I am a big fan of orange straps. I really like it a lot. Nice dial face, a little busy, but not enough to be off-putting. Cool watch. On the negative side, what attracted me to Vostok watches was the military themed faces, so I kind of miss that. Thank you Ivan for the watch, and once again, great video Oleg!
I never saw an Amphibia that I doesn't like. And it wont change with this one. The Vostoks are amazing one better than the other... Congrats to Ivan. And congrats to you Oleg. Always a good and complete review. Cheers!
I have a blue Scuba dude 420 that I have moded. It's now on a blue leather watch strap with a deployment clasp. I have also changed the bezel to a conventional one with a silver insert. Great video again
I love my Vostok Amphibian 120512 as it reminds me of a vintage omega. Not to keen on the crown though, but still overall a great watch. Looking at more for near future purchases! Like the watch on your review too!
Vostok SE watches are certainly worth it - especially if the buyer is not experienced enough to mod one! P.S. I think you meant to say 2415 movement, not the 2426. That one has an extra 24 hour hand :)
Uh, how did I miss this particular video? Today I Just received my first Amphibia & well impressed. The dial is gleaming, the crown isn't as bad at all ( my Mako 2 is bad) & the lum. actually works ( not that strong but usable & don't know for how long , yet- did I just get lucky?) . I think I've got the bug...
I always thought SE Vostok's had (polished) signed crowns. Maybe the brushed ones don't? I own a (very nice IMHO) Amphibian SE710557 and it was worth every euro I spend on it. Some SE models are very, very nice. And you would not get the same result modding a standard one. Nice video!
I really like the casing & lug design. Nothing crazy yet very interesting casing. As for dial, it is bit of departure of traditional Amphibian design, but still I really like the funky orange color combination which goes well with the orange strap. Also the bezel looks bit different than many other micro branded watch bezels. By the way, I have a question for you, Oleg. why don't like bi-directional bezel? As long as it has a good bezel action, shouldn't matter? any specific reason why you said that? Just curious. One more question, how reliable is Vostok in-house movement? is it as good as Miyota movement? does it last long without giving you trouble?
I prefer uni-directional bezels because of the "clicks" and the "bezel action". Vostok movements are good but they are a bit of a hit or miss. I haven't had any troubles with any of my Vostoks. All the best, Oleg.
Meranom will make your very own special edition. You can choose the case you want. The crown. The dial. For a small fee if I remember correctly it’s $5 to change the crown and bezel and $10 to change the dial.
Great video thanks, I just ordered a Vostok Watch Amphibian SE 020B37 I can't wait to get it, sorry about the bold print I just "copied & pasted" the name... 😂
Good review and thank you Ivan for providing the watches ⌚⌚⌚⌚. Very nice looking watch although not sure about the orange rubber strap. But then again Im not a fan of rubber or NATO watch straps, I only have leather and bracelet. But certainly does match the dial. Great review as always mate
Very nice and I think well worth it, the nicer bezel makes a big difference from the classic Amphibias. I recently got a classic one, and even that had the upgraded stainless crown and a silicone strap (though the strap has a very strong chemical smell lol). I agree it is cool to mod your own; I really like that I sourced and put together a stainless bezel, Seiko bezel insert (Omega Seamaster style orange lol) and upgraded stainless bezel spring vice the crappy brass OEM ones. Also a Watchadoo Super Engineer style brushed stainless bracelet.
I do not see much special about the special edition. Watchface design, strap, and brushed case. Everything else appears to be the same. Same double lock-back with beefy gasket, same acrylic pressure-resistant crystal up top, same bidirectional bezel operation, same movement (from factory, -20 to +60 seconds/day...but easily regulated to do better.) Oleg, I think you hit the point. This is for someone who wants something slightly different, without personally modding, and willing to pay a premium. Nice video!
Hi Oleg. Nice looking watch. Maybe the Lug width should have been at least 20 mm. It would look good with a black and orange Nato strap. I love Vostok watches however for that price you r really getting a slightly modified Vostok Amphibia.....so I don't think it's really value for money. Another nice review. Thx dude. Regards to Bond
Thank you Philip. I have to agree with you on this. 20mm lug width works better with nato straps. Especially on a 41mm case. All the best, Oleg and Bond.
