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zippofan 3T WIS 
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A couple of weeks ago I saw the new Vostok 1967 Amphibia over on WUS. As soon I as I saw it I knew I needed one! It came today in record time from Moscow, and man am I impressed. It was way more expensive than the standard Vostok, but IMHO head and shoulders above the regular Amphibia. Totally massive case and a well constructed solid link bracelet, to me it screams "Russian" :D I won't have time tonight or tomorrow to size it, so I'll post some wrist shots on Monday. Here's a stock shot from Smirs for now, but the pic does not do this chunk o' diver any justice! Attachment: vostok67.jpg (Downloaded 164 times) |
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mcwright Admin 
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I saw some of those watches last summer in Russia. They were quite impressive. And, some were big too. |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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Looks inmpressive Griff........Doxa like case from the Camera_photos.gi Look forward to your live Camera_photos.gi |
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zippofan 3T WIS
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It is a monster, no doubt about it! I compared it next to my Formex and it is comparable in size. It is a limited editiion too, only 1967 made of each model. 120 click bezel, non-hacking, handwindable, signed screw down crown, and no date. That is the one thing that always drove me crazy about my Russians, the "quick set date" that takes forever to set. I can't wait to get it sized :D Cheers, Griff |
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Gregger 3T WIS 
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teddyhanna Guest
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Griff concrat's on your in-coming. I have to agree with Tony That has the Doxa look... cool cool10.gif Last edited on Sat Mar 15th, 2008 10:47 pm by |
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DEMO Guest
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Congrats, I really like the looks of that one. Very cool, can't wait to see your real world photos.  |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Nice one Griff. I'll look forward to your shots too. Looks beefy!! |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Yes very cool Griff. As you all know not a major bracelet fan but some of the bracelets on these Russian watches are very impressive to me, like this one. :cool: ;) |
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sjedwardz 3T WIS 
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I like it - the bracelet looks like the tracks on a tank! Where did you get it from?? |
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zippofan 3T WIS
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I got it from Smirs.com, they are the only ones I know of that have these LE Vostoks. Free shipping too hand6.gif The bracelet does look like tank tracks, I didn't think of that! I'll be sizing it tomorrow, can't wait to wear it! Cheers, Griff |
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slinky469 3T WIS 
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Very nice....what is the case diameter on that....this is the one I am thinking about getting.. [url=javascript:popupWindow('[url=http://www.smirs.com/popup_image.php?&pID=2088')]]http://www.smirs.com/popup_image.php?&pID=2088')][/url]  [/url]Last edited on Mon Mar 17th, 2008 01:15 am by slinky469 |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Congrats Griff on a Awesome Vostok!.....I'm diggin' that bracelet can't wait to see your pics Buddy!hand6.gifhand6.gif |
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watchguru 3T WIS 
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very nice! looking forward to the pics as well! |
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KenC Admin 
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Love it...and the fact it has no date is a plus...I get sick of setting them and stopped completely on Vostok and Poljot because of the date set problem! |
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captobvious 3T WIS 
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That's the first Vostok in a long, LONG time that I want after seeing a tiny pic. Can't wait for your real pics... they just may sway me enough to place my order! |
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scottran 3T WIS 
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cool10.gifWatch Griff!. I have been looking at a black sea amphibia. Cant wait to see your pics. Scott |
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zippofan 3T WIS
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I meant to get some pics today, it was the day from he--  I just got a chance to size it yesterday, quick and easy for a perfect fit. The bracelet is truly massive, nothing like any Vostok I have ever had. The only way you know it is one is from the typical floppy crown, though it screws in quite well. I set and wound it yesterday, running well within 10 sec/day though I am not totally sure as it doesn't hack. The dial is such a deep blue, depending on your angle it looks black, sometimes purple, but in full sunlight an awesome navy color. The markers are all outlined/applied as well, not the standard Vostok dial. I hear on the WUS Russian forum that the lume actually lasts longer than 5 minutes too hand6.gif Tomorrow, I gotta take pics tomorrow! Cheers, Griff |
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zippofan 3T WIS
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Finally! My pics don't do the dial color justice, or how massive this watch is hand6.gif   Cheers, Griff |
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DEMO Guest
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Griff, that looks great! Looks like a real block of SS and I really like the unique bracelet. hand6.gif |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS
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Very cool Griff. A lot of uniqueness to that one..case, dial, and especially the braceletperfect.gif |
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captobvious 3T WIS
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Love it! That may have worked it's way onto my "short" list! How's the bezel? Is it hard at all to grip? |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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Griff the case just looks massive.  I don't suppose you could be convinced to grab a caseback shot? That's a great looking Russian diver. The bracelet looks great too. You surely must be loving it!! |
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zippofan 3T WIS
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Thanks guys! Man, this is one hunk of steel, and the bracelet balances it out perfectly. When I first saw the 2 models, black dial on rubber and blue on steel, the bracelet was what grabbed me, and the blue dial's large Arabics, very Russian IMHO. Vostok isn't known for it's high quality bracelets but I figured I would take the risk and if it wasn't up to snuff then I was going to replace it with a Watchadoo or mesh. No worries there, all solid links, solid end links and built like the tank treads that it looks like! Super comfortable, and it ain't no lightweight. No wrist fatigue at all, unlike a couple of others I have that can be painful to wear too long. The bezel is about as smooth as any I have ever had, very Seiko like in action. I don't know if you could easily turn it with gloves, but it isn't stiff or sloppy at all. I didn't know it had a domed crystal before I bought it, definitely a plus! Expensive for a Vostok, yes, worth it, absolutely! Cheers, Griff |
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slinky469 3T WIS
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WOW! That is one hunk of SS. I really like the look of that. Great pick up.perfect.gif |
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zippofan 3T WIS
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Paxman wrote: Griff the case just looks massive.I was turned off of Russians for awhile because of some issues, wrong hands on a 24hr Aviator that I ordered, a bum 3133, and my V-E Rocket and Sturmanskie chrono being out for repair since last August (they came back today and were worth the wait!), but I just couldn't resist the Amphibia as I love the case style and couldn't find a mint older one on the Bay that wasn't frankenized in some way. I am so happy that I grabbed this, I sold a 6309 to get the cash and I think I came out ahead. Here is a borrowed back case shot from the Russian forum, classic Amphibia back with the LE serial number. Cheers, Griff The only problem is now I will be waiting a month or two for my next Russian, the custom LE Vostok White Radio room, arrrrgh! Attachment: 1967back04.jpg (Downloaded 40 times) |
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srh_pres 3T WIS 
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Very cool indeed Griff... congrats.. one nice hunk o' steel and I really like the bracelet... :cool: |
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