Steinhart Watches - thoughts?

[Afghanvet]

Anyone own a Steinhart? I've got the Ocean 1 Vintage Military and the Ocean 1 Red - both replicated from vintage Rolexes... but both very impressive time pieces. Any others out there with Steinhart experience and thoughts??

[kilyung]

A few of us have them. Fun watch to play with.

[andrzejb]

Nice watch , i had one issue (stopped without warnings) but service cope with that in 4 days , i had before ocean one and 5 years without aby problems
Nice watch , good quality , reliable eta inside ...and outstandib old rolex look ...my redommendation for vintage one

[andrzejb]

Plus olschool leather Nato and voila

[PJ S]

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=400917

[psv]

They live and breath copying designs they had nothing to do with creating. I guess it is OK to celebrate a watch design one love, but this just doesn't do it for me.

[ronin_ph]

Nice watches, although I'd feel weird buying one.

[BH13GMT]

This is bizarre, a fellow WIS in my office ordered the Vintage Red last week and it landed from Germany today. They have updated the dial to anthracite from black which gives it a more vintage feel.
Yes its a blatant homage to the Red Sub and Seadweller but it doesnt bother me. I think for the money (£300 IIRC) it makes a brilliant beater. My first impressions on the one I tried on today is it is a well made watch with the eta2824 work horse installed. The size at 42mm seperates it from the Rolex models it is imitating. I would consider one for use when conducting activities not conducive to my Red Sub.

[Noonan]

Their watches are damn good for the money. Excellent choice as a beater/work watch.

[Maxy]

I'm surprised and highly impressed that Steinhart makes such a high quality watch with top notch bracelet with ETA-2824 and cost around $350. That's freaking unbelievable!! I don't think there is any company out there which does that in that price range.

[JohnBaker3]

Originally Posted by Maxy

I don't think there is any company out there which does that in that price range.

+1

[drhr]

Great watches for an unbelievable price, couldn't believe the quality delivered for money paid when I held one up close . . .

[mui.richard]

I have an Ocean one black with ceramic bezel insert, excellent value for a beater, and unbelievably accurate! It's averaging +1~2 spd.

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[PJ S]

Originally Posted by Maxy

I'm surprised and highly impressed that Steinhart makes such a high quality watch with top notch bracelet with ETA-2824 and cost around $350. That's freaking unbelievable!! I don't think there is any company out there which does that in that price range.

The bracelet really isn't top notch, but it is certainly more than adequate for what it costs. It's probably the one area they could do with addressing, even if it meant an increase in price.
Remember that Steinhart sells direct to the consumer – if they were doing the usual retail/distribution thing, their prices would be at least double, in all likelihood.
Even then, they'd still compete favourably with the usual suspects in that segment of the market – but to stand a chance, and as mentioned above, they'd need to be creating their own designs.

[locutus49]

Decent replica watches. I prefer the real thing.

[Maxy]

Originally Posted by PJ S

The bracelet really isn't top notch, but it is certainly more than adequate for what it costs. It's probably the one area they could do with addressing, even if it meant an increase in price.

I like to believe you are referring to the generic clasp they use. Making clasp is very expensive for generic brands but IMO, there isn't another better bracelet(all solid links and end) than Steinhart under $500 category. I've handled pretty much all well known affordable under $500 and even other wise, majority folks agree that Steinhart has the best bracelet in its price range. Personally I like good clasps on the bracelet and Steinhart should someday work on that.

[PJ S]

Clasp could be nicer, but the bracelet (or mine at least) is a bit loose tolerance – ergo rattly.
Sure, it only costs €65, inc 20% sales tax, but it's no better than that fitted to an $800 Deep Blue, except it's not as thick.
I'd like to see what they could offer for €120 – especially for the Premium line.
I'm sure they have the volume to justify a second bracelet, that's a good step up from the existing one, and might even find buyers opting for it instead.

[Beechcreekgary]

Good solid watches.

[garyk]

I thought I would get this thread going again because I am thinking of picking up a Steinhart Ocean One GMT for travel. Anyone familiar with these watches in 2023?

[Latrodectus]

Good watches for the price.

[Dynamite_Kid19]

I have an Ocean Vintage GMT and love it. I prefer it to the Tudor BB Pro because I love the 24 hr markers all lumed up on the dial. I have the 42mm but would love to downsize it to the 39mm.

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[Dynamite_Kid19]

Originally Posted by garyk

I thought I would get this thread going again because I am thinking of picking up a Steinhart Ocean One GMT for travel. Anyone familiar with these watches in 2023?

Compare to the Squale GMT"s too as similar watches. Steinhart has straight lugs which can create fit issues for some people. Squale is more Rolex like case. I own and love both. I have found Steinhart has better lume but Squale lines their GMT ceramic bezels. Gnomon offers both brands and has some nice upgrades available for Steinhart such as crystal without cyclops, lumed GMT bezels and a bracelet with a tool less micro adjust clasp.

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[never2late]

I own two and really hate their logo, looks like toys are us but I can't complain about the quality of the watches for the money.

[garyk]

Originally Posted by Latrodectus

Good watches for the price.

Originally Posted by Dynamite_Kid19

I have an Ocean Vintage GMT and love it. I prefer it to the Tudor BB Pro because I love the 24 hr markers all lumed up on the dial. I have the 42mm but would love to downsize it to the 39mm.

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Originally Posted by Dynamite_Kid19

Compare to the Squale GMT"s too as similar watches. Steinhart has straight lugs which can create fit issues for some people. Squale is more Rolex like case. I own and love both. I have found Steinhart has better lume but Squale lines their GMT ceramic bezels. Gnomon offers both brands and has some nice upgrades available for Steinhart such as crystal without cyclops, lumed GMT bezels and a bracelet with a tool less micro adjust clasp.

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Originally Posted by never2late

I own two and really hate their logo, looks like toys are us but I can't complain about the quality of the watches for the money.

Thank you for the responses. Gnomon just got the 42mm Steinhart Batman back in stock plus it’s available with the jubilee bracelet which I prefer. Those only other question I had is, on the jubilee bracelet are the center links polished? I’ll try asking them but I will probably order this watch.

Checked with Rolex ADs yesterday (while waiting for years now) about current chance for getting a new gmt and sounds like not a chance.

[Dynamite_Kid19]

Originally Posted by garyk

Thank you for the responses. Gnomon just got the 42mm Steinhart Batman back in stock plus it’s available with the jubilee bracelet which I prefer. Those only other question I had is, on the jubilee bracelet are the center links polished? I’ll try asking them but I will probably order this watch.



Checked with Rolex ADs yesterday (while waiting for years now) about current chance for getting a new gmt and sounds like not a chance.

The center links on a Jubilee from Steinhart are brushed. Squale's are polished.

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[Latrodectus]

Gnomon is great. They have many different brands and an outstanding customer service.

[garyk]

Originally Posted by Dynamite_Kid19

The center links on a Jubilee from Steinhart are brushed. Squale's are polished.

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I contacted them and that's what they told me. I bought it with the Jubilee anyway because I think it will be more comfortable on my wrist. Can't wait!!

[Dynamite_Kid19]

Originally Posted by garyk

I contacted them and that's what they told me. I bought it with the Jubilee anyway because I think it will be more comfortable on my wrist. Can't wait!!

Congrats and pictures when arrives!

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[garyk]

Originally Posted by Dynamite_Kid19

Congrats and pictures when arrives!

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Got it yesterday. Amazing quality for the money!




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[Dynamite_Kid19]

Originally Posted by garyk

Got it yesterday. Amazing quality for the money!




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Looks great. Love the deep navy color.

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