Complete Vostok 'Dress Diver' Mods! Hands, Dial, Crown, Bezel, Ceramic Insert & Strap!

[@TheBadGuy1974]

You have the delicate touch of a grizzly bear.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

My wife agrees.

[@frznrrfan.frznrrfan102]

It's only a Vostoc. I think I might try my hand at it. Thanks for such a great video

[@bm.r.4427]

@@frznrrfan.frznrrfan102 Ben carefull with the crown

[@zelphx]

I am the same... but a grizzly wearing mittens.

[@peterowens290]

Probably not such a bad thing, many of us will just as "handicapped" so now we at least know that you don't need to be a watchmaker.

[@zatoichi4407]

My father former ussr then Russian military officer. From 1980 till our days he prefer only vostok komandirskie.

[@salahuddinyusuf]

I wonder if the USSR's anthem plays in his head every time he buys a vostok komandirskie.

[@FrostBlackbird]

@@salahuddinyusuf Probably not anymore because is capitalist pigs can buy them haha actually bought my first one last week directly from vostok. As an American, super excited to get my hands on this piece of Russian technology.

[@alessandroranzo9748]

i own an amphibia neptune and a komandirskie and they both keep time very well, better than seiko. I really love them.

[@Happyfacehotwheels]

Definitely not better than Seiko. Seiko has a lot of great movements. That's why so many other brands use seiko movements in their watches. Vostok has the 2400 series and ??? Anyway I have a Vostok amphibian and 2 classic komandirskies. I really like Vostok and I'm looking for #4

[@PanzergrauModels]

He's so right!

[@STW1964]

That's a pretty cool 'new' watch. Being in Moscow I don't have the postage problem you have and I see these in every shopping center here. So, you have inspired me to have a go myself Jody.

[@contentconsumer487]

So how much do they cost in Russia?

[@Mike-yy4ll]

Hey, man, i'm Russian and i've never seen Vostoks outside manufacturer's website. Where did you seen them retail, precisely?

[@Mike-yy4ll]

@@contentconsumer487 Not much, same as everywhere else.

[@mr.t2553]

@@Mike-yy4ll Не могу сказать для Москвы и МО, но в Волгоградской области можно их найти чуть ли не в каждом ТЦ, где будет лавка с недорогими часами (Там где продают всякие Q&Q). Кстати цены сильно поднялись за последные годы... Помню Амфибии за 2000 и Командирские за 1000 в 2011/2012.

[@stephenfewson7188]

What's a good Big one to get @Steven?

[@ulrikreimann652]

This is probably the best video ever for "how to mod a Vostok". It gave me the courage to give it a go. THANKS!

[@mstislav007]

Well done!!! Greetings from Russia)) Восток Амфибия

[@charlie-obrien]

At the start of this vid I was thinking; "I can't believe he's going to mod that good looking Vostock!" At the end of the vid I am like, "I have to mod all of my watches like Jody!" Lol But seriously, you made some beautiful color choices for the dial, the hands and of course you are dead on right about that vintage band. Thoroughly enjoyed the vid. PS; a tiny bit of Rodico on the tip of the screwdriver will keep the screws from being "fiddly".

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks for the compliment and the tip! Cheers.

[@grady60]

I thought the same! I loved the design of the Vostok at the start of the video so much I did my own mod based on the same bezel and dial, it looks great. Thanks for the inspiration Jody!

[@nunomendes2484]

Bravo! I remember someone saying: "If i can do it, everyone can" I managed to get the second hand of one of my watches ticking once every 3 or 4 seconds!

[@timur7381]

Ugh, can't wait to get my Amphibia already! Waiting for almost a month now, got "lucky" and ordered in the holidays week (forgot a lot of shops are closed for new years, silly being from Russia myself lol). Watch is finally in the air, so hopefully one more week. I just received a sexy new bezel from One-second-closer, I think they are out of Poland. The bezel I received is top notch quality, very fine metal work, and the insert fits nicely (with that hypo cement, thanks for the tip!). I already have a blushark nato strap waiting for the watch.. Mods arrived before the subject of modding :) I'm in line for more mods on meranom lol, I want that signed steel crown, display back, and a steel movement holder (why not lol). One step closer also have very sexy looking hands for Vostok, thinking if I should order more lol.

