An Amphibious Full Moon : 24 Hour Vostok Amphibia Review (Special Edition 420B06SW1) Ghost
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
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It's been some time since I've looked at a Vostok. I recently got two in, and this is the first of those. A Special Edition, 24 hour, fully lumed dial Amphibia. Kind of a mouth full. Reference 420B06SW1.
This uses a 420 dial, just as my other amphibia. So it's a case I'm familiar with. I'm more interested in how well the fully lumed dial works, as well as a 24 hour only Vostok. I believe this one may be sold out, but there is a black version still available. As well as a few different 24-hour Komandirskie models.
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"they tend to multiply like rabbits" HAHA INSTANT LIKE
So true.
I regularly look at Vostok but get swamped by the number of models but I'll get one eventually I'm sure. I like the quirky nature of this one. Thanks.
I can’t believe I missed this one. Just got my first Vostok.
Vostoks are interesting. I had a Komandirskie but would love to get an Amphibian one day. Great review!
I actually really love that Vostok. They're just all so cool
You are one of the best Vostok reviewers. Therefore, I would like to recommend that you do a review of a vintage Vostok Precision Class with movement 2809, a copy of the famous and award winning Zenith Calibre 135 from 1948. If you are not aware, these Vostoks were the only Chronometer rated (by Swiss COSC stardards) Russian watches (ever). By the way, Meranom is still sold out of the Neptune and the Kom. GMT.
Oh! There's the full-Lume Vostok review I was waiting for!
Shouldn't have missed it when it went live but oh well
This is a really cool looking Vostok. I really like that dial and I loved the history lesson around Vostoks and the technical detail. Thank you for an excellent video :)
I wholeheartedly agree that the 24h Vostoks needs a 24h bezel. I was thinking of modding it myself on a regular 24h Komandirskye, but I really really like the lumed face on this one; looks like a submarine gauge.
I hope they re-release it because I'd like one.
Very enjoyable review, Shane. Your work keeps getting better! And as always, I'm digging what you choose to review. Vostok Amphibia have a ton of character, and this one goes beyond that, even. I purchased a Vostok SE a few months ago, myself, and it won't be my last. Looking forward to your next post.
Two UA-camrs have pressure tested Vostoks to over 700m !! Insane result for a $75 dive watch !
Vostoks don't need to be hand wound as the auto mechanism winds in both directions unlike Seiko.
Your watch selection is fantastic... I watched all your videos... Thank you so much for all the informations....
Thanks to your reviews I’m slowly becoming more and more curious about Vostoks. Always look forward to your reviews.
Thanks for Great review!
I've got recently two Vostok Amphibia watches (670 and 120 cases) and they're just Amazing! Very very precise timekeepers!
I'm from Moscow Russia and was quite skeptical before, buying Swiss or Japanese watches, so I'm glad to have some good domestic products
Then you should see the Raketa Amphibia, you will be blown away.
@@devilslayerthesaintofkille1317 Probably. Thanks
@@devilslayerthesaintofkille1317 Raketa isn't so affordable as Vostok, and Vostok is really perfect for mods - sweet offers for parts, bezels, cases, etc.
The vostok amphibia the ak47 of mechanical divers watches
@Oscar O'sullivan ~ Absolutely correct. And I've recently bought the third one, Komandirskie 436783 this time - thin, good looking, presice time keeper, free delivery ($27 from AliExpress).. pure honey =)) Cheers!
Great review. That fully lumed dial looks amazing. I wonder why watches with this feature are so scarce since almost everyone is a sucker for lume. I got myself a small Lorus fully lumed field watch to scratch the itch.
Ever since I’ve seen it, I’ve been lusting after a Vostok Neptune King with the textured dial and the sunset. I hope you take a look at it!
Great video! I love my little Vostok amphibian. You might want to try yours with a Barton Silicone Elite watch strap. They're super comfortable, look really nice, and come with a short and long strap (non-buckel side) for $20.00 US.
Have you ever regulated any of your Vostoks? If so, could you put together a future video on how you performed the regulation. I’m sure we’d all appreciate it.
Thank you , I enjoy your style of post , clear and easy to understand . You helped me in my Crystal delema !!!
Glad you found it helpful.
Don't mind the bracelet that much really. No worse than some 70s Seikos:-) I believe that under pressure the bezel becomes less easy to turn, so works better than you think.
I just received my Vostok Amphibia 2415/090916 watch today and am loving it!
I have a 24hr Komanderski in a 650 case with a white dial. It looks cool.
