It's Makeover Week! New Crown, Bezel and Strap - Vostok Amphibia 710634
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Even an idiot like me can manage these mods!
Big shout out to Neal Rogers. I have linked his crown removal video below. He does heaps of other vids on Vostoks, well worth a sub.
• How to Remove your Vos...
Strap is a lovely Canvas&Calf from The Sydney Strap Company.
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Love the butter knife tool, it's just so Vostok!!😀😀👍👍👍
It's perfect for the bezels!!! Weird but true and very common also for expensive watches!! 😂
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Wow that turned out awesome. Wonderful mods! Glad I was able to help you out, and thanks for the shout-out! Can't wait for the next one.
Thanks Neal! I love it. Your vids have been invaluable. I tightened the bezel too!
Just for the record I bought a Pepsi bezel for my Amphibia and decided it would look better on my blue Komandurskie and to my amazement it fitted perfectly. It matches the Red star on the dial and gets lots of admiring comments.
Молодец, классно получилось! Такие же заказал и думал о чёрном безеле, ну и попалось это видео). Удачи!
Just thought I'd comment on this. I've received this model about 3 days ago, (I've now arrived at 3 vostoks in a very short time!), (just one more in the post as we speak!!), and have put a watch timing app on it for the last two. It has been 100% accurate, with no + or minus result to the second. This is 'out of the box' and not adjusted by me!! I've done the same mods as this, aside from I'm on a black nato, and it's the best looking watch I've ever owned!
Anyone who says these are toys, is in denial about the costs of boutique watches IMO.
Anyway, love the channel, so keep it up!!!
Thanks for the comment. Could you give some info on bezel sizes/models that can be used?
These watches were designed for the military in the USSR, it was impossible to buy them in the store. They donated for good work, this is a legend and not just a watch. This is pure mechanics
Конь Впальто It was possible to buy them however on the Ruski black market in 1990!!!😎 I was in the former USSR then & was on a Contiki tour. We were approached by young Soviet soldiers in casual clothes asking “Would you like to buy votch.”... Yes that’s bloody ordinary Russian I know but believe me it was real cloak & dagger stuff then🤣 I bought maybe 6-8 watches & gave them as gifts once back home in Australia. Da I still have an original Vostok that still keeps great time👍🏼
Thx dude! Appreciate this video! I’m waiting for the Vostok I ordered for my son. My first Vostok watch order and definitely not my last 😉
I did exactly this on my Amphibia 42 last night following your and other video's instructions and placed a Stainless CROWN FOR 71, 42, 96 cases and upon insertion I turned the crown counterclockwise upon insertion to ensure all moved smoothly and properly and I didn't turn clockwise nor release the spring holder until the crown lifted slightly while pressed against the threads of the case hole for it and then dropped (making dead clear my threads were completely aligned). I then turned the crown clockwise until it threaded fully down to the case when I released the stem holding spring. I then quickly pressed and instantly released the stem spring twice more to ensure it had sat properly and fully.
I then unscrewed the crown, backed it out just a tiny fraction and turned it clockwise to see if the mainspring wound and it did. I then pulled the crown a little further out to try and change the time but at no position did the time change... and the entire crown and stem pulled completely out of the watch.
I did the same twice more but with the exact same result.
Am I doing something wrong, or is it my new crown has a likely defect causing the problem? Because this is in no way normal to be able to hand wind the spring but not change the time...
Looking good 👍🏼 After I watched your initial video, I went looking for a Vostok. I settled on buying one from Meranom. I got a 160 cased one. Whilst there I looked at his other bits. I also got the stainless steel crown, and bezel. Also the 160 didn’t have the dial I wanted but meranom sells all the dials too, so I picked one I liked. They are only a little over $5. He also offers a service for a.m. extra $5 to fit al the extra bits before shipping. And for another $5 he’ll replace the dial too. So all in it still only cost me some $111. Still waiting for it to arrive. It left Russia’s on the 14th, so any day now… fingers crossed.
In Soviet Russia, watch modifies you!
lol
:D
Watch does really modify you
Those simple mods really made your watch all the better. I did not realise the crown was so easily removed! Definitely going to get myself another one for modifying. Love your videos, keep up the great work.
