Vostok Anchar

Signature Cryllic Collection: Boctok on the dial! The Signature Cryllic Collection is the Vostok Anchar in Russian.

• Model: NH35A/5104216
• Movement: Automatic, made in Japan
• Caliber: SII NH35A
• Case: Black PVD 316L Stainless steel
• Diameter: 48mm x 16mm thick
• Weight: 145g/5.1oz
• Dial: White with raised stick markers, deep dish design, special Russian writing
• Features: Date at 6:00, tritium tubes
• Bezel: Uni-directional rotating, black and silver insert
• Band: Black and silver Vostok NATO strap
• Lug Width: 24mm
• Crystal: Mineral with anti-reflective coating
• Depth Rating: 300m/990ft
• Crown: Screw-down
• Retail Price: $719

Includes: Vostok hard case, papers (no tools, no extra strap)
Condition: New old stock

From Vostok-Europe:

“The best visibility of the watch dial and hands in real conditions of deep diving is provided by the following features: In order to provide maximum readability of the watch at depth, 16 tritium tubes were incorporated. To best distinguish between the indexes on the dial, those at the 12,3,6 and 9 o’clock positions are in yellow and all other indexes are green. To provide constant indication that the watch is running, the end point of second hand is filled by SuperLuminova powder.

The unidirectional rotating bezel incorporates traditional divers scale to provide set time of diving. The starting point is marked by a dot SuperLuminova. To meet the recommendations of professional divers, two models of the watch were made with an yellow color on the dial. Yellow is the last and most visible color in deep and murky water diving conditions.

Back cover assembly commemorates famous construction of Soviet Amphybia watches a fixed case back pressed to the case body by a draw ring. Such construction provides the highest possible water resistance level in any conditions of watch wearing.”

History:

“The world’s fastest submarine, the Russian k-162 “Anchar”, reached a world record speed of 44,7 knots (82.8 km/h) during test trials in the 1970s. Built to be a super – fast attack sub, the titanium hulled Anchar carried the Nato distinction of “Papa” class. Regarded as the predecessor to the more widely known “Alpha” class, the Anchar served the Russian navy at the height of the Cold War and holds speed records through to today.”