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unixvova
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May 4, 2018
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It has Vostok 2431 movement, and that thing is notorious for crappy assembly, especially if movement was assembled in their Volokolamsk or Chistopol factories.
Typical problems include uneven movement of seconds hand .
It's a really lowbeat movement with 19800 bph, so accuracy is (officially) -10/+30 , and according to some sources -20/+60 (!!!!)
It is the same movement that is used in low end watches by Vostok, like these :
https://shop.vostok-inc.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=581
That's a 70$ price point.
This watch is not worth 250$ , and definitely not 659$
For the same amount you can get Seiko or Orient, with better quality and accuracy.
Alev
May 4, 2018
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unixvova Vostok 2431 movements were never assembled at Volokolamsk factory. BTW there no OTHER Vostok factories, only Volokolamsk and Chistopol. Moreover, Volokolamsk factory was never assembling 31-32 jewels automatic movements.
Alev
May 4, 2018
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SLO36Accuracy mostly depends on a watch brand. All movements and watches which come directly from Chistopol plant will require an additional adjustment on a timegrapher. Vostok Reef, Red Sea and Black Sea and K-34 series of watches are usually adjusted already as well as movements in Vostok Europe watches. Adjusted movements usually have -5/+5 seconds a day variance. But you should remember that Vostoks were never designed with a purpose to keep perfect time. It is not a chronometer, it was designed as cheap and replaceable military watch which can take a lot of abuse and does not require a service every 3-5 years.
oppyland
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May 4, 2018
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unixvovaIt does seem like a lot compared to Vostok's own watch line. I just ordered an Amphibia(n) for <$70 with shipping. Granted it doesn't have the 24 hour movement, but it still has that interesting "Soviet" vibe.
unixvova
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May 4, 2018
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AlevYes, Vostok are cheap, throw away watches, that you will not be sorry to toss into garbage bin.
But not for 250$ ...
unixvova
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May 4, 2018
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SLO36Well, for the same price point you can get Seiko Cocktail Time from the same place...
(for me that's a no brainer)
Alev
May 4, 2018
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SLO36Then go for it! It will keep a good time, Moscow Watch Plant has pretty decent quality control so chance that you will get an unadjusted watch are pretty low, they do the preliminary adjustment and it should do it unless you live in magnetic anomaly zones, in this case you will have to do your own adjustment.
Alev
May 4, 2018
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SLO36I understand. To do a proper adjustment you need a tool called timegrapher. Good timegrapher costs at about $200.00 but it is possible to found it cheaper. It is a MUST for any watch collector nowadays, mostly because it is harder to find a certified professional watch repair master than 30 years ago. Most high-end watches with Vostok movements keep pretty good time without an additional adjustment but it is not the same with Vostoks which come directly from Chistopol - you may need to adjust the cheap ones.
Alev
May 4, 2018
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SLO36I think you are safe with this watch at least. It is considered a high-end watch, and movements are usually go through additional inspection which includes adjustment to EMSFVA (Earth Magnetic Field Standard Value Average 0.47 gauss). And it is a good price too!
oppyland
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May 4, 2018
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SLO36You may very well be right. I don't know the brand, maybe it is a great deal! Enjoy your new watch!
waywardson
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May 10, 2019
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unixvovaBruh thanks for the tips but the other brands you recommend maybe would be great if I gave a crap about 12hr movements but what the heck am I to do if I'm only looking for 24hr watch's (don't say glycine, that thing is disgustingly over sized)?
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