The Vostok watch company has a rich history dating back to 1942, when one of Moscow's watch-making plants was evacuated to the town of Chistopol on the Kama River during the war. Initially, the company's sole output was defense equipment, but as soon as the war ended, Vostok began producing mechanical wrist watches, which have remained their primary focus ever since.

In 1965, Vostok was appointed the official supplier of watches for the Defense Department of the Soviet Union, and this year marked the creation of the world-famous "Komandirskie" ("Commander") watch. These military watches quickly gained popularity, even among those with no direct military association, due to their high precision, reliability, and durability. The functional and clear-cut design of the Komandirskie also contributed to its appeal, invoking a sense of belonging to the tough world of combat professionals.

The experience Vostok gained through the development of the army watch laid the foundation for their next special timepiece, the "Amphibian." This impressive stainless-steel watch could withstand depths of up to 2000 meters, making it a true wrist-mounted submarine. The success of these professional watches has shaped the company's present-day philosophy, which is to create mechanical watches that maintain precise timekeeping in any temperature, environment, and withstand heavy pressure and blows.

The viability of Vostok's chosen strategy is evident in the vast number of people, both in Russia and abroad, who proudly wear their "Vostok" watches, as well as the various international prizes the company has won for its high-quality and commercially successful products. In 1996, Vostok entered into a partnership with the US-based "Capital Trading" company, with the goal of creating a new generation of timepieces. These watches are now assembled for sale in the US using Sputnik TM technology.

As for the product details, the classic Vostok model being offered features a tang buckle clasp, and is classified as a diving watch. The dimensions are approximately 1.6 x 1.9 x 0.6 inches (41 x 48 x 15 mm), with a 20mm lug size. It is water-resistant to 200 meters (20 Bar) and powered by an automatic VOSTOK self-winding movement with 32 ruby jewels, eliminating the need for manual winding. When fully wound, the watch will run for at least 31 hours. It is also equipped with an anti-shock (shock-resistant) balance, a central second hand, and a graduated rotated bezel. The hands and dots are luminous, adding to the watch's functionality in low-light conditions.

product information:

Attribute

Value

package_dimensions

‎1 x 1 x 1 inches; 4.8 ounces

item_model_number

‎020/650

department

‎mens

date_first_available

‎March 2, 2020

manufacturer