I bought this back in April and I think it is a great value homage watch. The case fits fine and I like the drilled lugs. To be honest lack of anti reflection coating have never been an issue for me, not in any watch. I would have liked maybe a little less taper on the bracelet and smaller "adventure" printing. I was a bit worried about the shiny Steinhart logo but it turns out I really like it. Overall I think the design looks good. I will probably never buy an original Explorer but if I'm going for an homage I want it to be of respectable quality and good value. This is the first Explorer homage watch that really made me want it. I think Steinhart offers well made watches with great value for money.
Just the movement costs £217.95 on Cousins. $272.19 US. All packaged in a nice looking case. I think it is good value when you see the Timegrapher results.
@@brianpercival1829 Yes, I understand how to build a watch from parts. I was also wrong, and the SM w/SW200 is $456, a $130 premium over the ST2130. San Martin is a bit pricey on the upgrade, since I doubt the SW200 cost triple the price of a Sea-Gull ST2130. Considering at least three Swiss-made, 2824 clones are based on the ST2130, I don't see that the SW200 is worth that much more.
I bought the Adventure shortly after it was published, as a reward, so to speak, after submitting my bachelor thesis. I love this Steinhart watch, the Explorer style is exactly what I've been craving for a long time. It gives me an awesome feeling, the movement runs just perfect and I am really looking forward to embrace it's strap variability! Almost exactly 10 years ago I got my first real automatic watch for my 16th birthday, it was the Steinhart Ocean One Red, which I've been wearing ever since (with a few Seikos in between) - also an incredibly cool watch!
I got one of these a couple weeks ago and I love it so far. The case is a bit flat, but it still wears quite nicely, looks great, and is very accurate and reliable.
I own a 214270 and this is a decent copy version. I really like the caseback but as you said, there's many subtle things that compound to make this an "Explorer at home". Steinhart offers amazing value for money, but my problem is I no longer can wear a watch that is trying to be something it's not. For a little more than 490 Euro, I'd be looking for a nice field watch with actual originality.
Awesome review as always Jody! A really nice Explorer style watch from Steinhart. That Sellita Elabore grade movement is a great engine given the relatively modest price. I paid more than double that for the entry level SW200 in my Oris ProPilot for instance. The 39mm Explorer is my dream watch and I had it in the back of my mind that I’d try and somehow get one closer to the time to mark my 40th birthday in a few years but now the 39mm has been discontinued that ship has sailed 😔 Not that I could really afford (or rather, justify) spending that kind of money on a single watch and never mind the fact that Rolex would be unlikely to ever sell the likes of me a stainless steel sports model 😂 This Ocean 39 Adventure reminds me a bit of a Tisell Explorer homage I have. It is such a nice watch and looks slightly closer to its inspiration than the Steinhart but when you look closer there are quite a few differences which start to really stick out. The dial, bracelet and clasp are very close to the real deal but the lugs and case shape are slightly different and those differences got more obvious and noticeable the longer I had the watch which felt a bit “uncanny valley” 😂
Really a nice watch. I appreciate double domed sapphire crystal aren't cheap but they rather should have gone with a flat crystal and put the money towards some better AR coating and a black glossy dial.
I’ve had a borealis adraga with the gilt dial for 2.5 years now, and is one of, if not my favourite watches to wear. The gilt dial and jubilee type bracelet differentiate it well from the original, and gilt is such a great look for this watch. Rolex should’ve just done the dial instead of going full two tone on the newest explorer release, imo. Jubilee is so comfy, and dresses it up just right
Great watches, I have bought four Steinharts in the past, and still own two. I only tend to buy homages if they are of older discontinued models. In my reviews I have also criticised them for the flat cases That said, like all their watches, great value for money. Thanks for the review.
Hi Jody, yeah I know what you mean about the case, it’s definitely a Steinhart thing. I bought one when they first came out and have worn it a fair bit since then also comparing it with my black OP39. You just have to treat the Steinhart as a different animal as far as comfort goes.. it’s not uncomfortable in fact it wears pretty well on my 7.5 inch wrist but it’s never going to have that ergonomic organic feel of the Rollux (I refuse to use the proper name). I bought mine for a daily beater that had some Explorer vibes, had some quality but I could afford to scratch up a little so it works for me. The thing is, I don’t think Steinhart are trying to compete with the Chinese ‘homage’ manufacturers head to head, I think they’re game is to play their own game a little and perhaps they think they are taking the moral high ground on ‘copying’ a bit more. A Steinhart has more cred’ than a San Martin for instance and I think they know that and this is the way they preserve it. Anyway, love your work and really happy to see a review of a watch I own today so thanks.. please keep it going. I guess you’re also looking forward to Obi Wan landing soon.. MTFBWY.
Thanks for the review, Jody. As to your question on what we think of this watch, if it has a similar case to the Ocean 39 Vintage GMT, it would suit me very well. I have a broad-and-rather-flat 7.5” wrist, and the Ocean 39 wears beautifully. Incidentally, I tried the BB Pro, which looks like a hockey puck on my oddly-shaped wrist.
I got the July 2022 production and have to say that I love the dial. The applied indices are beautiful. As a test for the day the Rolex deign to sell me the Explorer, I know that I can live with the dial as a daily wearer.
This does look quite nice, but I personally prefer the overall look of the my San Martin 39mm (newer version with applied indices and domed crystal) Explorer homage though. The domed crystal is fantastic. I think there's just too much text on this and the text is a bit large too. Although I do like that caseback. Great review as always Jody.
@@JustOneMoreWatch Yeah San Martin punches well above its weight in terms of fit and finish. If their watches had a big brand logo on the dial everyone would be raving about them... Not just us budget watch guys.
Excellent review as usual Jody, your videos are always a delight to watch. I take issue mostly with the dial. This new Steiny would have looked better with less and smaller text. The applied branding and logo don't help either
Jody, you are absolutely spot on about the case shape and how the watch sits on some of our wrists. At the moment I'm wearing a fantastic Heimdallr that is a Seiko diver homage. I believe the case back does not protrude beyond the curved lug ends. This combined with a high quality jubilee bracelet makes the watch extremely comfortable.
