The Best Kept Secret In Vostok - Amphibian and Komandirskie

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[@JusttheWatch]

Just went and bought my first Vostok using your tip! We'll see how it goes!

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Oh nice! Can't wait for your thoughts!

[@user-lv6fo7gy9p]

Do you like it?

[@weasel9062]

He probably still hasn't gotten it yet.

[@WG55]

@@weasel9062 He got his three watches and did an unboxing video on his channel. Look for the video "My First (3) Vostock(s)! Unboxing"

[@oldhand7]

Thank you! Vostok - is the best! Respect from Russia! Many interesting technical solutions are used in this watch (if you are interested, see my review in Russian). Sometimes the quality is not the best. But it mostly refers to the build quality. For example, before using in water, it is sometimes necessary to check that the back cover is fully screwed on. At this price, there is no other fully manufactured watch with its glorious history and original designs on the world market!

[@VanaConn]

I'm bad , but I'm good thanks to our link .Ordered three Vostoks for $155. Just one on Amazon was $150. I'll have to get use to winding the one .I dig the 24hr military time watch too , on the list .

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Very nice!!!

[@crybabychrononaut]

Nice channel, dude. Got my first Vostok a few weeks ago (amphibia)... I unfortunately sold my beautiful Seiko JDM when I was desperate for cash last year (major regrets!!!) Still pretty broke, so the Vostok was a cheap way for me to at least get a new mechanical.

[@ericallnight]

Tip still valid on direct buy from Vostok site!!

[@WatchWitt]

Man, they’ve upped the bracelet game, especially for $50! I’m going to try that butterfly clasp bracelet on my next order. Both bezel mods look great!

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Yea that's a nice upgrade from the previous!

[@AvgJoeWatchReviews]

Pretty cool. Learned something new with the guitar picks.

[@pabloorellana7631]

I already bought my Vostok watches from another page, I cannot believe the prices, I'll definitely buy more from the Vostok page, really useful info, thank you!

[@BassMatriX]

Wow! Thanks for this info. The Komanderskies are like 26 bucks! Definitely getting a new watch today. For less than a tank of gas even! XD

[@edwardfletcher7790]

You might not want to buy a $26 manual wind Komandirskie. The Auto's are much much less annoying !!

[@claudiomenesesc]

Because of this video now I have two more Vostoks on their way to my home. Thanks!

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Wooot!! Love it!

[@MyAlan999]

Very nice Pete , that silver scuba dude with the black bezel looks great

[@ChillinwitWatches]

I started this for the green one and ended up loving the silver!!!

[@TheGrenadier97]

Great tip, choices and mods. I believe that a Vostok will be my first diver.

[@ronin7106]

Whoa! Guitar picks as bezel removal tools! Outstanding idea Pete! Love it. Will definitely try it out! Thanks!

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Haha, just kinda stumbled onto that idea!

[@ronin7106]

@@ChillinwitWatches Pretty Cool idea! Thanks

[@porkchopkufo]

Well I just bought my first Vostok utilizing your tip Pete! I was gonna try it when you first released this video but never got around to it! Sick... Paid $38 USD... Insane!

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Cool man! Hope you love it!

[@AdityaV274]

Where did you buy it from? I need the link

[@billmoore168]

I love your channel. Bro, you're like the Brad Pitt character in "Burn After Reading." I got a Komandirskie a few months ago; couldn't believe it only took 10 days to mail from Moscow to U.S. Anyway absolutely love it. What a value: keeps good time. rugged looking. A tough knock around. All for under 30 bucks! For me the greatest feature is the manual wind. Don't need to wear it daily like a self-winding (it'll die if not worn every day) just wind it up. I wished Vostokhe's metal banded watches were manually wound, tho'. None are. One suggestion: Please test all your mechanical movement watches on the watch-0-meter to check accuracy. Anyway, keep on Chillin; wit' dem Watches. Peace.

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Thanks man! I somehow have not seen that movie, it just moved to the top of my list! Watch-o-meter everything, consider it done!

[@AKrishnaAkhil]

bru, were there customs levied?

[@billmoore168]

@@AKrishnaAkhil None to U.S., or it was paid by seller.

[@AKrishnaAkhil]

@@billmoore168 got it man. Thanks for responding.

[@CoreyBrass]

DUDE!!!!! Thanks for the heads up. I'm a subscriber just from this video. Now my love of Volstok will know no bounds.

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Lolol, that's awesome! Thanks for the sub, much appreciated!