[@Turnipcre8tor89]

Mate - that thing looks fantastic! Might have to pick up my first Vostok!

[@walibuns3395]

2 AM in Texas I’m awake for this video

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks for your dedication! Ha!

[@WatchGuyJive]

420 is the perfect case size in my opinion. I had a much larger Vostok and it looked awful on my small wrist. Really liked this mod. Wasn’t so sure at first but liked it when I saw the finished product. You’re a brave man doing these mods and you make it look easy. I just get nervous opening a watch and trying to regulate it.

[@captnsnafu]

I bought my first Vostok (Amfibia 110884) a few weeks ago and couldn't resist to order a few weeks later a komandirskie 350754 (with which I'm totally in love). I think It's fair to say you made me join the cult ;) Great vid and nice mod !

[@НикитаМартынов-г7ь]

Big thanks for a Vostok vid. I bought my Vostok Komandirskie 431783 a week ago, replace standard bezel with clean bezel, and after this little mod it looks very vintage and completely amazing. I didn't expect, that field watches can looks so stylish. Pure USSR classic design. I'm a big fan of Vostoks now, and I'm russian, so, I proud of our Vostok manufacturing. I think, your first name is Jody, right? I love your channel. Greetings from Russia, Jody!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks for your kind words! Cheers.

[@ianboag6928]

What a delightful modification and watch. I have twoVostok amphibious watches, one modded. Maybe I am just lucky but they each keep time to within 30 secs over a Month and are a delight to wear. I might have a go at modding one myself.

[@MidEnginedFan]

Very nice, I like it. I have a Vostok that arrived from Russia a couple of days ago, appears to have passed customs in New York and is entering into the USPS system. I hope to have it in a week or two.

[@steveshadowphoto9346]

From one professional alcoholic to another; thanks for the great video! I might just try moding my Vostok!

[@mariodavidpalacio]

Wow! Just when I thought watch videos always have the same topics you came with the lume wars and the tritium piece you featured. Thanks for sharing this mod and the implicit motivation. Have a great day in Sidney, mate. Cheers from Medellín, Colombia.

[@IskanderVFX]

man you have turned this toy looking thing in a perfectly usable and beautiful watch, that was amazing mate!

[@RickDeckardMemories]

I love Vostok modifications! All one needs is to swap bracelet, bezel, case, crystal, movement, dial, set of hands, that plated brass crown.... AND YOU HAVE A DECENT WATCH!!!! 😂😅🤣😄 👍👍👍

[@nimbly1693]

I have been wearing my Vostok for almost a year now, and I just found out that it hand winds. Thanks Jodi.

[@wasiahmed1369]

The hands are the game changer.

[@kretinovalentino8054]

Professional alkoholic, lol. Great mod

[@jesseorlando9521]

I appreciate your insightful videos immensely as well as the links you provide to purchasing the watches you discuss. I'm just getting into collecting, and I've learned quite a bit!! Thanks again!

[@Λεωνίδας-Κέρκυρα]

Congratulations, a unique color combination, excellent work !!

[@elshano_]

Love your work Jody! I found your channel because of the first Vostok mod video you didn’t and haven’t looked back. I went with OSC gear for my Ministry case Amphibia, but DLW will get the nod for my Sea Urchin project, looks like great stuff 👍

[@DrFrankLondon]

Nice mod, buddy! It looks great and much better than the original, especially like the handset and the blacked out bezel insert. Not convinced about the dial as I am not a fan of having a scuba dude on the dial, but as whole, great looking piece!! 👌

[@sashachip]

Frank Andre Holmestrand looks like a toy watch with that ugly dial.

[@LVK15926951]

You are by far the best watch vlogger there is . Keep doing what you do I appreciate it and so do the millions of others who watch you everyday ... Cheers

[@greamespens1460]

That's damn good. I had an issue with the bezel on mine as it was difficult to turn. I tried to remove it to no avail. I used WD40 and now it's sweet.

[@Mike-yy4ll]

Be careful with that WD40 near rubber parts. Vostoks have rubber seal and rubber can be melted by WD40.

