The Vostok Amphibia Scuba Dude, is this Dive Watch a Hit or Miss?
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- The Vostok Amphibia Scuba Dude, is it a Hit or Miss Dive Watch? on the JustBlueFish UA-cam channel, home of high quality wristwatch and horology related reviews and videos.
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This watch is 80% Russian Tank.. And 20% Swatch. You will fall in love with these watches in spite of yourself. Never get tired of seeing mine on my wrist.
I love my Vostoks. I have an Omega, several Seikos, Orients etc. My go to watch is always the Vostok. Sure, not the most accurate but easy to regulate. The bezel tightens up under pressure. Been tested to 800 meters before failing. Been frozen in ice and boiled for a minute. No effect on the watch. Next on my list is the Vostok Zissou. The one Bill Murray wears in life aquatic.
Vostoks have also been in space.
For me it's not a matter of price. They're just great but sure, an acquired taste.
Is that Zissou model still in production or will you have to hunt down a preowned model?
komandirskie.com/catalog/amfibiya/amfibiya_klassika/420%D0%BA/chasy_amfibiya_420526/
Unlike a Speedmaster it can go to space and it can go under water. I have no idea why they put 200 meters water resistance on them, there are loads of people that have taken them to crazy depths in pressure tests. Someoen guy pressure tested one and it broke at 820 meters. They are good to 500 meters at least.
Not to mention the Poljot Strela was the first watch in space and the first watch in a space walk, as usual everyone forgets that.
It should be called a V-Shock
Maybe they dont have the tools to test it beyond the 200m limit
@@nopeitwasepilepsy4616 like in chernobyl series... 3,6 not great, not terible
A big part of the joy of owning a Vostok Amphibia, to me at least, is the inexpensive nature and modability. For those of us to like to tinker and are not watchmakers, I think this provides a great option.
Good point, great way to get into modding.
I am one of the people who love the Vostok watches mainly for the "retro-futuristic" look many of them have. They have that 60's sci-fi look to them that i adore and I am more than willing to accept their flaws and odd choices of finishing just to get a smile on my face whenever i look down on my wrist to check the (approximate) time! #WCW
Ya I kind of get a Fallout video game vibe from these watches now that you mention the retro-futuristic look.
@@JustBlueFish Yes exactly that!
#Sovietwave
I have my Komandirskie on my wrist at the moment and I love it. Been eyeing the blue Scubadude for a while now and will probably pull the trigger on it pretty soon!
Great review :)
If I saw someone in my office with this watch, I would know they were a watch guy, regardless if it's a cheap beater!
#WCW
I feel like the wobbly crown is a misunderstood feature on Vostoks (though I could be completely wrong). It makes more sense when you think of it as a way to negate the need for the spring loaded crown/stem found in most threaded crown watches. When the crown is screwed out, there are small spines that mesh the crown and the stem together (within the crown itself) allowing the user to turn the stem. When the crown is pushed in for rethreading, this disengages the splines (hence the wobble), allowing the crown to thread into the case without turning the stem simultaneously. Essentially, aside from the setting position, the stem never moves from the winding position, and can be made as a single piece, as opposed to two pieces with a tiny spring that require the user to physically press the crown in while threading, potentially imparting strain on the keyless works.
Again, I could be wrong, but from an engineering and manufacturing perspective this seems to make more sense.
Awesome video Guy, keep it up! I have a couple of Vostoks and think they're cool, durable, fun watches for what they are.
#WCW
I have the 420 case with the 512 dial. I brushed the case and installed new crown, and a new plain bezel (also brushed). Love the minimalist look with no date
I'm sure the brushed finish would add a lot to the looks. Good idea.
Thanks for an interesting take on the Vostok Amphibia. I have several, and I love them! Yes, they have their shortcomings like the bezel construction, non-quick date set and hair munching bracelets (which luckily are easy to change), but at the same time they also deliver a ton of personality due to their quirkiness and "vintage straight from the factory" style.
Thanks for a good and onest review!
I bought my Amphibia in november last year and I’ve had it around my wrist since then.
After a little fiddeling with the adjustment...thing..(?) inside, it runs allmost perfect! (About 30 sec ahead per week.)
It’s rugged and the crystal has allready got som scratches but i LOVE IT!
I modded it with a bezel from Seiko and a Zulu-strap and I choosed to make a homemade kind of satin finish on the case to get rid of the cheap bling factor...
Безель от какой модели Seiko подходит?
Vostok was on Yuri Gagarins wrist in space. So better history than most.
Not Yuri's. That was Georgi Gretchko
He wore a sturmanski (I've probably spelled that wrong)
@@stevefox8605 yes, with a Vostok movement from first Moscow watch factory which changed its name to Vostok.
