Vintage Vostok Amphibian Automatic 2416B 31 Jewels Sand Dial 42mm Ministry Diver Watch
Brand: Vostok
Department: Men
Model: Vostok Amphibia Ministry (710 Case)
Case Size: 42 mm (without crown)
Movement: Mechanical (Automatic)
Caliber: Vostok 2416B
Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
Style: Diver, Military, Tactical Sport
Year Manufactured: 1990-1999
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Number of Jewels: 31 Jewels
Features: Rotating Bezel, Screw-down Crown, Luminous Hands, Date Indicator, NATO Strap, Central Seconds
A legendary Russian automatic tool watch featuring the robust 42mm stainless steel Ministry cushion case, a rotating dive bezel, and a highly attractive sand-gold matte summer dial.
Description:
For sale is a genuine vintage Vostok Amphibia automatic diver wristwatch manufactured at the Chistopol Watch Factory in the late 1990s. This model features the iconic, heavily built 42mm stainless steel cushion-shaped case known among international collectors as the Ministry case (710 design variant). The watch stands out with a unique matte sand-gold dial that gives it a fantastic warm summer look, paired with bold geometric hour markers, thick hands with original luminous fill, and a date window at the 3 o'clock position. The bottom of the dial is signed СДЕЛAНО В РОССИИ (Made in Russia).
The watch comes fitted on a high-quality khaki-green military style NATO textile strap that perfectly matches the utilitarian aesthetic of this historic diver.
Condition & Movement Details:
The watch is in good vintage pre-owned condition with honest cosmetic signs of wear, light surface scratches, and minor marks on the case and rotating bezel that confirm its authentic vintage history. It works properly and tells the right time.
Visual Description:
Dial: 100% original sand-colored dial in beautiful condition. Features a distinctive cursive Amphibia signature, large luminescent indices, a bold diving arrow hour hand, and a golden central second hand. Signed Vostok and СДЕЛAНО В РОССИИ.
Case: Solid stainless steel Ministry style cushion case showing light, honest pre-owned surface wear. Equipped with its original bi-directional rotating bezel with a black and red dot dive scale. Measures 42 mm in diameter, excluding the massive screw-down winding crown.
Case Back: Stainless steel case back secured by a heavy threaded lock ring. Features the classic deeply stamped cursive Amphibia logo and factory specifications in Cyrillic: ВОДОНЕПРОНИЦАЕМЫЕ 200М (Waterproof 200m), АВТОПОДЗАВОД (Automatic), and ПРОТИВОУДАРНЫЕ (Shockproof).
Movement: Very clean, reliable, and fully authentic Russian automatic movement. Factory-stamped with caliber number 2416B under the balance wheel. Features a smooth grey matte automatic winding rotor. 31 Jewels.
Technical Details:
Brand: Vostok (Russia)
Model Line: Amphibia Ministry Series
Era: Late 1990s / 2000s
Case Diameter: 42 mm (without crown)
Movement: Mechanical Self-winding (Automatic), 31 Jewels, Caliber Vostok 2416B
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Central Seconds, Quickset Date
Water Resistance: Factory rated 200 Meters / 20 ATM (vintage watch, not pressure tested)
Condition & Media: Sold exactly as shown. Review all pictures carefully; they form an integral part of the description and represent cosmetic condition.
⚠️ CRITICAL MOVEMENTS GUIDE & BUYER AGREEMENT:
⚙️ MANUAL WINDING: NO BATTERY. Powered by mainspring. Wind crown clockwise (15-20 turns) until you feel natural resistance. Do not force it. Rewind every 24-36h.
🔄 AUTOMATIC WATCHES: NO BATTERY. Powered by wrist movement. Arrives stopped due to transit. Shake gently for 30-60 seconds to start, then wear regularly.
🔋 QUARTZ WATCHES: Powered by battery. Fresh battery installed before shipping.
⏱️ VINTAGE ACCURACY & SERVICE: This is a 30-90 year old historic collectible, NOT modern quartz. Daily variance up to +/- 3 to 5 minutes is standard and expected. All timepieces are professionally inspected, tested, and serviced when necessary before listing. However, due to their antique nature, future routine maintenance or fine calibration over time remains the buyer's responsibility. Vintage watches have ZERO water resistance; keep away from moisture.
🚫 FRAUD PROTECTION: False returns (e.g. "defective" due to normal vintage variance or lack of battery) will be immediately reported to eBay as policy abuse.
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✈️ Shipping & Customs Terms:
• Origin: Shipped from Ukraine via registered AirMail with tracking. Despite the war, our postal system works reliably and securely.
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