BUILD ITStrappedUp wrote:Have no fear, all made up of readily available parts [Dancematt wrote: Option 1 looks awesome. If you can find a bezel in that colour.
Vostok Amphibia mods
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Re: Vostok Amphibia mods
I miss all the great things that may never be.
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I just received this from Russia Postmibby wrote:Mine have arrived in Russian customs now, let's hope they get out OK!
Forwarded for delivery within England
14 January 2018, 02:52 GBLALA, England
Arrived at the customs of England
14 January 2018, 00:17 GBLALA, England
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Re: Vostok Amphibia mods
Hi!StrappedUp wrote:With my white C60 quartz currently on long-term loan with my bro, I have a white dial black bezel itch to scratch.
Don't want to spend alot, so I'm thinking of jumping on the Vostok train.
I've mocked up 2 modded options with the Amphibian 120. I'm on the fence, so what do you forumites think?
Option 1
Option 2
I've been looking for a bezel like that for a while. Do you know where you could buy one?
Thanks!!
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After around a 140 days of a purchase blockade I've decided to smuggle this through
Planning a few mods putting a plain bezel on, changing the crown and getting a better bracelet
Thing is I'm now already planning the next one
Planning a few mods putting a plain bezel on, changing the crown and getting a better bracelet
Thing is I'm now already planning the next one
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mibby wrote:
With a less lairy strap coming for the orange one:
Mmmmmmm! Orangey!!! *licks screen*
So many watches, yet still so little time!
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If you're reading this on a PC web browser search 'photobucket fix'. There are add ons that bring back all the images.neil8fletcher3 wrote:Just reread this thread another one photobucket's ruined!
Doesn't work on mobiles or iPad unfortunately.
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Thanks I'll have to make some time on lunch tomorrow to have a look at that in the office. Our home PC hasn't been powered up for ages and just gathers dust
I've now got some bits on the way from meranom but have been looking at getting a 710 case and changing the bezel a bit like this one. Think the addiction might be moving in a different direction
I've now got some bits on the way from meranom but have been looking at getting a 710 case and changing the bezel a bit like this one. Think the addiction might be moving in a different direction
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From Russia with love! ... the watch, not me
Not modded yet, but the Boctok has landed.
Not modded yet, but the Boctok has landed.
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It almost went so perfect ...
Knurled bezel and ceramic insert fitted (complete with crack at 9).
Moral of the story is don't fit bezel inserts with 2 screaming kids around
Now to decide whether to get the exact same replacement or go for a more muted black/white affair??
Knurled bezel and ceramic insert fitted (complete with crack at 9).
Moral of the story is don't fit bezel inserts with 2 screaming kids around
Now to decide whether to get the exact same replacement or go for a more muted black/white affair??
Ryan
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Sometimes mods are not not all they're cracked up to be.
That bezel looks cracking though.
Will you be wearing it for St Patrick's day?
That bezel looks cracking though.
Will you be wearing it for St Patrick's day?
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Hahaha ... Laugh it up.hughesyn wrote:Sometimes mods are not not all they're cracked up to be.
That bezel looks cracking though.
Will you be wearing it for St Patrick's day?
Now behave, my sides are splitting! As is my insert
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Re: Vostok Amphibia mods
A first stab at it! The opening shot is how it looked from Amazon (cheapest with that case style) and the 2nd is after completion. Going for a fusion of old and new elements.
Not subtle, but that's half the charm of a good 'rough and tumble' watch!
Not subtle, but that's half the charm of a good 'rough and tumble' watch!
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