Vostok is not only about bulky amphibias. The brand from Chistopol had a whole range of elegant dress watches and this gold-plated watch with a pearl-colored dial is a fine example.
Model number: 123065
Movement: Vostok 2209 (manual)
Lug width: 18mm
Case: 35mm, gold-plated case
Period: late 1960’s-1970’s
I managed to find this watch in a 1968 catalog likely destined for Eastern Europe:
The text (in Polish, Hungarian and Romanian) describes this Vostok in this manner:
- 22mm caliber movement with 18 jewels
- Central seconds hand and anti-shock system
- 3.2mm thick stainless steel movement
- Gold-plated case (20 microns thick)
- Hermetically sealed construction
- Stainless steel caseback
- Gold-plated hands
While there are plenty of cheap Vostok dress watches powered by 2209 on eBay, it’s not easy to find an authentic one in good condition. If you see a decent-looking one, I suggest checking the catalogs for authenticity.
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