Watches on the Market Today

Vostok ChCh Russian Soviet Watch. This is another vintage watch made by the company and it’s also extremely rare.
Vostok Amphibian Antimagnetic Komandirskie Watch.
Vostok Russian Military Komandirskie Watch.
Vostok Komandirskie Military Army Men’s Vintage Watch.

What is the best Vostok Amphibia watch?

Best Vostok Amphibia Watches

Vostok Amphibia Scuba Dude 420059.
Vostok Amphibia Radio Room.
Vostok Amphibia Sailboat.
Vostok Amphibia Classic 960760 Neptune.
Vostok Amphibia Zissou.
Vostok Amphibia Desert Shield.
Vostok Amphibia KGB 420457.
Vostok Amphibia 090661.

What is the case code for a Vostok Amphibia?

Vostok Amphibias are available in several case shapes. The codes for the most common ones are 060, 420, 710, 960, 100, 090, 110, 120, 051, 150, 160, 670.

Is there a two part case back for Vostok?

The two part case back is elegant engineering at its best. Via Kaz from Two Broke Watch Snobs , who is an expert on Soviet Era Russian watches. There are also great articles on Vostok, Raketa, and other russian watches on thier site. Two Broke Watch Snobs · Ep. #78 The Vostok Amphibia… That’s What The Whole Show Is About

Can a komenderskie case fit a Amphibia case?

ANY bezel will fit these cases, but the bezels sold with these cases WILL NOT fit the smaller cases (060, 100, 120, 420, 710 / SE cases 150, 960) Any bezel not from a #90, 100, or 110 case will fit any other Amphibia or Komenderskie.

Are there any Vostok watches that have been modified?

Vostok watches that have had some level of modification done. Generally this mod is a new bezel. Allows you to visually build a watch from a list of cases, dials, and bezels. AM DIVER is the only one at this time. Solid Casebacks, Clear Casebacks, and Caseback retaining rings.