I'm not personally a fan of this one. The classic scuba dude speaks to me more. Though that may just be the aesthetics of this particular model. If I found an SE that speaks to me I would consider buying it.
yep, and the Scuba Dude you have is what got me into Vostoks and gave me an idea for a mod. Which I told you about before. I think that the blue on blue scuba dude would look lovely with snowflake hands. If I can ever find a purple scuba dude I will get that one and do a different mod. Change it to a black PVD coated body with better lume.
Amphibia for me is like a Monolith in STALKER :D I'm impressed of quality of brushing in more expensive than classic models watches :) In my K-34 I'm impressed of mix brushing and polishing surfaces :) Polishing the sides and brushing of a top and the buttom of the case it is very good :) Like Russians with this models have more time to make them more high end :) Only one thing we want to change is that damn lume :D!! P.S. Thanks to Ivan for sending watch to review :)
False. Amphibias have stainless steel cases. Classic Komandirskies are either chrome plated brass or titanium nitride plated brass. I believe that a few years ago some of the stainless steel Amphibias had chromed bezels, however, they are now entirely stainless steel.
@@24h_ Oh didn't know they had steel cases. I had a one a few years ago with ministry case. It does look like chrome. They really make steel look like chrome for those normal models.
Nice orange dial but is not worth extra money, I think that bezel steal Russian spirit from amphibia watch, that band you can buy on AliExpress for 2$ shipping.. White second hand it in 670 case line so is also nothing special. If in this model have orange dial + neptun hands + crystal glass then will by worth extra money;)
Thank you Oleg I own 9 Vostok now I have to buy more
I am a big fan of orange straps. I really like it a lot. Nice dial face, a little busy, but not enough to be off-putting. Cool watch. On the negative side, what attracted me to Vostok watches was the military themed faces, so I kind of miss that. Thank you Ivan for the watch, and once again, great video Oleg!
Thanks Ray. Also like the military themes on classic Vosoks. All the best, Oleg
I never saw an Amphibia that I doesn't like. And it wont change with this one. The Vostoks are amazing one better than the other... Congrats to Ivan. And congrats to you Oleg. Always a good and complete review. Cheers!
Thanks Bruno. The colour combination on this one works really well. I knew you'd like it lol
All the best, Oleg.
@@24hourstime I would like to have money to buy all the Vostoks I like. But maybe even the Fort Knoxx would not be enough... =)
I have a blue Scuba dude 420 that I have moded. It's now on a blue leather watch strap with a deployment clasp. I have also changed the bezel to a conventional one with a silver insert.
Great video again
Thanks Steve! I do like the 420 case. It fits the wrist really well. Good choice!
Thanks Ivan & Oleg. Very Cool...proper retro & original 👍👍
I love my Vostok Amphibian 120512 as it reminds me of a vintage omega. Not to keen on the crown though, but still overall a great watch. Looking at more for near future purchases! Like the watch on your review too!
Vostok SE watches are certainly worth it - especially if the buyer is not experienced enough to mod one!
P.S. I think you meant to say 2415 movement, not the 2426. That one has an extra 24 hour hand :)
Thank you for the correction my friend! My first encounter of a special edition Vostok and it didn't disappoint. All the best, Oleg.
Like the colour choice on this.
It works really well. Reminds me of a Hamilton Khaki Chrono that I've reviewed a few months ago.
Thank your friend!
Very unique dial and for the price it is still a bargain. Thanks Ivan for showing us your watch.
I have a 150B04 and I am really happy with it.
nice video. Do you think it might fit well a small 15cm wrist or it's too big? thanks
I think it would fit. It has very thin lugs so it wears pretty well. All the best, Oleg.
@@24hourstime love this and 710 case but smallish wrist concerns me
OK thank you!
Uh, how did I miss this particular video?
Today I Just received my first Amphibia & well impressed. The dial is gleaming, the crown isn't as bad at all ( my Mako 2 is bad) & the lum. actually works ( not that strong but usable & don't know for how long , yet- did I just get lucky?) .
I think I've got the bug...
Thank you Ivan.
Thanks Иван and Олег!
