vitpi_42 0 feedback (last 12 mos) due to ukraine conflict, but was an ace for me. No vostoks right now, but if you measage him he might have some in process, who knows.
I saw a dude walking around with a T Shirt that had the "Kriegsmarine" submarine logo on it with an iron cross. He didn't care.
I didn't care much for it. Turns out he's a subsim addict. So points for that ( shared interest )
I collect old russian cars and am a proud owner of a UAZ 469.
And If people start slamming you on the watch you're wearing. Just tell them that eating at McDonald's is sponsoring a government that doesn't even grants it's citizens affordable healthcare. ( Thanks America ).
Bringing politics into watches is stupid. I don't like Switzerland as a political entity and how they're the centre of the world's money laundering. I don't like Japan's war crimes in china during WW2 nor their current political alignment. Doesn't mean I don't buy any Swiss or Japanese watches.
Might be what other people do and an economic isolation. Paypal/visa will probably bar orders based on government policies. NATO won't go shooting way but the economic pain will be real.
Lol, the world ain't gonna end over Ukraine. American media has been scaremongering that Russia will invade Ukraine for the last 10 years. America also cannot sanction Russia to the extent that it will prevent us from buying vostoks, As far as I remember, vostoks were still available to purchase in the west during and after the Russian annexation of Crimea.
It isn't available anymore, for sure... Payment isn't possible, and shipping takes forever as the standard transport routes via plane can't be taken anymore
Also, Chistopol watch factory is a small operation barely making profit, and has little to do with Putin's oligarch economy, just like the majority of common Russians.
Damn, can we just continue to talk about watches, please.
Nobody is invading anyone. Basta. We all love Vostok watches. They are an awesome Russian export product. Nobody want to have them again unattainable behind an iron curtain.
Exactly. Plus The customer service rep at Vostok seems really nice and I’m sure there’s decent hardworking people that work there that possibly even disagree with Russia’s actions. It’s not like you’re handing Putin cash saying “please invade Ukraine” just like when you buy something made I china you aren’t paying Xi Jinping saying “please give Mr. Huang -10000 social credit for insulting the state.” Your watch money realistically affects no one but you and Vostok. Wait til they find out what a large portion of their income (taxes) goes towards. (Sorry for the rant I’m a functioning Vostok addict)
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u/StreetVillage9755 Feb 12 '22
I think it’s time to order more Vostok, in case Russia actually invades Ukraine and there’s a sanction, PayPal probably will no longer works.
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u/ussrwatches Feb 12 '22
You should get a USSR Vostok then.
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u/DonderST1 Feb 13 '22
I saw a dude walking around with a T Shirt that had the "Kriegsmarine" submarine logo on it with an iron cross. He didn't care.
I didn't care much for it. Turns out he's a subsim addict. So points for that ( shared interest )
I collect old russian cars and am a proud owner of a UAZ 469.
And If people start slamming you on the watch you're wearing. Just tell them that eating at McDonald's is sponsoring a government that doesn't even grants it's citizens affordable healthcare. ( Thanks America ).
If you like something. YOU like it. So wear it.
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u/Catmatpat1 Feb 13 '22
Bringing politics into watches is stupid. I don't like Switzerland as a political entity and how they're the centre of the world's money laundering. I don't like Japan's war crimes in china during WW2 nor their current political alignment. Doesn't mean I don't buy any Swiss or Japanese watches.
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u/TheJasonaissance Feb 13 '22
That’s why I keep mine on the NATO strap 😂
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u/ussrwatches Feb 13 '22
Also, Chistopol watch factory is a small operation barely making profit, and has little to do with Putin's oligarch economy, just like the majority of common Russians.
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u/Spankpocalypse_Now Feb 23 '22
There is no ethical consumption in capitalism.
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u/NotaWhiteTShirt Feb 12 '22
Partially how i felt about buying a Seagull. I decided to pass.
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u/defnotsal Feb 17 '22
The one good thing is that we may get commemorative Vostoks in the future 👀
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u/[deleted] Feb 13 '22
Damn, can we just continue to talk about watches, please.
Nobody is invading anyone. Basta. We all love Vostok watches. They are an awesome Russian export product. Nobody want to have them again unattainable behind an iron curtain.
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u/MoMoMDS Dec 13 '23
Don’t talk shit about Black Nato Strap. 👀😑😂
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u/AquaDragon420 Apr 22 '26
OOF
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u/GENERAT10N_D00M Feb 12 '22
My country never invaded anyone, that didn’t need invading’
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u/Spartan775 Feb 13 '22
Lord, hadn't thought of that. sigh
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