Thank you for these details, especially the lume.
I bought a Komandirskie GMT a couple years back and love it. It's just so quirky and has such an interesting history! Like some B-movies. So bad, I can't help but love it.
I love how the Amphibia's case back uses water pressure to make the watch more resistant. It symbolizes to me something about becoming stronger when the going gets tought. And I love the scuba dude. But I will concede that the strap is the weakest link which makes the sponsorship by Wrist Candy Watch so perfect. #WCW
I barely learned that Vostok was in space and Vostok doesn’t jack up prices just because of that like Omega.
I have watched quite a few videos concerning the Vostok Amphibia watches. Mine is the sniper face version that has been mildly modded. It has a stainless crown, a stainless and slightly smaller bezel, and the bracelet is the woven Vostok factory one. I have no complaints at all about this watch. Does it keep perfect time? Nope. Do I care so much that I can`t move the hands once in a while? Nope. The case is the highly polished one, and this is a darned good looking watch that is comfortable to wear, and that`s all I care about.
I already have 4, one of them is spot on in timekeeping. So I think You have to be lucky when You buy a Vostok.
Ya a lot like Seiko 5s accuracy is a little luck of the draw.
well it isn't pure luck..
the solution is open the watch
and adjust the balance,
it isnt to difficult or to risky.
Alright Guy first of all I love your t-shirt! Second of all, I used to have a 710 Amphibia but ended up selling it because it was too chunky for me. I'm thinking of getting a 420 now, which is smaller but still as thick, so I'm not sure. They sure have a charm of their own, and are a worthy purchase especially being so inexpensive.
Thanks man, it took a while to search that shirt down. Reminds me of being a kid again.
You value accuracy over most other aspects in a watch = Quartz
I have 120 case design which I bought from meranom, it was running a little fast for my liking so I decided to regulate it myself. When worn the watch is now accurate to within 1 second a day, when laid flat for approximately 8 hours (bedtime) it gains 7 seconds. I replaced the bezel for a fixed one and put the watch on a nice leather strap- it’s one of my favourite watches now!👍🇬🇧
Very cool, I’d like to see it with a fixed bezel.
Thanks!. Yes these watches are really easy to modify and a great way to learn how to tweak to your personal tastes. Great videos as always Guy 👍🇬🇧
The Vostok Amphibia is fun and got me into movement regulation due to the wide accuracy spec range. The slow beat train of 19800 per hour is so cool you can see each tick per second. Most vintage dive watches before 1980 had a bidirectional bezel due to the one way bezel patent with the blancpain fifty fathoms. Good thing patents expire but these are like new old stock vintage watches. Same 60s design still made today.
I’ve got a 710 with a blue Scuba Dude face. Love it. Yeah, the high polish looked kind of dumb, so I gave it a brushed finish with a Scotchbrite pad. Replaced the bracelet too. Accuracy is easily regulated and usually required, since they don’t seem to do it at the factory.
Bent stems are a huge issue... Try working with cold hands in snow, ice or while zeroing time in with dive buddies in and out of cold water. This is why the Rolex dive masters have the oversized bumpers which are crude and make the watch heavy. So the Vostok has a genius solution respect to the engineers
As for the accuracy, how many of you are going to use an atomic clock to set the second hand dead on zero ? And If you are not using an atomic clock to set time it is almost guaranteed that the clock or watch you are setting the time from is already off by maybe a minute or 2 if not more so -20 plus 60 Does not play a single roll over 24 hours for mission or diving for which this watch was designed. Average dive session is less than an hour 😊
I have one and LOVE it. It's rated to 600 meters, however, I'm the last person to do any diving but it's good to know that no liquid will ruin it. Very simple, affordable watch which is amazingly durable.
My first Vostok is on the way! I can see how they can be addicting
Wow, Just Blue Fish replies to every comment! Hats off. This was an objective review even though I don't necessarily agree (admitted Vostok fan). It should be noted that it is mandatory by International law to mod them. Seriously, many models are cartoonish and kitschy. Changing the bracelet makes a huge difference. I just can't pull the trigger on The Dude but there are many other tasteful models. And yes, there is a big difference between Vostok and Vostok Europe. #wcw
I try to reply to most on the day I post the video. After that no guarantees lol. Thanks for watching and for the comments.
I love the camera quality and lightning
Are the amphibia cases still chrome plated brass or are they now stainless steel?