Great video again as usual
I've had this one for about a year and I LOVE it. The lume isn't that great but the "white" dial gives enough contrast to be usuable in the faintest light. If the hands were solid black it would be perfect. I'm small-wristed so the size is perfect.
Wow this Vostok is really nice, I like the white and lumed dial, I'd buy one if it wasn't out of stock, great review ! :)
Great video! I have my first Boctok on the way (presently between Russia and the USA) and can’t wait.... this of course is all thanks to you!
Your plastic in the pip... try a Bic flame 🔥 quickly over the area and will more than likely melt away. But with an acrylic crystal I’d be very quick with the flame🔥!
So far as your eBay attempts ‘twice!’ You should put the seller on blast in the notes!!
Just got mine from Ebay! Love it!
Nice! I wasn't sure if you could still find them.
The seller said he was pressured by his spouse to sell some watches :)
Hope history doesn't repeat like Australia's rabbit nightmare LOL....
As i'm Greek, i can recall seeing Vostoks on the hands of first generation immigrants coming that way back in the 80's. They were proud to own'em ,for a (right) reason i guess. Cheap but fancy, functional but...not, as their lives were so far... back then. You on the other hand can see the beauty of the hole mix and match process and enjoy the hell out of it. Well done m8, once more. Fun uber alles!
Vostok do have a hacking function . You just need to apply a slight amount of back pressure on the crown when changing the time ....
The 120 case is 18mm lug width too! :)
Very cool/interesting watch.
Excellent job with the review. 👍🏻
Cool vid! The fully lume dial is awesome!
It is. Although now it has me looking at other more expensive fully lumed watches. 😎
Relative Time check out the Zelos Swordfish V2 they have a white fully lumed dial version. I know you have the ice blue one in for review but you may need check the white one out. I am very close to pulling the trigger on this one.
I really like your videos being that your voice is so soothing and your analysis so captivating. I picked up an orange scuba dude and an ice monster with your awesome watch shots. Absolutely love them. Your taste is outstanding in timepieces. Keep up the good work.
Thank you, they are still two of my favorites.
Great review!! This is a great addition to anyone's watch collection, when you can get your hands on one. (They do go out of stock quite often) This watch is one of 4 Vostok Amphibias in my collection. I love each and every one of them, as no two are alike. The're quite easy to regulate and mod. So far, I have 2 watches with a fully lumed dial....this one, and an Aragon Divemaster. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!!!
Nice review! I love the Vostotk SE models. I almost bought the lumed dial 710 on the universal bracelet. BTW try a heat gun or a hair dryer for that bit of plastic around the lume pip, The heat will shrink it to it pretty much disappears.
Nice video, thanks for sharing I have a couple and for what they cost,brilliant. Keeps time better than some of my more expensive ones.
I definitely like it (both the watch and the review)! I enjoy the Vostok watches that I own, and can absolutely see adding this one to my collection. The dial looks great and has a nice readability, especially compared to some other 24-hour watches. The strap is a nice upgrade, definitely goes with the watch and the nice black-and-white theme. The dial lume is a nice and novel touch, but really would just like to see some better lume on the Vostoks in general--would definitely up their overall value to the watch owner. Always look forward to your reviews...keep them coming!
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Nice one Shane love Vostok and have quite a number of them from Komenderski to Anphibia my favorite is the cushion case 090 . The watch you have reviewed looks great love the fully lumed dial.
Just purchased the 420SE with black dial and black date wheel, (this was the only SE model that had a date function). It comes on the rubber strap with red stitching. Really liked it compared to the more colorful Amphibian models. I agree that with the supplied bezel, crown, and strap, the $125 price tag is offset by the cost of modding other Amphibians. This is a Vostok I can wear proudly right out of the box. I'm anxious to familiarize myself with the 24-hour dial. First time for me!
I have 3 Vostoks.......but now, I might have to increase that number...Every time you do a Vostok review, I get "Vostok fever" again.. Thanks a lot!!!!.......
Changing the case to a 710 would be an instant buy.
I did exactly that. It's a beast.
Cool vid. Man. Pleasant narrative, nice production, great textural composition-for close-ups. I do like the appearance and imputation of this model Vostok, and I identify with your perspective in this video. There is a cachet with the Vostok experience: a quirky, simplex, utilitarian, non-main-stream, alternative to the 'pack'.
Much appreciated!
Now that's a 24hr dial that I do not find confusing at all! 👏 That Glycine on the other hand....
I wish I could get this exact one for my nephew's birthday..
