Honeymoon phase. If you get a new watch, doesn’t matter what other ones you have, you only want to wear the new one. Despite owning a few luxury watches when I received a G-shock that’s all I wanted to wear for a few weeks. Now I almost never wear it.
Indeed, I feel exactly the same way. I use a sub with aluminum insert quite often, hunting/fishing. Apart from the mechanism, the steinhart offers better bracelet and insert making it a better choice for the job.
wearing the omv 42mm since 2019. fits well on my 7.35''' wrist and keeping time well. at a fraction of rolex price, it's a good daily beater. yup, some say it copies the design of rolex, but didn't rolex also copy designs of other brands at its first launch? all diver watch looks similar, but steinhart offers the value and features that match your money.
Thank you! I ordered it a few days ago and I'm still waiting for it! And I was hoping to read an opinion of someone who actually owns the Ocean 39 premium 904... Wow! Your comment made me so happy, when you say it is awesome and has stunning quality! I can't wait! 🙏👏👍😊
I've handled two of my friends Submariners the last few weeks at work...I have never been MORE sure or MORE secure in my Steinhart purchases. Seriously, I could not believe what I was seeing and feeling on the submariners. In my brain i thought: dear friend cling to the heritage and rich history & legacy. But BEN CLYMER himself can not convince me of Rolex being superior in build quality. You want to own a watch from the greatest watch company in the world? Buy a Rolex. You want to own one of the best built watches in the world right now? Buy a Steinhart.
"Greatest watch company in the world? Buy Rolex." - First thing first, Rolex is registered as charity and not as a company. Don't believe me? Do your own research! And second Rolex is one of the great companies but to award it with the title of the greatest? Jesus Christ... That's one title I have problem with. I think that Rolex produces a great watches and I believe that their quality is excellent. But in terms of innovations and complications, they didn't came up with nothing WOW for a very long time. I would place Omega over Rolex any time of the day in terms of quality and innovation, especially when you compare what you get for your money. I deliberately said OMEGA because to put a Rolex in a same sentence with Jaeger LeCoultre, Vacheron Constantin, A Lange Sohne, Patek Philippe or Breguet is a blasphemy. Yes, yes I know all about Rolex smart advertising and their luxury campaign, however even Seiko has managed to outperform Rolex with their GS line. That says a LOT.
@@adrianshephard224 every time ANYBODY sees a Rolex they wonder if it’s real or fake, this always includes anybody that owns one, and from what I’ve read 60 percent are fake
One of my favorite watches that I wear religiously almost everyday is my steinhart ocean one vintage my opinion one of the best watches to own very durable and accurate
I have two Steinharts, the GMT the same as yours and I absolutely love it and the accuracy is really up there, I also have a bronze 47mm B Uhr Pilots watch which is hand wound and that is a fantastic time keeper too but a little bit too big on my wrist if I'm honest. Great, accurate review. Thanks!
I have the Ocean 1 Blue Ceramic and the Titanium GMT-Batman (shown in video-Alex’s keeper). I feel that this is the highest quality watch at the price point. I have enjoyed them tremendously. Some watches have a slightly better feel-but that is at a higher price point. Still, I find that I often sleep with the Steinhart on. I also really enjoy the movement. The smooth sweeps are fantastic. Happy owner. I got into watches to find the ones I like the most. Always interested in looking at other things, but I know I won’t be disappointed if I go after a Steiny.
Very decent for the most part . When I started to get into automatic watches around 10 years ago I loved them owned probably 15 over the years . The heavy homage thing is a bit much and often people move on the more experience and informed they become but at price point no one can really complain the price quality ratio is decent . I think for a bit more a Christopher Ward provides watches with completely different level of refinement and I think would be a better place to start , the c 60 can be picked up lightly used for around 450 pounds and is a fantastic watch rivalling and bettering many pieces that retail 1500 pounds or more ..
I have an OceanOne 39 GMT Pepsi. I ordered an additional jubilee bracelet. The watch with that bracelet feel every bit as luxurious as my Omega. The 39mm pushes the limits of my 6 1/4” wrist, but it doesn’t look gaudy. The biggest oversight is that bracelet clasp. On the steel bracelet, the end buckle is stamped. You have to dig out that clasp with your fingernail. My $80 Seiko has a better clasp. If you can forgive the clasp, it’s truly an awesome watch. I saw it on a co-worker’s wrist and complimented him on his Sub. He corrected me and showed off his Steinhart. I bought one the next week.
My wife gave me the Ocean 44 GMT with pepsi bezel this Christmas and I'm really enjoying this watch. It combines my favorite elements from the Rolex Deepsea and the GMT Master II into one beautiful watch that's also accurate as hell.
I have 2 Steinhart atm, the limited edition (330 pieces) JG74 Flieger 44mm and the Ocean 44 GMT older model with the sapphire pepsi bezel. both keep excellent time are well built and look awesome.
