| Komandirskie 650539 GMT Automatic Mechanical Self-Winding Diver Wrist Watch

First, let me clear something up. This IS a GMT watch. What you need to do is turn the bezel to "set" your time zone. For example, I live in PDT which is GMT -7. So I turn the bezel so that 7 is above the 12. It's 4:13PM (16:13) PDT time now. The GMT hand, the red-tipped one, is pointing at 23. Which is correct - in GMT it's 23:13 This is actually a feature because no matter what time zone your watch is set to, you can adjust the bezel to GMT. In fact, since it uses the bezel, you can turn the bezel to display any second time zone, not just GMT (though that's the traditional use of it). As far as the rest of the watch, yup, it's an historical Russian product, which I love. The one good thing about the Soviet Era is craftsmanship remained. It's hard, durable, designed to do a job with little frills. (Same as my Ural motorcycle. ;-)) The watch was simply but protectively packaged in a cardboard box with some foam around it and scratch-protection on the crystal and watch back. Instructions in English were enclosed, and the watch I received came with a bonus red star pin with hammer and sickle. Nice! This watch has a beautiful face and is keeping good time. Setting the time on these is a pain because it's really only done by advancing past midnight, but the instructions (it comes with a good set of English instructions) give a tip: after you turn past midnight, one only has to turn back past 8 to be able to click to the next day. If you want a durable automatic watch, or want a nice inexpensive piece to start a collection or add to an existing one, you can't go wrong. This watch is a bargain for the price. Also, I want to give kudos to the seller I bought from. This is the second watch I've obtained from this seller (Vostok Trading), and they do a good job and it comes via prime. I'm glad I went with them - other sellers on the internet have like a 5 week time (unless you want to pay $$$$ for DHL) and mess around with customs. This seller offers a fair price, removes the headache, and has the usual amazon purchase protection. I'll be buying more Vostoks and from Vostok Trading over time as I expand my collection.

I'm a mid level watch collector ($1.5k or less time pieces). I have bought a few Vostok watches. I have to say this is the most solid feeling one. Thinner and lighter than my amphibias. The fit and finish is surprisingly good for a sub $300 watch. Definetly looks nicer in person than pictured. It's a slave gmt watch so the 3rd hand can't be adjusted in dependants. But the bezel is rotatable. It's not omni-directional but it's a lower profile and tighter fit than the other vostoks I have. I'm not worried about it getting out of alignment as much. I got the rubber strap version. It fits me but I can see it not fitting other people. It only has the 3 micro adjustment holes on the clasp. The inside of the band doesn't have any corrigations so it makes your wrist sweat. Going to replace it with a seatbelt nato or rally strap. Its light enough that a parachute strap could work.

It's not sophisticated by any stretch of the imagination, it somehow it just works. Know this. The crystal scratches really easily. Order the polishing cream and cloth for delivery as well. You will need it.

I like the watch, but the strap is too small for me I can barely use the last hole. Also the red star and chevons on the dial are crooked above the 6.

The only way this is a GMT watch is if you are in Grennwhich England and it's set to the local time. The second hours hand functions as a 24 hour watch and can not be set independently of the first. Thus when the secondary hours hand is at what is normally interpeted as the 3,6,9 or 12 position, the conventional time will be 6am, 12 noon, 6pm or 12am It does not have a date complication which I think is a plus for a Russian watch because they are such a pain in the neck to set. I have other Russian watches that I just never adjust the date, or I wait until it is that date already being displayed before I wear it. Having said that, It's still a real bargain for a mechanical watch, and quite accurate, -5 sec per day. I'm glad I bought it.

Built like a tank, great GMT feature for this watch, is like having two watches in one. Very precise, no more than 10 seconds ahead daily. Happy with this particular model.

Pretty good watch despite the long wait for shipping and delivery. There was really no way to track it even when it was in the U.S. but the watch was pretty good. Worked fine and easy to set.

After a little research I decided I couldn't pass this one up. At just over $100 it came in more that expected. I know what watches cost and have more expensive automatics that the Komandirskie matches so far. Personally, I like the second hour hand with the 24 hr bezel. It takes a little thinking and remembering the first few times to get GMT but does give me the information I want. I replaced the band with a red NATO (kind if ironic, isn't it?) so it would match the red hands. Appreciated the hammer and sickle pin as a bonus.

hace tiempo que tenía ganas de un vostok y no me arrepiento el reloj es una excelente pieza, resistente y económico ahora bien, es cierto que vale la pena cada centavo que cuesta y mucho más, pero tiene sus detalles en diseño que quizás no a todos gusten, aún así es una excelente pieza que recomiendo ampliamente - el cristal es con forma de domo, en lo personal, me hubiera gustado más un cristal plano, creo que para este tipo de relojes es mucho mejor, un cristal con forma de domo lo asocio más con relojes formales o algunos casuales - la segunda zona horaria se utiliza con el bisel, también es cuestión de gustos, al ajustar la hora, las 2 manecillas de de la hora giran, está directamente enlazadas, para establecer una segunda zona horaria se debe utilizar el bisel, esto impide poder utilizar una tercera zona horaria (una con el bisel más una con la segunda manecilla en caso de que fuera independiente) nota extra: en las reseñas en inglés, leí que enviaban también un pequeño pin con el martillo y la hoz como obsequio, el cual no me llegó, no me molesta, no soy comunista ni socialista ni nada que se le parezca, además entiendo que el artículo pasa por un proceso de aduanas y tal vez lo retiraron, pero si me parece injusto que si eso es parte del paquete lo quiten

Excellent watch GMT movement for its price. Not a true GMT, but it is built like a tank. It's the AK-47 of watches, it will keep ticking. The wobbly crown is a feature not a defect. It's to protect the movement from shock. Best waterproof watch for the field and GMT. The bezel is easily changed without tools if you want to modify it to the world time zone cities and the glass thick acrylic. You can change it if you want. Best waterproof case back protection and the seal under it is very thick. Runs fast but can be regulated. I have mine at plus 8 on average.

Excellent product

Fair quality watch for a fair price. The extra hand spins at half speed, so as you know whether it’s an AM/PM time just by glancing at that hand. Rugged watch, take a beating.

Excellent Watch. Sturdy and a GMT at an extremely competitive price .