Got my Debaufre GMT Ocean-1

[roadcarver]

I finally received my Debaufre GMT Ocean-1. After the Debaufre crew (Elsa) sent me the wrong version of the dial and bezel, I finally received the correct one. They also reimbursed me for the shipping cost of returning back to them. Again, Debaufre's customer service is top notch.

I used to have Steinhart GMT Ocean-1 but sold it - at the end of it all, I longed for it again . I even tried to buy it from the person that I sold it too, but it was not for sale, so I bought myself a new one.

The GMT Ocean-1 is a homage to the Rolex GMT Master II, and the case size is 42mm. Oyster style bracelet with screws, not pins and has a good heft to it. The crystal is sapphire and it appears to have some sort of AR on the inside since at a certain angle, I see a dark bluish tint - similar to some of Omega's offerings.

GMT hand is independently adjustable, which is great, and it sports an ETA 2893-2 movement.

Watch is rated at 300m/1000ft, good enough for what I do sitting in an inflatable pool .

Now for the photos.

Outerbox


Inner Box


Watch removed from case


Clasp shot


Crown shot


Caseback shot
It still has the thin red line sticker


Finally, the obligatory wrist shot


Hope you enjoyed it.

[oneillba]

Vernon, Great looking shots, but I don't know anything about the brand. I will have to do some research.

[Terry Newton]

Nice looking watch. ETA makes good, reliable movements.

This looks rugged as they come and is a keeper.

Terry Newton

[roadcarver]

Thanks Brian, Terry for the kind words. It started with Steinhart, and they changed their name to Debaufre about 1.5 years ago due to a another company in the US that thought it shared a similar name (I believe it was Steinhausen).

Steinhart's parent company is Grovana.

Originally Posted by oneillba

Vernon, Great looking shots, but I don't know anything about the brand. I will have to do some research.

Yep, Terry. ETA can be serviced by almost any watchmaker.

Originally Posted by Terry Newton

Nice looking watch. ETA makes good, reliable movements.

This looks rugged as they come and is a keeper.

Terry Newton

[bfh]

That's a nice watch Vernon - I read your earlier thread, and I'm glad everything turned out great and they took care of you! - I agree, I like the 'bar' 6 and 9 better than the shield as well, and the bezel looks nice and clean without the pearl. Enjoy it!

[mfer]

Looks like a great GMT. Congrats!!!!

[wjk_glynn]

Like Vernon, I also went with the Debaufre GMT Ocean-1. The only difference is that I prefer Coke...



Karl.

[Perdu]

Great looking watch. I hear good things about them.