VOSTOK EUROPE Iron Wolf Automatic Skeleton Watch NH72-225E764

Lithuania, home of Vostok Europe, will celebrate the 700th anniversary of Vilnius becoming its capital in 2023. This model, released in 2024, marks the 701st anniversary and is being produced and sold in a limited edition of 701 pieces.

The Iron Wolf is said to have a heart of iron and armor made of steel. He is also depicted in the legend of the birth of Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania.

In the Middle Ages, Prince Gediminas (c. 1275-1341) hunted in the sacred forest near the Šventaragis valley, where the Vilnia River flows into the Neris River.

After hunting the aurochs, the Archduke was exhausted and fell asleep in the forest.

Then he dreamed that a huge iron wolf stood on a hill, roaring mightily like a hundred wolves.

When the Grand Duke woke up, he asked the priest Lizdeika to interpret his dream.

The priest said, "The Iron Wolf represents the castle and city that you will build on this land. This city will be the capital of Lithuania and the home of its ruler, and its glory will resonate throughout the world."

So Gediminas founded a city according to the will of the gods and named it Vilnius after the river Vilnius.

The mark at 6 o'clock on the dial is based on the surviving western tower (Gediminas Tower) of Gediminas Castle, which was located in the capital, Vilnius.

The face features Gediminas Castle, a symbol of Lithuania that was defended for centuries by the Iron Wolf.

At the end of the Iron Wolf is an open heart, resembling an iron heart.

The luminous hands and indexes ensure excellent visibility even in the dark.

The indexes, hands, and iron wolf illustration are coated with luminous paint, making them glow in the dark. This makes it convenient to check the time even in dark places, such as when you get home in the evening or at the movie theater.

Not only the front but also the back is skeletonized and features a logo commemorating the 700th anniversary of the capital being Vilnius.

The large crown is located between 2 and 3 o'clock, making it easy to use and less likely to hit your wrist.

The stainless steel case is fitted with a riveted bracelet inspired by medieval armor and a double locking buckle.

The double lock buckle is designed to prevent accidental release and ensure that the buckle does not come off easily or accidentally.

The sharp impression of stainless steel is complemented by the mechanical design unique to skeleton watches.

This is the perfect watch for those who love medieval European and metallic elements.