Lol, l thought Ayrton died in like 1994 ;)
The Vostok is nice. Rubber strap is nice, but nato or metal would be better. Is there a specific Vostok you would suggest?
This is the one I have and I really like it: th-cam.com/video/GejTa-6cGV4/w-d-xo.html
I always thought SE Vostok's had (polished) signed crowns. Maybe the brushed ones don't?
I own a (very nice IMHO) Amphibian SE710557 and it was worth every euro I spend on it.
Some SE models are very, very nice. And you would not get the same result modding a standard one. Nice video!
I really like the casing & lug design. Nothing crazy yet very interesting casing. As for dial, it is bit of departure of traditional Amphibian design, but still I really like the funky orange color combination which goes well with the orange strap.
Also the bezel looks bit different than many other micro branded watch bezels. By the way, I have a question for you, Oleg.
why don't like bi-directional bezel? As long as it has a good bezel action, shouldn't matter?
any specific reason why you said that? Just curious.
One more question, how reliable is Vostok in-house movement? is it as good as Miyota movement? does it last long without giving you trouble?
I prefer uni-directional bezels because of the "clicks" and the "bezel action". Vostok movements are good but they are a bit of a hit or miss. I haven't had any troubles with any of my Vostoks. All the best, Oleg.
Well, I have a standard Vostok 120849 and it has a blue second hand 😊
Are the special ones limited in quantity?
Meranom will make your very own special edition. You can choose the case you want. The crown. The dial. For a small fee if I remember correctly it’s $5 to change the crown and bezel and $10 to change the dial.
Very interesting! I didn't know about this:)
Yep. I had one done. I chose the case. The bezel the crown. The dial. I think it was around €105 and meranom put it all together.
Vostok watches are what they are. This is a really nice Vostok one of the nicest.
Any idea if one could purchase this bezel, as I suspect that this case is a standard 420 case
Hope to see a review of your "Secret link" watch. Wow, that is easily the best looking watch on Gearbest.
I'm hoping to review it sometime soon. That dial looks amazing:)
Great video thanks, I just ordered a Vostok Watch Amphibian SE 020B37 I can't wait to get it, sorry about the bold print I just "copied & pasted" the name... 😂
Good review and thank you Ivan for providing the watches ⌚⌚⌚⌚. Very nice looking watch although not sure about the orange rubber strap. But then again Im not a fan of rubber or NATO watch straps, I only have leather and bracelet. But certainly does match the dial. Great review as always mate
Thank you Chris! I think rubber strap works for this watch, but I'm also not a fan of rubber and nato straps. All the best, Oleg.
I really love that dial.
Looks like a roulette wheel so I LOVE IT
I have a vintage Vostok with a very similar green and white dial. It's so cool to look at.
@@24hourstime gotta be honest I really love the whole range ☺
Very nice and I think well worth it, the nicer bezel makes a big difference from the classic Amphibias. I recently got a classic one, and even that had the upgraded stainless crown and a silicone strap (though the strap has a very strong chemical smell lol). I agree it is cool to mod your own; I really like that I sourced and put together a stainless bezel, Seiko bezel insert (Omega Seamaster style orange lol) and upgraded stainless bezel spring vice the crappy brass OEM ones. Also a Watchadoo Super Engineer style brushed stainless bracelet.
I agree about the bezel chaining the look of a Vostok. When I modded my Amphibia, replacing the bezel made a huge difference. All the best, Oleg.
Would have liked to purchase this one, can't seem to find it anywhere anymore though...
It's currently sold out. Keep checking, they will re-stock them at some point.
Vostok 710922 has white second hand too, just bought one
It's weird for me to see a white seconds hand on a Vostok lol
Please review The Amfibia. It looks awesome.
Don't like the exposed springbars either.
Appreciate the suggestion Iain!
nice really like it dont like the orange strap lol cheers
I do not see much special about the special edition. Watchface design, strap, and brushed case. Everything else appears to be the same. Same double lock-back with beefy gasket, same acrylic pressure-resistant crystal up top, same bidirectional bezel operation, same movement (from factory, -20 to +60 seconds/day...but easily regulated to do better.)