[@jochenasel]

Nice job! I just ordered my first two Vostoks‘s. A 100473 and a 431171. From the pictures I think there is no need for modding. Let‘s see how they look in real. 😁

[@landwomble]

This was super helpful changing the dial and hands on my 090 Vostok. Thanks for posting!

[@domenicfp]

WOW, Loved the video. The final product looks incredible.

[@Mike-kr9ys]

You made a very nice watch! Looks better in the "after" than the "before", that is for sure. You have an eye for horological style (and t-shirts, too!). очень хорошо сделано!

[@cobalt_cobra5248]

Best Mod was ditching the date widow dial for the solid dial... massive improvement right there.. That handmade leather strap was the icing on the cake..

[@paulstevenson200]

That is duckin lovely. Absolutely beautiful. I love the whole package. That is now one serious, serious - looking timepiece and I am envious. A genuinely interesting and informative vid: well paced, and very well filmed. I always enjoy these type of vids and I think they provide a welcome mix to the content. A livener so to speak. Many thanks and I look forward to the next one. PS. I wish I could get the bezel off my Amphibia but it won't have it. For now all I want to do is change the bezel.

[@greatdogg]

Nice result. Having big fingers I've found using a Rodico to pick up watch hands and tiny screws to work well.

[@grady60]

Inspired by your mod I bought the silver scuba dude and popped a seiko style bezel and insert on (although not stealth unfortunately). It looks fantastic. Thanks for being my canary down the mine!

[@martincallery8862]

Just found this video from a year ago. Loved it! In particular I like the self-deprecation when the end product looks so good. Well done geezer!

[@larryfromwisconsin9970]

Looks lovely. I have multiple 19mm straps for my Omega Seamaster 120 that I don't wear anymore.

[@arcangelo210]

Best mod video I’ve ever seen. Very informative, entertaining, and to the point.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks mate!

[@FourIntoOne]

Good job! Modding Vostoks is addictive I find.....Last count I had 12.........

[@Mauricio.Solorzano]

Awesome, thanks for sharing! I have 4 Vostok's between Komandirksie and Amphia's, I love that you can calibrate the movement and make timing near perfect like a swiss watch! Thank you for sharing!

[@jonnisalvin8780]

Hmmm I've just been vostoked, it's on the list now defo!! Theres just something really cool about them. Flicking around on Ebay at the moment and there is some really funky looking mods. I'm on it 👍

[@01nwalker]

Looks incredible Jody! You’re giving me more confidence to give it a go.

[@kartash1]

One of the best mods of vostok

[@Gwinter452]

Great mod, this came out fantastic... if only I had the skills then this would be the project for me! :P

[@FrankieJames14]

Bravo and congrats on those stellar upgrades, next level! You give me hope that I could do this, and then I remember I only ever wind up messing up the keyless works at the very end.

[@CyberSammael]

Thank you so much for this video. I have been looking for a way into watch modding and the idea of starting with a Vostok is much less stressful than a Seiko. I will make a shopping list of the tools that you used and start there!

[@logansmith8623]

Meranom have the Vostok 'Classica' which is quite a nice looking dress piece.

[@LowenKM]

Kudos, clever concept... start with a cheap yet durable and collectable watch design, that's easy to 'customize', and then specialize in designing & selling the 'mods'!

[@matthewreviews4981]

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!

[@RobRobBob]

This was a super fun watch, thanks for posting this up! I have a komandirskie on order, would love to get another Vostok or two and try this out on one.

[@47zero]

Fab job there Jody and very original choices for your design and colouring. You seemed to sail through it. Those second hands can give plenty trouble, the staff inside can easily get pushed inward requiring the removal of the self winding bridge to access and support it while easing the second hand on.

[@drwindsurf]

Wow! That looks great Jody. I would be surprised if it doesn't get more wrist time. I really like the way you narrated the mod - perfect :)

[@JMK15]

You did an amazing job. This is how this watch should be.

[@itjp]

My quarantine fun is watching your videos and ordering watches 😁

[@True-os6tg]

Really didn't like original dial so great job .No way I would dare to try anything that tricky so hats off mate !