I bought a 24 hour Komandirski 650546 that has 200 meters rating, and it was 89 with a extra mesh band I ordered with it including shipping from Meramon . Much cheaper getting directly. I have time to wait. These are fun watches to own in my opinion.
Supposedly shipping times are a little longer now, but hopefully you get it soon.
@@RelativeTime I ordered it yesterday and it shipped today. I got a tracking number already a d said 3-4 weeks. I love this sight. I ordered a mesh band. I think next time I order, I will get a few more straps and I see they had some cheap clearance watches.
Love my Vostoks, especially the ones that work!
Yikes! Did you get a bad one? My Vostok stopped working after less than a year. Very disappointed as I really enjoyed wearing it.
@@mikewysko2268 One, of unknown provenance, runs about 10minutes slow per day. And the other one ....well, I had a slip whilst trying to regulate it, and trashed the balance. Now, I have several others that run less than +10 spd, so I have no reason to complain, really.
You are right above the Vostok multiplying effect. Also worth noting that my last Vostok I bought from Meranom , I had them mod it for me, from parts from the website. I was happy with it, the price was good, and the surplus dial, bezel, bracelet and other bits of the original were also mailed to me with the order. A great service for anyone who want to customise their Vostok, and have an affordable, individual mechanical time piece. Great review #relativetime
I Love my Vostoc amphibia and love your videos. Please keep them coming 🙏
Fabulous content as always. Hoping this one will go back in stock, but not holding my breath...
Great footage!
Adjusting bezels tension on a watchs takes an act of God at times! Good clip. Thank you.
love this watch, mate!
Great video! I thought about building a Komandirskie with a full lume dial and after seeing your video, I'v started my parts list for my next watch. Great looking watch and totally agree with the 24 hour bezel.
Hi Shane. Good pick. Definitely Amphibian SE are worth it to me, I mean paying a little more takes you to another Boctok planet. There is a "waiting list" for SE and you can get in just opening an account on Maronom and ask for an email as soon as the piece is in stock again. I am on this waiting list for a couple of SE I really would like to purchase. As to when and if they will be available nothing is said so I have no answers to that question as well! Just let's hope. Great video. Soft, well spoken and well paced. Typical gentlemen style. Keep it up.
The Crystal of the Vostok it's very special so as the back case, Vostok amphibia is in a class on is on, this watch if it was made in Switzerland it would have a totally different price, in other words, this watch is a master piece
Really enjoyed this vid. Im buying 3 Bostoks for Christmas presents, something different and unusual. Great review👍☘
I really like this Vostok, nice clean dial. Been looking for something different and unique.
You’re not wrong about the cases my Komandirskie 020741 is razor sharp between the lugs, the Amphibian scuba dude is smooth in comparison. At least the bracelet on the Komi is wearable though.
After buying my first Amphibia from Ebay I decided to try Special Edition one from Meranom. Everything was really nice. I have liked it so much after wearing it about year, ordered second one with full lume and with the strap same as yours. Additionally I ordered a leather strap for my field watch. But when I received them I was so dissapointed. Whatch fell of from my wrist in 10seconds. Rubber was detoriated or so, it was torn of along the steam. Crown was also not crisp as my previous SE Vostok had. It was not mashined and engraved, but stamped as like ordinary Amphibia. Bezel was an ordinary one as yours, previous SE one had 60 click unidirectional bezel. Then I realized that the strap I had ordered was also wrong one - with golden buckle, not silver as I wanted. Contacted to Meranom, they just ignored. My conclusion is that Vostok is no different from anything made in Russia. Quality is never consistent, forget about customer service. I still love my Vostoks. They are my everyday watches. Design and history behind the Vostok is amazing. But do not expect too much and think twice before you order form Meranom.
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Nice review! Loving that fully lumed dial! Am really interested in the Vostok Komandirskie 1965 reissue.
I have two SE amphibias from meranom. I think I've had them for almost 5 years now and they have held up great. Used one of them a lot in the military and had no problems. I did have the same issue with the sharp edges around the lugs (My 710 would destroy natos as I'd pull them through) so I used a file to smooth them out a little and now they are fine. Would love to get my hands on the 24 hour model you reviewed.
I've seen a few other 24 hour models, but usually they are on a komandirskie not an amohibia. Always on the look out for more
I certainly love me a fully lumed dial: They are somewhat rare (as you said) and the yellowish-beige-ghostly colour isn't for everybody, but if you're on the fence, maybe go for it! Imagine it: at night, lume. for. days!
