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Vostok Komandirskie: A Journey into the World of the Russian Armed Forces

Sovietaly™ Orologi Russi 14 November 20235 March 20252414a, komandirskie, vostok 0 Comment

The Emblems Behind Vostok Komandirskie

Each Vostok Komandirskie model showcases an emblem that represents an official Russian institution. Here are three remarkable examples:

Vostok Komandirskie 819630 – Russian Airborne Troops (ВДВ)

The Vostok Komandirskie 819630 proudly displays the emblem of the ВДВ (Vozdushno-Desantnye Voyska), Russia’s elite airborne forces, known for their strategic operations and rapid deployment.

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Vostok Komandirskie 819633 – Border Guard Service (ПВРФ)

This version features the insignia of the ПВРФ (Pogranichnaya Sluzhba FSB RF), the Border Guard Service of the Russian Federation, a division of the Federal Security Service (FSB).

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Vostok Komandirskie 819639 – Ministry of Emergency Situations (МЧС РФ)

The Vostok Komandirskie 819639 is adorned with the crest of the МЧС РФ (Ministerstvo po Delam Grazhdanskoy Oborony), Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations, responsible for civil defence and disaster response.

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Why Choose a Vostok Komandirskie?

Collectible Appeal → Each model carries a unique history and real institutional ties.
Military-Inspired Design → Authentic symbols and bold dials make every piece stand out.
Affordability → Unlike many military-style watches, Komandirskie offer excellent value for money.
Proven Durability → Powered by the Vostok 2414A movement, built for longevity.

Where to Buy a Vostok Komandirskie?

You can find these legendary Russian watches on Meranom and at select specialist watch retailers.

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Simple Guide to Soviet and Russian Watch Movements

Sovietaly™ Orologi Russi 31 May 201821 June 20242409, 2414a, 2416b, Amphibia, calibro, cccp, guida, orologio, raketa, vostok, zim 0 Comment

How to Recognize Soviet and Russian Movements?

One of the key features of Soviet watches is that they contain only Soviet movements. These watches do not feature any external parts; all components were produced within the USSR. The quality of these movements varied depending on the factory, with some periods of excellence and others less so.

Here are some fundamental and curious pieces of information about these movements.

The Codes on Soviet Watch Passports

The codes used to identify Soviet movements were developed and standardized in the 1960s. These codes can be found on the passports that accompanied every watch produced during the Soviet era:

What Do the Codes Mean?

Deciphering the code is not particularly complicated. The movement code consists of 4 digits and one or two letters. After the fall of the Soviet Union, more codes were added, and the two digits often became three.

The first two digits represent the movement’s diameter in millimeters.
The next two/three digits represent the specific characteristics of the movement.
The following letters represent the variations that occurred over time.

Movements with the same characteristics produced by different companies have the same code, but this does not mean they are identical. Usually, the movement is identified by the manufacturing company followed by the movement code.

A classic example found on many websites includes:

Slava 2416
Vostok 2416
Poljot 2416

All three movements have a diameter of 24mm, and the 16 identifies them as:

Automatic
Central seconds
Date
Shockproof

For detailed characteristics of the movements, you can find an exhaustive list here.

Online Resources

There is another valuable online resource often used to identify movements and gain related information: Ranfft Watches.

Other useful resources include:

17 Jewels Info

A good understanding of Russian/Soviet movements can often help quickly identify when a watch has been assembled or is not contemporaneous.

Examples of Movements

Some common Vostok movements include:

For more detailed characteristics of these movements, you can refer to the Ranfft database.

Conclusion

The subject is vast and complex with many nuances. This guide aims to provide a brief introduction to help you start understanding the complexity of the Russian/Soviet watchmaking world.

All images of the movements can be found at: Ranfft Watches.