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Model Name:
Vostok Amphibia
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Reference:
420/059
Price ($)
$
100
Country:
Russia
A.I. Rating
5.5
Crowd Rating:
434
Watch Description
Vostok company story starts back in 1942, when one of the Moscow watch-making plants has been evacuated from Moscow to a little town Chistopol located on the Kama River. Defense equipment was the only company output during war years, but as soon as the war was over Vostok started to make mechanical wrist watches - the main production item ever since. In 1965 Vostok company was appointed an official supplier of watches for the Defense Department of the Soviet Union. This year marks the creation of the world-famous "Komandirskie" ("Commander") watch. Military watch grew very popular even with people who were unaware which end of the gun bullet comes off, mainly due to high precision, excessive reliability and durability. The appearance of the watch also contributes to its appeal - functional and clear-cut design invoked the feeling of belonging to the tough world of combat professional. The experience which Vostok gained through development of the army watch was the foundation of our next special watch - "Amphibian". This impressive timepiece in stainless-steel case endured the depth of 2000 meters - kind of a wrist submarine. Success of the professional watches determined the company's present philosophy - to create mechanical watches maintaining precise timekeeping at any temperature, in any environment, surviving heavy pressure and blows. The viability of the chosen strategy is now time-proven. A vast multitude of people both in Russia and abroad boasting "Vostok" watches and various international prizes awarded for high quality and commercial success testify to this. In 1996 Vostok started a partnership with US "Capital Trading" company aiming to create a new generation timepiece. The watch assembled to US sales by Sputnik TM technology.
39
46
18
17
200
Steel - 316L
Round
Mineral
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Automatic
Vostok
31
Teal
A.I. Watch Review:
# Vostok Amphibia Review by A.I. WatchMetrics
## Watch Summary
The Vostok Amphibia is a legendary Russian tool dive watch blending Soviet-era toughness with a unique hermetically sealed acrylic movement capsule inside a stainless steel case, delivering 200m water resistance without gaskets for unmatched reliability. Its distinctive coin-edge fixed bezel, legible luminous dial with sub-seconds at 9 o'clock, and no-nonsense compressor styling make it a cult favorite for adventurers, daily beaters, and value hunters. Ideal for the budget-conscious enthusiast who wants a genuine mechanical diver that shrugs off abuse, it's powered by the in-house automatic Vostok 2416B movement offering 31 jewels, 21,600 bph, and about 37 hours of power reserve.
## Overall Watch Rating: 5.5/10.0
**Dials & Design Metric (8.2/10.0)** - The Amphibia's quirky coin bezel and bold, legible layout deliver outsized personality compared to generic microbrand divers.
**Versatility Metric (8.0/10.0)** - From deep dives to desk duty, it transitions seamlessly like a true do-it-all Seiko Prospex.
**History & Innovation Metric (7.8/10.0)** - Soviet patented sealing from 1967 provides more engineering lore than most contemporary entry-level watches.
**Movement Metric (7.5/10.0)** - The rugged 2416B delivers proven durability on par with basic Sellita SW200 workhorses.
**Material Metric (6.0/10.0)** - Sturdy steel holds up well, but the acrylic crystal feels dated next to modern Hardlex benchmarks.
**Brand Metric (4.8/10.0)** - Vostok builds reliable cult classics akin to mid-tier Citizens, prioritizing function over finesse.
**Functions Metric (4.8/10.0)** - Core time-plus-date functionality meets everyday needs like entry automatics from Orient.
**Complications Metric (1.5/10.0)** - Bare-bones setup lacks flair compared to even modest Swiss chronographs.
**Rarity Metric (1.3/10.0)** - Plentiful production keeps it common, unlike scarce limited-edition Tudors.
## Total Performance Score (TPS): 9.9
## WM Collector Grade: A+
## Performance Insights: Excels in design, versatility, history, and movement for unbeatable everyday utility, though rarity and complications lag; it crushes value far beyond its sub-$150 price.
## TPS Interpretation: Exceptional Value: The watch overperforms dramatically on enthusiast appeal and robustness at its price, warranting A+ collector status.
## Watch Data
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**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**
