General informationIn 2003, a small company was founded in Vilnius, Lithuania: Koliz Vostok UAB - the company behind the brand Vostok Europe (VE). And although Lithuania is not particularly famous for its watch industry and there were many obstacles, VE has always had a clear goal: to create unique and extraordinary watches. It has always been important that the watch series unite an exciting background or remarkable achievement and are built for extreme situations.
Throughout its journey, the company has remained true to itself. 20 years and dozens of model lines and designs later, to be precise, in August 2023, the company is now celebrating its 20th anniversary with a truly unique watch.
Only 200 pieces of the 'VE 20th Anniversary' Limited Edition were produced. The exceptional element of this model is the dial. It was cut from a genuine octahedrite, a nickel-iron meteorite from outer space, after it fell to Earth. The Widmanstätten pattern of the alloy is revealed through polishing and acid treatment on each individual dial. Thus, each dial becomes a unique piece.
The watch design combines a unique techno-futuristic, polygonal, anatomical case with Tritium illumination. The case consists of two metal parts fastened with two rivets. The upper ring is brushed stainless steel, and the lower one is gray PVD coated. The hands are brushed and skeletonized.
Each piece is delivered in a Vostok Europe wooden box with a glossy piano finish. This box was designed exclusively for this watch and features two levels: one for the watch and one for the included accessories. Along with an instruction manual personalized with the serial number, the set includes a certificate from the Lithuanian State Research Institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (FTMC) authenticating the dial's origin. A watch cleaning cloth, a tool for changing straps, and a total of 4 straps (leather, silicone red + black, stainless steel) are included to complete the set.
- Strictly limited edition with only 200 pieces produced worldwide!
- Manufacturer: Koliz Vostok
- Brand: Vostok Europe
- Country of origin: Lithuania
- Limited edition
Movement- S. Epson YN84
- Japanese automatic movement (manual winding possible, no battery needed)
- Power reserve indicator at 12h
- 24-hours indicator
- Second stop function (for precise time adjustment)
- Very durable and reliable movement with 21.600 vibrations/hour
- Power reserve: approx. 40 hours
- Shock absorber device for balance staff
Watch case- Material: stainless steel, brushed + gray PVD plated
- Diameter: 48 mm (lug to lug: 58 mm)
- Height: 16.5 mm
- Open Balance
- Dial: Cut from a genuine nickel-iron meteorite (octahedrite) that has landed on Earth. Through special post-treatment of the metal, the Widmanstätten pattern of the alloy becomes visible. Each dial has a slightly different structure, turning it into a unique piece.
- Water resistance: up to 20 atm. More information on the water resistance.
- Glass: enhanced, hardened K1 crystal
- Crown: screw-in
- Case back: screw-in with 3D outline
- Illumination: Swiss Made gaseous tritium light source (GTLS)
- The vertically mounted tritium tubes provide an enhanced illumination of the whole watch. The fluorescent time exceeds conventional illuminants by far. More information on GTLS
- Two additional GTLS tubes on the hour and minute hands
- Engraved serial number
Straps / bracelet- Material: leather / silicone / stainless steel
- Lug width: 25 mm
- The strap can be changed with the included tool
- Buckle (leather / silicone): robust pin buckle out of stainless steel
- Buckle (stainless steel): folding buckle with sliding extension
- With VE logo
Delivery set- Vostok Europe 'VE 20th Anniversary' Limited Edition watch
- 3 straps + 1 bracelet in total (leather, silicone red and black + stainless steel)
- Unique Vostok Europe luxury black lacquered wooden box
- Tool for switching the bracelet/straps
- Watch cleaning cloth
- Certificate from the Lithuanian State Research Institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (FTMC) about the authenticity of the dial
- Watch manual with printed serial number of the watch
- Warranty pass