I love Vostok’s. I’ve had mine for a few months now and it’s great. I made a couple of videos on it too!
They have great genuine mesh straps on ebay! 😍 love mine i just received only £19
Looks nice with new bezel!
Superb 👍 You saved me buying a pre-modded 710634 and a factory version, I like the watch with and without the modded bezel so now I can interchange them myself seeing as you made it look so easy. Might pick myself up the 710059 with the ‘savings’ cheers 👏
I got another one... I just bought a 090660M, a nice heavy duty satin butterfly mesh bracelet, and a chunky satin replacement bezel with typical black Seiko SKX insert. I might throw in a new crown. I also saw replacement metal movement spacers... but that is probably a step further than is necessary for my vision.
+fatkev1983 nice one! Nice clean dial. I am tempted to swap for a black date wheel. And try to find a caseback which lowers the profile.
"Make sure the butter knife is protected by the cloth" ahahaahahhahahaa subtle but hilarious, loved it.
You've put the case back upside down, otherwise it's a nice quick mod! Suprisingly that bezel came off really easy here.
This is some classic JOWM, I love your new quality, but nothing beats Circa 2010's JOMW
i got the same - 710 case, same bezel and dial on a black nato with brushed hardware /the iron loops on the nato/ and i just can't get enough of it. Probably thats why i ordered another .... those vostoks.
Mine was running +45s a day, i adjusted it once with a slightest touch and for 3 months now it runs +3s a day. amazing isn't it /i mean the watch, not my skills :)/
very close to buying one even closer after seeing yours ..now with the mods looks great ..was thinking of this model ..VOSTOK AUTO AMPHIBIAN (#420640) MILITARY DIVER ...but after seeing yours ..in 2 minds which one ...
Got exactly the same watch from a company in dresden, Germany called AM-DIVER already modded. New black and silver bezel and a brushed case. Bought a black rubber tropic strap and I have a scuba dude caseback coming from meranom. Also ordered a komandirskie and a new bezel for it as well. Shouldn't have, but you're only middle aged once. Love the t-shirt by the way. Didn't know the story but looked it up and it's a ripsnorter.
Thanks Fat Boab! I have another closer to home.... "I am the Bishop and I cannot live in a pokey wee flat". You might remember that one....
Just looked it up on the daily record website. Is motherwell really big enough to have a bishop? I do remember all the stuff with cardinal Keith O'brien. I think he's on the run in Panama wearing a groucho marx disguise.
Thanks. I have a few auto watchs so mods like these will improve appearances.
Good video, definitely worth watching, thumbs up! One thing I don't believe you mentioned is the little retaining ring that runs on the inside track of the bezel. Its important that its not damaged and that it stays in the small groove in the bezel in order for the bezel pop back on. Also SOME sellers who sell the replacement Seiko style bezels don't provide the small wire retaining right so its important to take care of the original and properly install the bezel retaining ring on the new bezel. The retaining ring is usually a brass color, I think it's visible in your video just after you pop the original bezel and flip it over... at the 1:59. I'm also hooked, I bought one Russian Vostok, then another and just purchased my third.
Hey man! Thanks for watching! You are correct! I didn't mention it in this video, but do in my Next Level Vostok Addiction vid where I mod a 420. Again, credit to Neal Rogers who dies a video on the importance of the ring. Cheers and happy modding!
I'll check out your "Next Level Vostok", video. Hey let me ask you. You changed the crown and answered someones question as to why you did that, you said the new crown is stainless. I'm wondering if you know what the original crowns are made from, chrome plated brass like the bezel?
Also was your replacement crown also wobbly like the original crown? The wobbly crown is one of the the features of the Vostok's that I like and if in fact it works as a shock absorber like they claim... it's brilliant!
+JAMaxe Restoration yes mate, old one is chromed brass, new one still needs to be pulled out to its limits to engage, thereby minimising the chance of damage the crown stem if knocked. Soviet genius!
Thanks for the info
Mine somehow came with spring bars for drilled lugs and was crazy hard to remove with the initial strap on. Should've had a few shots of that crown though.