Great review Jody. At that price i think all the important features are there. Everybody understands Steinhart have to cut a few corners if they want to offer a decent package at a nice price. I give you the antireflective undercoating or lack thereof but i honestly don't care about the differences in case design. At the end of the day they need to differ from the original to avoid lawsuits.
I have had my eye on this one for a while. I think that I will grab one at some point to consolidate my collection a little. Looking to reduce to a 4-watch collection.
While my comparison has to be based on a vastly smaller number of other watches than Jody's, I will say that the Steinhart case wears noticeably different. It's nothing I'd call annoying or uncomfortable, but when you wear even the 39 O1s for a few days and then put on something more contoured, you notice that the Steinhart case calls for a lot more attention on your wrist. For example: Even my CW C63 in 39mm and on its steel bracelet (which *looks* a lot larger on wrist than a Steinhart 39 diver) feels almost like I'm wearing a regular Swatch in direct comparison. What really astounded me was when I put on a buddy's 1990s Submariner which felt like it was made of paper in direct comparison. Sure... that was also down to the much flimsier and lighter bracelet on the Rolex (God, these things were pretty terrible back then), but I would bet it has even more to do with the fact that the Rolex is much more contoured to your wrist than the Steinhart - which more or less just sits on top of it. And yes: AFAIK all those O1-models use the same basic case with small deviations depending on the model. Some of the more "premium" ones have chamfered lugs for example. But then again: Rolex use the basic Oyster design on a large variety of watches themselves. They aren't shy about the fact and fans of the brand don't seem to mind. I'm guessing the "parts-bin" approach Steinhart use when creating new models is probably one of the reasons why they can manage to offer these things at a relatively low price.
I love Steinhart watches and really like this one. I just wish it did not have the Mercedes hands, rather having the hand set of the 39mm Vintage GMT or simple sword hands.
you nailed it. All Steinhart Ocean watches come in the same case shape by size - 42mm or 39mm. That is one thing that bothers me about Stainhart and I have 7 or 8 of their watches!
Great review and agree! Parts bin for sure but a lot of potential. I really like my new San Martin V2 with applied indices, it's a lovely fit and finish
I just returned an Explorer 1 it just was speaking to me when I wore it, this however is a great watch it arrived yesterday and I honestly say it’s a keeper. Nice one Steinhart.
I honestly think it's more fun looking for the best rolex homage than putting yourself through the pointless process of trying to get a real one.i remember you saying "-what a difference a piece of crystal makes " so true.i prefer this with domed sapphire. Just put a single dome on my turtle..can't stop staring at it!
I wear a Addiesdive Submariner in quartz for a daily work beater, and I love it. These Steinhart’s might be all I’ll ever really want/need in place of a Rolex Sub/Air-King. Pagani Design also has that Air King homage that looks extremely good.
Interesting review on the ergonomics of watchmaking. The 'Science' is more than meets the eye. Good perspective on a practical consideration instead of just specs bragging. Tks for the great review that applies to any watch consideration.
I just received mine from latest July 22 batch. Great watch, I love it. Only disappointment is the latest packaging is a simple cardboard box that does not secure the watch properly. On arrival the watch was upside down in the box. No damage, so no great problem but don't expect the padded PU leather covered case if you are able to buy one.
I've had an Steinhart 39 gmt ceramic Pepsi for around 2 years now. Absolutely fantastic. It's had more wrist time than anything else in collection. +2 seconds a day. Jubi bracelet. What's not to like!
The branding "Steinhart" below the logo bothers me quite a bit. At least on camera it doesn't look good to me at all. It's like a glossy sticker. Also the word adventure is a bit too big. The San Martin sn021 is more refined and better finished in my opinion. It's also cheaper. I like Steinhart though, I used to have an ocean 2 and while it had its own flaws I remember enjoying it a lot. Thanks for the video Jody 👍🏻
Presumptions aplenty about fit. Wrists have knuckles. A deeper caseback raises the lugs above the knuckle, circumventing the knuckle. Female endlinks then allow for a more adaptable bracelet fit. If, like Jody, you wear watches well above the knuckle, then no problems. But many (majority??) don't.
I've had mine for a few months now, and I love it. I'll never spend Rolex money on a watch. In fact, this is my most expensive watch. I had to regulate mine, but it is running a solid -2spd. I find it to be very comfortable. It is very easy to read the time from nearly every angle and every lighting situation. Just a damn good watch for the $450 that I paid. And they delivered it from Germany to Nebraska in 2 days! I'd buy another Steinhart with no qualms. Only watch nerds care if it is a too-close Rolex 'homage'. Just not an issue for me.
I got mine a few days ago, and the glass is one of my favorite parts. I don't see the "flecto" being near the deal he makes it out to be! Fantastic watch.
Great review as ever. Visually the watch at first glance is very explorer like, however, that strap & watch fit lets it down. Will probably prove a great daily wearer. With the Explorer only in 36mm and the ridiculous used prices for the 39mm it may be to many, the closest you can get to the 214270. Anyone who really wants an Explorer may wish they’d put that €500 towards a deposit for the real thing though.
I bought mine directly from Steinhart when they first came out. The differences from the OG are noted but remember this is an homage not a replica. I just wish they used a $25 clasp instead of a $5 one. Also a much nicer watch than the Smiths...I own their 39mm version.
Ive been satisfied with mine. Purchased a couple of weeks ago for a a low price of $411.00, directly from Steinhart. My only complaint is the box in which it came in was crap. I also recently purchased the Ocean One Pink Gold 42mm, Yacht-Master homage.
