Vostok classica (makes me want a dress watch)

[@djhungzilla]

To all you babies crying about it not being an automatic - dress watches aren't everyday watches so manual winding is perfect and appropriate to the dna of this watch. It's not even an homage to the Glasshutte Original as some are accusing it of being, the Classica is based off a design originally appearing in the Vostok catalogue in the 60's.

[@galaga8834]

And when it stops you don't have to worry about a date complication. A true dress watch needs no date function.

[@michaelbradley40]

I actually prefer a hand winder, there is something very satisfying about the daily routine of caring for the watch, it is a mutual relationship, a two way kind of thing that you just need to experience for yourself.

[@bc454irocz89]

Automatic is thicker too and useless unless worn everyday

[@DavideCecchini]

I just bought it yesterday. Can't wait to see it in person. No date, 39mm, retro style, perfect. I know it will take a month or so...

[@maverickbonato8164]

This is like the opposite of Vincero, Movment or The Fifth, it's a magnificent looking watch, great value but horrible marketing with bad pictures haha.

[@triples4good]

Great video. I have looked at these for awhile. They have a lot to offer. And your totally right, blows the Bambino completely out of the water. Vostok are an insane value as a general rule.

[@drwindsurf]

Wow! High praise and it is a Vostok...thanks for the share Rob :)

[@donaldsonwon5511]

A piece of art, simply beautiful.....

[@KakashiHatake-ou7mp]

I didn't know Vostok made dress watches! Reminds me of Timex Marlin

[@farhatbdhj]

Exact thoughts! Marlin is exceptionally more beautiful compared to Vostok though. If only if came with a stainless steel solid end links tapered bracelet.

[@CoPaE]

Any arguments to sustain that? Marlin is around $200 with a Miyota movement, which is not awesome to look at. This vostok has a display caseback looking pretty decent and the dials are very similar. How is Marlin 'exceptionally more beautiful'?

[@Andrew-J316]

This is better than a Marlin in every way!

[@d.dranner5150]

I have been collecting Russians for a couple years, a wonderful history of horology I've come to learn they are addicting and the best part is they last forever without a service . They are made in house from raw materials. A lot of Chinese parts are in top brands its nice to know Vostock is start to finish made in house even the mainspring, truly amazing for the money.

[@ronrussell5676]

I've had one of these with the blue dial and strap for several years. It's a really comfortable watch to wear, and represents the sort of everyday watch most people wore before 1970 or so. It fits easily under a shirt cuff if you wear long sleeves. The finish overall is a bit better than the four Amphibia that I also own. Accuracy has been very acceptable, within 10 seconds/day, although not up to quartz standards (and I didn't expect it to be). There was an issure when it was new in that the seconds hand would sort of 'stutter' as it passed one area on the dial, however, that has gradually decreased as the movement accumulated hours and is now unnoticeable.

[@washingtonfootballfanwgil8392]

I'm a big Vostok fan. What a nice piece! Gotta have it!

[@marinpablo23]

looks better in your videos than in the photos thank you for doing it

[@FitOutPost]

Great timepiece! I especially like the rough brushed finish of different parts. Thanks for sharing.

[@manescumanescu5211]

Great looking watch! Way more accurate than any 1000$ class japan watch, not to mention 10 years service intervals!

[@franglish9265]

I'll have to save up for a dress Vostok. I like buying products like this that are very good quality and value for the price. Really like how classic it looks. Generally, I haven't worn a watch until recently. However, I've noticed that it's easier for me to keep myself from being distracted by my phone, when checking the time, by wearing a watch.

[@ТимурЮнусов-ь4з]

Vostok is a famous Rissian watches brand, makes a wide variety of watches, including so called officer watches, amphibia watches and many others.

[@RondelayAOK]

I'm a HUGE dress watch fan. it's the way watches are meant to be. . . I love the look of the watch (very 50s-60s traditional) and I don't think it's quite fair to call it a ripoff design: the design was ubiquitous back then. Still, I'm up in the air about buying Russian watches.

[@Supertomiman]

Funny how Vostok and Orient actually mean the same thing, etymologically speaking.

