Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. During the Soviet era, many companies and organizations commissioned watches with custom dials for events or special awards.

Modstok | We have ways of making you mod.

I could take you down the rabbit hole of all the different bezel markings and their functions, but I will spare you. The vast majority of newer vostoks out there use a variation of the 24xx movement and therefore almost all aftermarket hands will fit this movement.

We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Then you add in the military branches and government agencies who wanted specific dial designs, were looking at maybe even thousands of unique designs. You can also relume the dial (and hands) yourself using aftermarket lume, a toothpick and a steady hand. From 1965 Russian company Vostok were the official suppliers to the Ministry of Defence of the Soviet Union.

Vostok Amphibian Classic 120512 with Auto-Self Winding

DO NOT use any cleaners that contain any acetone or other thinners as this will remove any paint or varnish on the dial. We are not responsible for any consequential or incidental damage resulting from the sale or use of any merchandise bought from us.The quality of the Goods is in full conformity with the technical Conditions of the manufacturer and checked by Technical Control Service (OTK).

VOSTOK AMPHIBIA (120512) VOSTOK AMPHIBIA (120512)

And because the base of the pie pan does not twist as it is tightened, there is not torsion force against the gasket. Seiko dials anchor feet and date windows DO NOT match, so you can really only use the non-date versions and will have to remove the dial feet and replace with adhesive dial dotsor attach new . is the dial markings white or slight brown/beige,or is there another 120 series piece where the dial triangles are brownish in color? By having a wide based pie pan case back held in place with an inset retaining ring, they were able to create a dynamic system that used the very water pressure itself to fortify the watch against water pressure. If the bezel you are removing was applied with a bezel sticker, you can use a hair dryer for a couple minutes to weaken the adhesion.Sometimes delay shipments from the postal operators - an independent circumstances, most flight cancellations or cargo carrier's fault. A good idea is to record your proportions of powder to medium mix as you practice on a dummy surface. Be sure to clean the mounting surface of the insert and bezel with acetone (nail polish remover) and wipe dry before installation. Once again, practice on a dummy dial before you commit to your final application, there is a bit of a knack to getting the balance of heat, application gel (in the kit) amount, and timing to get a flawless application- which you really only get one chance at if you are applying it to anything painted. Always remove the bezel from the watch prior to exposing it to any solvents as the acrylic crystal will be damaged with prolonged exposure.

VOSTOK | Amphibia 120512 Automatic Self-Winding Diver Wrist Watch

The original brief for the designers was to cheaply build a bomb proof 200M rated divers watch for the Soviet military. Standard Vostok Bezels (All Metal), Bezels that take SKX sized inserts, Bezels that already have an insert, Custom All Metal Bezels, Bezel Retaining Springs. There are many different standard dial designs for Vostok Amphibias and Komanderskies, there are hundreds of non standard Vostok produced dials out there too. If you want to add your own applied graphics, there is a great laser printer waterslide decal product by Sunnyscopa that you simply apply, heat with a hair dryer, and then remove the substrate only leaving the ink on the dial.Using superglue works, but you are making your life harder down the road when you have to remove it. You have the option of exchanging the item(s) or receiving a refund for the full amount of the item purchased . The only other variable is the date window- for a 6 o’clock date window, you will still use the same movement, but may need to supply avertical datewheel.