So glad you mentioned it but the case shape is the only thing that has put me off buying a Steinhart. They look really well made and have solid movements but the flat shape, case back that sticks out and lack of turn down on the lugs has always put me off buying one
I have one Steinhart and I think in 39mm, the Shape doesn't matter. It fits very well. The 42mm, I really don't like it because of this shape. 39 is perfect on a Steinhart
Upon seeing it on video it kinda looks like a Hamilton khaki..meaning the way the black dial looks behind the glass and in that case. IDK I just thought "Hamilton" when u opened the box
I have an Ocean blue 39 ceramic. Stunning watch! Steinhart is really rivalling other brands in it's price class. This Adventure is very attractive and I feel I want it!
I just want to add another thing. Rolex Explorer has flat crystal while Adventure classic has a domed crystal. And it's the most domed I have seen. Domed crystal looks nice but while reflections are scaled down they are more difficult to avoid. With a flat crystal reflections are larger but it only requires a small twist to avoid them completely. Therefore I think it had been better if Adventure Classic had a flat crystal, like the original.
Received mine a couple of weeks back. Can comfortably say that the quality to price ratio offered here is absolutely insane. Build quality, finishing and movement are punching way above the weight when it comes to purchase price. 100% agree with the points you raise in the video. A few little tweaks and this would go from exceptional to absolutely outstanding. As it is though to scratch that Explorer itch Steinhart have knocked it clean out of the park.
My daily beater is a Steinhart Red Ocean One. Paid around$450 from the website. It still looks new, two years old now. I have owned And still do, Rolex, Panerai, IWC, GP, springdrive Landmaster, Nomos, Graham Prodive, And dollar for dollar, with out a question, (well maybe the Nomos) the Steinhart is by far the best quality per dollar than any of the others costing literally ten times to 15 times more. Yes I love a $6,000 Panerai on my wrist, but if someone, who wants a watch that is a great watch, with out costing multiple thousands of dollars, I always say, Just get a Steinhart.
@@misterpsych3804 I grabbed a "kermit" Ocean One on their Black Friday sale and was blown away by it. Some people get snobby about Steinhart and won't buy them but they are only hurting themselves when the price/quality Steinhart offer is factored in. The Adventure didn't suit me in the end but that is no slight on the quality of the piece and I passed to on to my brother who loves it. The Ocean one I brought to replace it won't leave my collection any time soon.
@@Dan-uo3pv I love my Steinhart. I also have some high end pieces as well. But, it's really amazing that for the $450ish I paid I got such a quality , sturdy , fit and finished watch. One thing that Steinhart does inadvertently, is let you know you are crazy to drop $5-6,000 on another watch that is only incrementally better.
I' ve been owning a Steinhart Ocean 1 Gmt coke for nearly 4 years now and I could not be happier about its perceived quality, looks and accuracy (a steady + 2 sec/day), now this Adventure does not seem to be any different and in a way the fact it has a little too much writing on its dial, the relative chunckiness of both the case and bracelet to me adds to its own personality, on the other hand, the superb lume, the outstanding accuracy provided by the Sellita elabore movement (another plus) makes this a winner in my book, i might pull the trigger on this although right now im in the chase for either a Marathon Gsar medium size or a Rado Captain Cook.
Since Rolex buys their handset from a smaller Swiss company, I suppose Steinhart, Davosa and other lesser known Swiss firms do as well. The Mercedes hour hand does get tons of lume which, I guess, is the point.
Brilliant review once again! Have to say you have become my FAVOURITE watch channel - and I've been following quite a few for some years now. Thank you very much for your fantastic work! Cheers from Germany!
To be honest I like the boxier case of Steinhart more than on Rolex. And it has more prominent indexes too which I really love on this watch. Second hand is also ok for me. Sometimes I think that Steinhart fixes the details I don't like on Rolex. :D With Ocean One too.
I got mine today. Excellent watch. But I agree about the reflections. The anti reflective coating could has been better. But the markers and hands reflect very good as well so it does not destroy the reading of the time.
I was initially a bit doubtful and waited a while with removal of the plastic or any adjustment. But decided to keep it. When I have it adjusted on my wrist all doubtfulness about the reflections is like blown away! No problem at all. Really like it!
Hurray for Messrs P & X! (Chanting heard. . .) Lume Wars! Lume Wars! Another good Explorer homage, with a Miyota, is the Korean Tissell version. $230 US.
From everything I've been hearing, "the Rolex experience" should be more about putting your name on a waitlist, never hearing back, and having to basically bribe a shop owner to even buy what you want. XD
Yeah I’d love to see a comparison between the two. Had the Tisell on my shortlist, and I’m not seeing enough of a difference between this Steinhart and the Tisell to justify the extra cost.
I have a ocean one vintage 39, gnomon exclusive, such an amazing watch. Shame the explorer is not available now but I’ll be getting one when it’s restocked!
@@BramdeHaas1999 I actually got my Vintage a few years ago via eBay & it was the 39mm. Suits my wrist. But honestly I’ve got a few 40/42mm watches which I can get away with. I personally would go the 39mm.
I have 2 Steinharts🎉 Both eta 2824-2 Flieger 44 mm B Type Ocean forty-four ceramic diver One is 8 sec acurate One is 12 sec Love them both. Bought them second hand. Both older than 4 or 5 years. Working perfect and i paid 500 euros for both. Unscratched and with their boxes. Although i own several vintage poljot, sturmanskie sputnik, casio, seiko 5s, and a panerai I still love the feel and looks of my steinharts🥰 Unbeatable experience for the paid price. I will for sure buy steinhart no 3 watch. Maybe a different flieger watch with a transparent back case🥰🍀
I bought one,… but I’m still waiting for it. I have 2 other 39 Steinys and the case fits great on my 7.5in wrist so I know this one will fit good too. I bought it to be used as my field watch, the Explorer is too expensive to be used for its intended purpose and this kicks the crap out of Hamiltons at this price point.