[@floydmorrison2025]

Those mods look awesome! My one and only Vostok is a silver dial Komandirskie 02-65, which has run +90 s/d since the day I opened up the box haha. Still love it, though! LOL @ your kid's "it's too fancy for you"! Just tell him that you purposefully color-coordinated the Mandala to your Ice Blue Fender Strat, making you the coolest Dad on the planet!!!

[@ChillinwitWatches]

I always try to tell them I'm cool but they aren't buying it!

[@darrensmith6999]

I just got the green model though i have been collecting Vostok's for years. Recently acquired a limited edition 1967 loving it (:

[@stevebolt7132]

The green one is super cool...great bang for your buck!

[@iqbalhusain3603]

thankyou godbless you man

[@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968]

That is a brilliant and amazing piece of information. I am just looking at this site now and cannot believe the prices. Meranom never really gave me the impression that they actually did represent Vostok as I looked to them for spare parts for project builds and repairs, they always seem to be OUT OF STOCK on almost everything, if they really were connected to the factory then surely spare parts wouldn't be a problem at all. Thanks for this invaluable tip. I know where I shall be buying in the future. 😊👍

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Awesome, glad it helps!

[@PretzelLogic88]

Just found this vid after getting my first Vostok off of Meranom. Had a good experience with Meranom, but I'm definitely going to try the factory site next time and see how it goes. Thanks for sharing this, man!

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Sweet! Meranom is a great retailer, but, yes give the direct a try!

[@mitchell345]

When i go to purchase it takes me to some russian bank card site. Is there anyway to just pay with my credit card? I havent figured it out yet? Thanks for any help

[@torrolindsey3459]

Great video! Could u plz do a [How to] video on adjusting the bracelet without pins by Vostok thanx

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Thanks! Shoot me a link of the bracelet you are taking about and I'll make it happen!

[@jpsrandom6943]

Those watches are very cool, not for everyone but they have a lot of choices anyway. I love the design, truly industrial and original. I will try to get one, but I'm in South America and may be kinda hard to get it done for a fair price. Anyway, cool stuff man, keep it up

[@roytaylor7889]

Dude, great tip(s) and video... how to get cheaper vostok, how to remove bezel with guitar pick and how to remove old insert with heat! Trifecta!!

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Awesome, love passing on some useful info!

[@shaunboden6951]

Just found your channel, very entertaining :)

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Thanks Shaun! Glad you found me!

[@vivianball870]

Good video, I liked the changes in the clocks, they looked great.

[@carlosb1]

Thank you I did not know about this I wonder why the prices are lower. Sometimes you can't find the model you are looking for so you will have to find it somewhere else like in Meranom. They still have the "In Garbage" Option lol.

[@friskjidjidoglu7415]

It’s because the Russian ruble has a lower value relative to the US dollar

[@jeffreygleaves2931]

I've been toying with the idea of getting a Komandirskie with the red star and tank on it. The price is cheap enough and I'm kinda attracted to the Cold War kitsch. I visualize some heavy set Russian woman in a head scarf putting them together in an Orwellian factory. They just seem to have that bleak industrial vibe to them. The only thing holding me back is the shipping time. If it takes a month to get here and doesn't arrive until mid summer I'm worried my fanciful notion might be gone by then. Instead of getting a kick out of it I'll feel I wasted my money. I'm starting to realize this watch obsession is quite the mental game. Not even sure its a healthy pass time...lol

[@lobdsk]

Well if it’s the bread. Go to eBay man

[@pst9821]

You don't have to anymore. Got plenty of Orwellian shite around you already fo you?

[@kenlivingston3111]

Have a 24hour dial Vostok and love it!

[@3rdstone1]

Great work, very nice mods. I have a 090659 Amphibian, my only (or rather first?) Vostok. I think it's super cool, but I've been thinking of changing the typical Vostok shiny bezel to a coloured one to make the big case a bit less dominant visually,. Great tip about the picks, who knew you have watch modding tools scattered around your home? Btw, the silver dial on the Scuba Dude is slick, and quite tempting.

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Glad your liked it! The guitars picks are great!

[@camarocarl7130]

Nice work Comrade.

[@valentinapostu8078]

It seems that after Visa and Mastercard got blocked in Russia you can't pay anymore. Is there any workaround for this besides asking a local to buy them and send them along?

[@johannapfelburg6286]

Seems like no. Seeing that they state they accept bank transfer, I was hoping that option would be available to overseas buyers but I guess not

[@solodolotrevino]

That's a bummer. What about cryptocurrencies?

[@johannapfelburg6286]

@@solodolotrevino officially no either, at least not stated on their website. Meranom accepts crypto and will give you a small discount tho

[@DecemberNames]

Wow man. Amazing find !

