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RockJohn 3T WIS 
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How's the quality of the Russian diving watches when compared to both the Japanese and the Swiss divers (or, for that matter, to the small boutique watchmakers like Kobold or Benarus)? Just curious, as I see many out there. John |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Like everything else depends on the brand. Some are flat out junk and some are rather wel built. |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Yes, there is a lot a variation under that umbrella.:shock: You get these:  And then those with a little stronger build. Do you have anything more specific in mind?:D |
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RockJohn 3T WIS
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Well, there's a lot of stuff on Russia2all.com, like the Vostok-Europe diving watches. They seem like they're pretty inexpensive, so I'm wondering what the catch is... |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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let's put it simple....I don't know anyone who would dive with a Russian watch on their wrist :D....now if it's only aesthetics that interests you than buy what you like,especially if you don't dive hand6.gif |
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ncvol17 3T WIS 
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I would agree that actually diving or snorkling is a bit iffy.. Around town wearing the majority s/b OK for years of wear..I have a Vostock just cause I like the specific look. |
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RockJohn 3T WIS
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I usually buy what I like and am not always looking for a tool watch. Some of these are not bad (at least on the 'net), but I'm always a bit leery when something is so inexpensive. |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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Well I'm not certain if your are trying to be obtuse as you could easily drop a picture or a link to whatever it is that had caught your eye and you would get a number of opinions. As it is you seem to be talking of Vostok Europe watches as seen on R2A.com and again that leaves a large sampling. You mentioned their divers and I am only aware of one model which has a WR of 200m. So in answer to the question in the broad generalities it was posed in I would say the Russian watches are less expensive because they are Russian.;) My experience with the VE watches has been good and I own a Expedition 2006 and have owned the K3. The movements were non-hacking, reliable and fairly accurate thought he lack of a true quickset date is somewhat bothersome. Fit and finish were very good. Nice dial work. Lume was perhaps a little weak. That's my experience with the VEs.  BTW, I drove by an R8 Friday. Looked bitchin'.yourock.gif |
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RockJohn 3T WIS
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Great point on the link. Here's what I was looking at that caused me to send my initial posting: http://www.russia2all.com/vostok-europe-russian-watch-watches/ The one I'm looking at is the Ekranoplan Sea Monster (not sure which specific case or dial as yet). Thanks for your insight on the ones you own. That helps a ton. |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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VE's seem to be getting better. I've owned many over the past 2 years. Not a problem with one of them. |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS 
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They look good, if yuo're not gonna dive with them, get onehand6.gif I like this one!!  |
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VEV 1138 3T WIS 
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Jeep99dad wrote: They look good, if yuo're not gonna dive with them, get onehand6.gif that is the Caspian Sea Monster... it is 20 ATM and intended to be used as an actual dive watch.... not just for looks. You wouldn't deep dive with it, but at 20 ATM it can handle scuba and such. It's sturdy and with the tritium tubes, lume is not a problem... the unidirectional bezel action is very smooth as well. hope this helps! |
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joecb 3T WIS 
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I own the Caspian sea monster, in green, ( sse my Avatar) and it is an excellent watch....It has really great fit and finish... The Tubes are very bright at night, and has two tubes at the 12 posit. .. It has a screw down crown, and a very solid screwed in case back. The bezel is very smooth racheting, and stays in place well, very easy to read. It is narrower than other bezels and this give you a larger dial opening. I work on the water. and have worn it for work up until this week, when we switched to long sleeve uniforms, as it is about 17mm height, and does not fit under my sleeves easily. I have have it in salt water, but have not did any dives over 60 feet with it yet. So far it has had no WR issues.... The rubber integrated strap is top of the line in my opinion. The bead blasted finish does not relflect light at all...which is a big plus, no shine at all off the caseyourock.gif In other words I like this watch alot...and have put in a request to Craig to hold the all black model for me when they come in.... It does not hack, this is true...but I have been able to hold the movement and 2nd hand at the 12 position to set for timing. There is a way to set the date without going around the dial 24 hours for each day. I forgot how ...maybe Craig can post it again..... I keep it in a winder so no date set problem for me.  The case is large at 47mm and I have gotten alot of compliments on this watch. I highly recomend this watch...  |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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joecb wrote:
The Russian "quickset" involves moving the hour hand from 12:00 to 8:00 and then back to 12:00 advancing the date along the way.:D |
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krethk 3T WIS 
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joecb, Can th strap be changed to something else?? I am allergic to rubber.  I would like to put some leather on it. Is this even an option?? thanks |
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joecb 3T WIS
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I have not tried it ..but I think it will look pretty good on a thick leather strap.... It has some good weight to it, even on the rubber strap..... |
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DM71 3T WIS 
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Of all the Russian diver's I've seen, the Caspian Sea Monster is the nicest IMHO. I had pointed my mouse over the "add to cart" a few times but never pulled the trigger yet. One thing for sure, I would not be afraid to put this one in water. And each time I sea your avatar Joe, I think of buying one and if I have problems with my wife after doing so, I will have to blame it on you ...it looks very good in green by the way.Daniel Last edited on Wed Oct 7th, 2009 08:57 pm by DM71 |
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joecb 3T WIS
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It is a great watch...very accurate movement....The only thing I wish they would change or add would be a saphire crystal for better scratch resistance. I have not scratched it at all, ....so far... what is good is the bezel is actually stadium shape..so the crystal is well below the outer edge of the bezel, which does give good protection to the crystal... |
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VEV 1138 3T WIS
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shots of the Sea Monster on leather are here: http://www.russia2all.com/vostok-europe-russian-watch-watches/vostok-europe-ekranoplan-caspian-sea-monster-24320111.html how to set the date here: http://www.russia2all.com/watch-komrade-show/how-to-videos/ hope this helps... glad you are liking the watch! The green is my personal favorite! |
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joecb 3T WIS
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Hi Craig, yep I love the green version also.....but I still will be wanting the all black version when you do get them in stock.. |
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