@@kristiangustafson4130 I have a 8" wrist and both the ocean 44 and the flieger 44 seem to sit very well on the wrist, but I don't think it would wear as well on any wrist smaller than around 8" or 203mm
Been wearing my Apollon Chronograph since December. I like the fact that having 3 bezels and countless straps practically makes it a new watch with every combination.
Have a pre-yellow vintage GMT and a Bronze diver. They are both really great. The Bronze diver has turned a nice ships bell green. The bracelets and rubber straps I added are all very nice too. No complaints with Steinhart ... I have more expensive watches that aren't as nice. Good stuff.
Wonderful review. I have not owned a Steinhart in the past & have 2 questions that I hope you will answer. 1) What is the accuracy of the movements you have experienced i.e. how many seconds per day do they gain? 2) I have read that Titanium scratches easier than stainless steel. In your experience, how much easier does it scratch? i.e. on a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being much more easily), what would your rating be? Thank you in advance for your reply. Morrie
I have a Rolex 5513, Steinhart double Red, Steinhart OVM 39 and 42 and I would say for my go to every day watch is my Steinhart 42 OVM. Love this watch. And they all run at COSC. Go for it.
I've got two. The Premium Ocean Blue and the Vintage Red. The Premium Ocean Blue is spectacular. I originally bought the Ocean Blue as a stand in for when my Rolex Submariner 5513 was being serviced. I now never wear my Rolex as it has become an expensive fashion item and cost Euros 1000 for a service. I now wear everyday my Steinhart. It looks better than the Rolex and is more rugged. It's time keeping is also fantastic. Why does anyone buys a Rolex now? I suppose they want the name because they are unsure of themselves.
Great review! It is nice that you also compared the Steinhart with the Oceaneva which you also reviewed. I is a purchasing the oceaneva but could have easily went for the steinhart. The Choice was a trade- off… Open case-back on the Steinhart versus applied indices on the Oceaneva and the fact that the lugs protrude much more on the Steinhart which is an issue for my smaller sized wrist. You cannot go wrong with either watch.
Do you know also other brands? What Ive got eye on Steinhart - new green one with ceramic bezel and Tissot Seastar 1000, but will buy one or another not both, what do you think? I think Tissot seastar 1000 does not have antireflecting coating? The antireflecting coating make watch look more classy, does not it?
I have a steinhart ocean one and I love it. I also have a tissot gentleman powermatic 80 and I love it. The tissot is the more accurate and a nicer watch in my opinion, with the exception of the bracelet steinhart has tissot beat on the bracelet. I love both of them. You can't go wrong with either brand!
I like Steinhart watches, I have the Premium Blue and the Ocean 1 GMT (aluminum bezel) and I think the biggest disappointment is the clasp. It's a friction fit with a foldover, perfectly OK, but not that impressive. The reflective nature of the premium blue ceramic bezel (not engraved ceramic) is also a bit reflective for easy reading. I like them, but if I could replace the clasp I'd like them more and buy more of them.
I have the same Steinhart as your “keeper” and think it’s the business! Stellar quality and finish and a bit of a strap monster as well. I’ve been wearing it on a black leather rally strap with white contrast stitching and just changed it to a curved-end blue silicone that matches the bezel perfectly. The only thing I would have changed is the hour and minute hands; they’re a little unimaginative. Otherwise it’s one of my favorite pieces! Cheers mate!
I just bought the rose gold one, and own the Batman gmt on the jubilee bracelet and they are amazing watches. I can’t wait to see the rose gold in person.
I've been so skeptical about homage watches before and then I ran across Steinhart. I have an Ocean 1 Pink Gold Blue Ceramic headed my way and I couldn't be more excited. I've been searching for a nice quality heritage diver like piece that has a blue face and rose gold PVD coating with a reasonable lug to lug. Tried an OceanX Sharkmaster V and it was a well built piece but the extended end link lugs stuck out SO far, even for my 7 inch wrist. And the crystal was way too thick. Kept searching and searching and finally found Steinhart. I thought oh boy here's another homage company that's going to cut too many corners and put a bad taste in my mouth. But after watching review after review after review, I was completely sold. Speaking of bad tastes and homages, Rolex right now puts a super bad taste in my mouth with the AD and distribution nonsense. My Seamaster Aqua Terra was a way better purchase than an Explorer. In my opinion only.
Thanks for the video and your review of the several models. As an owner of an Ocean One 39 Green I agree on your remarks about overall quality. The bracelet is definitely something they have to work on. For me the bezel was a horror show though. The first 2 months of wearing it it was so damn sturdy that I had to use real force to get it moving at all. After a few months it loosened up. Now when I want to have the arrow sit on the 12 accurately I have to turn the bezel slightly back, otherwise it will be skewed. Maybe something to consider for people who are new to this brand. Regards from Germany
@David Coleman I'd like to give an update now after half a year of ownership. The bezel has really loosened up and turning it is very smooth now. Still a little skewed though. The watch has turned from being an impulse purchase to being one of my daily beaters. If you can live with the imperfections at this price point I can recommend Steinhart.