Think the only thing really wrong with the watch is the lack of AR. The fact that the case design is a departure from making the watch a complete “fakey” Is in my opinion a good thing. Maybe Steinhart aren’t using their parts bin, maybe they just adding a touch of Steinhart design language to the watch? Anyway reckon it’s a fantastic alternative to spending stupid money on the original watch that’s probably in reality 50 percent better than the Steinie. Nice review Mr M!
Mine arrived a couple weeks ago, but unfotunately it was D.O.A. Steinhart were very good about returning it for repair at their expense, however, so kudos for their customer support. The dial is an absolutely spot on homage and the movement is great. I'd prefer an Oyster case as well, but I can look past that. What I can't forgive is the clasp, which is arguably the worst one in my collection. And that's counting some cheap Seiko & Casio bands. I almost snap off a finger nail every time I remove the band.
I really like the balance of dial, logo, text and markers. It feels like a good design, regardless if it replicates the Explorer or not (which it does not, precisely). And Jody, I will beg you to amend your pronunciation of the San Martin brand name. The language is Spanish (the other Romance languages spell either the San or the Martin differently) and the correct way to say it is San Mar-teen, without any nasality or particular stress on either syllable.
Honestly, I much prefer my Tisell - it's not perfect - the movement isn't of the quality present in the Steinhart for a start, but for half the cost, it both wears and looks better than the Swiss-made piece. If you're going to use the photocopier, use it properly.
I have the steinhart 39 mm ocean Gnomon exclusive with the Explorer dial. Rock solid watch looks great wears great and yes it's homage but of a watch no one can buy so it's fine by me
Well done! I think the 39mm Explorer has to be one of the best watch designs ever. Since the cost of buying one is absurd, I am always looking for the perfect homage. This one comes real close!
I agree with you. When I couldn't get an Explorer I bought a Tudor North Flag, which I ended up liking more. Now the North Flag is discontinued as Tudor goes all in on BB
He’s giving a good review , subjectively. But remember it’s $500 vs the Rolex which is 15x the price if not more. So can’t complain at all. Beautiful watch. I just ordered it.
I purchased one of these and I found the crown a little undersized and uncomfortable to use. I don't know if it is just the one I purchased? I would have liked to hear your feelings about the crown.
So many watches could be a lot better with some/more AR coating. Shouldn't be that hard or expensive. Something the big brands get right, the overall package. Then again you get what you pay for over a certain price. Good looking watch though.
....... for those who prefer the numerals and size of the early Explorers the 36mm Armida A6 with the ETA movement is superb ......... around the same price , excellent finish and drilled lugs ..........
"... the full Rolex experience ... because you can't actually buy this watch." You have excelled yourself Jody!
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We've been trolled by an Australian Scotsman.. 😏
Grand seiko is the purists choice
I was expecting this. Literally before the click:
"Full Rolex experience? Does that mean a waiting list?"
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I bought this back in April and I think it is a great value homage watch. The case fits fine and I like the drilled lugs. To be honest lack of anti reflection coating have never been an issue for me, not in any watch. I would have liked maybe a little less taper on the bracelet and smaller "adventure" printing. I was a bit worried about the shiny Steinhart logo but it turns out I really like it. Overall I think the design looks good. I will probably never buy an original Explorer but if I'm going for an homage I want it to be of respectable quality and good value. This is the first Explorer homage watch that really made me want it. I think Steinhart offers well made watches with great value for money.
Thanks for your post. Do you think oyster style glidelock clasp will fit this?
Homage watches have the lowest value for the money. You are paying for the brand that you aint even buying.
@@mikearkous8379 I have no idea about the oyster style glidelock clasp, sorry.
@@wolandrew steinharts have excellent resale
@@edrader which is the only way to exract any value out of these glorified fakes
Just the movement costs £217.95 on Cousins. $272.19 US. All packaged in a nice looking case. I think it is good value when you see the Timegrapher results.
And yet you can buy the San Martin SN020-G3, with that same movement for $327. Cousins is not charging wholesale.
@@PlugInRides Then you need the case for it, hands, crystal, the time to assemble. From a watch makers point of view, good deal.
@@brianpercival1829 Yes, I understand how to build a watch from parts. I was also wrong, and the SM w/SW200 is $456, a $130 premium over the ST2130. San Martin is a bit pricey on the upgrade, since I doubt the SW200 cost triple the price of a Sea-Gull ST2130. Considering at least three Swiss-made, 2824 clones are based on the ST2130, I don't see that the SW200 is worth that much more.
38mm should be the largest these should ever be.
@@tomasinacovell4293 You obviously do not have 8 inch wrists like me :)
I bought the Adventure shortly after it was published, as a reward, so to speak, after submitting my bachelor thesis. I love this Steinhart watch, the Explorer style is exactly what I've been craving for a long time. It gives me an awesome feeling, the movement runs just perfect and I am really looking forward to embrace it's strap variability!
Almost exactly 10 years ago I got my first real automatic watch for my 16th birthday, it was the Steinhart Ocean One Red, which I've been wearing ever since (with a few Seikos in between) - also an incredibly cool watch!
I have the same Ocean one Red. It’s my daily. Can’t say enough about the quality to cash ratio!
I got one of these a couple weeks ago and I love it so far. The case is a bit flat, but it still wears quite nicely, looks great, and is very accurate and reliable.
I own a 214270 and this is a decent copy version. I really like the caseback but as you said, there's many subtle things that compound to make this an "Explorer at home".
Steinhart offers amazing value for money, but my problem is I no longer can wear a watch that is trying to be something it's not. For a little more than 490 Euro, I'd be looking for a nice field watch with actual originality.
Awesome review as always Jody! A really nice Explorer style watch from Steinhart. That Sellita Elabore grade movement is a great engine given the relatively modest price. I paid more than double that for the entry level SW200 in my Oris ProPilot for instance.
