PREORDER: 2020 Forum Project Vostok Compressor
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PREORDER: 2020 Forum Project Vostok Compressor
I think this is worth posting here because I believe there are still spots available, a few backers have....um...backed out, and the number of watches has increased from 300 to 400. I thought it might be interesting to some members here that are not aware of it. This is a pre-order for a project watch made by the Vostok factory in Chistopol, Russia. While the information for the pre-order is mostly on Watchuseek, the project is also for members of Relojes Especiales, Watch.ru, and other forums. It has been organized by WUS member Sullivanjt and Dmitry Buyalov, who runs Meranom.com, the online retailer associated with Vostok and the Chistopol Watch Factory. The watch is a fairly faithful remake of a rare 1980s dual crown compressor-style dive watch from Vostok. It is available with either orange or green accents. At the link below you will find a few links pertaining the the project, including one for registration. Or you can contact the WUS member linked above. I believe there are a few MoT members that have already pre-ordered, including [mention]Dub Rubb[/mention] [mention]borgil[/mention] [mention]ohhenry1[/mention] [mention]Wolfsatz[/mention] [mention]zippotone[/mention] and possibly others.
LINK TO 2020 FORUM PROJECT VOSTOK COMPRESSOR
Details and Specifications
Brand and model: Vostok Compressor Project
Case material: Stainless steel
Case diameter: 40mm
Lug to lug: 47mm
Lug width: 18mm
Thickness: unconfirmed (most likely around 14mm)
Crystal: Double-domed sapphire
Water resistance: 200m
Movement: Vostok automatic caliber 2416b
Solid link stainless steel bracelet and tropic strap
Price: Approximately $322 USD
Timeline: Projected shipping in first half of 2021
LINK TO 2020 FORUM PROJECT VOSTOK COMPRESSOR
Details and Specifications
Brand and model: Vostok Compressor Project
Case material: Stainless steel
Case diameter: 40mm
Lug to lug: 47mm
Lug width: 18mm
Thickness: unconfirmed (most likely around 14mm)
Crystal: Double-domed sapphire
Water resistance: 200m
Movement: Vostok automatic caliber 2416b
Solid link stainless steel bracelet and tropic strap
Price: Approximately $322 USD
Timeline: Projected shipping in first half of 2021
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Re: PREORDER: 2020 Forum Project Vostok Compressor
Thanks for sharing [mention]yinzburgher[/mention], I'm sure there are folks who will definitely want to jump on that!
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Re: PREORDER: 2020 Forum Project Vostok Compressor
Production of the Elektronika digital project watch they put together hasn't even started and they're gearing up for another project?
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Re: PREORDER: 2020 Forum Project Vostok Compressor
I'm not familiar with the Elektronika project, so not sure. I'll have to check it out. This one has apparently been in the works for at least a few months but I'm only aware of it for about two weeks. And I think they were gauging interest for a while before that. The link below mentions that production just started last week. I noticed a few comments throughout the thread implying that they expect delays and hiccups. Shipping from Russia has been a big problem too. Hopefully it is not so bad by the time this is completed. I like this and I've been thinking about backing it but I'm still on the fence.
https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/2020 ... t-52428927
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Re: PREORDER: 2020 Forum Project Vostok Compressor
Just a few of things to add:
1) For what it is worth, the Elektronika production seems to be in process with a Oct/20 ETA per WUS:
"When Surok55 posted on July 10 he said they were about 3 months away from completion."
Now based on world events, that might be Oct 2030
2) The Compressor project is being run by a different group that seem to have things together but, with every project watch these things can fade away.....
3) Like a dummy, I'm in for both
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Re: PREORDER: 2020 Forum Project Vostok Compressor
Hey [mention]yinzburgher[/mention], what's the status on this one?
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Re: PREORDER: 2020 Forum Project Vostok Compressor
I ended up not ordering this one, so unfortunately I haven't followed the project closely. But from what I can tell, it's going to be a while.
The most recent update from one of the coordinators just a few days ago:
And the most recent image update.
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Re: PREORDER: 2020 Forum Project Vostok Compressor
I like it. Has a Longines Legend Diver meets tron.