Just One More Vostok! Amphibia 160271

[@christophertaylor9230]

Vostok proves that you don’t have to break the bank to have something original, with heritage and a great story.

[@thetimemachine3828]

Christopher Taylor - SO true! I recently bought an Aeromatic 1912 flieger style watch.. This particular watch is based on a 1942 Surveyors watch as used by the engineers working on the V Series rocket towards the end of WWII. As you most likely know at the end of the war both the USA & the USSR started hunting for anyone & everyone that worked on Germany's V Series Rocket program and tried their best to coax them over to their respective side of the Iron Curtain. It was primarily an intelligence based mission run by both countries Military Intelligence services. The V Series rockets morphed into the space race, the Military Intelligence services morphed into domestic bohemoths like the KGB & the CIA - thus the Cold War was born. The Yanks could utilise the best the "free" world could offer for its watches and the Soviets, keen to establish itself as the workers paradise bought entire factories of disused watch making machinery from the Swiss and elsewhere so as to become completely independent makers of in-house watches and out sprung the Vostok Amphibia in the 60's (I think...). Now *that* is a good story for a $70 watch!... and we didn't even mention.Yuri Gargarins Sturmanskie Space watch or the famous Strela Space watches. Fascinating stuff!

[@tonybowen8519]

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[@xen9254]

@@tonybowen8519 yeah bro we can help you out! Go ahead and first go to your phone settings and look for the ‘Restore to Factory Setting/Reset’. Then go ahead and take your phone and submerge it in water. That should do it. 99% chance that you are a Bot.

[@CorneliusDale]

I love watches and watch collecting, but I absolutely hate the snobby pompousness of many watch collectors. It's amazing to see that this weird little subculture of the hobby loves and respects even the cheapest watches, because at the end of the day, these are just clocks that go on your wrist.

[@devongallant6023]

“I am the king of cheap watches.” Love it. And yes.

[@eduardyurin4770]

In Russia "cheap" doesn't mean the worst! We know the price of this watches!

[@24hourstime]

After watching this video I have an itch to buy another Vostok. Damn you, Jody!

[@thetimemachine3828]

24Hours At A Time - but you only need one...and a shite load of spare parts...straps, bezels, crowns etc. & 15mins later you do have a new watch!

[@grahamcawthorne3720]

That thing is absolutely hideous...and I love it!!!Jody is undefeated!

[@hyunwoo230]

I wish there was a way for Jody to know how much happiness I get from watching his videos.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

You just did! Thanks mate! 😍

[@manuelmikewa]

Just ordered my first Vostok. I'm so excited! 😃

[@DrRhinoceros]

Kinda dig it, transformed into a futuristic field watch.

[@freequest]

I think they are brilliant the kind of Vintage eastern European look appeals to me. And for the price really really good watch.

[@Bearpilot_01]

I've never had one, and thanks to you, there are two Komandierske somewhere in the middle of the ocean heading over to me.

[@raydominiqueterre7462]

Great mods! I love that "old school futuristic" look. Really reminds me of old sci-fi shows. Great aesthetic!

[@SilverSergeant]

I love my four Vostoks............two of which are Amphibias (My Neptune is my fav)..........Great value, great history, good looks, good reliability, and a 10 year service interval.......Vostoks are addicting.

[@brynybach7741]

I think it looks good for at least a few months wear. I love Vostoks, I actually own five now and have bought them as presents for my nephew's and niece's. Great fun to let them pick which one they wanted from the huge selection knowing it's not going to cost a fortune. Keep the videos coming, I love them all 👍

[@steve-wu7jp]

Just got a Vostok Komandirskie from Meranom. 100m water resistance,screw down crown and case back. Seemed to be all the retro looks in an upgraded package. It came on a high quality NATO strap to boot.

[@Andrew-J316]

A new case to save for! Love modding this things!

[@curvedreality]

A blue strap to match the second hand would look amazing!

[@jeffreydahmer3995]

I think a black and blue NATO strap would be awesome

[@russellharris5072]

I have a scuba dude from the mid 90's,at that time the casings and bezels were titanium nitride coated not chromed.Still keeping good time having been bashed around at work and yes brass is visible in a couple of spots on the bezel (oops)....................