The 39mm Explorer is my dream watch and I had it in the back of my mind that I’d try and somehow get one closer to the time to mark my 40th birthday in a few years but now the 39mm has been discontinued that ship has sailed 😔 Not that I could really afford (or rather, justify) spending that kind of money on a single watch and never mind the fact that Rolex would be unlikely to ever sell the likes of me a stainless steel sports model 😂
This Ocean 39 Adventure reminds me a bit of a Tisell Explorer homage I have. It is such a nice watch and looks slightly closer to its inspiration than the Steinhart but when you look closer there are quite a few differences which start to really stick out. The dial, bracelet and clasp are very close to the real deal but the lugs and case shape are slightly different and those differences got more obvious and noticeable the longer I had the watch which felt a bit “uncanny valley” 😂
Really a nice watch. I appreciate double domed sapphire crystal aren't cheap but they rather should have gone with a flat crystal and put the money towards some better AR coating and a black glossy dial.
I’ve had a borealis adraga with the gilt dial for 2.5 years now, and is one of, if not my favourite watches to wear. The gilt dial and jubilee type bracelet differentiate it well from the original, and gilt is such a great look for this watch. Rolex should’ve just done the dial instead of going full two tone on the newest explorer release, imo. Jubilee is so comfy, and dresses it up just right
Have the same watch. What I did to adjust it was keep 4 links on 6side and 7 on 12 side then micro adjust. Perfect fit snd it is centered and balanced
Great watches, I have bought four Steinharts in the past, and still own two. I only tend to buy homages if they are of older discontinued models. In my reviews I have also criticised them for the flat cases That said, like all their watches, great value for money. Thanks for the review.
Hi Jody, yeah I know what you mean about the case, it’s definitely a Steinhart thing. I bought one when they first came out and have worn it a fair bit since then also comparing it with my black OP39. You just have to treat the Steinhart as a different animal as far as comfort goes.. it’s not uncomfortable in fact it wears pretty well on my 7.5 inch wrist but it’s never going to have that ergonomic organic feel of the Rollux (I refuse to use the proper name). I bought mine for a daily beater that had some Explorer vibes, had some quality but I could afford to scratch up a little so it works for me. The thing is, I don’t think Steinhart are trying to compete with the Chinese ‘homage’ manufacturers head to head, I think they’re game is to play their own game a little and perhaps they think they are taking the moral high ground on ‘copying’ a bit more. A Steinhart has more cred’ than a San Martin for instance and I think they know that and this is the way they preserve it. Anyway, love your work and really happy to see a review of a watch I own today so thanks.. please keep it going. I guess you’re also looking forward to Obi Wan landing soon.. MTFBWY.
I have the same wrist size and I find it wears great in fact I'm finding it hard to wear anything else atm
Thanks for the review, Jody. As to your question on what we think of this watch, if it has a similar case to the Ocean 39 Vintage GMT, it would suit me very well. I have a broad-and-rather-flat 7.5” wrist, and the Ocean 39 wears beautifully. Incidentally, I tried the BB Pro, which looks like a hockey puck on my oddly-shaped wrist.
Love my Steiny ocean one vintage 39, but it never gets much wrist time. Not sure why.
I got the July 2022 production and have to say that I love the dial. The applied indices are beautiful. As a test for the day the Rolex deign to sell me the Explorer, I know that I can live with the dial as a daily wearer.
This does look quite nice, but I personally prefer the overall look of the my San Martin 39mm (newer version with applied indices and domed crystal) Explorer homage though. The domed crystal is fantastic. I think there's just too much text on this and the text is a bit large too. Although I do like that caseback. Great review as always Jody.
I agree mate. San Martin for me as well due to the fit and finish.
@@JustOneMoreWatch Yeah San Martin punches well above its weight in terms of fit and finish. If their watches had a big brand logo on the dial everyone would be raving about them... Not just us budget watch guys.
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR san martin is extremely underated i have 3 of their watches and all of them are spectacular
@@davidgarza995 I've got quite a few now myself too. Not had any issues with any of them.
I wish they'd come out with original designs taking inspiration from these iconic watches instead of constantly making homages.
Would love a top 10 Explorer 1 homages, fantastic video Jody!
Excellent review as usual Jody, your videos are always a delight to watch. I take issue mostly with the dial. This new Steiny would have looked better with less and smaller text. The applied branding and logo don't help either
on the wrist it looks great, however
Love you content Jody, keep it up!
Jody, you are absolutely spot on about the case shape and how the watch sits on some of our wrists. At the moment I'm wearing a fantastic Heimdallr that is a Seiko diver homage. I believe the case back does not protrude beyond the curved lug ends. This combined with a high quality jubilee bracelet makes the watch extremely comfortable.
Great review Jody. At that price i think all the important features are there. Everybody understands Steinhart have to cut a few corners if they want to offer a decent package at a nice price. I give you the antireflective undercoating or lack thereof but i honestly don't care about the differences in case design. At the end of the day they need to differ from the original to avoid lawsuits.
Thank you. You are the first watch reviewer on youtube I've heard say "indices" rather than "indexes"
Anyone know which watch Jody was wearing at the end and beginning of the video?
I have had my eye on this one for a while. I think that I will grab one at some point to consolidate my collection a little. Looking to reduce to a 4-watch collection.
While my comparison has to be based on a vastly smaller number of other watches than Jody's, I will say that the Steinhart case wears noticeably different. It's nothing I'd call annoying or uncomfortable, but when you wear even the 39 O1s for a few days and then put on something more contoured, you notice that the Steinhart case calls for a lot more attention on your wrist. For example: Even my CW C63 in 39mm and on its steel bracelet (which *looks* a lot larger on wrist than a Steinhart 39 diver) feels almost like I'm wearing a regular Swatch in direct comparison. What really astounded me was when I put on a buddy's 1990s Submariner which felt like it was made of paper in direct comparison. Sure... that was also down to the much flimsier and lighter bracelet on the Rolex (God, these things were pretty terrible back then), but I would bet it has even more to do with the fact that the Rolex is much more contoured to your wrist than the Steinhart - which more or less just sits on top of it.