[@Happyfacehotwheels]

I guess 3 is not enough. I was looking for a 4th Vostok anyway 😁 Thanks for the tip.

[@KRAFTWERK2K6]

just one more Vostok :) I know that feeling.

[@kuntang5728]

Thank you so much, I bought 3 amphibia directly from Vostok last month, and just got them🥰

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Just ordered another one myself!!!

[@thejimmilner]

Looks GREAT. I really like the silver watch. I have never modified a watch before so I do have a question. Where did you get the black bezel and the where did you get the watch bracelet. Both changes you made really made that watch look awesome. Great video, thanks

[@kamran102]

Great tip mate! I love those Vostoks :-) Got 4-5 or so..

[@Bepec-pm2kc]

За свои деньги хорошие часы. У меня восток 170865. Для повседневного использования самое то! Привет вам из Волгограда !

[@andrewk1916]

I just purchased my first Vostok yesterday - the Komanderskie 650 GMT - but I'm taking a chance on it off an eBAy seller so I'm hoping it's a decent one! I really do like your mods these seem like really cool watches! Thanks fo rthe tip on the Vostokinc!

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Sweet! Hope you love it, they take a little getting used to, but they are fantastic watches.

[@lobdsk]

They are addictive

[@cartoonpete407]

Guitar picks to remove bezel - Genius! Never thought of that! 😁

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Always my first option, almost always works!

[@cartoonpete407]

@@ChillinwitWatches Will try this next time!! 😁💪Awesome!

[@objective7042]

@@ChillinwitWatches I love your ingenuity. I have a love/hate relationship with swapping bezels, I'll try this method in the future.

[@butnugit]

Thanks for the "pro tip"! 😁 It's funny how something as simple as a bezel insert change can really set the watch off, and make it look so much better than stock. You seem to have a good eye when it comes to that. I've been eyeing a white dial Vostok, but when I pull the trigger, I think I'll keep it stock, because I do love the stock insert.

[@ChillinwitWatches]

There's nothing wrong with a stock Vostok!

[@renngretsch]

Bought a 150348 off Vostokinc last month and used it on mods. Right now I am wearing a 710358 with a smooth bezel and an Aliexpress leather strap bought through a Chillin' wit' Watches link.

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Your are the man!!! Appreciate it!!!

[@renngretsch]

@@ChillinwitWatches Appreciate the link! I also bought the 120658 off vostokinc a few months ago, and just bought another 120 that I modded with Meranom end links and a Aliexpress bracelet JUST YESTERDAY...how spooky is that! Just posted a pic of it on Vostok Reddit. And I also posted a link to this video to a question titled 'vostok bezel insert' from a couple of days ago. I think those 120 bezels are bad to get off because they are so narrow there is no surface area to get leverage against.

[@ChillinwitWatches]

@@renngretsch great minds!!!

[@choond]

Thanks! Was not aware of the vostok site. Going to place an order :)

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Yesssss

[@egotripband]

very helpful video . thanks . can you order different dials to be fitted to different case ?

[@ChillinwitWatches]

👍 I don't think they do that service like Meranom does.

[@juniorjohnson5961]

Great job 👏 enjoyed it 👍

[@RAZREXE]

Looks so amazing! Loved the custom green one

[@tentimetex]

Thanks for the tip!

[@teimurlu]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@camarocarl7130]

Good job Buddy, great info.

[@drebarthelotte5712]

Awsome thank you

[@AlexanderVonMalachi]

You can mod those? Whoa, that's actually cool! I might look into buying me a Vostok, I'm more of electronic guy if I have to wear a wristwatch, the fitness band is showing me the time just fine.

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Oh these watches aren't for telling the time! Purely jewelry! 😂

[@AlexanderVonMalachi]

@@ChillinwitWatches I haven't actually considered that angle. Bling, but with a function, while not costing and arm and a leg.

[@bigriceburner]

Thank you for this information

[@exsleepyink]

Hey, there. Great vid! I do have a question, though. I went to the site and it was all in Russian. Couldn’t figure out how to put in all my personal and payment info. Is there an option to put the site in English? There are a few I think I want. Thank you!

[@lenineder]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. What is the part number for the 3M adhesive? Thanks in advance!

[@charlesmostert]

New subscriber. Thanks for the awesome tip can't wait to order from Vostok directly. I'm South African and saving $20 converted to our currency is a huge saving.

[@andrewallen9993]

Bloody SAPO stole my Vostok! we don't deliver we take whatever!

[@migilin]

Cheers! It is pronounced like "Tshistopol", like in "chain" or "charity". 😊

[@Sustainable_Me]

Creative intro! Thanks!

