Vostok Amphibia Cal. 2209 Soviet Watch 1980s Green Dial
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This Vostok Amphibia was made by the Chistopol Watch Factory in the 1980s and runs on the mechanical caliber 2209. It has been fully serviced and fitted with a fresh green dial and replacement rotating bezel, giving it a sharp, clean wrist presence while keeping the character of a Soviet-era Amphibia.
The Look
The green dial gives this watch a strong collector appeal, especially against the chrome rotating bezel and stainless-steel case. Baton hour markers keep the layout crisp and legible, while the steel hands and central seconds hand suit the purposeful Amphibia design. The dial carries the Vostok logo and English-rendered Soviet-era inscriptions: Antimagnetic, 18 Jewels, Made in USSR. An acrylic crystal completes the period-correct look, with the warm visual softness collectors expect from vintage Soviet watches.
Inside the Case
Inside is the Vostok caliber 2209, a slim mechanical movement from the Chistopol Watch Factory. This example has been serviced, cleaned, lubricated and regulated for reliable use.
- Movement type: Mechanical
- Caliber: Vostok 2209
- Jewels: 18
- Function: Central seconds
Case and Specifications
- Factory: Chistopol Watch Factory
- Era: 1980s
- Case material: Stainless steel
- Bezel: Rotating, chrome
- Caseback: Screw-down
- Crystal: Acrylic
- Diameter: 39 mm without crown
- Lug-to-lug: 47 mm
- Thickness: 13 mm
- Lug width: 18 mm
- Net weight: 75 g
- Intended fit: Men's
The Strap
The watch comes fitted with a nylon NATO strap. It suits the practical Amphibia case well, keeping the watch secure on the wrist and giving the green dial and chrome bezel a clean, casual finish.
Condition and Service
The stainless-steel case is in good condition with no deep scratches. The screw-down caseback is also in good condition, with no deep marks noted. The dial is new, which gives the watch a fresh and highly readable appearance.
This watch was fully serviced on July 8, 2026. The service included disassembly, cleaning, ultrasonic washing, reassembly, lubrication and accuracy regulation. Please note that the dial and bezel have been replaced.
Why This One Is Interesting
This Amphibia brings together several details collectors look for: a 1980s Soviet Vostok from the Chistopol Watch Factory, the 18-jewel caliber 2209, a green dial with Made in USSR marking rendered in English, and a properly documented full service. The 39 mm case and 47 mm lug-to-lug measurement give it a wearable vintage size with real presence.
What's Included
- Vostok Amphibia watch
- Nylon NATO strap
Overview
- Period
- 1980s
- Factory
- Chistopol Watch Factory
- Gender
- Men's
Movement
- Movement
- Mechanical (hand-wound)
- Caliber
- 2209
- Jewels
- 18 jewels
Case size
- Diameter (Ø)
- 39 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 47 mm
- Thickness
- 13 mm
- Lug width
- 18 mm
- Weight
- 150 g
Case
- Case material
- Stainless steel
Dial, hands & crystal
- Dial color
- Green
- Dial markers
- Baton
- Hands color
- Steel
- Crystal
- Acrylic
Functions
Condition & service
Condition: Fully serviced
Last serviced: 08.07.2026
Carefully packed and sent with tracking — typically 7–21 business days depending on destination.
Every watch is a genuine Soviet-era original, inspected and (where noted) serviced before it ships.
If it isn't right, return it within 14 days for a refund — just get in touch and we'll sort it out.
A Soviet mechanical watch has no battery — it runs on a tiny wound spring, just as it did decades ago. Treat it kindly and it will keep good time for many years. Here is how to wind, set and care for yours.
Winding a hand-wound watch
- Wind it off your wrist. Hold the watch in one hand so you do not put sideways stress on the winding stem.
- Turn the crown clockwise (away from you) with your thumb and forefinger, in smooth, steady turns.
- Stop as soon as you feel firm resistance. Do not force that last turn — a fully wound spring stops abruptly, and pushing past it can damage the mainspring.
- A full wind lasts roughly 24–40 hours. Winding once a day, at about the same time, keeps the watch running and accurate.
Automatic (self-winding) models
Some Soviet watches — certain Vostok and Slava models — wind themselves from the motion of your wrist. If one has stopped, give the crown 20–30 gentle turns to get it started, then simply wear it. You cannot over-wind a healthy automatic.
Setting the time & date
- Gently pull the crown out to the setting position and turn it to move the hands. Setting the time forwards (clockwise) is kindest to the movement.
- If your watch has a date, avoid changing it between roughly 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. The date mechanism is engaged during those hours and forcing it can break it — move the hands to mid-morning first, then set the date.
- Push the crown fully back in when you are finished.
Everyday care
- Keep it dry. Vintage watches are not water resistant, even if marked so decades ago. Take it off before washing your hands, swimming or showering.
- Avoid magnets — speakers, phones, laptops and magnetic clasps can magnetise the movement and make it run fast.
- Avoid knocks. Take the watch off for sport or heavy work.
- A vintage movement that keeps time to within about a minute or two a day is running well. Small variation is normal and part of their charm.
Storage & service
When you are not wearing it, store the watch flat in its box, away from heat and moisture. There is no need to keep it fully wound at all times. To keep it healthy, have it professionally serviced every 3–5 years — a clean and fresh lubrication is what lets these watches run, quite literally, for generations.
Look after it and your Soviet Time piece will outlast its battery-powered cousins many times over. If anything ever feels wrong, write to support@soviet-time.com. You can also review our Returns & guarantee. — Igor, your watchmaker
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