Reply With QuoteCongratulations. I think I had exactly the same model but hadn't really taken in the gold facets on the dial and took an instant dislike to it. I gave it to a mate who still wears it; in fact he gets more comments on that watch than any other.
This arrived today
I thought that it was about time I bought a new Vostok - I see that prices have gone up since I bought my first new one about 20 years ago, mind you still good value IMO
An Amphibia 420334
I have a real weakness for these things - dont like bracelets though so will be fitting a rubber strap when I get round to it
счастливые дни!
Congratulations. I think I had exactly the same model but hadn't really taken in the gold facets on the dial and took an instant dislike to it. I gave it to a mate who still wears it; in fact he gets more comments on that watch than any other.
In the Sotadic Zone, apparently.
Congrats! Wear it in good health! A classic vostok amphibian choice. Personally I always prefer these on leather better than the vostok bracelet
Thanks chaps
Fitted a new rubber strap today and much prefer the look and feel of it this way
Looks so much better on the new strap. What make is it?
Thanks
I bought it from eBay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2713103553...84.m1497.l2649
I cant stand the feel of bracelets and have put leather straps on all of my watches that came with them, however a rubber variant seemed to suit the Amphibia better. It has a nice soft feel and is very comfortable - more so than the Seiko one on my 7002
Not for me but it looks at its best on a strap
One of my favourite Amphibians. Have seen this on an olive NATO, and it really rocks!
Nice watch !, the bracelet looks simular to SMP :P
Congrats! Way better on the rubber!
Not sure as to whether it really suits this very comfy RAF pattern Nato from Eddie - looks a bit too fussy perhaps?
I think that I prefer it on this plain black Nato (a Phoenix from Monkey Swag)
NATO straps never suit Vostoks. It's just wrong. Personally I think they look best on a heavy duty nylon.
And why is that a RAF strap?
InterestingOriginally Posted by Lampoc
...oh and re your query its sold as an RAF pattern one on the TF website - I would have linked to a screenshot to illustrate this but the relevant part is website is temporarily off line
What about the rubber strap then?
I dont find it as comfortable as the Nato though
No?
How about brown leather then?
<grin> I think Amfibias and Komandirskies look great on NATOs, despite the somewhat opposing history. I've got a nice blue dial Amfibia on a blue NATO that looks great (or at least I think it looks great). ;-)
Well! Emotions apart, where can I buy a Vostok in UK?
Ended on this website http://www.vostok-europe.com/ and
http://www.vostok-watches.co.uk/ Are they legit?
They're both Vostok-Europe retailers, not Vostok. Personally I'd buy direct from Russia (I have done many times with no problems). Both Meranom http://www.meranom.com/ and Zenitar on ebay are well respected sellers.
If buying from Russia worries you, try http://www.vostok-uhren.de/ in Germany.
Spasibo! Comrade und Danke Mein Herr!
Vostok here I come................
Good man
Everyone should have at least one!
There used to be a UK dealer - cant remember his name, bought my first Vostok from him - think he dropped of the radar in the early 2000's
I have bought 4 to date from the German supplier and they have all arrived quickly with good communication via email etc
Looks best on the rubber, out of all those combinations. :)
The leather option is the most comfortable........
Personally, I quite like how it looks as well
I think it looks pretty good on that black NATO. Leather looks better though
This is a UK dealer: http://www.russia4u.co.uk/index.php.
He also sells Orient but with a very limited range.
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Wife promised I will suffer a painful death if I even think about a watch
Not my fault, I offered that I will buy one instead of the 2 I fancied!
In the end bought a Muhle Glashutte 29er :) for now
The Bonetto Cinturini diver that I have just fitted to my Seiko is a revelation as regards comfort - I have now ordered an 18mm from the States, it will be interesting to see what how it wears on the Amphibia
Finally!
Finally decided on these 2
http://www.meranom.com/vostok-watch-...ic-420381.html
http://www.meranom.com/vostok-watch-...ie-921306.html
How long does it take to deliver?
If you hear about a wife murdering her husband in Glasgow.................
Don't hold your breath on delivery. I've been waiting for some parts from them for three weeks and they're comms is sh1te. Russian post can be a bit hit and miss in my experience.Finally decided on these 2
http://www.meranom.com/vostok-watch-...ic-420381.html
http://www.meranom.com/vostok-watch-...ie-921306.html
How long does it take to deliver?
If you hear about a wife murdering her husband in Glasgow.................
Mine arrived in under two weeks, they provided an on line tracking number and answered my emails within 24hrs
Try one of these, inkeeping with the Russian theme.
http://www.monkeyswag.co.uk/soviet-18mm--20mm-520-p.asp
The Deed is done
Sitting in Bangalore, India (temp 20 C) after a beach holiday in Kerala, India (temp 29 C)
ordered the following
Amphibian Classic 420381
Komandirskie 921306
Komandirskie 531764
Now the agonising wait for delivery!
Shiv
Ta Daa!
Finally! They Are Here!
Picts to follow (as soon as I have read the how to sticky)
Good news!
Are you pleased with them?
Nice indeed.Thanks chaps
Fitted a new rubber strap today and much prefer the look and feel of it this way
Enjoy.
Not very good quality but here goes
My first attempt. So any mistakes please do let me know
Thanks!
Excellent selection - I particularly like the Tank Commander
Velorum It's all your fault!
Do you mind if I ask a few questions?
First time (russian) watch buyer you see
It all started for me with the old 'Sub Commander' I bought years ago - think it was something like £20 new!
There are many knowledgeable people on here re answering your questions!
In the run up to Christmas and to ease the cash flow situation I sold this particular Amphibia via SC. However as the bank balance stabilised I had the good fortune to be able to buy it back!
I am wearing it as I type this - I quite like it on this sand Milstrap
I do like an Amphibia
However, it's relatively chunky, and IMO the 18mm lug width looks too narrow,
I think a notched 20mm suits the proportions much better - how about a notched NATO :
http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...t=notched+nato
Did you get round to trimming down a nato? How does it look?
It feels and looks fine on an 18mm strap to meI do like an Amphibia
However, it's relatively chunky, and IMO the 18mm lug width looks too narrow,
I think a notched 20mm suits the proportions much better - how about a notched NATO :
http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...t=notched+nato
Would be interested to see it on a notched wider one though
A new Milstrap from Germany arrived this morning - a Maratac copy and very comfy with a nylon keeper instead of the usual hardwear. I like these sandy colour ones as they seem to go with the gold markers on the face quite well
I am replacing all of my Natos with this kind of strap
Being as I was ordering a Di Modell waterproof leather Rallye strap for my Seiko I thought that I would also try one on this. It seems to work quite well.
One cheeky seller punts a NATO in Russian colours.
http://www.monkeyswag.co.uk/soviet-18mm--20mm-520-p.asp
That's just desperate marketing. Since when were Soviet or Russian colours "black, cream, blue & red"?One cheeky seller punts a NATO in Russian colours.
http://www.monkeyswag.co.uk/soviet-18mm--20mm-520-p.asp
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