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Review: Vostok Century Time
(Breitling Style)
Updated 19 Mar 2008 by Editor, RussianWatchGuide.com
I'm a big fan of both Brietling watches and Vostok watches, so when I came across this orange-faced, Breitling-style Vostok at an online seller I knew I had to have it. It looked great in the photos, as is usually the case. And it only cost about $60 brand new.
Unfortunately, even at the low price, this watch turned out to be a disappointment.
This is a cheap-looking watch. It's too light and small for a watch that is trying to imitate a Breitling. The bezel doesn't move and is strictly for decoration. The stainless steel band is light and weak and pulls out my arm hairs when I wear it.
But perhaps the most disappointing feature of this Vostok Century Time watch is the orange face. The color is muted and is simply not the right shade for a sporty watch that wants to make an impact. This watch is available in other colors.
A new band would improve this watch dramatically. I plan to replace the stainless steel band with a rubber band and use it strictly for athletic activities where I don't mind if I break it.
For me, this watch highlights the hazards of buying a watch based solely on pictures on the internet. If I had seen this watch in person, I never would have bought it.
Don't get me wrong, I still love Vostok watches. Just not this one.
Specifications
40 mm diameter
2416B automatic self winding mechanism
31 high precision bearing jewels
Sweep second hand
Date of month calender
Accurate from -20 to +40 secs per day
Water resistant to 50 meters
Stainless steel case
Acrylic crystal
Stainless steel bracelet
Cost: $60
I have it in the black face..I like the watch and face, no problem re time keeping, I agree, the band is a problem not comfortable, I just replaced it with a new steel band, I had a leather one on it for a while which looked nice as well I have had it for years with no mechanical issues
Neil - Thursday, 12 November 2009, 18:50 GMT Don't believe a word of what Irina from Vostok says.
I bought an Amphibia model, it stop after 3 months.
Eventually I managed to find an address to send the watch back under guarantee (my own money), I have never seen it again.
I have sent numorous e-mails to Irina, she has promised all manner of things.
If you do buy one, I just hope it doesn't become faulty.
Glenn Allen - Wednesday, 21 October 2009, 10:05 GMT I Have had this watch under the Russ Army brand. same watch and face and orange color. in my opinion its a great looking watch and im not so picky as to if the bezel moves. It comes with an anti shock feature that protects the movement, and the movement its self has proven to be on the spot. Mine has gained about 20 seconds. Feels heavy too. Althought the steel bracelet is cheap. Opt for leather with quick relase. Great watch, great price, im lovin mine.
Francisco - Thursday, 27 August 2009, 11:15 GMT I have the same watch - it keeps good time - watchband is fine - no complaints.
Yonason Wolff - Monday, 10 August 2009, 14:26 GMT
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