I’ve just ordered my third Amphibia. I love them, they have a unique history and a 200 metre plus dive for around £60 they are incredible value. I don’t like the metal strap but the rubber one isn’t that bad. I don’t go for the models with the date, I have a collection and wearing it every two weeks or so and moving the date on would be painful. I go for the rubber strap models or swap out for a NATO. I’ve modded the bezel on two of them. I see someone wearing a Vostok and I know they are a watch man. Struggling to see 60% reflected in the comments here.
I think that for the price, it's a remarkable piece of endurance! It certainly has. It's appeals to the eye, ( except for the bracelet) , and all the ways one can modify it.
But it's the same with the Seiko skx line, some love them some hate them!
I've ordered one a few days ago with a few mods and I can't wait to get my hands on it. These watches are not for everyone's taste and I bought mine, because I want a tough and rugged outdoor/field beater watch while most people want a super cool flashy looking watchs that are going to draw a lot of attention, which is ok. I'm also a Seiko and Grand Seiko fan and I own 3 Seikos and one spring drive GS, but I wouldn't want to use any of them as a beater watch. G-shocks are probably ever better option as beaters, but i'm not really a fan of battery powered watches even though some look really nice. #WCW
Everyone needs a dw5600 GShock though!
I use a g shock for my mountain hiking /climbing. A watch that’s tough as rocks is gonna look like a rock ;)
This video was timely, I have just been checking out meranome's website and basically overwhelmed with the choices. I intend to buy a Amphibia and try modding a bit. #WCW
Been looking at these for a while now. Still waiting to pull the trigger. Thanks for sharing! #wcw
Nice, honest review. I agree that vostoks aren't for everyone, but I do love them. They've got a really interesting story behind them, as well as really fun designs. However, my favorite feature is they're very easy to mod, even for beginners - I swap out the bezels on mine every week for a new look.
But all in all, great review and thanks for the video! #WCW
My watch buddy across the country loves his. Ive never seen one in person, but my expectations were always word-for-word this review. Thanks! #wcw
Great minds think alike!
I like this watch... Just the fact for beat around at work watch .. It is good prices
In the Philippines is this available items
Just ordered an Vostok orange scuba dude.
Can't wait to mod the watch & wear it.
To each their own & all but I see this watch as a solid blue collar watch amongst a white collar watch collectors world & that's exactly what I'm looking for.
You go ahead & keep your Rolex & expensive watches in your home safe where you take them out to look at them once a year. Maybe you'll wear them on that one occasion & be so careful to not scratch it that you're obsessed over that the entire time.
I'll be wearing my Vostok watch & won't hesitate to work on my car, shower & use the fuckin watch I've bought just like it was built for.
In other words show me an expensive watch wearer & I'll show you a man who's not doing anything manly whatsoever. Might as well be wearing white gloves lol.
Show me as Vostok wearer & I'll show you a man who won't cry if he's gotta pick up a tool & fix some shit.
Thanks for the review #wcw
Been considering this watch!
Good luck winning it!
Nicely done, Guy. Agreed.
Thanks Joe. Have a great day!
Good review. Two points: 1. It was never "Issued" to the US Military. It was sold in the middle east during the first Gulf War with US patriotic dials. 2. Quick set date function is as follows, Turn the crown to past midnight, then turn back to 7pm. Then advance to midnight for a quick date change.
hello sir, i'm the one of the proud owner of this watch. it has its own unique aura and quirks. btw, i really enjoy this honest video and couldn't agree more with you. all the best and keep it coming. #wcw
I think the brand is awesome, they are quirky sure, but they have history and clearly do things thier own way, gotta give them props for that
Thanks for watching buddy.
@@JustBlueFish I enjoy your stuff, keep it up 😘
Great unbiased review Guy. Spot on in every aspect on this piece.
I love my Amphibia best bang for buck watch.
#WCW
Really nice review. I was considering to buy some G-Shock before but now i want to own this one. It would make a perfect vacation watch #WCW
Nice as usual....I have always liked the Vostok personally....a work horse that wants to be used!... cheers. . .#wcw
Thanks Chris.
Well if you don't like the Scuba dude, Amphibia has lot of differents designs out there with similar specs .. not mentioning the mods where you can create you very own specific watch. I personally do not like the polished finishes, which you can easily 'modify' by stratching it with the rought edge of a sponge. The only downside in my opininon is the plexi 'crystal' which sratches easily.. but theres also a solution for that : polish... And you can also regulate the accuracy fairly easily... If you can't or dont want to afford a swiss diver this is definately a good a option for you, considerin this watch is more unique in the western world than any of the swiss made watches
Neat. The crowns on those are downright terrible to use... But the old-timey charm cannot be denied. I liked the comparison with the old speedy that you did, they do look more similar than not.
Thanks man.