And yes: AFAIK all those O1-models use the same basic case with small deviations depending on the model. Some of the more "premium" ones have chamfered lugs for example. But then again: Rolex use the basic Oyster design on a large variety of watches themselves. They aren't shy about the fact and fans of the brand don't seem to mind. I'm guessing the "parts-bin" approach Steinhart use when creating new models is probably one of the reasons why they can manage to offer these things at a relatively low price.
If this had a more Rolex OP or the Seiko SARB shaped case it would be perfect!
Very nice! Great timekeeping too. I would love to see a Steinhart Air King!
I love Steinhart watches and really like this one. I just wish it did not have the Mercedes hands, rather having the hand set of the 39mm Vintage GMT or simple sword hands.
you nailed it. All Steinhart Ocean watches come in the same case shape by size - 42mm or 39mm. That is one thing that bothers me about Stainhart and I have 7 or 8 of their watches!
Great review and agree! Parts bin for sure but a lot of potential. I really like my new San Martin V2 with applied indices, it's a lovely fit and finish
I just returned an Explorer 1 it just was speaking to me when I wore it, this however is a great watch it arrived yesterday and I honestly say it’s a keeper. Nice one Steinhart.
I honestly think it's more fun looking for the best rolex homage than putting yourself through the pointless process of trying to get a real one.i remember you saying "-what a difference a piece of crystal makes " so true.i prefer this with domed sapphire. Just put a single dome on my turtle..can't stop staring at it!
I wear a Addiesdive Submariner in quartz for a daily work beater, and I love it. These Steinhart’s might be all I’ll ever really want/need in place of a Rolex Sub/Air-King. Pagani Design also has that Air King homage that looks extremely good.
i love the look of the drilled thru lugs . . very Old School and so practical . . Cheers for the vid
Interesting review on the ergonomics of watchmaking. The 'Science' is more than meets the eye. Good perspective on a practical consideration instead of just specs bragging. Tks for the great review that applies to any watch consideration.
Bought this watch and absolutely LOVE IT! Value and dial aesthetic… my only complaint: the clasp. That said, if it doesn’t come off the wrist…
I just received mine from latest July 22 batch. Great watch, I love it. Only disappointment is the latest packaging is a simple cardboard box that does not secure the watch properly. On arrival the watch was upside down in the box. No damage, so no great problem but don't expect the padded PU leather covered case if you are able to buy one.
I was excited about the box besides the watch 🥲
I've had an Steinhart 39 gmt ceramic Pepsi for around 2 years now. Absolutely fantastic. It's had more wrist time than anything else in collection. +2 seconds a day. Jubi bracelet. What's not to like!
The branding "Steinhart" below the logo bothers me quite a bit. At least on camera it doesn't look good to me at all. It's like a glossy sticker. Also the word adventure is a bit too big. The San Martin sn021 is more refined and better finished in my opinion. It's also cheaper. I like Steinhart though, I used to have an ocean 2 and while it had its own flaws I remember enjoying it a lot. Thanks for the video Jody 👍🏻
The logo and Steinhart text are applied metal (or at least metallic) and for me, I actually like the contrast with the rest of the text.
Presumptions aplenty about fit.
Wrists have knuckles.
A deeper caseback raises the lugs above the knuckle, circumventing the knuckle. Female endlinks then allow for a more adaptable bracelet fit. If, like Jody, you wear watches well above the knuckle, then no problems. But many (majority??) don't.
I own an ocean 2 premium. Its lovely for the price it's really hard to beat a steinhart!
Liking the look of this I'm hoping to get a ovm dive model from gnomon at some point as quality of steinhart looks very good
I've had mine for a few months now, and I love it. I'll never spend Rolex money on a watch. In fact, this is my most expensive watch. I had to regulate mine, but it is running a solid -2spd. I find it to be very comfortable. It is very easy to read the time from nearly every angle and every lighting situation. Just a damn good watch for the $450 that I paid. And they delivered it from Germany to Nebraska in 2 days! I'd buy another Steinhart with no qualms. Only watch nerds care if it is a too-close Rolex 'homage'. Just not an issue for me.
I got mine a few days ago, and the glass is one of my favorite parts. I don't see the "flecto" being near the deal he makes it out to be! Fantastic watch.
Great review as ever. Visually the watch at first glance is very explorer like, however, that strap & watch fit lets it down. Will probably prove a great daily wearer. With the Explorer only in 36mm and the ridiculous used prices for the 39mm it may be to many, the closest you can get to the 214270. Anyone who really wants an Explorer may wish they’d put that €500 towards a deposit for the real thing though.
I bought mine directly from Steinhart when they first came out. The differences from the OG are noted but remember this is an homage not a replica. I just wish they used a $25 clasp instead of a $5 one. Also a much nicer watch than the Smiths...I own their 39mm version.
Nice to know that this is better than a Smiths!
@@gregnatividad8345 the other brand that offers that *full* rolex experience lol
Did you have pay any duties or other fees when FedEx delivered it?
@@davidsantamuro791 Nope. Very easy to buy directly from Steinhart. Very straightforward.
@@markschwartz5702 thanks for the info!
Ive been satisfied with mine. Purchased a couple of weeks ago for a a low price of $411.00, directly from Steinhart. My only complaint is the box in which it came in was crap. I also recently purchased the Ocean One Pink Gold 42mm, Yacht-Master homage.
So glad you mentioned it but the case shape is the only thing that has put me off buying a Steinhart. They look really well made and have solid movements but the flat shape, case back that sticks out and lack of turn down on the lugs has always put me off buying one
Agreed!
Same here, I got a fairly small wrist too.
Exactly my thoughts too. Would like to try before buy.
I have a six inch wrist and 2 39mm Steinharts. They fit great!
I have one Steinhart and I think in 39mm, the Shape doesn't matter. It fits very well.
The 42mm, I really don't like it because of this shape.
