[olekseiswatch]

It's not difficult to make a 'bespoke' Vostok or Komandirskie - I have one, and several others on the F10 have as well, (some more than one! Have a look in the modding thread for ideas) yes, I did mine myself (and I'm more used to working on engines, and anything that needs smaller than 12mm/half inch spanner/wrench is small!), but there may well be someone on here that might do it for you for a small amount and regulate it to 'as good as it'll get' (mine runs at about 30 spd - I've not got a timeographer to set it any closer, so it was done by adjust, run, adjust, run until I was happy with it).

It appears +/- 30 seconds seems to be average I did read on Reddit or YouTube or something that someone was able to regulate it to +/- 4 or so seconds which is really good as I recently learned, unsure if true

 

[Chascomm]

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Idk if I am confusing the terms but this. If only it came with just a red bezel instead of red and black

So this is why I asked. With a movement having 12 hour display only, and no other 24 hour point of reference on the dial (e.g. a world-time chapter ring), this sort of 24 hour bezel will add absolutely no additional functionality to your watch. It will not help you track the time over multiple time zones as you were hoping.

 

[olekseiswatch]

So this is why I asked. With a movement having 12 hour display only, and no other 24 hour point of reference on the dial (e.g. a world-time chapter ring), this sort of 24 hour bezel will add absolutely no additional functionality to your watch. It will not help you track the time over multiple time zones as you were hoping.

Oh I know what you're saying, yeah I don't have a GMT hand. I guess I'll keep it pointed at the 12' and just keep 24 hour time, at least it looks unique

OR mod it to have a GMT hand (ok ok I'll stop)

 

[SuffolkGerryW]

The other thing I forgot to mention, the bracelet that I used is the 'GD040' one from komandirskie.com - solid s/s links, 'security' clasp (they do them in all 3 sizes - 18, 20 & 22 mm)

 

[olekseiswatch]

The other thing I forgot to mention, the bracelet that I used is the 'GD040' one from komandirskie.com - solid s/s links, 'security' clasp (they do them in all 3 sizes - 18, 20 & 22 mm)

oohhh thanks for that, so I assume its a legit site then

 

[olekseiswatch]

Interested in making the hands like this, would this work/fit?

White Metallic Sword Watch Hands for Seamaster / Milsub 5517 Style Vostok 2416b

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rafflestime.com

 

[Mosho]

1-1.5k for a Vostok ?! That's ... I am speechless... You should get a used Omega for that money... or a new Oris !

 

[olekseiswatch]

So this is why I asked. With a movement having 12 hour display only, and no other 24 hour point of reference on the dial (e.g. a world-time chapter ring), this sort of 24 hour bezel will add absolutely no additional functionality to your watch. It will not help you track the time over multiple time zones as you were hoping.

Also, forgot to ask; what would your bezel recommendation be that will be of more use than what I am thinking?

 

[olekseiswatch]

1-1.5k for a Vostok ?! That's ... I am speechless... You should get a used Omega for that money... or a new Oris !

No no, its fine they talked me off the ledge. I do want to build a unique watch that will last a long time

 

[SuffolkGerryW]

oohhh thanks for that, so I assume its a legit site then

Yes, they and meranom are my 'go to' suppliers, for hands and really great lume, the one name that comes up repeatedly on here is 'Favinov' - I've not yet bought from him, so can't give any personal views.

 

[jring]

Also, forgot to ask; what would your bezel recommendation be that will be of more use than what I am thinking?

Hi,

maybe the two color 12h versions or a classic diver bezel - these are also available in two-color:

Pepsi 12h:

Bezel 12 hour pepsi universal

Bezel 12 hour pepsi universal

meranom.com

Coke diver:

Vostok Amphibia Neptune black red Universal Bezel

Russian Vostok Amphibia Neptune black red Universal Bezel can be purchased at official retailer of Vostok Watch-Makers Inc

meranom.com

Batman 12h:

Bezel 12 hours black-blue universal

Bezel 12 hours black-blue universal

meranom.com

As for modding it to use a Vostok 24xx movement with 24h capability, that is actually not too difficult - if you can source one. But of course you will need a 24h dial or a subsecond dial and hand plus the GMT hand in the other case... probably cheaper to get a 24h Vostok and start from there.

Joachim

 

[Wimads]

Well, I think most has been said already, but here's how I'd go about it:

First of all, maybe consider a modern Raketa. Given your budget that's entirely realistic, and you'll get much closer to what you want without needing to mod anything.

But if you insist on Vostok..

1. Replace the bracelet: no issue, plenty of options, pick what you like.
2. Leave the crystal alone, for reasons already mentioned by others. If you're worried about scratches, get some polywatch (or toothpaste), and you'll be able to polish them out with a cloth (at least the shallow ones).
3. Movement: even a rolex movement will not run +/-0 seconds. Don't bother changing the movement. Instead take it to a watch maker and have him do a complete teardown, cleaning, lubrication and reassembly. It should be a pretty decent movement then, that can be regulated to within +/-15 sec per day surely (which should be plenty acceptable for a mechanical movement). It'll cost some $$, but given your (outrageaous) budget, it's a nobrainer.
4. Bezel: get an aftermarket bezel that takes seiko SKX inserts (boris_gvb on ebay for example, but plenty of other options). Then you'll have an endless choice of bezel inserts. Like others have pointed out, a 24h bezel doesn't make a terrible lot of sense without a gmt hand - if you want to track a second time zone, use a 12h bezel. But if its just for looks, who am I to judge, take that gmt bezel if you like it. This is something you can easily do yourself btw (though do a bit of research to avoid stupid mistakes, don't ask me how I learned....)
5. Reluming the dial and hands is possible. I think there's a few people who offer that kind of service - favinov gets mentioned a lot (though I think he only sells hands? But I might be wrong).
6. Don't bother with the crown, for reasons already mentioned by others.

After all that, even if you have someone else do all the work, you'll probably still have spent less than half of your budget - and you'll have a great watch!

Just as an example, here's my Komandirskie, with a bezel from Boris_gvb and a 12h Seiko SKX insert from One Second Closer:

 

[Gerhard57NL]

The red Komandirskie is a classic. Leave it like it is, it will get the best admiration of others in the shape that it is in from the factory. Buy two or three extra and save them, as time capsules. That will still leave you with 750 of the 1000 dollars you were willing to shell out. Spend that on a nice Seiko or Orient and have both worlds. If you are keen on an original VW beetle, than why spend a fortune on coachwork parts that will make it look like something else?