And in the daytime, well, you can always resort to telling people about why this dial is of a slightly odd colour.
Could be a conversation starter.
Love this vostok - I have a komandirski and will get a Amphibia but would love to get a higher end more unique (in features if not kitsch looks,) Amfibia.
Its pretty cool. New SE versions show up on Meranom from time to time. Just keep an eye out for something interesting. Or get one and try moding it into something too.
Excellent review, thank you.
Excellent review, sir! Now I want one. Thank you for the great video!
Forgot to say....would be useful to have an accuracy report also.
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It’s a Vostok. It’s dead on.
Very nice! I still need to put a couple of my project vostoks back together. I'm waiting for winter when there isn't much else to do.
a nice look at this watch. idk why? but, I've tried many full lume dials and rarely do they last, sadly. which is kind of surprising given the wide area that is covered by lume paint. I think good superluminova paint is expensive. but, if you're going to do a full lume dial, make sure you do it right and it actually works well beyond an hour. put a healthy application of lume paint!
I am curious to see the fee full lume dials from seiko and citizen as they would likely be my last hope for a full lume dial that actually lasts and is more than just a sub 1 hour novelty.
an additional downfall to full lume dials is when paired with lumed hands. eventually and usually not too long, all the lume dims to a very low level and maybe if decent will hold there for several hours. however, since the dial AND the hands are at this very low lume level, they look identical in tone and the contrast usually disappears and is pretty hard to tell the time without some bit of eye strain to make out the hands and dial. you're better off with a weaker lumed hand set over a black dial just because the contrast is greater.
OR, the hands should not be lumed at all and are solid so you can see the dark silhouette of them against a dim glowing lumed bezel in the dark.
as such, although I am somewhat excited to see a full lumed dial, they are actually not that useful and as long lasting as most would like and after the initial glow disappears following a fresh charge, they're actually not that great to read the time in the dark and in actual practice. that's been my experience with just about all full lumed dials.
I had a similar model for awhile. I liked it for all the individual reasons - fully lumed, 24H dial, great legibility. But it just never saw much wrist time. I ended up selling to someone who bonded with it better.
I'm glad to see a review of these! I picked mine up in fall of last year (but with the other handset and a slightly smaller bezel) when it looked like meranom only had a few left. Since then they've released many new versions so hopefully they will continue to resupply. I swapped the supplied minute counter for a 24 hour bezel, and it is certainly the way to go. As you said, the lug edges are too sharp and will scratch your leather nato, so be warned. My only other complaint is the movement is quite loud compared to my other amphibia. Someone on instagram had the same issue--have you noticed that with yours?
I've always been attracted to fully lumed dials, but find them hard to read unless the hands are black non-lumed. Nice job
I'm not a Vostok fan normally, but I really like the look of this one.
Nothing worse than taking a flyer on a watch, Knowing you’re going to wait, but then it never shows up...I’ve had that happen with a different brand(Supposedly Refurbished, ‘like new’ citizen...Never showed up and The seller claimed that it had been “delivered by the post office”...It was never shipped United States post office in the first place, and no tracking of course... i’ve had no complaints with AliExpress until recently as well… Waited two months for a full metal G shock homage to see if I was really interested in buying the real thing… Same story, waited 2 months, And then they said it had been delivered when questioned about it Said it had been delivered. Alex press also didn’t back up the purchase And said the ‘claim had been denied’...I normally would’ve ordered three or four things off of AliExpress since then...Fool me once shame on you! Well… You know the rest! Thanks for the review as I have wanted the full lumed dial.
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I've got an Amphibia as well and have been meaning to pick up a 24-hour model.
One quick of the Vostok movements is that the beat error is *pinned*. Open that one up and you'll see there's no way to adjust the beat error, just the rate.
That being said, mine has 0 beat-error and is dead on at +1 in 3 positions - regulated it myself.
Weirdly, it keeps better time than my regulated Hamilton with an ETA movement in it.
Vostoks are quirky tanks in that if you get one that works it will run forever but the very first one I ordered was a Komandirskie model that was DOA and sent back for a full refund and didn't get another one for 6 months.
I love Vostoks 😀
Great review! Where can the Vostok branded straps be purchased? They look nice!
12:36 Thats a Zuludiver tropico strap. The exact strap I am wearing when I see this.
Great review. I have 2 full lume Vostoks, a K-34 GMT and a Amfiba Reef. They are the modern Vostoks, and have a workvest green-yellow dial. This one looks almost pure white, which I would prefer.