Здорово вышло !!! А кто нибудь может сказать: возможно ли на советской амфибии сделать модернизацию безеля и заводной головки?
how do you know what will fit?
oren ovadia look for auctions or items that say they are compatible. Also check online for sizes and buy the right size
That's a great watch; I want one. Rolex is for show; hang on to your dough.
Wow the final version looks awesome! The bezel came off so easily but for some reason I just can't take my bezel off? Am I doing something stupid (more like it)?
3:00 I am "fooling around" with this one. Got my amphibia running now around 34 seconds slow 6 days time .... 6s per day slow is not that bad.
When I got mine it was only 8 seconds fast! When I opened the box, it was running, the time was off only 45 min and the date was correct. I was thinking about regulating it, but probably shouldn't push my luck. :-)
Awsome watch and great vid as usual.
Take care from Montréal
Nice videos on the Vostok. Just ordered mine on eBay. Already ordered strap and bezel. It will be my first mod-watch.
That t-shirt, is that a reference to the Bishop throwing toys out of his car during Christmas? It was on HIGNFY at some point..
I really enjoyed that video. Thanx.
done it my Amphibia just arrived ..well happy cheers mate ..P.S i ordered mine with the seiko bezel already fitted ..paid i bit more for watch but after checking price for bezel ..worked out not much difference
The strange case of the bishop and the black eye!
Nice 300 SEL 6.3 too. Drive one if you ever get the chance.
The T-Shirt! A mate had it made specially for me. Thanks for watching!
What would happen, theoretically, if you were to slide a small spring onto the stem of the crown before putting it back in? Like say one of those springs that are in the clicky mechanisms in pens. Would it make the crown not wobble? Would it still work?
make sure you keep the Vostok spring bars as they are super tough
Check out "one second closer". Kristoff makes absolutely incredible after market parts for Vostok amphibias. He has an eBay store under the name "Dr. Seikostein"
Looks easy to do I fancy a new bezel on my Vostok when it arrives 😁
Just bought a Vostok 650539 after watching this! Was thinking about doing an SKX mod but never liked the Seiko look.
How about one of your head-to-head boxing 🥊 matches with your mods?
The watch looks great with the mods. Great video.
-Pete
Well done! Beautiful watch!
Looks great , just about to mod mine . Brilliant video
Hi Just One More Watch, I really enjoyed the video and love what you did to the watch so much, that I went on eBay last night and bought myself the " Vostok Russian Military Submarine watch " I started collecting watches about a year-and-a-half ago and I have a nice little collection, but that vostok will be a lovely addition to the family, thanks for the heads up...
Btw... I'm thinking about the Bombfrog watch also, going to look into it...
Hey Jody, just askin…..is it possible to drill a small hole and spring on to the case and make the bezel uni directional with clicks?
Im suprised you didnt pop in a saphire crystal. Any reason you didn't. Also how do you know what parts will fit?
Such a beauty!
Would you kindly provide me a link for the tool you used to remove the case back, and the long silver tool you used to remove the pins to install the strap. Very nice professionally done video !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love the mod !
Well done. You made it look so easy. Looks great:)
Nice Strap!
Lovely combination!
Sharp! Well done.
Is their any sizes for bezels?
If so what size bezel it the one you bought?
Great video and commentary. Can you share where you picked up the case back opening tool and strap? Thanks
Why the new crown? What is the difference? Watch looks great. Your first vid got me into these and I have four now. Love them as much as any other watch in my collection, including my Sub date....
Mate! Crown not a massive difference, stainless steel so will last forever, no tarnish, easier to grip, and not an expensive mod or hard to do. Cheers!
Looks great! The mods worked perfectly;)
Great one. Looks really good!
Congratulations for these mods! I just ordered my first Vostok and I want to make some mods as well. Therefore, could you please inform where did you buy the bezel? Are there some specifications I should pay attention? Many thanks
This really does look good. I'll have to get this next. Has anyone done any dial mods?
I have a question hope you noticed and can answer, I bought a bezel skx 007 that says fit with vostok but mine doesnt go through I guess I should have got a sub bezel instead of the coin edge because it does not fit with its crown blocking
Nice! Thanks for the info.