[@kleanovodust-bin69]

But the Bambino seems pretty big as a dress watch.

[@TheDonCucaracho]

Cannot stop thinking about this.

[@Mondyone]

Those are thermally blued screws, not painted one. The white model 690B21 has also thermally blued hands. And its the same price as the others, $155. It's the one i got. Its absolute stunner. I also own a bambino small seconds which is a great watch. I especially like its size, because i have larger wrists. But vostok classica just takes it to another level. Its insane value for the price.

[@Ilnaz1999.]

This watch was made in Republic of Tatarstan in Chistopol' city. And i live in this city

[@Cfm565]

We are proud of you👏

[@7MacYou]

Wow, this seems to be a modern reissue of Vostok Precision, very cool!

[@andreleverettejr3747]

Every man needs at least one dress watch

[@UnNamedTrucker]

That is the least worst Vostok I’ve ever seen. Actually that looks nicer than an Orient Bambino.

[@bobmcmahon9827]

Great review, thanks for showing the movement/winding. Nice work!

[@MrBacchus18]

Looks great, really might buy this one, I don't really need a dress watch just been using a Seiko Sarb035 on a strap, works good but the price is right.

[@waktosha7378]

I just bought one in blue. They don't have the black I wanted. I anticipate getting it in and hope I really like the blue.

[@am8119]

Hacking function ?

[@waktosha7378]

@@am8119 No.

[@am8119]

@@waktosha7378 Thanks.

[@24h_]

Wow, this one is amazing. I've known about this watch for quite some time but this video really does a good job at displaying the details...Meranom and forum images aren't enough. Might have to get one of these if they are restocked, I just wish that the case was a little smaller (maybe 36/37/38 instead of 39mm).

[@altbinhax]

Really like the numerals, and the face is well done.

[@the_9ent]

I’ve signed up to the subscriber list. Waiting for the next batch to be made. I’ve gotta get me one of these.

[@Davbroo21]

Where can I grab one of these!?!?

[@tpbettashop3174]

how much is it ? it's very nice, i like the design one

[@seans9473]

Vostoks are phenomenal watches for the money

[@ryanstafford8544]

Love it. If you dont take it from Bruce I will!

[@RandomRobReviews]

We are starting to form a line. May have to take numbers like at the dmv or deli counter. Haha

[@imranchowdhury4972]

Any opinion about performance such as accuracy, date change, power reserve. Many thanks.

[@neilpiper9889]

No date

[@FreeBirdsKP]

From where i can buy this beauty?

[@SunsetSheen]

Awesome timepiece. This is what the Bambino and Marlin wish they were.. If Vostok offered this in an automatic with sapphire and charged double I’d sell 1-2 of my other watches and pick it up in a second.

[@redletterl78]

SunsetSheen Check out the Vostok “Retro” line on the Meranom website. 31 jewel automatics. Not classic dress watch styling though.

[@danielefontanini2013]

I ordered mine today after more than 1 year of waitlist... 😂

[@philipmaravilla6174]

Where did you get yours from?

[@славаславин-ж2б]

is it black? or grey and gradient? please tell article or number of this model (690B24 or 690B22)

[@litshady6669]

You found out?

[@GFWatch]

Oh boy... really tempting...

[@drbobsnightmare2521]

I think I need a Bostok, I am half Russian on my father's side. Making excuses for purchases you haven't made yet. Definitely a red flag for addiction.

[@максимк-э8ъ]

Хорошие часы по вменяемой цене.

[@agram4700]

Guys who own this watch, how accurate is it?

[@Andrew__Smith]

Agram -20/+60 секунд В СУТКИ. Официально из паспорта.

[@elarson312]

Really cool watch. I'm thinking of buying a Vostok so thanks for the review. My one hesitation is tbat mineral crystal. I wonder how that will hold up.

[@J.M.Gentry]

Not very well at all. Very easily replaceable though. I have two Vostok's and one crystal cracked completely when dropped. Other has held up nicely though.

[@TheDesius]

well it is a vostok... scratches makes it look more authentic and cool in my opinion. and a lot of the vostok watches come with an acrylic crystal so you can easily buff out the scratches with polywatch

[@MinhajMalik]

What's the reference number for the Certina?