I wonder if is C3. C3 appears slightly creme colored in the light while BGW9 is pure white in the light. Maybe if you put it next to a regular white dial it would be clear if it’s off-white.
I have a 020SE with a regular white dial. It is nice. I also have a few 710 series models. They are the most common, the Blue-Green Scuba Dude has been reviewed several times. I like the 710, it has a cushion case and uses 22mm lugs.
You have mentioned the K-34 before. It’s actually a nice field watch for under $200. The GMTs have a internal Bezel. It also has a 100m wr and a display caseback.
Off topic, this reminds me of the few years in my twenties, when I collected soviet film cameras that were inspired by Leicas from the 50’s and 60’s. These watches look like they could provide a bit of fun to tinker with as well.
i have 3 vostoks and i love them. I just bought one more, a Neptune. It will be here within a week :)
Damn you. Damn you to horological hell 😉 You're at least partially responsible for inspiring my purchase of a Phoibos Leviathan, and now you've infected me with this Russian watch nonsense. I couldn't find the watch in this video, but I've come away from Meranom having picked up the white dial Komandirskie 350607 24 hour watch. Even knowing full well it probably won't make it down here before Christmas. So, thanks. Thank you so much. And keep up the good work.............
Sorry 😎.
Hope it gets to you soon. I've been looking at a few things on Meranom, but was concerned about shipping time these days myself. Always frustrating when I get something to make a video on, but goes out of stock before I can make it.
@@RelativeTime It's an unpredictable world. It will be a nice surprise when it does eventually turn up. As for stock runouts, it doesn't matter too much. I enjoy your videos for the time you take to photograph them properly and and for the insightful commentary that goes with them. Only six months ago I had no idea that watches and watch collectors were such a big thing. And because of you I don't now have to go looking for the elusive bargain Glycine Airman 24 hour movement. I can have a perfectly serviceable 24 hour from Vostok.🤔 One day.
Nice review and really a nice looking watch.
This is the first Vostok I’d actually buy.
I'm really starting to have a thing for white dials👌🏽 Great review bro!
Back in the space race era, NASA spent 5mil. $ (BIG money in the ‘60s!) to come up with a pen that could write in any position in zero gravity conditions. They needed that for the crew logs. The Russians used graphite pens.
Never owned one...liked this piece that’s for sure
You should review the Raketa Amphibia.
I really like the look of thos one and agree that a 24 Hr bezel would improve it. Great review.
Vostok is now on my radar 👀👀👀
They are back now. I just bought one.
It says out of stock for me .
This one is available Vostok Watch Amphibian SE 420B06S
meranom.com/amphibian-se/vostok-watch-amphibian-se-420b06s.html?
@@111danish111 Yes, that is the one, but they are rare and if you want to wait for a very specific one you might be out of luck.
I have bought all my Vostok off eBay. Only bought parts from Meranom. So far only one was late.
I’m thinking this was a fluke. The seller has a pretty high rating.
This watch is dedicated to the Antarctic station "Vostok", which was founded in late 1957.
Very Nice.
This watch with a 24hr bezel really would be awesome.
It's got a cool look.
Love your informative video's.
I think some Classicas are available on Ebay, but considering that they run about $230 CAD last time I checked, I think they'd make an interesting review, but a hard sell if I were to buy it, even more so when smooth polished bezels are available for the 420 case and others (which means a 3-6-9 amphibia just gets to look explorer-y and dressier on the cheap)
Very true. If they pop up on Meranom I'll probably buy one. As it's an indication that they aren't discontinued. I've reviewed a few Vostoks no one can buy anymore (like this on and the Scuba). Usually have some comments from those frustrated they can't buy it.
Argh I didn't know about there were such things as 24 hour Vostoks, I have been wracking my brains with an old Komandirskie which ran perpetually slow and me being dozy in the head just looked at the dial and it was running OK all the time :( I do like the lumidial, I got a Chinese Xi that has a full dial lume but doesn't last very long, yet in total darkness does seem to have a little self phosphorescence without destroying your night vision so I am up for a full lume dial Vostok :)
Almost all Amphibia cases use 18mm straps. A few use 22, but mostly they are 18.
pretty cool looking Vostok
You should do a review of Vostok 1965.
This full lumed dial watches are very rare... The only other brand I've seen with a fully lumed model is orient with the mako XL. I wonder why they seem so uncommon? Unpopularity perhaps?.
Nice video, I love your orange suba dude mod🖤🙌😎👍