3aka3 komandirskies with amphibia backs?

[DerangedGoose]

I've been wanting to get a legit, soviet era military issue watch, and as far as i understand those are the ones labeled "3aka3 mo cccp" vs "made in ussr" for civilian models. Ive been seeing some 3aka3 komandirskie watches that all have amphibia backs. Is this something to avoid, or is this a legit military issue watch and there are simply more amphibia backs out there?

[schnurrp]

The "3AKA3" soviet era watches were all komandirskies as far as I know. There was one model known as the "Generalskie" that had a 2416b automatic movement and therefore had a back with a dome shape similar to the amphibian but did not say "amphibian" on the back and was not rated 200m water resistant as the amphibian. So, in my opinion, if you see an obvious amphibian watch with the proper case, back, and movement, with a "3AKA3" dial, it is not authentic.

The "3AKA3" komandirskies were not issued to soviet military personnel, by the way, but they could only be bought in special military stores. Most soldiers wore whatever they had and would just as likely buy one of these as a souvenir gift for a grandfather, father, brother, uncle, etc. as for themselves, I would imagine.

[DerangedGoose]

as komandirskies, does that mean their case is chrome plated brass and not stainless steel?

[schnurrp]

as komandirskies, does that mean their case is chrome plated brass and not stainless steel?

Yes, as far as I know all komandirskies had chrome-plated brass cases without exception.

[scootstu]

Yes, as far as I know all komandirskies had chrome-plated brass cases without exception.

Apart from those with the plastic case (as on my wrist today).

[schnurrp]

Yes, of course you are right, scootstu!