Vintage WOSTOK Operation Desert Shield. This watch is serviced. Condition on the photo. The Desert Shield by Vostok is a unique watch. First of all, a Soviet watch sporting an American flag is rather unusual. Even shocking, I would say. At the time this watch was made, the United States. Were often referred to as the potential enemy in the USSR. Among Russian watch aficionados, the Vostok Desert Shield is somewhat controversial. Theres also a lot of myth surrounding this model. You that this watch was made for Pentagon by Soviet allies and gifted to US troops. Involved in the Gulf War. Anyone familiar with history would probably doubt this claim. Before the war started, USSR was desperately trying to find a peaceful solution for Iraq. When it became obvious that there was no such solution. Gorbachev decided not to ruin the relationship. With the West over Saddam and didnt get the country involved in the conflict. An American businessman, Bruce Erikson, got an idea. Importing watches made in the USSR to the United States. Bruce founded a company called Timepeace Russian Watches Inc. And stroke a deal with Vladislav Tsivilin. Director of the Vostok Watch Factory in Chistopol. 10,000 watches were to be supplied. The timepieces destined to commemorate the famous military action. Operation Desert Shield had to be Russian military watches. Heavy, massive, rugged (according to Tsivilins memoir). The dial was designed by Flag Research Center and features an American fla. G surrounded by Saudian coat of arms: two crossed tribal swords. Representing the Kingdom of Hejaz and the Sultanate of Nejd united in 1932 to become. The Kingdom of Saudia Arabia under a Phoenix palm tree. Soon, the quantity was increased to 40,000 units. Erikson hints that purchasing the watch may be a way to show support for. American soliders and their families. George Bush and John Kerry received one as a gift. It is hard to say whether some of them have been actually given to soldiers though. If you want to combine the parcels? Send me an invoice request! Can be delayed depending on the postal service. We will make continuous effort to satisfy all requirements from the customers. We will make constant overall customer service. Due to the unstable operation of. The item “Vintage WOSTOK Desert Shield Amphibian USSR Vostok wrist watch Amfibia Diver” is in sale since Sunday, June 21, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Wristwatches”. The seller is “vintagewatchesshop” and is located in Tallinn. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Model: Vostok Amphibia
- Department: Men
- Gender: Men’s
- Year of Manufacture: 1990-1999
- Complications: Date Indicator
- Case Material: Stainless Steel
- Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
- Type: Wristwatch
- Year Manufactured: 1990-1999
- Display: Analog
- Brand: Vostok
- Case Size: 40 mm
- Style: Antique
- Dial Style: 12-Hour Dial
- Band Material: Stainless Steel
- Features: USSR