[@roytaylor7889]

Still learning some Vostok lingo/stuff... What's a Boris bezel? Link?

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Sorry for not explaining, Boris_gvb is a seller on ebay, he makes the bezel I liked to use

[@dusty265]

Super cool channel, just found it! Great content, and being a fan of cheap mechanical hand wind watches! Videos like this are great! Can you give a little more information on the Borris bezels? Where to buy them? Thanks

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Awesome, thanks for watching! The Boris bezel is from a seller on eBay, Boris_gvb

[@pol5561]

Realy nice man pure Vostok joy,cheers.

[@grady60]

Where did you get the end links for your silver scuba dude bracelet from? Thanks!

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Meranom has them for all the cases

[@scottlauren3145]

I like the silver surfer.

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Same, I was pleasantly surprised with that one!!!

[@kiangee]

The online vostok is in Russian language. How to view English version?

[@halfpastblog]

Pete, you da man! 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@moshelevceder]

Just got an amphibian and 2 komandirskies from vostokinc 🤞

[@billieomalley2179]

Great info. The link you have seem to have under "ladies" a few more "smaller" options -- 37 mm by the looks of it by cross referencing Meranom. This is great for me. The 420 Amphibia and Komandirskie, both ~ 40mm, are ok on by ~6-6.25 wrist, but I am going to have to try a 37 mm. I am in the category of what I've heard are 2% female watch video viewers and bought the Amphibia and Komandirskie from Meranom as I needed an affordable, tough, waterproof, etc. mechanical option.

[@samdang4235]

a lot of people use butter knives to remove the bezels

[@lobdsk]

Man those are nice

[@jacobpapucciyan2578]

Thank you for your efforts and advice

[@marcjohnson4385]

I like that green one, hopefully my old hands can do that mod. If not you might be getting a parcel in the mail from me.

[@BourbonDrinker]

Love the green face with the green bezel.

[@Jason-hv4eu]

Great video! I haven’t purchased a Vostok yet. Where can you source quality bracelets for the Vostok watches?

[@eliakuiper4266]

I'm getting the silver surfer, possibly the green one too. Nice tip with the guitar pick. They look great, but can you read the time? - silver on silver is a worry.

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Do it!!!!

[@kimballwiggins3976]

My friend, where do you buy the BORIS bezels? im completely lost

[@ChillinwitWatches]

From an eBay seller,.boris_gvb

[@lobdsk]

Thanks for the tip. Everyone out there should realize though that you have to type it exactly like you did on the browser and that the site is in Russian and you have to translate the info.

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Chrome will auto translate everything for you quite well!

[@lobdsk]

@@ChillinwitWatches I am a little computer illiterate I’m scared I might wipe out the server.

[@AustinDunk]

They now have a language option at the top. Hover over the Russian Flag and it should give you a drop down menu to change the language on their site.

[@ChillinwitWatches]

@@AustinDunk awesome!!

[@lobdsk]

@@AustinDunk didn’t work on my I hone but it did on my I pad. I’m wondering about the whole Ukraine thing and if it will affect ordering from Russia.

[@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!

[@grady60]

Great info, really appreciate it!

[@cecilyau4440]

Thanks, Pete. Just ordered my first Vostok. Question: When you bought your Vostoks on this site, did you get your confirmation emails in Russian? That’s what I got, so I have no idea if everything is going well, shipped, or whatever 🤷. Guess I’ll just keep my fingers crossed 😳😁

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Yep! Unintelligible Russian emails is all part of the fun! Assume they are order confirmations! Eventually you'll get one where you should be able to find a tracking number in.

[@cecilyau4440]

@@ChillinwitWatches Thanks, again, Pete. Sorry to make you repeat yourself. I don’t know how these KZbin comment notifications work, so I wrote about my Russian email responses here and in your latest review vid. Appreciate you taking the time to respond. Will let you know when my Komandirskie arrived in 2 weeks or 2 months 😳. In case you’re curious, I got the 650547. The 24-hr, 1 rotation per day dial/movement got me into the Vostok fold. I’ve really wanted one of these since I saw the Glycine Airman (Pure?) had this, but I didn’t want it enough to spend $400 😁. So, Vostok to the rescue!

[@kartikchaudhary4503]

@@cecilyau4440 have you recieved your parcel ?

[@cecilyau4440]

@@kartikchaudhary4503 Yes, delivery to the US took about 15-20 days. No problems whatsoever. In fact, I’ve bought 3 more Vostoks from this site since then, and I have not had any problems.