39 is perfect on a Steinhart
Upon seeing it on video it kinda looks like a Hamilton khaki..meaning the way the black dial looks behind the glass and in that case. IDK I just thought "Hamilton" when u opened the box
Hey Jody, I Love your Watch reviews and eagerly waiting for a Full Review of Cronos Homage of Rolex Explorer. I hope you do it soon.
Interesting! Would like to see a shoot out between this Steinhart and the San Martin Explorer please!👍👍👍
I have an Ocean blue 39 ceramic. Stunning watch! Steinhart is really rivalling other brands in it's price class.
This Adventure is very attractive and I feel I want it!
I just want to add another thing. Rolex Explorer has flat crystal while Adventure classic has a domed crystal. And it's the most domed I have seen. Domed crystal looks nice but while reflections are scaled down they are more difficult to avoid. With a flat crystal reflections are larger but it only requires a small twist to avoid them completely. Therefore I think it had been better if Adventure Classic had a flat crystal, like the original.
Received mine a couple of weeks back. Can comfortably say that the quality to price ratio offered here is absolutely insane. Build quality, finishing and movement are punching way above the weight when it comes to purchase price.
100% agree with the points you raise in the video. A few little tweaks and this would go from exceptional to absolutely outstanding.
As it is though to scratch that Explorer itch Steinhart have knocked it clean out of the park.
My daily beater is a Steinhart Red Ocean One. Paid around$450 from the website. It still looks new, two years old now. I have owned And still do, Rolex, Panerai, IWC, GP, springdrive Landmaster, Nomos, Graham Prodive, And dollar for dollar, with out a question, (well maybe the Nomos) the Steinhart is by far the best quality per dollar than any of the others costing literally ten times to 15 times more. Yes I love a $6,000 Panerai on my wrist, but if someone, who wants a watch that is a great watch, with out costing multiple thousands of dollars, I always say, Just get a Steinhart.
@@misterpsych3804 I grabbed a "kermit" Ocean One on their Black Friday sale and was blown away by it. Some people get snobby about Steinhart and won't buy them but they are only hurting themselves when the price/quality Steinhart offer is factored in. The Adventure didn't suit me in the end but that is no slight on the quality of the piece and I passed to on to my brother who loves it. The Ocean one I brought to replace it won't leave my collection any time soon.
@@Dan-uo3pv I love my Steinhart. I also have some high end pieces as well. But, it's really amazing that for the $450ish I paid I got such a quality , sturdy , fit and finished watch. One thing that Steinhart does inadvertently, is let you know you are crazy to drop $5-6,000 on another watch that is only incrementally better.
I' ve been owning a Steinhart Ocean 1 Gmt coke for nearly 4 years now and I could not be happier about its perceived quality, looks and accuracy (a steady + 2 sec/day), now this Adventure does not seem to be any different and in a way the fact it has a little too much writing on its dial, the relative chunckiness of both the case and bracelet to me adds to its own personality, on the other hand, the superb lume, the outstanding accuracy provided by the Sellita elabore movement (another plus) makes this a winner in my book, i might pull the trigger on this although right now im in the chase for either a Marathon Gsar medium size or a Rado Captain Cook.
If I'm having to put up with Mercedes hands, I better at least *actually* have a Rolex on my wrist.
agreed
Agreed but I am still tempted to buy this Steinhart. Help!
jomashop just got in a mess of used last week
Since Rolex buys their handset from a smaller Swiss company, I suppose Steinhart, Davosa and other lesser known Swiss firms do as well. The Mercedes hour hand does get tons of lume which, I guess, is the point.
Exactly
I bought an early steinhart and had to have the crystal straightened because the cyclops was off. Other than that it’s been a good watch.
Oh my gosh what a hands down 🙌 great 😊 review! What are the other 4 steinharts you have reviews?
Brilliant review once again! Have to say you have become my FAVOURITE watch channel - and I've been following quite a few for some years now. Thank you very much for your fantastic work! Cheers from Germany!
To be honest I like the boxier case of Steinhart more than on Rolex. And it has more prominent indexes too which I really love on this watch. Second hand is also ok for me. Sometimes I think that Steinhart fixes the details I don't like on Rolex. :D With Ocean One too.
I couldn’t wait for you to review this watch!
Good call. Case profile is a big deal, yet not given much attention, besides thickness and lug angle. Flat, slab sides is are a total no go.
I bought a PD with the Tiffany dial. I prefer the oyster style case. Slab side looks odd on an explorer homage
What watch does pd disambiguate into? I haven't seen that acronym before.
I got mine today. Excellent watch. But I agree about the reflections. The anti reflective coating could has been better. But the markers and hands reflect very good as well so it does not destroy the reading of the time.
I was initially a bit doubtful and waited a while with removal of the plastic or any adjustment. But decided to keep it.
When I have it adjusted on my wrist all doubtfulness about the reflections is like blown away! No problem at all. Really like it!
Great review Jody ! Thanks
Have you seen the Cadisen version yet?
Hurray for Messrs P & X! (Chanting heard. . .) Lume Wars! Lume Wars!
Another good Explorer homage, with a Miyota, is the Korean Tissell version. $230 US.
I wonder if it comes in other colours/variations ?
Been waiting for someone to drop this video
Good looking Steinhart and a great review.
From everything I've been hearing, "the Rolex experience" should be more about putting your name on a waitlist, never hearing back, and having to basically bribe a shop owner to even buy what you want. XD
I totally agree! It become a dream to get a call from Rolex maybe after one century 😅
I’m wanting a sub homage I have been looking at steinhart and Squale but can’t decide, help?
Just bought a Tisell 9015 Explorer about 3 days before Steinhart released this one. Although it's not Swiss made I think its mildly better.
Yeah I’d love to see a comparison between the two. Had the Tisell on my shortlist, and I’m not seeing enough of a difference between this Steinhart and the Tisell to justify the extra cost.