Oleg, I think you hit the point. This is for someone who wants something slightly different, without personally modding, and willing to pay a premium. Nice video!
That would be me! I've got no experience modding watches so I opted out for the SE. Thanks, Ivan
Thank you Don!
How would a Vostok do as a “gym watch”?
Very well I would say. I don't know if it would beat a casio or a gshock for that purpose, but as a mechanical beater watch it works wonderfully.
Vostok are great beater watches but I personally wouldn't use it a gym watch. That domed acrylic crystal is a magnet for scratches.
Polywatch, toothpaste=best buds @@24hourstime
Hi Oleg. Nice looking watch.
Maybe the Lug width should have been at least 20 mm. It would look good with a black and orange Nato strap.
I love Vostok watches however for that price you r really getting a slightly modified Vostok Amphibia.....so I don't think it's really value for money.
Another nice review. Thx dude. Regards to Bond
Thank you Philip. I have to agree with you on this. 20mm lug width works better with nato straps. Especially on a 41mm case. All the best, Oleg and Bond.
A simple yes or no and why would cut it.
I like the orange.
Wonder if it's as easy to mod as the originals.
From what my experience yes. All the parts look the same as classic models.
24Hours At A Time that's pretty cool given the case looks far better quality
Hi, just to tell you i own a vostok amphibia with a blue seconds hand, Amphibian SE 710B32.
Blue seconds had would mess with my brain even more. Just googled that model, it looks great! Great choice!
This is a real looker. Not my favourite SE model though because it is missing the embossed crown and especially longer and higher lume hands.
I'm not personally a fan of this one. The classic scuba dude speaks to me more. Though that may just be the aesthetics of this particular model. If I found an SE that speaks to me I would consider buying it.
I have the scuba dude and I love it. Something special about the classic Vostok models.
yep, and the Scuba Dude you have is what got me into Vostoks and gave me an idea for a mod. Which I told you about before. I think that the blue on blue scuba dude would look lovely with snowflake hands. If I can ever find a purple scuba dude I will get that one and do a different mod. Change it to a black PVD coated body with better lume.
Amphibia for me is like a Monolith in STALKER :D
I'm impressed of quality of brushing in more expensive than classic models watches :)
In my K-34 I'm impressed of mix brushing and polishing surfaces :)
Polishing the sides and brushing of a top and the buttom of the case it is very good :)
Like Russians with this models have more time to make them more high end :)
Only one thing we want to change is that damn lume :D!!
P.S.
Thanks to Ivan for sending watch to review :)
I agree Jaroslaw! MORE LUME!!!
cool Vostok
Hi,
good review, nice watch, but out of stock.
Thank you! Keep checking back. The go in and out of stock all the time.
gianfranco zucchetti out of vo-stock more like XD
Very Nice amphibia!,
Are Vostoks popular amoung Russians or is the main market abroad? Thanks
Nice
1:20 it is a stainless steel case because it is a SE not because it is an Amphibia . Normal Amphibia comes with chrome cases.
False. Amphibias have stainless steel cases. Classic Komandirskies are either chrome plated brass or titanium nitride plated brass. I believe that a few years ago some of the stainless steel Amphibias had chromed bezels, however, they are now entirely stainless steel.
@@24h_ Oh didn't know they had steel cases. I had a one a few years ago with ministry case. It does look like chrome. They really make steel look like chrome for those normal models.
The price point is simply increasing, and you price point information is still accurate?
It's $103 USD but currently out of stock
talking about SE, here is my recent addition which features a uni-directional bezel 😜
instagram.com/p/BpJCoyEhPe5/
You like it, we get it. But those long pause moments are cringy af.
LOL
Nice orange dial but is not worth extra money, I think that bezel steal Russian spirit from amphibia watch, that band you can buy on AliExpress for 2$ shipping.. White second hand it in 670 case line so is also nothing special. If in this model have orange dial + neptun hands + crystal glass then will by worth extra money;)
Great Russian!!! Thank you:)
Thank you Aleksey!
Vostok are amazing tough and cheap to buy real cool,I have 7and none have let me down,komandirskie is best ,BUY one
Дёшево и сердито как автомат Калашникова.
Thank you Ivan