Nice review. I think the aluminium bezels are fine, since many of the Steinhart watches are homages of Rolex watches that had aluminium bezels when they were made.
Hi great review. Regarding the Batman. They do that particular version in titanium or stainless. I know you have chosen titanium but why that over stainless? Was it because of the aesthetics or others reasons like more durable material etc? I love the Batman and can’t decide if I should order Titanium or stainless. Can’t afford both unfortunately
I bought a steel GMT new a couple of years ago. I liked it but the GMT hand was WAY off. No point in having a GMT if it can't be set accurately. So I sent it back under warranty quickly and got a full refund. So has anybody else experienced this problem? I'm quite keen on the Premium GMT. What is the accuracy of the GMT had on this one? How does the crown feel when setting the time, date and GMT time? Cheers
I own the 42mm hulk premium ceramic and I love it but the crown came out the other day I have too take it too a watch maker too get it fixed or Steinhart said I can send it too them other then that I love my watch it’s beautiful
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🥰🍀
very informative! I have a similar wrist size as you (6.75”). I see that you prefer the 42mm models over the 39mm ones. Why is that? are they wearing that small?
Yes they are most definitely worth it. I've owned 4 of them, I still own 2. I have no problems with the design or the build quality. Steinhart is my favorite micro brand. Furthermore their Ocean series is available in 42mm which is an optimum size for me.
Steinhart website under accessories. www.steinhartwatches.de/en/accessoires/bracelet/rubberstraps/kautschukband-neu-20x16-mm-fuer-ocean-39-mit-schliesse-pink-gold.html
The clock was delivered in May 2023. On 02.07.2023 I have slightly readjusted the time. Since then, the clock no longer runs. Even if the clock is now repaired or exchanged, I wonder of course when it will stop the next time. Too bad actually, I had really liked the watch.
I have an Ocean one ceramic and my opinion they are worth every penny really well made superb quality yes i will buy another one no problem they are quality products at very fair prices
I actually prefer the aluminum bezel for two reasons. First, it has more of a traditional look. Second, the white numbers in the ceramic bezel is a turn off. If they'd fill the numbers with a silver color, they'd look much better in my opinion.
I am thinking of buying a Steinhart Ocean Red and Blue GMT watch, but I cannot decide on the size. My wrist has a size of around 19 cm (about 7.48 inches), could you please help me pick between 39 and 42 mm?
I love the 39MM but it is small; isn’t you are use to 40-42MM the 39MM will look and feel small. It’s a 1960s size homage...I love it. But I also own a lot of 42MM watches
A loom A num….not a loo min ium……lol. Otherwise, I just bought this watch. Not the gmt. Fantastic watch. Great review! I wish you would have done a lume shot though. Subscribed.
I buy a Ocean One Ceramic. Its so beautifull and feels very qualitiv. The lule are strong and hold on the hole night. The Bezzel feels like the best Bezzel i ever touched. Sorry for my bad english i am from Austria. Yess The Ceramic Bezzel is so beautifull and looks much better than the aluminium ones. I can say for this Money this was the best Watch that i can buy. I love it. Feels like a real Luxurywatch and can do the same things like a real submariner.
I own three Steinharts. Two of them with aluminum bezels. The aluminum bezels are outstanding for folks who are after the 70's look and feel. To be sure, I'm fine with mine and they evoque exactly the watches they are homaging without being mere replicas or copies. Regarding quality, Obviously they are not luxury Swiss watches but they do set a bar that luxury Swiss watches must beat in every way without debate. With that in mind, I have walked away from Breitlings, Tags, and Rolex dive models I was curious about simply because the finishes were either not superior or in some other way they just did not feel like a better watch than the Steinhart on my wrist or were not right in terms of some specs. I have friends who were profesional divers and who still have or have had Rolex submariners or sea dwellers, and I am myself a retired sat diver who used to wear one of the first Seiko Tunas on the job. I can tell you my friends were baffled at the elegance, look and feel, and overall solid presence of my Steinhart watches, as well as their tool watch quality and specs. I am still looking to step-up but have not yet found that watch I would feel is worth the money in terms of value proposition in regards to the criteria implied above. A Steinhart is a very clear value proposition that way, and they are anything but cheap, they are very honest watches and tool watches befitting the purpose of what they are homaging. I am now looking in the direction of Seiko MM it might be the best profesional dive watch out there and also the most serious/honest value proposition; but I will keep one or two Steinharts, regardless, for sure. We'll see if Seiko MarineMaster will convince.
New to the channel, thank you for the detailed review, I've got my eye on the diver in titanium. Looking for a daily beater and steinhart, especially in titanium is in my short list. Although they've launched the ocean one as a homage, I do own a few rolex divers, I see them very different. Am a bit skeptical for the 42mm versions as from what I've seen so far, they are quite long - lug to lug I mean. The 39mm is great but not sure whether the titanium is available at that size. Nearly 2 decades ago, anything under 43mm was too small, with my only exception the sub/SD but past 3 years am looking at 38mm to 42mm tops and if they aren't too long. One more model that I've liked is the ocean one vintage mil with the sword hands. The aluminum insert is the downside and perhaps the lug to lug which should be same as all the 42mm around 51.5mm.