[@williamsipe1151]

This model was my first Vostok. Love it!

[@ihabkahnung]

Got the same one, did the same thing. Love the case with the smooth bezel. Makes it look way more expensive than it is :) and the 2612B is a workhorse. The problem with the company is obviously the qualitiy control. fingerprints or hairs inside, i found them all. On the other hand they are pretty easy to regulate and to try out stuff. A nice project for little money. have fun.

[@charliedoyle118]

See, I told you Vostoks were like potato chips.

[@Sillybollox1966]

What broken in the package ?

[@vamheredur413]

@@Sillybollox1966 Hahaha, nice one. +1.

[@Sillybollox1966]

@@vamheredur413 I do like them but think a brass case is a huge negative.

[@charliedoyle118]

Iain Wilks Good one.

[@stusims6567]

They are not a whole lot more expensive than potatoe chips either! 😝

[@romeo6048]

Just love that intro '' Hellooooo and welcome to just one more watch ''. I really like the Red Komandirskie 650841 which was reviewed by Richard a while back, so looking to snap it up sometime soon. Keep up the great reviews and best wishes!

[@ricardochaveste7367]

No bad at all much better looking forward to see more Vostok in the future Thank you my friend 👍👍

[@bg-id1uo]

As a Vostok..cult member/owner I must say another very informative video on this battle tested durable working class time piece !I have 4 right now , 2 Amp and 2 regular hand wind Komandirskie.Looking at buying the auto Komandirskie now .Jody they are very addictive for sure .Lol

[@jk23_]

Got this exact watch. I brushed that bezel with the scotchbrite method, replaced the hands with the silver laco swords and put an oyster style bracelet with glidelock on this. It is just awesome.

[@alfajuj]

I think a heavy shark mesh bracelet would look smashing.

[@thehrethgir679]

I got my first Vostok recently, a Komanderski K-43. I got the one I got specifically because I loved everything about it stock (except the horrid leather strap), so it's staying like it is. But for Christmas, I might buy myself a pile of Amphibia parts and build a watch myself instead of buying a complete watch and modifying it. Case, crystal, movement, dial, hands, the whole thing. Might be fun!

[@gianniverschueren870]

The return of Vostok! If only we could get some new Chinese specials next...

[@galiojusticejustice3191]

I love this one, the little blue accents are perfect. A black and blue nato might go well

[@stoptellingmewhattowrite]

Love em. Durable, good cost and interesting.

[@matthew_ferguson]

Not a fan of that bezel. I actually like the original!

[@TheCrisimos]

Oh Jodi you nailed it with that polished bezel, the watch look a lot better than with the factory one!

[@SilverSergeant]

I have 2 Vostok Amphibias..and 2 Komandirskies.....My favorite (and daily driver) is my Neptune Amphibia......I bought a nice rubber strap from Meranom for my Neptune......Thanks for putting this one on the timegrapher. I was quite surprised at the out-of-box accuracy.....I'm seriously thinking of getting one of the newer style Amphibias, too.

[@captbumbler5356]

Like the new look on this watch after your mod's. nice to watch you work on it . thank you

[@glenh4971]

Thanx for the great vostok video's. I have been shopping around for cheap watches. I have pretty much decided against an homage style watch. The Vostok may not be the best quality watch around. But, they stand on their own merits and their own history. They seem to have their own personality. Thanx to you I am now interested in getting one of those Amphibia models. I appreciate that. It's easy to see the appeal of them.

[@DavidMoore-lz4bh]

My fourth on order from Meranon this week , put them all on Barton silicone straps , which work really well

[@maxs.6743]

Helllooooo Jody 😁😁😁 Thank you so much for every single video you made 👌 Would say I love all of them😂 All the best from Germany Max ✌️

[@StevenMRSenior]

I recently bought both a Komandierski and an Amphibia. They are both rated at 200m water resistance now. I don’t know if you have watched Richard Perrets video on his Komandierski. I bought the same one (but without the date) and purchased the same nato strap as him. The Amphibia is a black dial with red scuba dude. I replaced the strap with a red and black striped nato and the fairly plain bezel with a seiko style flat black and 1/3 red coke bezel. Both look great. These are the first watches I have modified.