[@mikeswatches2480]

Thanks for that tip - The Prices seem to about £30 lower

[@KRAFTWERK2K6]

direct factory sales. This also means Vostok gets 100% of your support :)

[@blessedkel]

Hey Pete. Thanks v much for the video. Has the war affected deliveries from either website, would you know? Cheers

[@ronaldchapman2806]

Serious delays due to the war and the sites didn't have the model and configuration I wanted so I'm going the Ebay route. Costs a bit more but I'll get what I want quickly. This video is great for information but the prices have risen sharply in the last year.

[@ivanracic410]

Hi Pete, could you please share the info where did you bought end links and bracelet used for 120 case.

[@ChillinwitWatches]

The end links are available at meranom. The bracelet I've had for years, but it's something similar to this: www.ebay.com/itm/20MM-OYSTER-SOLID-WATCH-BAND-STAINLESS-STEEL-FOR-ROLEX-GMT-II-16710-FLIP-LOCK-/161287888345?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286

[@capnemo6576]

Great review! Great watches!

[@chrisr7463]

Good looking watches - can you explain a bit more about the end links - will any 9MM end link work with the case? thanks

[@ChillinwitWatches]

You'll need the 18mm end links for the case, you can get those from meranom. But then any bracelet with 9mm center links will work with them.

[@zamSEG]

hello sir, could you share where did you get the endlinks and that bracelet from at 7:20?

[@ChillinwitWatches]

The End links are from meranom and the bracelet is just a generic 20mm oyster from eBay.

[@zamSEG]

@@ChillinwitWatches duly noted sir. thank you for the info. have a great day.

[@maazaraza]

That was cool :)

[@Miguel_GM]

Thank you for the info!

[@Sandman.68.]

Absolutely Fookn love these watches ❤️

[@williammoskovitz7772]

Very good review. Would you kindly provide me a link to the bezels you used please. Thanks

[@williammoskovitz7772]

Never mind, I just saw the answer to my question in one of your comments. Thanks

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Thank you, here ya go: www.ebay.com/itm/Stainless-steel-bezel-to-all-Vostok-watches-with-SEIKO-insert-bbs-/224205395964?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286 meranom.com/en/amphibian-classic/bezels/vostok-amphibia-black-bezel.html

[@jusuftheeagle6772]

I have three Most advanced watch ever, self sealing back, self sealing crystal, mechanical clutch on winder to make it shock proof. Amphibia leaks around 500~700 Metres not their rated 200M Movement has 31 jewels and very easy to regulate. Never replace the back seal thanks to dual back construction.

[@WINDINGCROWNS]

Great vid Pete. 👍

[@benbradshaw1914]

Outstanding video. Any suggestions on where to get bezels? Sneaker check- Stan Smiths -black upper with white sole

[@ChillinwitWatches]

I prefer the Bezel from boris_gvb on eBay, they are really good and work with skx inserts.

[@saevans63]

some good tips there thanks for the info. With the guitar pick hack does it matter what size pick or will any size work? I don't play the guitar so will have to order a few. Thanks!

[@markgrieves1307]

Heavy ones.

[@dinner_workingsly]

Vee make beeg discount for you friend. This is perfect timing, I’m due to drop a few rubles on some boctok. Have you had any trouble with movements in these lately? Last few I’ve bought stop working intermittently. They need the ol Slavic touch of love now and again to get going...aka a hard rap against something unyielding. I’m thinking they must have reintroduced serfdom...QC slacking. All good, I’ll still buy em. Super slick guitar pic trick!...totally gonna employ that method.

[@ChillinwitWatches]

I've not had any trouble with the movements. I've heard a good whack gets em going tho! Lol

[@urielalbertosanchezm]

Thank you!

[@briansc5148]

Nice! Lot of info and instruction in a quick, easy to watch presentation. Got me wanting the green one for sure :) I wonder how a Pepsi bezel would look on the red/blue-neutral silver dial and white numeral match.

[@ChillinwitWatches]

Only one way to find out!

[@Yossi152]

I wish I knew this 3 weeks ago when I pulled purchased my amphibia from Ebay for $67!! On the vostok page I can't find any accessories except for a few wrist bands. I'm looking for a display case back, and new bezles. Meronom sells them for $15-$20 which is crazy for a $70 watch. Where should I look? thanks!

[@ChillinwitWatches]

I'm afraid meranom is the best deal on accessories. www.vostok-watches24.com/e-home/ Also sells accessories, but the prices aren't any better

[@Gjunkie]

Hello Pete. When you bought your Vostok from this site, what payment method did you use?. The site will not accept my Visa or Mastercard

[@gtech4758]

Did you pay any customs/import tax for these watches?