Lug holes sit a bit high, so those sweepingly long lugs reach horisontally quite a bit, but begin pretty high and never reach low enough towards the wrist. So that horizontally ‘sweeping’ design still MAKES FOR A TOO FLAT set of lugs, a RETRO design element, and COMBINED with the THICKER movements of our time IT BECOMES A PROBLEM, a DESIGN PROBLEM, A FLAW. Therefore I think 39 mm is the better choice for this line of models. The smaller diameter minimizes the problem I just described. Finally, the ceramic bezels are the ones to get. The aluminum bezels are ok in BLACK only.
Steinhart watches arre worth every penny outstanding quality for the money, i am now lookig to buy a second watch, ETA movment and German attention to build quality . Everything a wtch should be at a price you can afford thanks Gunter Steinhart
That does not look like the original silicon bracelet on the rose gold model. The original had a butterfly clasp and the steinhart logo on it. Don't get me wrong I like the oyster style clasp way way better. They are way more comfortable.
Steinhart are absolutely, positively worth it. I have a Rolex 5513 maxi dial 1978. I also have Steinhart OVM 39, OVM 42 and a Double Red. The hardest thing for me is... what do I wear today... But seriously, the build quality is great. The movement has a much louder and faster tick that the Rolex, but for the price, your won't find a better watch for the money. The clasp on the Rolex sounds cheap compared to the Steinhart. With a new Rolex, your are paying for the amount of money they send on marketing and sponsorship (F1), and not for a better watch. I recently had to have the Rolex serviced, that cost more than the price of 3 Steinhart's. Don't waste your money... wear and Steinhart every time.
I have both sizes and 17cm wrists (~6.75in I think). The 42s look great - no overhang or anything like that. I tried both sizes of the O1 Green Ceramic (which are stylistically identical) and liked the 42 better. However: I might have flat wrists, so maybe I'm at an advantage here. Not sure. What I will say is that if you have smaller wrists than mine, the 42 might get problematic. The 39 also looks great and while I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it as a (large-ish) lady's watch, it doesn't look too small on my wrist (39 Vintage GMT).
I own a Rolex sea dweller and a explorer and yet I cannot stop wearing my bronze Steinhart,Steinhart watches are amazing
that says a lot as an Rolex owner.
no BS?
@@deansusec8745 yeah, you're right. We really don't care.
Honeymoon phase. If you get a new watch, doesn’t matter what other ones you have, you only want to wear the new one. Despite owning a few luxury watches when I received a G-shock that’s all I wanted to wear for a few weeks. Now I almost never wear it.
Indeed, I feel exactly the same way. I use a sub with aluminum insert quite often, hunting/fishing. Apart from the mechanism, the steinhart offers better bracelet and insert making it a better choice for the job.
I got the Ocean 2 Premium White. What an absolute stunning watch. Love Steinhart.
Been wearing an Ocean One 42mm since March 7, 2017. Great watch! No issues after three years. Aluminum bezel doesn't bother me.
Is the watch still going now? I’m looking at buying some steinhart watches.
@@iOllie Absolutely. I am wearing it right now. I wear it every day. Solid watch.
@@iOllieI've got one from 2019, still running and keeping great time. Mine is the bronze with beautiful patina 😙🤌
I actually prefer the tool look of aluminium bezel, watches this days tend to be a bit to shiny for my test
Steinhart are awesome. I have the Ocean One 39 GMT Black/Red Ceramic 2. Bravo
wearing the omv 42mm since 2019. fits well on my 7.35''' wrist and keeping time well. at a fraction of rolex price, it's a good daily beater. yup, some say it copies the design of rolex, but didn't rolex also copy designs of other brands at its first launch? all diver watch looks similar, but steinhart offers the value and features that match your money.
Just received my Steinhart 39 904 steel and I am shocked at how awesome it is for the $$$. stunning quality and finish.
Thank you! I ordered it a few days ago and I'm still waiting for it! And I was hoping to read an opinion of someone who actually owns the Ocean 39 premium 904... Wow! Your comment made me so happy, when you say it is awesome and has stunning quality! I can't wait! 🙏👏👍😊
Steinhart make outstanding watches. The quality received for the price paid is incredibly hard to beat.
I got the ocean one 500 premium 39mm gmt blue/black and i absolutely, love it. The quality is impeccable and my favorite watch
I've handled two of my friends Submariners the last few weeks at work...I have never been MORE sure or MORE secure in my Steinhart purchases. Seriously, I could not believe what I was seeing and feeling on the submariners. In my brain i thought: dear friend cling to the heritage and rich history & legacy. But BEN CLYMER himself can not convince me of Rolex being superior in build quality. You want to own a watch from the greatest watch company in the world? Buy a Rolex. You want to own one of the best built watches in the world right now? Buy a Steinhart.
The 39 mm Steinhart is very stable on my fairly thin wrist. And so well built I just may decide never to get a Submariner.