[@ralphtaylor9968]

Nice video Jody. Was looking for a Vostock vid or review as I'd decided to get one as a holiday watch. Love what you did with this mod and it's encouraged me to trying to do a mod myself in the fullness of time :😊

[@dodgydruid]

I quite like the idea of modding, got my first ever so all enthused about it and lining up no 2 and no 3 hehe I haven't since the 80s had anything really I could call quality, used Timex's in the army and Sekonda quartz for everything else then last year I fixed an old Sekonda Safari I found in a drawer and discovered an engaging hobby fixing up old watches from it. Now I have a fair few Sekonda's, quite a few Eaglemoss military themed ones, and a fake £3 Rolex that surprised the life out of me at how bloody good it looks and hasn't lost a second since it arrived couple weeks back O.o (the intention was to butcher it for glass, bracelet and movement)

[@MrEnglishmorris]

Another great video Jody, keep them coming. I love the Vostoks a great watch for not a lot of money. You have now got me thinking of having a go at a mod attempt.

[@dustinmoose54]

I just noticed the "Mad Max" shirt. Nice.

[@notyourgrandadswatch7705]

That dial is great and the distortion on that crystal is very retro

[@lobdsk]

Don’t listen to the people I think you did a good job man

[@garyk8285]

Just bought one of the 420SE's... no not the Merc :) Has the new bezel, lume pip, brushed case, and on a Bund strap, it looks the business.... 24H dial. can't wait for it to arrive.

[@B33MAD]

Glad you didn't bugger it up! Great work.

[@darrensmith6999]

Nice one ! Used your previous Vostok mod to help me the first time I did one thank you. Though you do make it look very easy😉

[@eeyyaakk6801]

Darren Smith how does tightening the side screws hold the dial in place? also, how do I remove the date wheel? thank you!

[@gianmatteomannering4521]

I noticed that you've said the dial is a "champagne" color.....but in the video it looks silver. How is it in real life, does it tend more on the champagne (goldish) or more on the silver? Thank you and great videi!

[@sureshobhan]

Jodi you nailed it just feel that you could have stuck with silver hands though...but that strap just love it....!!!

[@peterowens290]

No black hands, you don't want too many colours.

[@MKH-hq5eu]

Great looking Vostok! Awesome videos! Unfortunately I didn't realize buying one Vostok would turn into a full blown addiction!

[@MrShinobi797]

Wow....good modding skills Jody. Looks great mate!

[@JohnnyParanoid]

Well done and looks good! Those hands are really the most nerve-wracking thing ever. Cheers!

[@mdunawaym]

Very nice mod! I might give it a shot myself. Thanks for the lesson.

[@Rich77UK]

I LOVE Vostok watches.oh... Your t shirt is awesome. Best car EVER!

[@midwestgent9618]

For ungluing the bezel insert I like to put the bezel in a jug of the hottest tap water for 5 minutes, then put it in boiled water for another five minutes (putting it straight into boiled water right away I think would be too hot). After that the glue is nicely warmed up and it is a lot easier to pry the bezel insert off the bezel!

[@zorantkavc6345]

Excellent! People at Vostok should pay you for that design :-)

[@ashleyb66]

You made it look easier than what it can be 👍👍

[@bravobear1844]

At first I wasn’t feeling the dial (I’m now starting to get addicted to sunburst dials) but dang it looks cool, I love gold so I would’ve put a gold toned bezel

[@Colddirector]

I thought I was the only one who had a silver dial Vostok, although mine has a shield emblem and KTB on it, lol. They make for amazingly attractive, quirky pieces.

[@MM-cr7dq]

Thanks Jody, great info, gives me (some) confidence. I'm thinking of getting a vostok and modding it, those hands look tricky to do though !

[@logansmith8623]

Got my hand removing / fitting tools in the mail today. Loads of parts on order from eBay & Meranom. Then I'm having me a modding weekend! Oh a lot of the older Kommandirskie bezels & dials can be swapped out too. I'm only changing the bezels on my Seikos. I hear you had a tough time with hands etc.

[@rucksackrules2266]

Inspiring! I'm gonna purchase one. Great no-nonsense explaination. Thank you!

[@tristar3005]

Oooooh you got some of the good stuff, Wera drivers. You know the professionals when you see them

[@saevans63]

Great mod Jody. I’ll be swapping the bezel out on one of my Amphibias soon too.

