Commanders in a new look
As many expected, the “commander” watches of the Vostok brand did not disappear, but rather began to take on a new look. Tanks and planes disappeared from the dials, the case was reshaped, and brass was replaced by stainless steel. The logo style has changed. All this in order to satisfy the needs of all fans. Those who value traditional Soviet quality, reliability, precise mechanisms, laconic design and accompanying impeccable craftsmanship will undoubtedly like the new Vostok K-34 models.
Today, the Chistopol watch factory “Vostok” is the only watch factory in Russia with a full (closed) production cycle of watch movements and mechanical watches.
The new look of the Komandorsky is a modern watch in a popular military style, with contrasting colors and clear shapes that attract attention. And today we decided to take a closer look at the model vostok komandirskie automatic k-34 476613, which the company introduced in 2016. This watch is a new model and not a modified and updated version of an old model. Instead of the usual “cheap and cheerful” watch, we see a surprisingly stylish casual accessory.
The heart and mechanism of the watch. The Vostok 2426 automatic movement, a standard of the Vostok brand, has 32 ruby stones and a shockproof device for the balance unit. The power reserve with the balance fully wound is at least 31 hours.
The case is made of durable stainless steel with PVD coating and measures 42 mm – the standard size for men’s watches. The watch is water resistant to 100 bar, so you can swim without worrying about the watch tightening if it gets wet. The screw-down case back has a transparent window that allows you to observe the operation of the self-winding mechanism and even the entire mechanism.
The Vostok 476613 model does not have a date indicator, but has a second time zone function, which is displayed in 24-hour format by the central hand (arrow-shaped hand). The crown on the left side of the case allows you to rotate the internal 24-hour counter to change the time displayed in the second time zone. This feature will appeal to men who frequently travel across time zones or on business.
The strap is leather-lined and nylon, and despite its rugged military style, it’s soft and comfortable on the hand. The clasp is a butterfly with a lock.
In addition, it is worth mentioning the arrow illumination. She’s different. The dial itself is coated with luminescent material and glows beautifully in the dark, allowing you to easily read data.
Considering that the movement is self-winding, the thickness of the watch is only 15 mm.
