Vostok| Amphibian Automatic Self-Winding Russian Diver Wrist Watch | WR 200m | Amphibia 710334 | Black Dial 40mm Mechanical Watch | Luminous dots
W**E
love the meat ball seconds hand - and update with timegrapher results!
UPDATE: just finished a simple timegrapher check of this watch's movement:dial up: +10 s/dcrown up: -3 s/dcrown down: +2 s/dcrown 90-degrees: +13 s/ddial down: +5 s/dcrown 270-degrees: -14 s/dusing these figures, i can now keep this watch running to within +/- 5 seconds a day by leaving it run overnight on the nightside in the right position to subtract or add time!ORIGINAL REVIEWexcellent bargain for an automatic and hand-wind 200m dive watch in its price rangesome points:- watch band in on a par with some of the cheaper Seiko 5s, but is much more comfortable- push-pin adjustment to remove links was easy- bracelet is a little 'clickety click,' but i like a tighter fit on the wrist when swimming, so bracelet is silent for me- time and date are very easy to set - then 8->12->8 cycle to rapid advance the date worked well- hand-wind is a definite bonus and worked well- movement keeps very good time - no need for regulation!the movement, a 2416B, uses a 42-degree lift angle and runs at 19,800 beats per hour - out of the box the watch performs very well - see the attached pic of the watch being analyzed by the open-source Tg timegrapher application running under CrossOver under Mac OS X Yosemite- 'coin-edge' bezel is a bit thinner than i'd like, but the internal spring wire holds it in place with no movement (will only use it time steaks on the grill)- replacement bezels are readily available here and elsewhere- lume is OK on the hands, but no Seiko or even Casio quality- seconds hand is a 'meat ball' - a feature i find eminently desirable and usefulbought this watch as a 'fun' watch, not to impress anyone but i ended up being impressed by the value!
R**N
Great watch
Love the watch. The Milanese strap adds a different style and is very comfortable. Quick delivery
M**L
and that's good. For an automatic you can't beat the price
It's inexpensive...and that's good.For an automatic you can't beat the price. If the bezel rotation was better it would be a 4 star and if the band was a bit better a 5 star.
J**
Exceeded my expectations.
Love the detail. Chain link band is of great quality. Can't wait to grab my next Vostok.
G**E
it was junk
watch was a peace of crap
C**N
A great robust watch
I had to buy a watch repair set, a screw dislodged and I had to put it back. Also had to adjust the speed setting, and once I did all that, this is an awesome watch! With a little tinkering, it’s solid!
J**A
Excelente
Lo tengo desde hace 3 meses y funciona sin ningún problema
V**5
Something about this watch
I think this is my first ever review on Amazon. Never felt compelled to review an item before this watch.I have some nice watches. Seiko, Tissot, Citizen and topped off with a Breitling. On a whim I bought this and haven't taken it off since.I adore it! It's cheap and quirky and I love looking at it.Just ordered a bezel and insert from Dagaz to dress this thing up. This just may be the gateway drug to more Vostoks I'm afraid.EDIT: Actually it is. Just ordered another Amphibian and have been scouring the internet for different models. Wish Amazon had more of these based out of the US and Prime shipping.
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