"Greatest watch company in the world? Buy Rolex." - First thing first, Rolex is registered as charity and not as a company. Don't believe me? Do your own research! And second Rolex is one of the great companies but to award it with the title of the greatest? Jesus Christ... That's one title I have problem with. I think that Rolex produces a great watches and I believe that their quality is excellent. But in terms of innovations and complications, they didn't came up with nothing WOW for a very long time. I would place Omega over Rolex any time of the day in terms of quality and innovation, especially when you compare what you get for your money. I deliberately said OMEGA because to put a Rolex in a same sentence with Jaeger LeCoultre, Vacheron Constantin, A Lange Sohne, Patek Philippe or Breguet is a blasphemy. Yes, yes I know all about Rolex smart advertising and their luxury campaign, however even Seiko has managed to outperform Rolex with their GS line. That says a LOT.
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@@adrianshephard224 every time ANYBODY sees a Rolex they wonder if it’s real or fake, this always includes anybody that owns one, and from what I’ve read 60 percent are fake
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One of my favorite watches that I wear religiously almost everyday is my steinhart ocean one vintage my opinion one of the best watches to own very durable and accurate
great watch but why of why fake patina. make it white, let it age with us collect life's scars as we do. really stupid.
@@idokwatcher2062 ahh ??? O.k
Can you translate in English
@@TheHackingWeasel Your watch has fake patina. It's silly.
@@idokwatcher2062 lol
An eta movement had the water 10 years I think you're silly
Hmm, very enlightening !!
I have two Steinharts, the GMT the same as yours and I absolutely love it and the accuracy is really up there, I also have a bronze 47mm B Uhr Pilots watch which is hand wound and that is a fantastic time keeper too but a little bit too big on my wrist if I'm honest. Great, accurate review. Thanks!
I have 5 steinharts, excellent quality, and price, beautiful watches
Steinhart is a really fantastic Watch Brand!
I have a three wonderful Peace from Steinhart and I will buy this fantastic Titanium Batman too ✌🥰🥰🥰
I have the Ocean 1 Blue Ceramic and the Titanium GMT-Batman (shown in video-Alex’s keeper).
I feel that this is the highest quality watch at the price point.
I have enjoyed them tremendously.
Some watches have a slightly better feel-but that is at a higher price point. Still, I find that I often sleep with the Steinhart on.
I also really enjoy the movement. The smooth sweeps are fantastic.
Happy owner. I got into watches to find the ones I like the most. Always interested in looking at other things, but I know I won’t be disappointed if I go after a Steiny.
I have an Ocean one, love it. Three years now. Thanks for the review.
My Steinhart ocean vintage GMT premium is awesome...love it. Great quality!
Very decent for the most part . When I started to get into automatic watches around 10 years ago I loved them owned probably 15 over the years . The heavy homage thing is a bit much and often people move on the more experience and informed they become but at price point no one can really complain the price quality ratio is decent . I think for a bit more a Christopher Ward provides watches with completely different level of refinement and I think would be a better place to start , the c 60 can be picked up lightly used for around 450 pounds and is a fantastic watch rivalling and bettering many pieces that retail 1500 pounds or more ..
I have an OceanOne 39 GMT Pepsi. I ordered an additional jubilee bracelet. The watch with that bracelet feel every bit as luxurious as my Omega. The 39mm pushes the limits of my 6 1/4” wrist, but it doesn’t look gaudy.
The biggest oversight is that bracelet clasp. On the steel bracelet, the end buckle is stamped. You have to dig out that clasp with your fingernail. My $80 Seiko has a better clasp.
If you can forgive the clasp, it’s truly an awesome watch. I saw it on a co-worker’s wrist and complimented him on his Sub. He corrected me and showed off his Steinhart. I bought one the next week.
I'm not bothered by the bracelet because I put NATO straps on mine.
My wife gave me the Ocean 44 GMT with pepsi bezel this Christmas and I'm really enjoying this watch. It combines my favorite elements from the Rolex Deepsea and the GMT Master II into one beautiful watch that's also accurate as hell.
Great video thank you. My first was the Green Ocean One. Looking at GMT Titanium next. Both beautiful. Love the craftwork.
I have 2 Steinhart atm, the limited edition (330 pieces) JG74 Flieger 44mm and the Ocean 44 GMT older model with the sapphire pepsi bezel. both keep excellent time are well built and look awesome.
How does the Flieger 44 sit? I am eyeing the GMT model 44mm flieger...but not sure if it's perhaps too large for my modest wrist.
@@kristiangustafson4130 I have a 8" wrist and both the ocean 44 and the flieger 44 seem to sit very well on the wrist, but I don't think it would wear as well on any wrist smaller than around 8" or 203mm
@@Callrissian which is not me. Like 6.5"... thanks!
Great review - subbed. That's made my mind up thanks, I'm going to order the 42mm black ceramic.
Been wearing my Apollon Chronograph since December. I like the fact that having 3 bezels and countless straps practically makes it a new watch with every combination.