[@meneerjansen00]

It the Russian Timex Marlin. ;)

[@darkestfugue]

i really really like it

[@ericstevens5433]

where can i buy this watch?

[@shooter5703]

Good afternoon, dear. My name is Alexei. I'm a military man from Ukraine. I have this question: is it possible to buy a watch from your collection? Namely Casio G-Shock GW-M5610BC. It is very difficult for us to find this model in our country. It will be a gift to one very good person and a brave fighter. Thank you in advance. I will be grateful if you respond. Thank you.

[@ZodiakAsHell]

Hello Alexei, have you tried Ebay? You can find sellers from Europe or Asia selling the watch you want.

[@eyoryu96]

what is the serial number?

[@daveho852]

love it... but it’s hand wind. wish so much it be automatic.

[@bc454irocz89]

Mineral crystals a dealbreaker. At least acrylic you can polish

[@jamie1234591]

Wondering if it's hacking, and how accurate is it?

[@firefighter387]

I have one they are non hacking and mine is +5 seconds a day.

[@JJexciter]

That is an absolute must have. Damn, I love it. So, wait...is it an automatic? It reminds me a lot of the Timex-Todd Snyder Marlin Reissue. Just looks more quality. Great video, man. Thx!

[@Redonepunch]

Alexander it’s not an automatic since there’s no rotor.

[@tanboi1105]

Mechanical

[@RondelayAOK]

I just checked Meranom: at $160 the price is way out of line for a Russian watch. AT this price point, the Orient Bambino is a natural. You even save money.

[@DanielRuiz-oo1ix]

Timex Marlin

[@neilpiper9889]

They should have used acrylic for the chrystal. I would never buy another mineral.

[@ФедяПрупруньковский]

Классные часы

[@olegarhov5369]

Glashutte original design.

[@wpherigo1]

Or you could get that manual Timex released in 2017. - but maybe it’s too small.

[@maverickbonato8164]

Yeah, the Marlin is really cool as well but at 34mm if I'm not mistaken it's a bit too small for most wrists. This bad boy on the other hand at 39mm it's basically perfect. High praise.

[@aminradjabov4868]

too bad they don't make them anymore

[@СергейБорисенко-н8ш]

Отличные часы!

[@славаславин-ж2б]

Ищите их на сайте Meranom.com (официальный магазин и часовое ателье при ЧЧЗ). Около 150$.

[@volkmaestro]

I wish it was automatic.

[@ИгорьКозаков-ю4л]

Нормальные котлы, берем

[@stevenwymor1398]

I think It’s a cheap looking Orient Bambino knock off. I think I paid a mere $129 for my Bambino on Amazon. And it fits my little 6-3/4 wrist just fine. I’d take an Orient over a Russian Vostok watch any day. Just my 2¢.

[@poopinmair]

Steven Wymor What Refrence bambino does this one knock off? Doesnt look anything like Any bambino i have seen, also no need to be salty over this watch , i for instance prefer this to Any bambino and that is mostly due to the dimenssions. I have a 7 1/2 wrist and still like smaller watches, i do like bambinos but would wish the were smaller and thinner

[@stevenwymor1398]

​@@poopinmair pardon me, I misspoke, rather it's the illegitimate child of the Orient Bambino Version 1 Generation 2 and the Timex Marlin. See below. www.orientwatchusa.com/collections/bambino/products/2nd-generation-bambino-version-1-fac00004b0 www.timex.com/marlin-34mm-hand-wound-leather-strap-watch/Marlin-34mm-Hand-Wound-Leather-Strap-Watch.html?dwvar_Marlin-34mm-Hand-Wound-Leather-Strap-Watch_color=Black-Silver-Tone&cgid=marlin-hand-wound#start=1

[@stevenwymor1398]

c Lyon OK, I stand corrected for not being familiar with an obscure Soviet Era watch made around the time I was born and that also was probably never available in the US market. My bad.

[@stevenwymor1398]

c Lyon Grouchy? No. Sarcastic? Absolutely.

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