I love the watch, however the power reserve is far too low. I wear it for 2 or 3 day in a row. I have found that by the 4th day it needs a wind. So not only is the power reserve low, the automatic wind isn't all that good.
If u need tight rotation of bazel, u need to remove it, than bend a little bit the spring.
Great review! I just picked up an Amphibia in the 420 case, shipping in from Russia right now. I plan on changing the bezel and the strap to give it some uniqueness (and maybe quality lol) #WCW
I debated on the one I have here and the 420, but decided to give this one a try. Hope you enjoy yours!
I have two , the 420 scuba dude and the 090 non date version with brushed case. Not had any issues with either . I suppose it depends where you buy them from too. As said by other posters , the factory bracelets are terrible. My 420 is on a bond NATO and my 090 with the crosshair bezel is on my Casio Duro plastic strap.
Maybe I've been lucky with both of mine , I like them and the first one was pretty much my introduction to mechanical watches for £43. Good fair review 👍 #wcw
Thanks David.
#wcw Thanks for illustrating the selection of products available from Wrist Candy and very nice they are also.
Nice review Guy, These Vostok's have always peeked my curiosity, but I've never pulled the trigger, and probably never will. #WCW
Thanks Bruce, maybe you’ll win it!
Piqued
It is an icon. So many declinations too. Went through heavy infantry school with a black dial, tank troops model (irony!) without any problem. These things are built like tanks!
I would argue that Vostok Amphibia has the best screw down caseback system where the threaded outer ring pushes the stationary caseback straight down without rubbing against the gasket rubber when tightening. The gasket is also a fat wide thing, - more sealing surface.
Vostoks have been reported to withstand the equivalent of 600-800 meters of pressure. That's how smart that solution is.
I have a love/hate relationship with my Vostoks, but they really have a heap of charisma.
I like the innovative and original designs of the amphibia. Counterculture compared to Swiss designs. I like it
I've been debating about getting either a Vostok or a Seiko 5 for my first watch, still really not sure. I like the quirky design of the Vostok but the Seiko 5 is more refined. Any suggestions? #WCW
I have a Seiko 5 for 8 years and actually worn it for 5 each day. I still wore it from time to time. It has stranded a huge amount of abuse. It was dropped in wall paint, I have restored a golf with it on my wrist. And after all this I have polished the case and except the dial glass looks like brand new after this polish. After it I have worn several watches, Casio, Xiaoumi, etc and Atlantic Worldmaster. The Atlantic after 2 years broke. For one week I have an Amphibia. What I can tell you is that Seiko is incredibly robust. Incredibly. No bezel, simple and a great watch. Extremely accurate too. But is really common as well and is and looks quite septic. Almost like it wasn't made by people but only by machines. The amphibia is more rugged and has a little more soul in it. Honestly. So far seems quite accurate as well. Less then Seiko though but more then Atlantic if you can believe this.
I like to see an objective review of this watch. Usually people either praise it like it's the best thing ever or just talk crap about it. I oersonally love it. #WCW
Hi Guy, thanks for the video!
I always appreciate your opinions, even if I don't agree with them! Personally I think you missed a major factor in the popularity of Vostok watches; the breadth and depth of dial and case options, compounded further by the quantity of mod parts available. Also many parts are interchangeable, resulting in a mod heads ideal starting piece at a very reasonable price.
Keep up the good work dude!
#WCW
Wow beautiful straps colors now I know we’re to buy many to my watches. #WCW
Thanks for the great and honest review, keep up the good work! #wcw
Another great review man!
#WCW
Guy, good video, very honest. I have 4 Vostoks 2 Amphibias and 2 komandirskies, good value for what they are, definitely for the collector, not the newbie, as stated very quirky. Thanks for the video #WCW
Thank you Randy!
Guy i love your channel straight to the point no bs . #WCW
People are snobbish toward value priced items. Vostok is cool like Ural motorcycles are cool. They are different (not better), and represent a different ideology.
The Vostoc watch is unique. I don't expect everyone to like the Vostoc brand. If you don't like it no harm no foul. I love mine. The brand is a reflection of the culture it comes from. Its original. It does have history. It has charm. Mine has a rubber strap and its comfortable. Everyone says the metal bracelet is terrible.
He\\ I work for a living it’s not every day a factory worker can afford an actual true jeweled movement self winding wrist watch that’s also a dive watch and has the life expectancy of at least 10 years and can be bought for under $80 and it’s also been to outer 🪐 space ✨🪐. In case you can’t tell yes my frogman just came in the mail today!!!! I have an 8 1/2 inch wrist and the band fits without any adjustments,,,wow!!!!!love this watch👍pretty cool 😎👍 and I’m assuming this watch is also EMP rated,,, if the grid goes down tomorrow I can still keep accurate track of the time👍 I think I will buy more amphib/frogman watches and try some mods/straps/bezels etc.later on however right now I love mine just the way it is.
