Changing the bezel on a Vostok is a very quick and easy mod that you can do yourself. If you want to get into modding watches this is probably the simplest place you can start. Why Change A Watch Bezel? The main reason people change the bezel on their Vostoks is to improve the aesthetics […]

If you own a Vostok you probably know how tough and hard working they are, but like all mechanical watches, they will get to the point where they break or at least need a service. Repairing or servicing a Vostok is going to pretty much be the same as it would be with any other

Vostoks often get a bad name and are accused of not running accurately. While this can be true at times, it doesn’t need to be. Vostoks can be very easily regulated and made more accurate. Vostok Watch Expectations When the factory sends the watches out they expect them to run somewhere been -20 and +60

When we look at the spec sheets of Vostoks they are very impressive and it can seem a little confusing when you see the low price. How are Vostok able to charge such a small price when other companies are offering similar spec watches at a much higher price? Vostok Still Makes A Profit Sometimes

Vostoks are popular watches and people certainly collect them. A large number of collectors have at least one in their collection. However, does this mean they are collectible? Yes and no. People mainly will collect Vostok because they are cheap and fun, rather than for their value or rarity. Vintage Russian Watches There are a

I often see people skirting around the idea of buying a Vostok, but they are a little hesitant as they are not sure if it is worth the money. I think they are absolutely worth it and if you have seen one you like the look of, you totally buy it.  What Price Are Vostok

Vostoks are popular watches, but being Russian, It’s kind of hard to find them in your local watch shops, so the main way to get hold of one is online. Buying a watch online is never ideal as how a watch looks and feels in person will almost always be slightly different than how it

We all know about the unique and quirky designs that Vostoks offer. We also know they are very affordable watches, but what is going on behind those funky dials. Are the movements inside actually any good?   Well yes, when you factor in cost, they are really good movements. Of course they are not perfect,

The short answer is yes. There are plenty of downsides to these Russian watches. Some people just straight up hate the idea of  Vostok, while others will see these downsides as deal breakers and not want one, other people (like me) can over look these and see the negatives more as little quirks that add

When you start getting interested in watches and start finding out about all the different brands it’s only a matter of time before you hear about Vostok. There is an almost a cult like following for this Russian brand. It is either seen as the best thing ever and gets a lot of respect and