Vostok Komandirskie

My collection includes a couple of watches from the time of the existence of the Union of Soviet Socialists Republic (USSR). I already wrote about my Vostok Amphibia yesterday and now feature my Vostok Komadirskie. This is an inexpensive manual wind with a date feature. It looks like a tough watch, fit for outdoor activities.

This Vostok watch gives another meaning to the 'tank' as it literally features a tank to distinguish it from its diver cousin.

The watch has a rather odd shape. The way the metal was cut seemed to be on the crude side. Hindi pino.

The rotating bezel functions well. The screw-down crown is located at the 2 o'clock, which I thought was rather odd.

I cleaned the back myself to remove what appeared to be grime or perhaps the typical dirt that's accumulated over time. I also had the pins replaced and disposed off the cheap (and damaged) leather strap it came with.

I opted to go for a Nato strap for this watch. It seemed appropriate and hip. The watch seems to be sealed and I have not had it serviced since I acquired it last year. It should offer some water resistance but I don't think I will swim with this one.

There's a bit of irony here with a Soviet watch fitted with a Nato strap

The watch needs some adjustments as it gains quite some time. I estimate that it gains something like 10 minutes per day. Not exactly the dependable piece you'd want unless you like to be very early to appointments and other tasks that need scheduling. This will be scheduled for an overhaul...

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