VOSTOK | Komandirskie Russian Army Commander Classic Military Mechanical Wrist Watch | Fashion | Business | Casual Men’s Watches | Model 811171 Leather Band B®

So I just received the watch today. For the price of $50 I'm extremely pleased. The quality/price ratio is very high in my opinion and that's why I'm giving it 5 out or 5. There's a lot of value out this mechanical watch at this price.If it's like my other Vostok it'll be pretty rugged & keep decent time. I have an older Vostok that's at least 12 or 13 years old it still keeps good time after being neglected for the better part of a decade.Don't expect Rolex quality materials for $50. It's more like the Timex of Russia except that Vostok still makes watches in Russia. Plus you get cold ward kitsch.Some observations:- The lume on this is quite good in comparison to my other Vostok - perhaps that's because it's new.- It has a quick date set feature when you go past 12 to set the date you can back up to 8 then go past 12 again to go to the next day. That's nice.- Date changes at instantly midnight - a nice feature.- I'm pretty sure it has acrylic crystal but that's OK as scratches can be buffed out.- I'm not sure what the strap is made out of, feels like pleather to me but it's comfortable and suits the watch.- The crown is screw down.- Bezel rotates in both directions.- The semi-domed crystal can caused distortion depending on the viewing angle but it's clear when viewed straight on- The dial is clearly printed and lettering is sharp- I don't have a tool actually measure but it appears to me that second hand is running at 3hz (6 ticks/sec).- The specs say 40mm but I've got two different calipers that measure 39mm.It's shipped from Russia and took about a month. It came with Russian chocolate which is very good.I would highly recommend for someone looking to get a mechanical watch that's got a bit of history and doesn't cost too much.4/21/17 - update: So I've had this watch for a few months and I do like this watch. It does keep pretty good time but sometimes I neglect to wind it so it's hard to compare against time.gov. It's been fairly durable with the exception of the buckle which I got caught on an edge and the spring bar popped out. That could probably could be a better metal. I've put a v rubber strap with a locking clasp on it so that won't happen again.My only 'complaint' is that it wears small - most of my other watches are 42mm or greater. But I don't think you can go wrong with this.

The product is very simple.Its mechanism is very old.Idislike it.

Four stars or less. Watch is small - 40 mm. Would expect for military watch to be a bigger one. Looks exactly like in the picture. Mechanical watch which takes awhile to figure out how to use it. Very old fashioned design. But...if one wants a simple Russian watch which should be relatively dependable - you got it! More as a relic rather than well built and impressive watch. It is not surprising why Russians are so into foreign watches. Good for younger adults. Package is really tiny - bare bones! Instructions obviously only in Russian. Will I keep it? Probably...I agree that Amphibia watches a slightly better built. But still..

1.) The watch is beautiful and well finished.2.) I checked for 24 hours and it is accurate minute by minute. I have not checked how many seconds it is +/- but I know that if it is not accurate we can open the back and adjust the watch using a tiny liver present there.3.) Wound movement runs for around 42 hours.4.) Strap is not high quality but it can be used. I am wearing it to office where I work as an Engineer for a multinational bank.5.) Case diameter - 40mm, lug to lug - 44.45 approximately6.) Bezel does not click but it can be used to time. It is metal on metal friction based bezel.7.) Screw down crown.8.) Plastic crystal.10.) Available for around 43$ on Meranom.com but there delivery will take much longer.I love this watch for the history associated with it and the fact that it comes with the original 2414A movement which was designed around 1965.

Great watch.No battery, no solar needs.Just wind every day.

I like it for the price point, but definitely will be replacing the strap. Also the bezel is not smooth while rotating, and the crown seems very flimsy when winding and adjusting the time.

Keeps terrible time....stem is awkward

Really cool watch, draws a lot of attention. I will get a face protector band for it. Keeps excellent time. Came with a bar of the BEST chocolate EVER! Got here fast, a month ahead of schedule. Bought it from Boctok, straight from the factory in Chistopol. You can check it out on google earth, interesting place. I am already looking at the K-35 LOL I`m addicted! If you want a time piece that doesn't break the bank and is fine quality and is different , these are it. There are many models of the Komanderskie. Check out the Amphibian as well. Has a screw down crown, I wind it once in a day or day and a half. This has to be the best watch for the money around. Be warned, after you wear it a while, you may begin speaking in a Russian accent. Go ahead, Comrade, purchase one! You won`t be disappointed.