GulfGT40 3,162 Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) After reading an informative thread on soviet watches by @semperfi55 my curiosity got the better of me so I thought I'd give one a go. At around $100aud with the additional purchase of a leather nato there wasn't much to loose. So here it is as it was listed... There was plenty of arm juice to be removed so I hit it with some warm soapy water. Soviet DNA is made of sterner stuff than that though so I moved to some diluted automotive wax and grease remover. At this point there was a faint hint of red on the bezel between 9 and 12. I'm not sure if it'd been painted at some point but I gave it a go with automotive cutting compound and a cotton bud. Low and behold its red again. The dial has some nice crackling going on. And the caseback. Surprise! It still has a little lume left All in all I'm pretty happy with it. The hour hands out a little but it winds, runs all day and keeps good time. So will I be back for another? Never say never. The military themed ones aren't my cup of tea but a Sputnik watch is up my alley so when I find one I'm happy with I'll grab it. Edited March 14, 2020 by GulfGT40 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackjackWQ 32 Posted March 14, 2020 Nice! Mine says hi. Boctok translates to Vostok in English - meaning "East" With relumed hands and replacement bezel however I still have the original bezel. Also been given a full service. Love these watches. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BravoDelta 22,421 Posted March 14, 2020 Bravo cool piece (⌐■_■) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semperfi55 4,707 Posted March 14, 2020 6 hours ago, GulfGT40 said: Soviet DNA is made of sterner stuff than that though so I moved to some diluted automotive wax and grease remover. At this point there was a faint hint of red on the bezel between 9 and 12. I'm not sure if it'd been painted at some point but I gave it a go with automotive cutting compound and a cotton bud. Low and behold its red again. Nice work there Glad to see that the Revolution and the Dictatorship of the Proletariat is spreading! I agree, many of the military ones are not to my taste as well, quite tacky. But there are still quite a selection of novel, funky designs Nice rugged look you have going on there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jackflash 1,137 Posted March 14, 2020 Great watches and fantastic value. Here’s my “007”: Also easy to mod. This was originally too garish for me. So replaced the dial, hands and bezel. Thankfully parts are readily available and cheap as chips. East meets West... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BackInHisBox 249 Posted April 22, 2020 Such great watches. Just like Russian firearms they really take a beating just never stop working. I’ve got two I’ve modified and just absolutely love. As soon as I snap some new pics to upload to the image hosting of this site I will share them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BackInHisBox 249 Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) These things are really so very nice and so easy and cheap to mod! Edited April 23, 2020 by Del Instagram links removed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BravoDelta 22,421 Posted April 23, 2020 @BeyondTheBox I really like this one. Could you direct me where to get one like it? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BackInHisBox 249 Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, BravoDelta said: @BeyondTheBox I really like this one. Could you direct me where to get one like it? Well I modded it. The bezel, insert, strap and exhibition case back are all mods. The original I can’t recall the numerical nomenclature of the case type and model, but I got it on Meranom. I think it was a 110 of some sort. Or 120. Edited April 23, 2020 by BeyondTheBox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BravoDelta 22,421 Posted April 23, 2020 14 minutes ago, BeyondTheBox said: Well I modded it And well done sir. That's a great look. Was a bezel that fit easy to source? And that strap 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BackInHisBox 249 Posted April 23, 2020 1 minute ago, BravoDelta said: And well done sir. That's a great look. Was a bezel that fit easy to source? Yup. One second closer is where I get most my mod materials for Seiko and Vostok. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BravoDelta 22,421 Posted April 23, 2020 17 minutes ago, BeyondTheBox said: Yup. One second closer is where I get most my mod materials for Seiko and Vostok. Thanks for that 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
processengr 13,328 Posted May 22, 2020 On 23/04/2020 at 17:41, cvp3 said: Awesome collection of Russian Dive watches! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan32 828 Posted June 18, 2020 On 14/03/2020 at 09:28, semperfi55 said: Nice work there Glad to see that the Revolution and the Dictatorship of the Proletariat is spreading! I agree, many of the military ones are not to my taste as well, quite tacky. But there are still quite a selection of novel, funky designs Nice rugged look you have going on there! Hi Whats your take on the new Vostoks like the new Reef GMT seems to me the Russians are upping there game! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveA 307 Posted June 18, 2020 Easy to mod,this cost me about £55 with new bezel and mesh bracelet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semperfi55 4,707 Posted June 20, 2020 On 18/06/2020 at 19:13, Alan32 said: Hi Whats your take on the new Vostoks like the new Reef GMT seems to me the Russians are upping there game! Hi mate, Do you mean this one? I dunno, I still prefer their flimsy-looking vintage pieces where they had a more distinct, anti-capitalist style compared to the modern ones which risk looking more like a micro-brand crossed with Rolex/Breitling. Otherwise, the general construction of this new one looks sturdy. The modern sporty style is not for me though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunnyStarSystem 7,537 Posted June 20, 2020 I bought this one already modded from a Brit who sells them to the lame and lazy like me on eBay - couldn't resist the bezel! At first I thought it was really low quality and couldn't imagine trusting it to dive with, but some time on the wrist and getting used to the rack and pinion crown situation has changed my mind and I now take it into the bath with my toy submarine and Kraken. Now I desperately need one with diver guy on the dial. @BravoDelta here's the modder's eBay store: https://www.ebay.com/str/Thracian-Times?_trksid=p2047675.l2563 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BravoDelta 22,421 Posted June 20, 2020 1 hour ago, FunnyStarSystem said: here's the modder's eBay Woo hoo! I like those. Thanks, I'll save that seller. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan32 828 Posted June 21, 2020 13 hours ago, semperfi55 said: Hi mate, Do you mean this one? I dunno, I still prefer their flimsy-looking vintage pieces where they had a more distinct, anti-capitalist style compared to the modern ones which risk looking more like a micro-brand crossed with Rolex/Breitling. Otherwise, the general construction of this new one looks sturdy. The modern sporty style is not for me though Yep! that's the one , got mine in black with black date wheel, build quality is surprisingly good and mine looks great on my feiko bracelet. hope your survive the great plague OK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semperfi55 4,707 Posted June 22, 2020 On 21/06/2020 at 09:05, Alan32 said: got mine in black with black date wheel That's a win over many similarly priced watches On 21/06/2020 at 09:05, Alan32 said: hope your survive the great plague OK Thanks, work is slowly moving back to normal service again. Hope it hasn't been too rough for you either! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