Just ordered the Batman. Thanks for your thoughts!
I have 4 now, vintage double red 39mm is truly gorgeous, bought all used,titanium next.
I'll be getting my hands on my first steinhart this evening,I went for the new ocean one 39 ceramic green,can't wait!!
Great choice Peter! It looks fantastic!
@@AlexFleck81 you saw that one in person? I didnt but I consider to buy that one as well, only 42 mm.
Have a pre-yellow vintage GMT and a Bronze diver. They are both really great. The Bronze diver has turned a nice ships bell green. The bracelets and rubber straps I added are all very nice too. No complaints with Steinhart ... I have more expensive watches that aren't as nice. Good stuff.
Wonderful review. I have not owned a Steinhart in the past & have 2 questions that I hope you will answer. 1) What is the accuracy of the movements you have experienced i.e. how many seconds per day do they gain? 2) I have read that Titanium scratches easier than stainless steel. In your experience, how much easier does it scratch? i.e. on a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being much more easily), what would your rating be? Thank you in advance for your reply. Morrie
I have a Rolex 5513, Steinhart double Red, Steinhart OVM 39 and 42 and I would say for my go to every day watch is my Steinhart 42 OVM. Love this watch. And they all run at COSC. Go for it.
I've got two. The Premium Ocean Blue and the Vintage Red. The Premium Ocean Blue is spectacular. I originally bought the Ocean Blue as a stand in for when my Rolex Submariner 5513 was being serviced. I now never wear my Rolex as it has become an expensive fashion item and cost Euros 1000 for a service. I now wear everyday my Steinhart. It looks better than the Rolex and is more rugged. It's time keeping is also fantastic. Why does anyone buys a Rolex now? I suppose they want the name because they are unsure of themselves.
I own two older Ocean One Watches and I'm pleased with both.
I’ve got the 39 ocean one GMT and the Gnomon LE Marine Blue. Love them both. Equal wrist time. Super solid builds. Would recommend for sure.
Do we get extra charges if buying from Uk?
Hey Alex, have you had a look at the Ocean One Bronze range from Steinhart. Interested in your views.
Never have owned a steinhart but how do they square up against the Davosa?
I have recently bought my first Steinhart, an Ocean 1 bronze green. It's amazing! Good video my friend!
What about their stainless steel bezels? Example, found in Triton 30. Have you owned one of those?
Great review! It is nice that you also compared the Steinhart with the Oceaneva which you also reviewed. I is a purchasing the oceaneva but could have easily went for the steinhart. The Choice was a trade- off… Open case-back on the Steinhart versus applied indices on the Oceaneva and the fact that the lugs protrude much more on the Steinhart which is an issue for my smaller sized wrist. You cannot go wrong with either watch.
It’s been months and I’m still stuck on whether I should get the 39 or 42 mm for my 7-3/4” wrist. I’m leaning towards the 42. Thoughts?
42 fo sho
how's the crown action, i've seen 1 review that his crown was getting unscrewed itself
Would you say the GMT is more accurate than the standard ocean 500 titanium? Thanks.
Do you know also other brands? What Ive got eye on Steinhart - new green one with ceramic bezel and Tissot Seastar 1000, but will buy one or another not both, what do you think? I think Tissot seastar 1000 does not have antireflecting coating? The antireflecting coating make watch look more classy, does not it?
I have a steinhart ocean one and I love it. I also have a tissot gentleman powermatic 80 and I love it. The tissot is the more accurate and a nicer watch in my opinion, with the exception of the bracelet steinhart has tissot beat on the bracelet. I love both of them. You can't go wrong with either brand!
I like Steinhart watches, I have the Premium Blue and the Ocean 1 GMT (aluminum bezel) and I think the biggest disappointment is the clasp. It's a friction fit with a foldover, perfectly OK, but not that impressive. The reflective nature of the premium blue ceramic bezel (not engraved ceramic) is also a bit reflective for easy reading. I like them, but if I could replace the clasp I'd like them more and buy more of them.
Seen no recent Steinharts with aluminium bezel, I guess its around 3-4 years they stopped to produce the alu bezels...
What grade titanium is this?
Have an ocean one three years old wear it swimming 4 times a week, it’s now steaming up on the inside of the glass!
I have the same Steinhart as your “keeper” and think it’s the business! Stellar quality and finish and a bit of a strap monster as well. I’ve been wearing it on a black leather rally strap with white contrast stitching and just changed it to a curved-end blue silicone that matches the bezel perfectly. The only thing I would have changed is the hour and minute hands; they’re a little unimaginative. Otherwise it’s one of my favorite pieces! Cheers mate!
is that silicone band comfortable ? on the gold and black watch
hi.. how much is the price when you bought the Titanium Gmt? $630 in u. s. dollars? thanks
I have owned the Ocean 39 GMT in stainless steel for some years, it's possibly the best-looking watch out there, and it's an amazing timekeeper.
Been looking at getting the smaller 39mm Ocean One Batman, but don't like the hands or painted on indices.