[@MuscleBandit]

Thanks for the content bud, I'll be having a crack at modding mine once it arrives from Moscow :)

[@chevyguy2346]

Fantastic mod! What a transformation! Keep up the amazing videos. And mods!!

[@fondajames]

Nice job, this is the best looking amphibian I've seen

[@ильяфилатов-ц2т]

Hello, I'm Russian,I see the East is popular in the West, and you know a brand like rocket, they have a very cool watch, too, and unique

[@peterowens290]

How about a few details, never heard of Rocket watches?

[@jesper99]

@@peterowens290 east is Vostok & rocket is raketa

[@gerardlambert1363]

Very cool time piece 👌🏻✨ ¡Great Job! Fraternal greetings from the beautiful beaches of México 🇲🇽

[@IskanderVFX]

You made it look so easy!, I took a look to the back glass of one of my watchs and for a minute I was like mmm... but then realized and nah! no way hahaha maybe this question is stupid but do you think the Oscillating weight of a nh35 could be replaced with another seiko more finished and decorated one? don't know maybe a golden seiko 6r21 or something like that? I have watched the video almost 4 times now

[@godzillaunchained]

A very well produced and narrated How To video. Great stuff.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks mate!

[@theurbanman]

Hi Jody Love your channel, it's one of my favorites. Yourself and Alessandro from Slender Wrist are my top 2 watch reviewers. Thanks for the awesome content. I just wanted to let you know (in case you didnt) you can buy your vostok watch and moded parts from Meranom and they have a option where you pay $5 and they will fit all your moded spares you purchased along with the watch. That's a pretty sweet deal if you dont wanna attempt a Mod and to save one the hassle/time. Regards Marcio

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Wow! I didn't know that. Might have to investigate! Thanks Marcio.

[@theurbanman]

@@JustOneMoreWatch only a pleasure. It's a iteam you add to your cart . Iteam is labeled as "changing spare parts" have a awesome day .

[@mattiagardinali8246]

Nice video! Can you please explain me how I have to do to remove the crown tube and replace it with a new one? Thanks

[@mjvanmierlo405]

I love the mods you did, and I would like (shamelessly) make the same mod myself. Found the watch and parts but not the bezel and bezel insert. So could you point me in the right direction which bezel you used and about the insert I suspect the SKX inserts are compatible with the Vostok's or at least the bezel you used so could you confirm this or give some directions too ?

[@ndoutsider1574]

You are a master ! Hats off for your dedication sir.⌚

[@neilpiper9889]

My 710 sailboat has 22mm lug width. I modded it with a pepsi gmt bezel, a sharkmesh and a small glass see through caseback both from Meranom.com.

[@xEndgameRA]

Thank you very much for helping me with my mod! I wish I could send a picture. This video helped me a lot.

[@Markell1991]

This looks sick mate! Really like it.

[@peterowens290]

Love the detailed video but not so sure about the new leather strap & the brassy hands.

[@lenpowell6647]

Men only ever accept they have " buggared" something up to themselves .It is the way of things! Cool video.Cheers Len.

[@stevenwymor1398]

Super end result Jody, even if I had my doubts about the plan at first. But ya really gotta invest in some better tools. Stripping a screw head would be tragic. One thing I’ve seen you do multiple times in your mods, which I can’t quite figure out why, is that you glue the bezel insert down before you put the bezel on the watch. The likelihood that it won’t align with the indices is very high. I always glue the bezel down last and with SKX inserts, I recommend the adhesive from either Dagaz or Crystaltimes. It makes the end result quick and easy with no chance that glue is gonna leak out and gum up bezel rotation. But, like I said, the end result is a winner even if you got lucky. Another good one. Damn, now I gotta look at a Vostok.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Agree re the SKX mod, I got lucky, but the Vostok is a bi-directional friction bezel so it doesn't matter, the bezel insert always lines up! And yes, you gotta tick up a Vostok, they are ridiculous value. Cheers!

[@tech29X]

You executed that really well mate, but forgot the "money shot". Where's the lume shot of the new hands in the dark?

[@CrizzyKC]

Inspires me to start modding my own watches! Great video!