I like my Steinhart Ocean one vintage red 42mm. I also like this one i will have to start looking for it
It reminds be of the Seiko 5 UFO case (SNXS79). Kinda odd on a roller homage.
Edit: Their 04B0 case
I have a ocean one vintage 39, gnomon exclusive, such an amazing watch. Shame the explorer is not available now but I’ll be getting one when it’s restocked!
Same here & it’s a beautiful, well made watch!👍🏼😎Only last night yet AGAIN I was looking at the Steve McQueen GMT. I wouldn’t mind this one either.
@@andrewd7586 i find myself looking at that watch too a little too often… do you prefer the smaller one or the large size?
@@BramdeHaas1999 I actually got my Vintage a few years ago via eBay & it was the 39mm. Suits my wrist. But honestly I’ve got a few 40/42mm watches which I can get away with. I personally would go the 39mm.
I have 2 Steinharts🎉
Both eta 2824-2
Flieger 44 mm B Type
Ocean forty-four ceramic diver
One is 8 sec acurate
One is 12 sec
Love them both. Bought them second hand. Both older than 4 or 5 years.
Working perfect and i paid 500 euros for both. Unscratched and with their boxes.
Although i own several vintage poljot, sturmanskie sputnik, casio, seiko 5s, and a panerai
I still love the feel and looks of my steinharts🥰
Unbeatable experience for the paid price.
I will for sure buy steinhart no 3 watch. Maybe a different flieger watch with a transparent back case🥰🍀
1:08 I thought you were going to say they withhold the warranty card!
Ahahhaha! The lowest tactic I'd ever heard of. At that point anyway.
I bought one,… but I’m still waiting for it. I have 2 other 39 Steinys and the case fits great on my 7.5in wrist so I know this one will fit good too.
I bought it to be used as my field watch, the Explorer is too expensive to be used for its intended purpose and this kicks the crap out of Hamiltons at this price point.
Hammys desperately need some real world wr and a screw down crown . I would own several if that was the case .
@@zman8340 AR coating needed too
Think the only thing really wrong with the watch is the lack of AR. The fact that the case design is a departure from making the watch a complete “fakey” Is in my opinion a good thing. Maybe Steinhart aren’t using their parts bin, maybe they just adding a touch of Steinhart design language to the watch? Anyway reckon it’s a fantastic alternative to spending stupid money on the original watch that’s probably in reality 50 percent better than the Steinie. Nice review Mr M!
Mine arrived a couple weeks ago, but unfotunately it was D.O.A. Steinhart were very good about returning it for repair at their expense, however, so kudos for their customer support. The dial is an absolutely spot on homage and the movement is great. I'd prefer an Oyster case as well, but I can look past that. What I can't forgive is the clasp, which is arguably the worst one in my collection. And that's counting some cheap Seiko & Casio bands. I almost snap off a finger nail every time I remove the band.
Title and past quality grabbed me!
I really like the balance of dial, logo, text and markers. It feels like a good design, regardless if it replicates the Explorer or not (which it does not, precisely).
And Jody, I will beg you to amend your pronunciation of the San Martin brand name. The language is Spanish (the other Romance languages spell either the San or the Martin differently) and the correct way to say it is San Mar-teen, without any nasality or particular stress on either syllable.
Interesting watch. It needs to have an option to have a baby blue dial! 🤣
If they ever make a 36mm version based off of the 1016 I would love one
Great video
rolex is going to release a plastic submariner with tudor
Ahahaha! I'll queue for that one too Rocco!
Priceless suggestion sir 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I’ll certainly not be queuing up for that one either…
Compare it with Tissel explorer.
Saw you wearing the Tiffany blue 36mm San Martin Explorer on your instagram. Would be nice to hear your take on that Explorer.
A ver si hacen uno igual al Tudor Pelagos ☺️
Yes.
Where should one look for an Ali express $100 39 Explorer 1 without any dreadful old radium fauxtina?
Honestly, I much prefer my Tisell - it's not perfect - the movement isn't of the quality present in the Steinhart for a start, but for half the cost, it both wears and looks better than the Swiss-made piece. If you're going to use the photocopier, use it properly.
Yea, I like mine too, but would prefer a sterile dial. I think the San Martin might be better than everything else right now (except the clones).
How’s the lume?
@@drzaius844 it's reasonable, but don't be expecting chromalite.
I have the steinhart 39 mm ocean Gnomon exclusive with the Explorer dial. Rock solid watch looks great wears great and yes it's homage but of a watch no one can buy so it's fine by me
Thanks for the great review! Does the stem have a dead mid-position due to no date on this watch?
Sadly, yes it does. I don't think that Sellita do a version of the SW200 without the date position, or if they do, I haven't encountered it yet.
Well done! I think the 39mm Explorer has to be one of the best watch designs ever. Since the cost of buying one is absurd, I am always looking for the perfect homage. This one comes real close!
I agree with you. When I couldn't get an Explorer I bought a Tudor North Flag, which I ended up liking more. Now the North Flag is discontinued as Tudor goes all in on BB
@@careykimmelstiel183 tudor slab cases
He’s giving a good review , subjectively. But remember it’s $500 vs the Rolex which is 15x the price if not more. So can’t complain at all. Beautiful watch. I just ordered it.
$461 today if you pay in dollars
Boxing Square: do you like it? I just ordered one.
I purchased one of these and I found the crown a little undersized and uncomfortable to use. I don't know if it is just the one I purchased? I would have liked to hear your feelings about the crown.
So many watches could be a lot better with some/more AR coating. Shouldn't be that hard or expensive. Something the big brands get right, the overall package. Then again you get what you pay for over a certain price. Good looking watch though.
Got one on my wrist now, I love it, just waiting for a high end leather strap I've ordered.
....... for those who prefer the numerals and size of the early Explorers the 36mm Armida A6 with the ETA movement is superb ......... around the same price , excellent finish and drilled lugs ..........
They have a 39mm diver with explorer dial. Maybe Jody will have a look on that one. 👀