[@GeckoCkCkCk]

Another awesome Vostok! Another way to regulate these watches is to set it and wear it for 48 hours or however you use it, to determine its rate error as you use the watch. Then put on the timegrapher, determine the rate in dial down position, then subtract the rate error while worn from the rate, and set the watch to that rate. Then it will keep great time the way you use the watch.

[@andrewallen9993]

A method that works very well.

[@muzzaball]

Hi Jody, well I took the plunge and bought Amphibia # 1. I took your advice and didn't even bother with the bracelet but went with a black/blue NATO right out of the box. I must say that I do like your choice of brown leather on that model - very distinguished. Looking forward to tracking its arrival from Russia to Australia - couldn't be worse than China Mail. Cheers.

[@willardhooton920]

I’m a big fan of the 120 case, have my Amphibia outfitted with a coin edge bezel with lumed sapphire insert and a tropic strap... One BADASS piece- the acrylic dome crystal looks a million bucks paired with that sapphire insert! (Bezel + insert = more $ than the watch itself 😆)

[@thetimemachine3828]

Willard Hooton - sounds absolutely fantastic!

[@PuzzledMonkey]

Pics?

[@cmote2380]

Just wanted to tell you, I recently ordered my first Vostok! Thanks for the inspiration! Did recently add a Seiko5, the snk805.

[@GeckoCkCkCk]

The bezels are great for timing brewing tea and eggs. Eggs in cold water, bring to boil, turn off in less than a minute, set bezel, wait for 12 minutes, swap for cold water at 12 minutes for perfect hard boiled eggs. Great to cook eggs by turning the boiling water off. They are fine if you forget them. Boiling the water out and exploding eggs can ruin your day.

[@TastyGravyCollectables.]

Watch of the year in it's modded form.

[@steve-wu7jp]

In the spirit of thrifty watch collecting I just polished out my Amphiban with toothpaste and the results were pretty fantastic if you don't have any poly watch around. 👍🍻

[@thewinky01]

I felt the same with my Komandirskie - it needed something to look more comfortable in its own skin, but the Seiko style just didn’t work - too chunky for the rest of the design. Looking forward to see what you come up with!

[@niallvbrennan6629]

Timely vid,with Christmas approaching. I bought 5 from Meranom, delivered in 3 weeks, very happy with my watches, 4 of which will end up in Santas sock, with extra straps. Incidentally, you can get Kommandirski variants with Amfibia build which go to 200m. I have no intention whatsover of testing this, although it does just fine in the shower☘

[@EcSsAwS]

I love my vostoks I own 2 of them The stainless bands are so bad it's crazy Edit: For the price...especially on Ebay they can't be beat.. I'd recommend them to any watch hobbyist without hesitation

[@alangray6961]

I have no experience of the Amphibia bracelet, as I got a bi stage one on ebay without a strap, but I did but a new Komandiskie, and the 'leather' strap supplied with it is truly an atrocity to behold!

[@cavalry1213]

Check out the Strela Sekonda! Is a Russian watch that was given to Cosmonauts in the...80s I believe.

[@ryan_bitzer]

The first mod on a watch I ever did was that "Goo Gone" trick I did with my new Casio "Royale" after watching your mod video! The first Vostok I want is the Komandirskie Classic 020706. ❤

[@oscarpatino3583]

Entertaining vid, sir... Keep'em coming!! Hail the King of Cheap Horology!!

[@surfitli]

That’s a very intersting case. It actually reminds me Of the Omega Seamaster 1000 from the 1970s with the covered lugs.

[@jeansandjumper]

Love my vostok, would love to see this on a retro shark mesh to match that '60s looking dial

[@paulstevenson200]

Nice work and I do like Vostoks. I don't mind the mod although I think it would have been better if the dial carried more interest. The bezel does however seem more in keeping with that plain dial. Thoroughly enjoyable as ever. Thanks alot.

[@jacko717]

Beat rate of 19800 straight out of the box? Perfect!

[@johndonne1]

Looks fantastic! Leave it as is and show off it’s uniqueness.

[@Janet_Airlines802]

I love my Komradirskie. I’m gonna buy a Amphibian soon. Thinking about getting the retro automatic.