I just bought the rose gold one, and own the Batman gmt on the jubilee bracelet and they are amazing watches. I can’t wait to see the rose gold in person.
Will the ocean 39 premium gmt fit well on a 6.5 inch wrist?
I've been so skeptical about homage watches before and then I ran across Steinhart. I have an Ocean 1 Pink Gold Blue Ceramic headed my way and I couldn't be more excited. I've been searching for a nice quality heritage diver like piece that has a blue face and rose gold PVD coating with a reasonable lug to lug. Tried an OceanX Sharkmaster V and it was a well built piece but the extended end link lugs stuck out SO far, even for my 7 inch wrist. And the crystal was way too thick. Kept searching and searching and finally found Steinhart. I thought oh boy here's another homage company that's going to cut too many corners and put a bad taste in my mouth. But after watching review after review after review, I was completely sold.
Speaking of bad tastes and homages, Rolex right now puts a super bad taste in my mouth with the AD and distribution nonsense. My Seamaster Aqua Terra was a way better purchase than an Explorer. In my opinion only.
I own the Ocean 1 42 mm Ceramic Bezel love it
Just realised those exhibition caseback ones are 500m WR.
Is it possible to regulate the strap?
Thanks for the video and your review of the several models. As an owner of an Ocean One 39 Green I agree on your remarks about overall quality. The bracelet is definitely something they have to work on. For me the bezel was a horror show though. The first 2 months of wearing it it was so damn sturdy that I had to use real force to get it moving at all. After a few months it loosened up. Now when I want to have the arrow sit on the 12 accurately I have to turn the bezel slightly back, otherwise it will be skewed. Maybe something to consider for people who are new to this brand. Regards from Germany
@David Coleman I'd like to give an update now after half a year of ownership. The bezel has really loosened up and turning it is very smooth now. Still a little skewed though. The watch has turned from being an impulse purchase to being one of my daily beaters. If you can live with the imperfections at this price point I can recommend Steinhart.
just ordered a Steinex. hope its a keeper
I hv one steinhart watch 42mm GMT... every month 3-4min slower n hv to adjust every month despite wearing all the time.. any idea how to fix this?
Nice review. I think the aluminium bezels are fine, since many of the Steinhart watches are homages of Rolex watches that had aluminium bezels when they were made.
Hi great review. Regarding the Batman. They do that particular version in titanium or stainless. I know you have chosen titanium but why that over stainless? Was it because of the aesthetics or others reasons like more durable material etc? I love the Batman and can’t decide if I should order Titanium or stainless. Can’t afford both unfortunately
Mines about 7-8 years old. 3 boozy trips to Thailand, Aussie beaches and more construction abuse than an apprentice. Still perfect.
Great video. Thank you
But where's the lume shot? 😊
You don‘t need one. But you will need your sun glasses.
where do you sell these watches?
Yes they are good. I have premium Ocean 39 batman bezel and it looks and feels fantastic. Built quality is on par with much higher price watches.
I bought a steel GMT new a couple of years ago. I liked it but the GMT hand was WAY off. No point in having a GMT if it can't be set accurately. So I sent it back under warranty quickly and got a full refund. So has anybody else experienced this problem? I'm quite keen on the Premium GMT. What is the accuracy of the GMT had on this one? How does the crown feel when setting the time, date and GMT time? Cheers
That's a nice strap on Oceniva watch, do you mind if I ask where did you get that from?
I own the 42mm hulk premium ceramic and I love it but the crown came out the other day I have too take it too a watch maker too get it fixed or Steinhart said I can send it too them other then that I love my watch it’s beautiful
excellent reviewer 2 thumbs up Alex!👍👍
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🥰🍀
Yes they’re good. Worth every penny. I am more excited to wear my Steinhart GMT than my Omegas or Tag Heuers.
Hi Alex. Very nice review. I think Im going for it. But can you confirm what size is your wrist? I have 6.25". Thanks.
I’ve bought another 2 love steinys
very informative!
I have a similar wrist size as you (6.75”). I see that you prefer the 42mm models over the 39mm ones. Why is that? are they wearing that small?
Bought a OVM in January from Steinhart, love the watch, however It was running way too fast took it in to my watch maker to regulate.
Yes they are most definitely worth it. I've owned 4 of them, I still own 2. I have no problems with the design or the build quality. Steinhart is my favorite micro brand. Furthermore their Ocean series is available in 42mm which is an optimum size for me.
I have the pink gold one. I feel the rotor is noisy compared to mid range Seiko.
Excellent video. I have the OVM 39 which I really enjoy.
Can I ask where you got the strap for the rose gold watch?
Steinhart website under accessories. www.steinhartwatches.de/en/accessoires/bracelet/rubberstraps/kautschukband-neu-20x16-mm-fuer-ocean-39-mit-schliesse-pink-gold.html
The clock was delivered in May 2023. On 02.07.2023 I have slightly readjusted the time. Since then, the clock no longer runs. Even if the clock is now repaired or exchanged, I wonder of course when it will stop the next time. Too bad actually, I had really liked the watch.
