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  1. February 14th, 2012 #1
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    I would like to present my version of the Vostok Amphibian 'Mil-Spec' Watch

    I'd like some opinions. The case, crown, inner trim ring/crystal support and back have all been bead blasted to a dull gray. The hands are from OFrei.com, stock second hand. Dial has been re-lumed with GlowInc watch lume. One of Dave Murphy's bezels and a Seiko 'Mil-Sub' insert. Topped off with a Seiko Style OD Green military two piece band. The only thing I'm missing is the black leather Bund Pad that will go underneath. I got the idea from the thread titled "Vostok 50 Fathom"...so the original idea isn't mine, but I liked it A LOT! So tell me what you think ladies and gents!





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    I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates, who said "....I drank what?"

    I look inside myself and see my heart is black, I see my red door and it has been painted black. Maybe then I'll fade away and not have to face the facts, It's not easy facing up when your whole world is black.

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    Close the door, put out the light. You know they won't be home tonight. The snow falls hard and don't you know? The winds of Thor are blowing cold.
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  3. February 14th, 2012 #2
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    Re: I would like to present my version of the Vostok Amphibian 'Mil-Spec' Watch

    The bead blasting came out great! I noticed the 4 o'clock lume dot is off center and the 8 o'clock one looks smudged? Is that just me? The strap looks pretty good with it as well, although with all the black going along with it, I wonder if a black strap wouldn't go with it better. The hands are meaty, but not overpowering, they match it very well. All in all, it looks great!
    I'll make a soldier's decision to fly away. Load my gun, paint my face, call me misery. I can see the sky light up and the ground explode
    Got my sights locked in, I can see you breathe. Then I watched you fall and somebody scream. It's the saddest thing when angels fly away.
    Got a badge for my scars just the other day. Wore it proud for the sake of my sanity. I could see the flames burn bright from the winding road
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    Re: I would like to present my version of the Vostok Amphibian 'Mil-Spec' Watch

    Quote Originally Posted by marty0341 View Post
    The bead blasting came out great! I noticed the 4 o'clock lume dot is off center and the 8 o'clock one looks smudged? Is that just me? The strap looks pretty good with it as well, although with all the black going along with it, I wonder if a black strap wouldn't go with it better. The hands are meaty, but not overpowering, they match it very well. All in all, it looks great!
    Nope, you're not missing anything, I just coated over the existing lume dots....so that's the way they came from the factory. A black strap would go just as well, it's be a matter of personal choice, I just happen to be an OD Green fan! Thanks for the nice comments Marty, much appreciated!
    I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates, who said "....I drank what?"

    I look inside myself and see my heart is black, I see my red door and it has been painted black. Maybe then I'll fade away and not have to face the facts, It's not easy facing up when your whole world is black.

    I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I've watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.

    Close the door, put out the light. You know they won't be home tonight. The snow falls hard and don't you know? The winds of Thor are blowing cold.
    They're wearing steel that's bright and true They carry news that must get through. They choose the path where no-one goes. They hold no quarter.
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    Re: I would like to present my version of the Vostok Amphibian 'Mil-Spec' Watch

    Nothing wrong with OD, my walls are painted OD :p
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    I'll make a soldier's decision to fly away. Load my gun, paint my face, call me misery. I can see the sky light up and the ground explode
    Got my sights locked in, I can see you breathe. Then I watched you fall and somebody scream. It's the saddest thing when angels fly away.
    Got a badge for my scars just the other day. Wore it proud for the sake of my sanity. I could see the flames burn bright from the winding road
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    Re: I would like to present my version of the Vostok Amphibian 'Mil-Spec' Watch

    13 years in the Army...I still bleed OD Green, and cry like a baby when I see a Drill Sergeant! LOL!!
    I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates, who said "....I drank what?"

    I look inside myself and see my heart is black, I see my red door and it has been painted black. Maybe then I'll fade away and not have to face the facts, It's not easy facing up when your whole world is black.

    I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I've watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.

    Close the door, put out the light. You know they won't be home tonight. The snow falls hard and don't you know? The winds of Thor are blowing cold.
    They're wearing steel that's bright and true They carry news that must get through. They choose the path where no-one goes. They hold no quarter.
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    Re: I would like to present my version of the Vostok Amphibian 'Mil-Spec' Watch

    Speaking of Drill Instructors. Here's a story from a few years back, I had just graduated Boot Camp on Parris Island, SC and made it through ITB and made it to my unit. The next week I thought I was seeing things when my kill hat walked by grinning from ear to ear staring at me. I could have sworn it was just a hallucination, but then he came up an hour later and said that he was my new Platoon Sergeant, oh the joys . . .
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    I'll make a soldier's decision to fly away. Load my gun, paint my face, call me misery. I can see the sky light up and the ground explode
    Got my sights locked in, I can see you breathe. Then I watched you fall and somebody scream. It's the saddest thing when angels fly away.
    Got a badge for my scars just the other day. Wore it proud for the sake of my sanity. I could see the flames burn bright from the winding road
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    Re: I would like to present my version of the Vostok Amphibian 'Mil-Spec' Watch

    Oh man, that had to be awesome! NOT! I had a 'short' relationship with a young woman while I was in Germany, I got CONUS orders to Ft. Polk, La. When I reported to my unit, I had to go to the HQ and do my paperwork where I was introduced to the Command Sergeant Major....my little 'fling's' FATHER. I could not wait to get the hell out of there! LOL!!
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    I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates, who said "....I drank what?"

    I look inside myself and see my heart is black, I see my red door and it has been painted black. Maybe then I'll fade away and not have to face the facts, It's not easy facing up when your whole world is black.

    I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I've watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.

    Close the door, put out the light. You know they won't be home tonight. The snow falls hard and don't you know? The winds of Thor are blowing cold.
    They're wearing steel that's bright and true They carry news that must get through. They choose the path where no-one goes. They hold no quarter.
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    Re: I would like to present my version of the Vostok Amphibian 'Mil-Spec' Watch

    I think it looks awesome, congratulations
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    Re: I would like to present my version of the Vostok Amphibian 'Mil-Spec' Watch

    Quote Originally Posted by al358 View Post
    I think it looks awesome, congratulations
    Thank you!!
    I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates, who said "....I drank what?"

    I look inside myself and see my heart is black, I see my red door and it has been painted black. Maybe then I'll fade away and not have to face the facts, It's not easy facing up when your whole world is black.

    I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I've watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.

    Close the door, put out the light. You know they won't be home tonight. The snow falls hard and don't you know? The winds of Thor are blowing cold.
    They're wearing steel that's bright and true They carry news that must get through. They choose the path where no-one goes. They hold no quarter.
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    Re: I would like to present my version of the Vostok Amphibian 'Mil-Spec' Watch

    Looks superb, would like to have a bead blast done to one of mine one day. I'm looking forward to seeing yours on a black bund, as that would be my choice also.
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