Vostok Amphibia 090 Mini Review(is it really mini?)

Hello guys! Here would be my first watch review. I have done 2 flashlight reviews IIRC. But those were done with little effort. This one should be just like it. I wouldn’t want it to be too long nor too short. I got the watch for USD47 plus USD13 shipping. All for just a total of USD60. Fully automatic. I have yet to check run time deviation. I will let the movement break in first before updating this thread but whatever. I may not even update this thread unless I’m bothered enough! :partying_face: here’s a link! http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/112058346515?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Thats the store name but that link will bring you to the listing.
Great! Now we have the intro out of the way, we shall have photos!


It came in a hard black box. I think its ABS plastic. With gold accents.


The watch is presented this way but this watch has been resized by me.

The case is made of SS but the bezel is made of brass coated with I don’t even know what LOL, but it’s probably chrome plated!

The manual for anybody who can read Russian!



The extra links beside the watch itself. The links were a PITA to remove. Its a shitty bracelet but it shall work for the time being. Its really rattly and light.


Here is a close up.


And here is the case back!

I bought some mod parts for it from drseikostan on eBay.

They’re all SS and quite heavy for their size.

After proceeding to install them:

yes, that glass caseback is RED AR coated! :heart_eyes:


The bezel is a simple friction ring.


Here is the finished work!

I have a 6.25’’ wrist and the watch is 42mm across without crown.

Just to show you guys a relative comparison. Sorry for the messy background LOL! Those are my sisters’ stuff.

If you guys have any questions just ask away! I’ll try my best to answer! Its my first automatic as well so I hope this watch serves me well :stuck_out_tongue:

Edit:

Koche-vikto

This us the replacement link.

Nice review and nice result, much better then stock!

That eBay link does not work

Thank you! I have updated the link :slight_smile:

It would be quite hard to find a better automatic diver (200m wr) than an Amphibia at that price.
That custom bezel looks really nice. How much does it cost?
Regarding the transparent caseback does it make the watch sitting higher on your wirst?

Here is my 710SE after a bezel and strap change:

and my stock 420 scuba dude:

The mod parts are from dr.seikostain !
BOCTOK VOSTOK ST.STEEL THE.REDNECK.ONE CUSTOM ROTATING BEZEL DW-03-P
PLANET OCEN - GUNMETAL GRAY SEIKO CUSTOM BEZEL INSERT WITH LUMINOUS BALL Z-03-GN


And yes, that see through case back adds a bit of height to the case. About 2mm according to the seller. But once its on, it feels much bigger. Right now, I have it on a rubber strap!

It was a really cheap rubber strap. Its really soft but it attracts quite a lot of dust but its not too bad. Only con would be the buckle is a bit flimsy. It also doesn’t smell strongly of chemicals.
New Silicone Rubber Watch Strap Band Deployment Buckle Waterproof 18 20 22 24mm

Nice review, WB! The see-through case-back mod would thicken it up too much for me, but I love your bezel mod!

I have a vintage Vostok with cheezy airplanes zooming across the front of it…I like the nostalgic look of it.

How is yours holding up?

Really good actually! I paired it with a shark mesh I got on ebay for $10. Now it really has that vintage look and I love it hehe

I’m actually thinking of sendind the watch to someone who can replace the lume to C3. The default lume doesn’t last long enough… :frowning:

Angelo at relumer.com made a couple of cool Amphiba moddings. Have a look at his gallery.

Umm my pc cant open the link ?

Nvm I googled relumer instead and found it. Just that that link does not direct me to the correct site

It’s strange because that link works for me without any problem.

He’s on Instagram too: