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Vostok Komandirskie "Red Star" Wristwatch Ref. 341201

Partially verified

This is a vintage pre-owned Vostok Komandirskie "Red Star" manual-wind wristwatch dating from the 1990s and made in the U.S.S.R., according to the seller. It features a 37.8 mm round chrome-plated case with a stainless steel back, a screw-down crown, and a bidirectional rotating bezel. The seller reports that the watch is powered by a manual-wind caliber 2414A movement with 17 jewels and a sweep second hand. It is fitted with an original white dial bearing Arabic numerals, luminous dots, a date window at 3 o'clock, and a red star above 6 o'clock, mounted on a green textile strap.

Front three-quarter view of the Vostok Komandirskie watch showing the dial, rotating bezel, and screw-down crown
Front three-quarter view of the Vostok Komandirskie watch showing the dial, rotating bezel, and screw-down crown — Secondhand Horology. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
secondhandhorology.com
Category
Wristwatch · Diver wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Vostok
Reference
341201
Catalogue / lot identifier
WA-3618
Source-reported date
1990's
Country
U.S.S.R.
Source-reported serial
008684

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Identity and Provenance

This Vostok Komandirskie wristwatch, identified as reference 341201, is attributed to the 1990s and marked as made in the U.S.S.R. The case back bears the serial number 008684.

The watch is marketed under the 'Red Star' designation, a reference to the graphic element on the dial, and is listed as a Vostok Vremir model.

Evidence for this section
  • “It is a mechanical watch reference 341201 and dated from 1990's.”
  • “Made in the U.S.S.R.”
  • “VREMIR Watertight 50m 17 Jewels Shockproof S.S. Back U.S.S.R. 008684”
  • “This is a pre-owned timepiece, a vintage Vostok Komandirskie Vremir wristwatch!”

Case and External Features

The timepiece features a 37.8 mm round chrome-plated case with a stainless-steel back. External features include a screw-down crown and a bidirectional rotating bezel.

The watch is fitted with an olive green textile NATO-style strap.

Evidence for this section
  • “Cased in a 37.8mm round chrome case and stainless-steel back.”
  • “Screw-down crown.”
  • “Bidirectional bezel.”
  • “The watch is coming with a green nato one-piece strap.”

Dial and Movement

The watch has a white dial featuring black Arabic numerals, luminous hour dots, a date window at 3 o'clock, and a red star graphic. The movement is reported as a manual-wind Vostok caliber 2414A with 17 jewels.

While the seller describes the dial text in English, the watch face visibly contains Cyrillic script.

Evidence for this section
  • “It still has the original and very nice white dial with bold Arabic Numerals, luminous dots hour marks, bold minute tracks and silver matching luminous hands.”
  • “The date indicator is located at 3 o'clock.”
  • “powered by an original VOSTOK movement caliber 2414A, sweep-second, 17 jewels”
  • “Also, the dial is signed with Komandirskie and 17 Jewels.”

Open research questions

  • What is the historical significance of the 'Vremir' branding found on this Vostok-manufactured case back?
  • Can the 1990s dating be confirmed through independent serial number databases for Vostok Komandirskie models?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Vostok Komandirskie "Red Star" Wristwatch Ref. 341201
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference341201“It is a mechanical watch reference 341201 and dated from 1990's.”
Caliber2414A“powered by an original VOSTOK movement caliber 2414A, sweep-second, 17 jewels”
Case Back Serial008684“VREMIR Watertight 50m 17 Jewels Shockproof S.S. Back U.S.S.R. 008684”
Case Diameter37.8 mm“Cased in a 37.8mm round chrome case and stainless-steel back.”
Water Resistance50 m“Water resistant to 50 m.”
Frequency19800 A/h“19800 A/h.”
Power Reserve45-hour“45-hour power reserve”

Visible details

  • White dial with black Arabic numerals, a red five-pointed star above the 6 o'clock position, and a date window at 3 o'clock.
  • Bidirectional bezel with red and black enameled markings.
  • Screw-down fluted crown protected by case shoulders.
  • Mounted on an olive green textile NATO-style strap.

Research qualifications

  • Movement is not visible in the provided photograph.
  • The listing text describes the dial text in English ('Komandirskie and 17 Jewels'), whereas the dial is visibly printed in Cyrillic ('Командирские', '17 КАМНЕЙ', and 'СДЕЛАНО В СССР').

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Shop Vostok Komandirskie "Red Star" Diver Watch - 50m Watertight – SECOND HAND HOROLOGY

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record c29d659f7d

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