Vostok company story starts back in 1942, when one of the Moscow watch-making plants has been evacuated from Moscow to a little town Chistopol located on the Kama River. Defense equipment was the only company output during war years, but as soon as the war was over Vostok started to make mechanical wrist watches - the main production item ever since. In 1965 Vostok company was appointed an official supplier of watches for the Defense Department of the Soviet Union. This year marks the creation of the world-famous "Komandirskie" ("Commander") watch. Military watch grew very popular even with people who were unaware which end of the gun bullet comes off, mainly due to high precision, excessive reliability and durability. The appearance of the watch also contributes to its appeal - functional and clear-cut design invoked the feeling of belonging to the tough world of combat professional. The experience which Vostok gained through development of the army watch was the foundation of our next special watch - "Amphibian". This impressive timepiece in stainless-steel case endured the depth of 2000 meters - kind of a wrist submarine. Success of the professional watches determined the company's present philosophy - to create mechanical watches maintaining precise timekeeping at any temperature, in any environment, surviving heavy pressure and blows. The viability of the chosen strategy is now time-proven. A vast multitude of people both in Russia and abroad boasting "Vostok" watches and various international prizes awarded for high quality and commercial success testify to this. In 1996 Vostok started a partnership with US "Capital Trading" company aiming to create a new generation timepiece. The watch assembled to US sales by Sputnik TM technology.
J**4
Great watch
I have been so pleased with this watch I have bought 2 more as gifts for family. Excellent customer service every time. The watches have all arrived on time or early and packaged extremely well.As far as accuracy, as long as you wind it daily it keeps great time. So far my watch has held up to being banged around, some water (not submerged though) and dropped repeatedly and still looks good and has remained very accurate.It feels very solid and has some weight to it.The strap is a bit suspect but that's to be expected as it gets wet/sweaty/dirty, especially in the various environments I work in. I will be replacing it sooner than later but not a big deal.Setting the date by using the "shortcut" in the directions is a pain so I've had to do it the hard way. That's why I recommend winding it daily. These are the only two issues I've had with the watch.I've gotten many compliments on it as well as many questions about the airborne design so its a conversation starter too. Lots of old paratroopers running amok out there so hide your good alcohol.Highly recommend this watch.
A**R
Wow
This is by far the best quality watch i have had and I love that it is manual wind up. I wish i had this sooner. . . Nothing pisses a trooper off more than getting an oporder and not knowing the time because a battery either got weak or died (Happened to me on multiple occasions). . . Anyhow this was more than I expected to get and as an American Paratrooper I respect and like all things airborne even our long-time rivals in the VDV. This is so cool and Im glad I stumbled across this. The seller was quick to give me a tracking number too and was very pleasant to deal with. Nothing but good things to say about all of this.
J**L
Great Product. Vostok Rocks. Thank you Sergey
The watch is a fantastic piece of Cold War and Russian History. Keeps good time and a real conversation piece. Any questions I had were answered quickly and great curtesy was shown by Sergey at the Ru.Store. Thank you Amazon and Sergey very much.
D**Y
Doesn’t work
I was hoping not to have the same issues as other buyers. Unfortunately watch doesn’t work. Second hand hangs up at 3 and 9 and I must tap the glass to get it to move. Very disappointed. As a retired paratrooper,I love all things Airborne and was hoping to add this to my collection
N**K
Good
Good
V**H
Great watches fast delivery
Great watches fast delivery.
D**L
Simple
Nice !!!!!
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