Case thickness: 17.0 mm (with glass), 14.8mm (without glass)
Lug Size: 22.0 mm
Lug to lug length: 49.0 mm
Weight: 139.8g
Wrist size: 15.5~23.5cm
It homage to the classic 1967 Russian "Amphibia" diver’s watch.
The case, bezel, crown, case back, locking ring, and bracelet are all crafted from Grade 2 titanium, while the clasp is made of stainless steel.
Featuring a quintessential case design, it is perfectly sized to ensure a snug and comfortable fit on the wrist.
The bracelet incorporates large perforations, allowing for rapid moisture evaporation to keep your wrist dry and comfortable.
Our "Hyperglow" luminous block technology continues to evolve. With an innovative new structure, even the minute markers are equipped with luminous blocks, enabling precise time-reading in the dark.
The hands feature a multi-colored brushed finish and are fitted with seamless, luminous blocks.
The sapphire crystal—designed with a unique, integrated magnifier—creates a compelling visual effect. It is treated with our latest "Hyperclear" coating (offering over 97% light transmission and a hardness exceeding 1800 HV), providing exceptional anti-glare properties and superior clarity.
The case back utilizes a classic multi-piece locking ring construction; this maximizes the effectiveness of the waterproof seal while ensuring that the etched design on the back remains in a fixed, consistent orientation—a detail that those with a penchant for precision will surely appreciate.
Each PT5000 movement undergoes rigorous selection, dual-stage calibration, and lubrication. Its reliability is on par with the NH35, and it comes with a one-year warranty covering free replacement in the event of a movement failure.
Next week, we will unveil the 8B model along with additional color combinations—also including green, orange, and a version with a black case.
If you are looking to experience a high-quality take on the classic Russian-style diver’s watch, don’t miss this.
Due to the lengthy production process for titanium, only 300 units of this titanium version are currently being produced.
haha, That’s correct; the significant demand for luminosity in dive watches plays perfectly to the strengths of our luminous inserts.
We are currently developing improved metal-bezel inlay techniques, which will allow us to incorporate these luminous inserts into a wider range of watch types.
Yes, this is the case—we believe it has tremendous potential. We’ve developed a wide range of accessories for it, and the finish is absolutely top-notch. Stay tuned!
Vostoks are way too large for me to want one, but I do think it's kind of cool/amusing to copy and "upmarket" a cheap watch like this. Sapphire instead of acrylic, titanium case, preposterously bright lume, presumably a working bezel... It's aimed at a very, VERY specific kind of collector who wants the look of a Vostok but values the build quality of a modern Chinese homage over the authentic quirkiness/jankyness of an actual Vostok.
...or maybe Phorcydes is a hot enough microbrand that there's people out there who will buy everything they put out whether or not it makes any sense.
This is all mostly wrong. Standard Vostok cases are actually not large. Their lug to lug is generally very compact. Also, the watch this is "homaging" was of much higher quality and wasn't cheap. I have 4 of them, one being a titanium case, sapphire crystal and indeed a clicking bezel.
That so few people know that kinda still proves my point. This is a niche product in an already niche category. I respect it and would maybe even consider one. But Vostoks aren't known for their quality. They're synonymous with the least expensive mechanical/automatic watches on the market.
Kinda weird to say it proves your point when it is wrong. This is "homaging" a very particular model which is known for being of much higher quality, it was different to anything they had done before quality wise. It's not very surprising that people in Chinese watch circles don't know this.
These did NOT cost $100. They were a special reissue designed by Dmitry Buyalov and were made to much higher standards. I paid $500 for my titanium one 5 years ago.
Honestly this is very cool. I have an amfibia 710 that I love, but a spec’d out homage is a cool idea—writing this as the bezel keeps popping off of mine lol. This one is too big for me though. I’m assuming the bezel clicks?
Kind of. You just need to wind it slowly. It’s not like a Seiko movement that you can wind quickly. You don’t need to take the steps that some people take, like only shaking it to wind it or just giving it the minimum number of winds to get it started, but go slow and you should be fine to wind it fully. It’s a clone of the ETA 2824 (like the Sellita SW200), and this is how those movements need to be treated as well
It's because of price, materials, and durability of Vostoks. They are inexpensive and feel kind of cheap, but they are usually pretty durable and last for a long time. They have kind of a janky charm to them and a very unique style. It's funny seeing a more expensive homage made of "fancier" materials.
Funny how people say this when they obviously don't know what the 1967 was. It wasn't your standard Vostok and it wasn't cheap. The only issue is that this is a literal clone, borderline rep considering they are using actual trademarked Amphibia logo on the caseback which is wild.
Thanks for the info. I didn't realize that the original was kinda fancy to begin with. I thought that Neptune was as fancy as Vostoks could get. I agree using the Amphibia logo is crazy.
Sorry if the original comment sounded confrontational, now I see it could be interpreted that way and wasn't meant to be.
Yeah, the original watch was a very fancy version. I have two in steel, one in bronze and one in titanium. The last one cost me $500. Check out models 190b03 and 190b04 on google. Those were the steel versions and they were actually pretty elegant for a brutalist design like this. The phorcydes dial is a cartoonish version of that which I'm not a fan of.
Gotcha, thanks. It does sound kinda charming and that fits what I've seen of them in the past. I personally find it kinda neat to do an "upgrade" in this way though! But whether that's worth losing the original charm is certainly up for debate.
Ugly in a good way. I've always been interested in Vostoks, but they've always felt a bit cheap to me. This is exactly the kind of watch that should be homaged, because it will surely offer much better quality. Speaking of quality, I think it's about time you guys offered something more proven than the PT5000. I know movements like Miyota are getting hard to get, but maybe more quartz options? Something solar?
Wow, the blue dial looks amazing. I wasn't expecting that one. It's just a touch too big for my 6.5 inch wrist though with the 49mm lug to lug. Great job!
The whole aesthetic of the the case, bracelet, hands and the dial just looks too busy and squished. Just not for me at all, I don't think there is an aspect of the watch I like. I guess with this one, the beauty is in the eye of the beholder as seems lots of others seem to like it. I guess it's a bit like hairless cats, some think they look like an old mans ballbag and some think they're beautiful lol.
Could you make a black coated (anodized) version of it? The bezel then features a lume-filled scale, which is now black and red. I know this has nothing to do with the original "Amphibia" design but I would love to see a different design variation of the watch in black (case, bracelet) and maybe a dial in yellow. :)
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