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

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Orologio Vostok Komandirskie 819639


Vostok Komandirskie: Symbols of Russian History and Identity

Vostok Komandirskie watches are tangible testaments to Russian history, produced since the 1980s and still made in the Chistopol factory. In addition to being a piece of history, these watches embody the identity and pride of Russia through the emblems of important entities.

The Emblems of Vostok Komandirskie

Orologi Vostok Komandirskie 819630
Orologi Vostok Komandirskie 819630
Orologio Vostok Komandirskie 819633
Orologio Vostok Komandirskie 819633
Orologio Vostok Komandirskie 819639
Orologio Vostok Komandirskie 819639

Vostok Komandirskie 819630 (ВДВ): This model features the emblem of the ВДВ (Воздушно-десантные войска), the Russian airborne forces. This acronym is transliterated as Vozdushno-desantnye voyska. Buy it here.

Vostok Komandirskie 819633 (ПВРФ): Here we find the central emblem of the ПВРФ (Пограничная служба Федеральной службы безопасности Российской Федерации), the border service of the Russian Federation, transliterated as Pogranichnaya sluzhba Federalnoy sluzhby bezopasnosti Rossiyskoy Federatsii. Buy it here.

Vostok Komandirskie 819639 (МЧС РФ): This model features the central emblem of the МЧС РФ (Министерство Российской Федерации по делам гражданской обороны), the Ministry for Civil Defence Affairs of the Russian Federation, transliterated as Ministerstvo Rossiyskoy Federatsii po delam grazhdanskoy oborony. Buy it here.

Vostok Komandirskie: Historic and Contemporary

The history of Vostok Komandirskie watches dates back to the 1980s, but their production continues to reflect Russian heritage. On Meranom.com, you can explore these iconic watches with the emblems of the ВДВ, ПВРФ and МЧС РФ, authentic symbols of Russian history and identity.

Simple Guide to Soviet and Russian Watch Movements

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Vostok 2416b Rannft (C)

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:

    Passaporto sovietico Vostok 2609A
    Passaporto sovietico Vostok 2609A
    Passaporto sovietico Molnija 3602
    Passaporto sovietico Molnija 3602

    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:

    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:

    • Vostok 2409
    • Vostok 2414A
    • Vostok 2416b

    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.

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