[@saintdave1877]

Really like the dial and numbers , can't be many watch companies or there that offer so many different options. I love them.

[@rap31264]

Just one more...Yup....Got one and 4 are inbound with part goodies....Can't wait to get them...

[@nicholasortiz5880]

CHRIST! That's one ugly watch! I'LL TAKE 2!

[@Fanuc_Operator1990]

My dude these are one of the best looking drivers imo. Much cooler than a submariner or omega clone.

[@darkchocolate4643]

Underrated comment!

[@sr.javiergonzalez.wodnik1317]

Wow, I love the new bezel, think it looks very clean

[@Trex100]

I liked the original bezel with the blue dots. Cool vid. Thanks.

[@mike-yn3mn]

Quite good timing as my first vostok amphibia got delivered today! First thing I did was get it off the strap and onto a nato! 090348 its quite an aesthetically pleasing watch and I'm still getting used to its 'quirks'!

[@willywantoknow2563]

Thanks Jody, you answered my question of what watch is easiest to modify👍 i started off tinkering with a Canadian made westclox pocket watch (a bag of 5 wind watches for $10) thanks to you, you got me hooked on wrist watches.

[@ElijsDima]

That time-grapher trace is interesting, I've never seen a trace that wobbly.

[@dbonboard]

An exhibition case back could make this watch look like an Hamilton Khaki or at least closer! Keep up the good work Sir!

[@AFCAWorldBodybuildingArchive]

Is there ANY and I mean ANY chance to upgrade the movement to a hacking one, like 7S26 to NH36? Cause thats the ONLY and I mean ONLY reason thst still keeps me from getting a ton of Vostoks! 🙏

[@Tunkkis]

When ordering from Meranom I'd suggest you change the currency to rubles from the top of the page, the conversation rate means you'll get an even better deal. And if you cannot convert quickly in your head fear not, the product pages will give you an approximate conversation price.

[@Claus-L.Mueller]

Hi Jody! I got myself a similar Amphibia. And I kept the bezel because of the blue marks complimenting the second hand. The only modification I did was to satin the blingy bezel. Now it looks more like a tool watch. Best regards, Claus

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

A good idea Claus. Did you just give it a gentle brush?

[@Claus-L.Mueller]

Just One More Watch Yes, just a few strokes to break the shiny finish.

[@chu88y1]

Got a spy agency Vostok with a Bat symbol. Cool. Always enjoy your Show!

[@jordancolony5677]

Looks like a space porthole, love it!I'm a big fan of Russian & Soviet watches, glad you enjoy them 😊

[@waktosha7378]

There's always room for one more Vostok!

[@willjthomps]

If you buy off of Maranom in Rubles the conversion rate usually works out in your favor. I recently got a $75 Amphibia for just $55 because of the conversion from Rubles to USD!

[@willianviana1646]

Very Nice job.

[@andrewd7586]

Hi Jody! I love the brown leather strap & totally agree with it suiting any black dial watch! As for the bezel?... Na not really. Still, you do show how simple & easy it is to do a fix!😎👍🏻

[@thematteotwopoint0]

I LOVE VOSTOKS

[@lucasferrazza3082]

A Seiko skx bezel would look nice but it looks elegant right now and I think I prefer it that way. Maybe a black band? Something like a canvas strap? Idk but the idea of a vostok that can not only be used as a tool but also be dressed up seems fun.

[@rcarroll]

Im on my third. First was a Komandirskie which I gave to a friend, second was a 090 Amphibia, new bezel and silicone strap. Third is the 420, which I like but I prefer the larger ones on a wider strap.

[@jancovanderwesthuizen8070]

I’d really like this watch if I replaced the case, the crown, the glass, the dial, the hands, the movement and the strap

[@newhuskytwenty]

And is it still a Vostok with just a bezel? You forgot it.

[@jancovanderwesthuizen8070]

@@newhuskytwenty ahhh shit you’re right 😂

[@jakekaywell5972]

@@jancovanderwesthuizen8070 Sounds like Vostoks aren't for you m8.

[@ElwoodPDowd-nz2si]

Vostok bands have really improved. I just got an Amphibia with a nice Zulu band.