I'm kinda glad that most people in the poll don't like the Vostok ... because if these become popular the prices will go up and right now if you order them directly from Vostok you can get an Amphibia for under $70 and a Komandirskie for under $40.
Love it love it great watch
The polling numbers surprised me. I will be buying a Vostok soon and I am looking forward to the quirkiness of the watch. #WCW
I've spent a lot of time on the Meranom store, but just haven't found one that made me pull the trigger. Maybe some day...#wcw
Waiting impatiently for my 710 ministry case Scuba Dude. Since unavoidable strap replacement is not yet fixed by the type of strap, #WCWC is godsent in this situation.
#WCW I like vostoks because they're durable and have a 10 year service interval, so by the time it needs service, I'll either do it myself or buy another one.
Also, it's very easy to buy aftermarket parts. I bought a bezel that has Superluminova paint on the markings.
A lumed bezel seems like a great mod.
@@JustBlueFish it is. A guy in New Orleans was selling it on eBay. Brushed finish too
@@JustBlueFish this is the vendor's page.
ebay.com/usr/bandukh
like most Russian stuff it's made to work and not to be fancy with the materials they had to work with.
It seems to work fine because they sell quite a lot.
that said, mine runs better than most of my seiko's after I did some fine tunning and yes I modded them for better lume but that's it.
I always say: if you want an accurate watch buy a quartz.
Nice review once again !!! #WCW
My friend, you can adjust your bezel. This will be more tight and when you set it, you will not have to worry. it will not move.
#wcw Wrist Candy makes good traps that actually fit on my 8.25” wrist. The straps look great on any watch. From Rolex all the way down to the scuba dude in this video. This would be a fun combo to wear around town.
I've bought some straps from WCW before and, on one, the buckle broke, but they sent me a new buckle! Great customer service! Also, I'm a pretty big fan of Vostok watches but I can see why some don't like them (the crown, bezel, accuracy, etc). But to the enthusiasts, it's just kinda cool! Mine broke, but still cool! #WCW
I don't have interest in these Vostoks, but I can certainly see why others do. There's something to be said for a mechanical watch under $100. #WCWC
Love the shirt! Definitely a classic.
#WCW
Thanks!
If u interested, Vostok have some models with ratcheting bezel. The last one - Vostok Amfibia 1967. But that model is not exactly Russian. Everything made in china, but the mechanism. Also, that model have a sapphire crystal.
Great video! #WCW!
Thanks
Interesting watch. @
Great video never had 1 of these watches #WCW
For what the Amphibia costs it's a very good time keeper and very tough. Generous watch all round.
For cheap thrills you can't go wrong with a Vostok Amphibia. I have quite a few and have modded all of them. People are fascinated by them because they look unlike anything else out there and have an interesting history.
It is a great rugged watch for everyday use, however i've had 2 komadirskye and one amphibia and its accuracy its total garbage, i dont know if you need to regulate it with a watchmaker right when you get it but that's the biggest flaw of vostok, but that aside it is a great beater watch.
I haven’t opened one but I’ve regulated several Seiko’s and some ETA movements. If it’s similar to those it’s an easy fix with a timegrapher.
I have a couple of Vostoks and love #WCW 2 Komandirskie and one Amphibia
Thanks for watching.
You always have great content. Thanks for creating good content
wcw......Watch is interesting for a collection.
Don’t forget the # symbol or my software won’t pick up the tag when I draw winners.
Good looking watch nice in depth review #WCW
Not really for me but can appreciate that people like it #WCW
I like the fact that the vostok is so... Different. I have never owned it, but I like it's quirkyness. #WCW
It’s definitely a change of pace from the derivative stuff out there.
Okay I just found out about this watch and luckily found out that you also had a video about it. Already planned to pull the trigger on this one, but it would be really nice to win it. Lucky combination of events I guess? Good luck to everyone. #wcw
#wcw The Scuba Dude watch is on my wish list. For some reason, I like having a modest collection that includes some odd ducks.
Looks just like it's Name. Exactly what you would imagine it looks like just by it's name alone
Love my scuba dude on nato. It's my daily wear at work. Tough as nails. #wcw NATOs are the best fitting NATOs for me.
Vostok is utilitarian. Not meant for looks, per say. They work, they’re tanks. Customizable. Mechanical, or Automatic. Water Resistance starts around 100m to 200m. Don’t have to worry about servicing for 10 years