And there two types of display case backs for them. Large and small window.
I have a question, would this bezel fit onto a Komandirskie 211 case?
Love these Vostoks 1
Nice, how’s the watch serving you these days?
I really enjoy your channel. Subscribed. Can you share a link where you purchased the bezel. I just ordered the same watch and I really like the look you created.
Great video! I'm waiting for my amphibia to arrive. I usually buy from Meranom.com, but took a chance with Ebay trying to save a buck or two. I tried to contact the seller, but no answer to my email which has me worried. Should have stuck with Meranom.com I guess. My Komandirskie is still on my wrist after buying a few months ago. It's still keeping perfect time to the second which amazes me still. Hopefully the Amphibia will be just as pleasing IF I receive it! Keep up the videos my friend.
I wonder if the mods would work on the Vostok with submarine dial?
Waiting for a pepsi bezel to arrive for my scuba dude, process looks a doddle. Thanks
Did you're new bezel come with the wire insert or did you re-use the old one? Thanks
Came with. I subsequently tightened it to buggery, see Neal Rogers applicable vid!
How do I know if the bezel will fit my watch?
Hi Sir Jody
Can You please tell me if there is a posibillity to buy on the internet whole bezel, that is- bezel and the insert for it because I just found that one can buy it only seperatly.
Thank You
Is the original crown not stainless steel?
How do you know if you are buying the correct crown its pretty confusing using Meranom website?
Hey new to automatic watches just started collecting some amphibias does anyone else experience their amphibia second hand getting stuck for a couple of seconds when they bump the watch ?
Dear sir, I have 2 questions:
To change the bezel in 710 case vostok amphibia watch, Do I have to buy only the Bezel Insert or I have to buy separate bezel and bezel insert ?
Will you recommend 710 or 420 case, my wrist size is 6.6 inches.
❤️ from India.
Hello Just One More Watch I have a VOSTOK AMPHIBIA 150634 and I just want to know if this bezel will fit in my watch as you have not mentioned it above and what is the model of the bezel..??
Is the sheikh bezel unidirectional?
Nice video thanks, But bezell is specific for this watch or do you mean i can use a SKX bezell ?
Just great man, i buy this watch before few days and its awesome, i have much expensive watches than this but thats my favourite watch now and i wear it everyday (even when i sleep haha), how much cost you that bezel?
Hello. Did you use a 18 mm or a 19 mm strap? Thanks.
Hey there.. awesome videos .. keep it up! Legend!! Where did you buy the crown?
Meranom mate. Cheers!
So you can just use the bezel off a Seiko SKX007?
Fabulous. Can a SKX007 bezel fit a Vostok Komandirskie?
Looks great.
I bought a vostok, and I want to buy a bezel, I saw one of a skx007 on internet, do you know if it is compatible or does it have to be a special one?
l was going to buy that strap until l discovered that shipping to the USA was much more than the cost of the strap itself.
Bought one 119 usd i dont want to modify but lets see
Is that an actual SKX bezel or just deigned similarly, just bought a Vostok and looking to get into modding.
Could you possibly link the store where you bought the bezel?
what about the lume?
do you think the 710 is ok on a 15cm wrist or too big?
thanks!
Awesome video thanks.
Nice!
Hello is the Ezel from a Seiko ?
Are the bezels universal? I have a vostok. But its a scuba dude. Wondering what size to use
I like that strap! How is it wearing for you? Thanks
Great mod...
Are there specific things to look out for when choosing a bezel for s specific body?
Loudinkooks go to meranom.com the possibility offical site of Vostok watches. Search for crowns or bezels or straps or whatever others mod you can think of. Front , back, case, hands. The list of bits for sale will come up. The description will list which body type the bit is compatible with. Reading the watch description also on the site will clue you in to what the bits description is talking about. Be aware that lots of stuff is out of stock at the moment, COVID-19 seems to be a problem in Russia as well.
Francesco Nicoletti Thank you! I figured it out a while ago and already replaced the Bezel on my radio room :)
Hi, nice work...Where can I buy these crown?
I have this same exact watch, do i need a skx 007 or 009 bezel? Thanks in advance
Did you find out?