[@podolanko7]

You should look at the komandirskie k-03 series, notably the 24 hour dial options

[@georgebrown3359]

I have three and they wont be the last!! I love that they are so tough, robust and "modable". And the prices are always good. They have even got their delivery times sorted. 10 days from Chistopol in Tatarstan to Newcastle here in Oz, not bad!

[@shaneoneal1658]

Doctor Spock was a pediatrician. I think you meant the Vulcan, Mister Spock. He would have no need for a watch, as his own internal clock would be accurate to within 1s/century, and he can regulate it just by looking at the stars.

[@nunomendes2484]

Spock with a watch! That would be... illogical.

[@stusims6567]

I thought the mod was nice! I wish I could do those as well as you do. I can’t even seem to add a link to a Citizen band! And they have screw links!!! Great spot as usual Jody, keep up the good work!

[@DonCacomixtle]

Between Tgv and Archie my absolute favorite is... JODIE! Your style makes your channel the best. Thanks!

[@gimbydude491]

I didn’t skip the “learn queen on the piano” ad for you. That’s devotion my friend.... 😂 About to pull the trigger on my first Vostok, just have to pick one and press buy. Let the journey begin.

[@jamesarthur6962]

Still don’t have a Vostok in my collection Jody, what is wrong with me? As everyone I know has one & often more than one...I need to get on board don’t I 💭🤔💯? PS. Is it a cross between an old TAG Heuer Kirium & Explorer on the dial/bezel?

[@vicentelopez3526]

Gracias. Great video again.

[@furzkram]

Put a 12 hour bezel on and you have a poor man's dual timezone. Btw you never bring a metal inside the movement when adjusting the hairspring frequency. Use a toothpick with one end broken off to push against the lever. And never do it freehandedly - use one hand as a support to the toothpick and push the pick - resting on the support hand - using only two fingers of the other hand. The slightest touch on the hairspring will deform it irreversibly.

[@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!

[@19wael96]

I like the original bezel but I have the 120811 model, I like the high polish finish.

[@botch13]

I have one of the scuba dude vostoks, and it looks so much better with a nato strap. Just picked up their take on a gmt watch, and I'm keeping the stock metal band on it. For some reason it just looks right, and even feels good.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Another awesome video brother. Loving these mod videos!!

[@jochenasel]

Looks like a nice field watch now. I like it.

[@jackraglin5526]

For the SF aficionado that you obviously are (Ian M. Banks, my fav!) you should know it’s Mr., not Dr. Spock 😔. But seriously, I just bought my first Vostok yesterday, and am thrilled to learn from you what can be done with it. I’m hooked, on your posts and Vostok.

[@ElijsDima]

Hmm, that's a pretty good case shape. Looks nicer than the "cousteau" small case, or the (often asymmetrical) barrel case that Vostoks usually come in...

[@MB_OutdoorsMT]

A compass bezel would be most appropriate.

[@billthetraveler51]

I have an old Soviet Amphibia with a Vostok leather strap. I live in the USA but have no idea where to get it repaired. I cannot wind it. The spring just slips. Its just so damn cool that it breaks my heart that it doesn’t run anymore. Thanks for the video.

[@FrostBlackbird]

Any jeweler where they sell watches should have someone who works on watches.......I think haha worth giving them a call but the actual job to fix it might cost more than the watch itself.

[@karlsenula9495]

I feel your addiction to Vostoks ... picked up the same Komandirski as your video (going to put a black NATO on it) and definitely going to get an Amphibia ... or two. Love the black dial paratrooper and a blue dial submarine with anchor (fitting for an Amphibia I think). Also considering them as gifts for the price for my history buff brother and nephew. There was also a gorgeous black dial with blue sunburst pattern Amphibia on your $39 Komandirski video intro which I love but have been unable to find on meranom's website.

[@chadr8264]

Just picked up the "Zissou" model and have fallen in love! At least with a rubber strap... Good on you for publishing a not perfect mod video! I don't like the way it turned out honestly. I was all for the smooth bezel, until it was on. Not at all like it with the shape of the crystal. looks I'll be staying with a dive style bezel after all.

[@tylerrohn6938]

Go to a dive style bezel with a 12 hour gmt layout, make it a travel watch. The leather would make more sense and the extra Numerals would liven the dial up