Vostok Panphibia
So the day has come that the Vostok needs a service. It keeps stopping and needing a knock to go again. So I need some advice
- drop a multiple of watch cost on a service. The watch has no sentimental value.
- bin it. Seems like a crazy option in this day and age
- is there anywhere that I can send it where it will get a second life? Eg donate to a watch repair school
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Roger
Living in SE England. Worn a watch since 1977 and feel odd without one on my wrist. Lucky enough to have built up a few over the years.
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4. Have a new 2416b movement dropped in (or DIY...).
Looks like a perfect opportunity to watch some Youtube tutorials on modding Vostoks. Parts are ridiculously cheap for them. Give it a try? Nothing to lose.
I think the above comments have answered any questions
As said above, buying a new movement and installing yourself is fairly easy, and cheaper than a service, also fun. While in there you could mod it, seems like a good opportunity to get a brand new look if you want.
I'm all for modding, but I really like that Vostok the way it is (unlike 98% of the million Vostok permutations).
Any idea what reference number that is?
I'm all for modding, but I really like that Vostok the way it is (unlike 98% of the million Vostok permutations).
Any idea what reference number that is?
It’s a 170548. Main issue getting a movement is that I don’t want to do business with Russia at this moment in history. I guess I may have to drop it in a drawer and await a calmer world
I'm also planning to buy a Vostok so can I ask When did you buy this particular watch ?
Pre owned last summe. IIRC it’s a couple of years old