Vostok | Komandirskie 289 Submarine Commander U-Boat Military Mechanical Wrist Watch

+ + + added: new Shark Mesh Bracelet - from Amazon + + + . + +. NEW: PHOTOS ADDED + + + + NEW: 1 YEAR UPDATE - SEE BELOW + + Very nice watch indeed! An automatic is fine, & quartz is too - but nothing beats a quality hand-wind mechanism for a true connection to a mechanical watch. Winding it at the same time each day is a simple ritual & a true pleasure. Mine was initally running about 3 min fast, I understand spec is -30/+60, but apparently they often need a few mo of regular use to settle in so for now I just wind it & reset it - no big deal since I'm winding it anyway. If it doesn't improve, I understand a decent Watch Repair can regulate it, or one can DIY. Some people obsess over accuracy - if that is most important to you - get a nice Quartz - most will smoke multi-thousand dollar Swiss Autos. The HD build quality of this watch is outstanding - I understand the case is triple-chrome on Solid Brass. The base is a superbly crafted stainless steel with a design & finish that you would expect to have to pay thousands for the watch to get. And the Winding Mechanism & Crown Lock feel like they could last a lifetime. Movement is designed & mfg IN-HOUSE too - unlike MOST other brands - even exclusive, multi-thousand dollar ones... Lume is initially good but fades fairly fast, & no lume markers @ 3:00 (common) or 6:00 (?) - I'm not lume crazy & I got use to it quick. This is the smallest case size in my current rotation (this 40mm to 52mm), but it holds it's own & I truly enjoy wearing it regularly & winding it daily. If I could only keep 1 watch from my collection - this would probably be the one. The OEM Black Leather Strap seems sturdy, is perfectly serviceable, & likely would last for many years - but it is a little homely for such a stunning watch. The watches pics truly do NOT do it justice - it is a Real Beauty - I added a tri-color NATO & it really make the Beauty of this watch pop! The dial is like an almost iridescent blue... with a gradual fade - it's absolutely stunning in good light. I understand this bezel design is for a Commander - the cleaner & smoother lines looks great in person (far better then the photos reflect) - leave the timing style bezels to the lower ranks! I got mine from Vladimir @ Boctok - Absolutely Awesome Service, Communication, Packaging & a bonus sweet treat too - definitely one of our very favorite Amazon Affiliates! Simply: Quite Enjoyable & Highly Recommended!! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - UPDATE: the watch is now running within spec - & no regulation / work was performed. Also, i upgraded the previously mentioned nylon nato (sharp looking) - to a slightly less sharp - but infinitely more comfortable soft leather 5-ring PVD Zulu. I prefer a wider strap than the stock 18mm - so i went with a 20mm. Fitment is snug - but it went on & i LOVE it! I'm currentlu using Leather Zulu Straps on all the watches i currently wear - because the comfort is supreme. If i was getting it wet regularly - i'd probably use an Italian rubber band, or if occasionally - just swap to a nylon NATO. Admittedly, i'm a bit of a (budget) watch snob (prefer some brands to others) - & decent quality / value, in-house made movements are a real plus. i do have nicer automatics & also super accurate quartz watches - but i still prefer this manual hand-wind best of all. Expensive Swiss Jewelry watches? Each to their own... This Russian Beauty is: Engaging. Attractive. & offers: History. Utility. Value. Awesome piece for what it is - a Real, Genuine - Tool Watch! No poser here! Love it! UPDATE: The photos were added to give a general idea of the look of the watch on various NATO / ZULU Straps. The 2 striped ones are 18mm nylon NATO's. The red one is a 20mm / 5 ring leather / PVD ZULU. The low resolution pics were taken with a tablet & are not the best - sorry about that. Hope they help though. PS. Sure, i could have sprung for the automatic "diver" version of the watch - but i wanted / prefer manual hand-wind - that's a really special "connection" to the mechanical watch. Plus, on a watch of this diameter - i prefer the thinner case. Vaya con Dios

Belle montre mais je ne suis pas capable de faire une journée complète sans la remonter. Même mon remontoir ne réussit pas.

つまみが回らず時刻合わせも出来ません。 時計修理に持ち込みましたが、このような粗悪な物を何処で買ったのかと問われ修理も不可でした。Amazonでこんな買い物するとは思いもよりませんでした。

Es un reloj muy bonito y con un gran diseño, algo fácil de configurar, me costó trabajo entender como darle cuerda pero fuera de eso todo bien

El funcionamiento automático del reloj es de pésima calidad. No acciona al movimiento como debería de funcionar. El segundero para cada 5 segundos y la hora va quedando retrasada ya que al movimiento natural de la mano no acciona.