I wanted to create a new thread to nicely organize all the information I have seen over the past several months.
To my understanding, Vostok's Komandirskie continues to be very popular domestically compared to the Amphibian's popularity here. They seem to be blurring the lines between the two lines of models to make these customers happy. K35 was the first test, offering a steel case and automatic movement. The new K35/II's also have the Amphibian's 200m water resistance, but stick closer to the Komandirskie's popular retro looks, again to test the market. 2016 is a big year, both the K35/IIs and new 470 Amphibians will have steel crowns and bezels, produced domestically to keep costs down. I'm not sure if these same upgrades will be seen on all other models, or only certain ones. No word (to my knowledge) on better lume, ratcheting bezels, better movements, or anything else. Remember, everything is subject to change.
New Komandirskie 86 (chrome)
New Komandirskie K35
New Komandirskie K35/II
New Komandirskie K-39
Stainless steel, automatic, 200m, display back. Tritium, 24 hour hand, 24 hour day/night disk, or subdial seconds models. Leather and silicone straps (no canvas?). October-November 2016.
New Amphibian 160
On right, old 060 on left
Poll for case and bezel finishing: polished (on left), radial brushed (on right, and winning), or uniform brushed
New Amphibian 110
Old 110 on left
New Amphibian 150
Left won this poll
New Amphibian dial (150, or 710?)
New Amphibian 470
Classic Komandirskie back design on an Amphibian?
New K35/IIs and 470s
New Steel crowns
Sample assembly, not an actual model
New steel bezels (Brass, aluminum, and acrylic inserts are being tested)
Production sample, not confirmed
Sample assembly, not an actual model
New Ladies models
To my understanding, Vostok's Komandirskie continues to be very popular domestically compared to the Amphibian's popularity here. They seem to be blurring the lines between the two lines of models to make these customers happy. K35 was the first test, offering a steel case and automatic movement. The new K35/II's also have the Amphibian's 200m water resistance, but stick closer to the Komandirskie's popular retro looks, again to test the market. 2016 is a big year, both the K35/IIs and new 470 Amphibians will have steel crowns and bezels, produced domestically to keep costs down. I'm not sure if these same upgrades will be seen on all other models, or only certain ones. No word (to my knowledge) on better lume, ratcheting bezels, better movements, or anything else. Remember, everything is subject to change.
New Komandirskie 86 (chrome)
New Komandirskie K35
New Komandirskie K35/II
New Komandirskie K-39
Stainless steel, automatic, 200m, display back. Tritium, 24 hour hand, 24 hour day/night disk, or subdial seconds models. Leather and silicone straps (no canvas?). October-November 2016.
New Amphibian 160
On right, old 060 on left
Poll for case and bezel finishing: polished (on left), radial brushed (on right, and winning), or uniform brushed
New Amphibian 110
Old 110 on left
New Amphibian 150
Left won this poll
New Amphibian dial (150, or 710?)
New Amphibian 470
Classic Komandirskie back design on an Amphibian?
New K35/IIs and 470s
New Steel crowns
Sample assembly, not an actual model
New steel bezels (Brass, aluminum, and acrylic inserts are being tested)
Production sample, not confirmed
Sample assembly, not an actual model
New Ladies models