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It would be a great find for any collector
Up for sale is a highly desirable, rare, and collectible Soviet dive timepiece – the legendary Vostok Amphibia in the famous massive "Ministerka" (Ministry) stainless steel case with 22mm lug width. Built to strict Soviet military/diver specifications with 200m water resistance, this watch is a true symbol of Soviet watchmaking engineering.
The watch features a beautiful black-to-tropical spiderweb patinated dial with luminous hour markers, date calendar at 3 o'clock, and antimagnetic protection. The solid stainless steel case is fitted with a bidirectional rotating diver bezel and a screw-down crown. Powered by an in-house automatic self-winding movement Vostok 2416B (21 jewels), fully serviced and keeping great time. It comes paired with a brand new, high-quality Romiks brown leather strap!
DEFECTS: Excellent vintage condition with minor traces of use on the stainless steel case. Beautiful natural micro-spiderweb cracking on the dial surface (tropical aging effect) adding authentic character
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USSR (СССР)
MANUFACTURER: Vostok (ChChZ, Chistopol Watch Factory)
OVERALL CONDITION (10-point scale): 8
CASE
Rare cushion-shaped "Ministerka" solid stainless steel case with 22mm lug width, rotating bezel, and screw-down crown
Condition (10-point scale): 8
Inscriptions on the back cover: Амфибия, Водонепроницаемые 200 М, Противоударные, Автоподзавод, 883577
GLASS
Thick acrylic crystal designed for high pressure resistance, authentic to Soviet diver standards
Material: Acrylic Glass
Condition (10-point scale): 9
DIAL
Original black dial with luminous markers, date calendar, and "Антимагнитные 21 Камень" (Antimagnetic 21 Jewels) inscription
Condition (10-point scale): 8
Inscriptions on the dial: Восток, Антимагнитные, 21 Камень, Сделано в СССР
STRAP
Brand new high-quality Romiks brown textured genuine leather strap
Condition (10-point scale): 10
MOVEMENT
Mechanical: Automatic Self-Winding
Caliber: Authentic Vostok 2416B (21 Jewels)
Features
Automatic self-winding + manual winding
Central sweep second hand
Date calendar
Shock-resistant balance device
Antimagnetic shield inside case
Data
21 jewels
f = 19,800 A/h
Power reserve: approx. 31-36 hours
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT, FUNCTIONS
Width (Without crown) |
1.63 inch (41.5 mm) |
Width with crown |
1.77 inch (45.0 mm) |
Length (Lug to Lug) |
1.77 inch (45.0 mm) |
Depth (Thickness) |
0.59 inch (15.0 mm) |
Crystal Diameter |
1.24 inch (31.5 mm) |
Total Weight |
2.93 oz (83.0 g) |
Lug Width (Strap size) |
0.87 inch (22.0 mm) |
Function |
Hours, minutes, central seconds, date, automatic winding |
Country made |
USSR (СССР) |
Dimensions of watches
HISTORY & LORE
The Vostok Amphibia was created in 1967 by Soviet engineers Mikhail Novikov and Vera Belova for military clearance divers and naval personnel. The goal was to build a watch capable of surviving 200 meters underwater.
The "Ministerka" (Ministry) case style is legendary among collectors. Featuring a wide cushion shape and 22mm lug width, it earned its nickname due to its solid, prestigious presence on the wrist. Designed with a unique dynamic sealing principle: as water pressure increases, the thick acrylic crystal and rubber gasket seal tighter against the heavy steel case.
RECOMMENDATIONS
All Antique and vintage watches are mechanical. Repairs require precision, so please handle this historical artifact with care.
- Vintage mechanical watches should not be beaten or dropped - shocks can damage the balance staff.
- Vintage watches are generally NOT waterproof. Protect your timekeeper from direct contact with water, heavy rain, or high humidity.
- If your watch becomes wet it should be dried off quickly. Carefully open all covers and use a hair drier to blow dry the movement, dial, covers, crown. This will reduce the amount of rust.
- If your watch becomes wet with any kind of salt water you should immediately immerse or spray your watch with fresh (no-salt) water to remove all the salt from the works before drying the watch completely. Any salt left in the watch will combine with moisture in the air to rust metal components of the movement, case etc.
- Winding any mechanical watch tight may break the mainspring. Stop winding as soon as you feel the natural resistance tightening up.
- When adjusting the hands of your watch, move them in a clockwise direction only to prevent stress on the gear train.
- If you must adjust counter-clockwise make it for small adjustments only (i.e. for minutes, NOT hours).
- Be careful and gentle when adjusting the movement speed (faster or slower). Don't make sharp movements, and don't touch other components in the movement especially the pendulum mechanism.
- Every 2-3 years it is recommended to service, clean, and oil vintage watches to keep them running accurately for decades to come.
- IF the watch is dirty - allow the watch to run down, don't wind it again until you have it serviced by a qualified watch repair expert. Dust will absorb and remove important lubricants and cause the movement pieces to wear down.
- To clean the case, dial and crystal you should use a cloth that does NOT leave fibers as these may get caught up in the movement. Check with your Watch repair expert to get an appropriate cloth.
- Keep your watch away from strong magnetic fields (large speakers, modern computers, magnets) since magnetic exposure can alter the balance spring performance.
- Most Cases and Covers are fine components and will not handle abuse well. The watch should not be shaken, beaten, or stressed.
- Vintage mechanical watches naturally experience a daily deviation error of up to a few minutes. An accuracy of +/- 3 to 5 minutes a day is considered excellent for a classic timepiece.
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Watch with calendar. It is not recommended to adjust the date between 20.00 and 06.00, because at this time involved a mechanism for automatic adjustment date. Translation pointers calendars manually in this position arrows may damage the mechanism. Date changes should be made, relegating pre-clockwise to lower sector of the dial (for example, to position 6 (18.00) hours).
PAYMENT
- Total amount due includes the final item price plus Shipping.
- Shipping charges are determined based upon the destination address. Please note that buyers are responsible for any applicable local customs procedures.
SHIPPING
We ship worldwide! This item will be securely packed and dispatched to you from Europe (Ukraine) via registered international airmail, complete with a tracking number and insurance coverage. Shipments are processed within 1-3 business days after payment clears.
Typical Delivery Timeframes:
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European Countries: approximately 7-10 days;
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USA, Canada, Japan & others: approximately 10-14 days.
NOTE: Actual delivery speeds depend heavily on your local customs handling and postal services. Rest assured, we pack all items with extreme care to guarantee they reach your doorstep in perfect condition!
RETURNS/REFUNDS
We accept returns in compliance with standard platform terms. Items must be returned in their original vintage condition as received. Return shipping costs are to be covered by the Buyer.
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Thank you for your interest in our vintage treasures!
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