Do you know if the OVM39's besel ceramic or aluminum? Thanks.
aluminum for the "vintage" shtick.
Where is the best place to buy a Steinhart?
Their website...
Yupp, from their site. Mine came in 2 days (Netherlands).
I LOVE my Ocean 39 Ocean Adventurer, 3 seconds variation (fast) per day. Best quality/value for money Swiss made proposition on the market!
I have an Ocean one ceramic and my opinion they are worth every penny really well made superb quality yes i will buy another one no problem they are quality products at very fair prices
I actually prefer the aluminum bezel for two reasons. First, it has more of a traditional look. Second, the white numbers in the ceramic bezel is a turn off. If they'd fill the numbers with a silver color, they'd look much better in my opinion.
I am thinking of buying a Steinhart Ocean Red and Blue GMT watch, but I cannot decide on the size. My wrist has a size of around 19 cm (about 7.48 inches), could you please help me pick between 39 and 42 mm?
@P M B thank you for the reply. That is the size I shall buy! :D
I love the 39MM but it is small; isn’t you are use to 40-42MM the 39MM will look and feel small. It’s a 1960s size homage...I love it. But I also own a lot of 42MM watches
A loom A num….not a loo min ium……lol.
Otherwise, I just bought this watch. Not the gmt. Fantastic watch.
Great review! I wish you would have done a lume shot though.
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They need to make a 36 or 35mm for the adventure. I just bought the 39 and it’s still pushing it on my small wrist.
The 42 felt 2 big i sold it, have a 7inch wrist on the dot. The 39 red is perfect. Definitely not small, like the sterile caseback as well
I buy a Ocean One Ceramic. Its so beautifull and feels very qualitiv. The lule are strong and hold on the hole night. The Bezzel feels like the best Bezzel i ever touched. Sorry for my bad english i am from Austria. Yess The Ceramic Bezzel is so beautifull and looks much better than the aluminium ones. I can say for this Money this was the best Watch that i can buy. I love it. Feels like a real Luxurywatch and can do the same things like a real submariner.
Nice watches, really how much glass reflects.
I own three Steinharts. Two of them with aluminum bezels. The aluminum bezels are outstanding for folks who are after the 70's look and feel. To be sure, I'm fine with mine and they evoque exactly the watches they are homaging without being mere replicas or copies. Regarding quality, Obviously they are not luxury Swiss watches but they do set a bar that luxury Swiss watches must beat in every way without debate. With that in mind, I have walked away from Breitlings, Tags, and Rolex dive models I was curious about simply because the finishes were either not superior or in some other way they just did not feel like a better watch than the Steinhart on my wrist or were not right in terms of some specs. I have friends who were profesional divers and who still have or have had Rolex submariners or sea dwellers, and I am myself a retired sat diver who used to wear one of the first Seiko Tunas on the job. I can tell you my friends were baffled at the elegance, look and feel, and overall solid presence of my Steinhart watches, as well as their tool watch quality and specs. I am still looking to step-up but have not yet found that watch I would feel is worth the money in terms of value proposition in regards to the criteria implied above. A Steinhart is a very clear value proposition that way, and they are anything but cheap, they are very honest watches and tool watches befitting the purpose of what they are homaging. I am now looking in the direction of Seiko MM it might be the best profesional dive watch out there and also the most serious/honest value proposition; but I will keep one or two Steinharts, regardless, for sure. We'll see if Seiko MarineMaster will convince.
New to the channel, thank you for the detailed review, I've got my eye on the diver in titanium. Looking for a daily beater and steinhart, especially in titanium is in my short list. Although they've launched the ocean one as a homage, I do own a few rolex divers, I see them very different. Am a bit skeptical for the 42mm versions as from what I've seen so far, they are quite long - lug to lug I mean. The 39mm is great but not sure whether the titanium is available at that size. Nearly 2 decades ago, anything under 43mm was too small, with my only exception the sub/SD but past 3 years am looking at 38mm to 42mm tops and if they aren't too long. One more model that I've liked is the ocean one vintage mil with the sword hands. The aluminum insert is the downside and perhaps the lug to lug which should be same as all the 42mm around 51.5mm.
So Alex have you sold it yet?
Lug holes sit a bit high, so those sweepingly long lugs reach horisontally quite a bit, but begin pretty high and never reach low enough towards the wrist. So that horizontally ‘sweeping’ design still MAKES FOR A TOO FLAT set of lugs, a RETRO design element, and COMBINED with the THICKER movements of our time IT BECOMES A PROBLEM, a DESIGN PROBLEM, A FLAW. Therefore I think 39 mm is the better choice for this line of models. The smaller diameter minimizes the problem I just described. Finally, the ceramic bezels are the ones to get. The aluminum bezels are ok in BLACK only.
True with 39mm case not having the problem to fit the wrist - I would say it is also due to the flat lugs shorter than with 42/44mm versions.
That Alpina is classy
Steinhart watches arre worth every penny outstanding quality for the money, i am now lookig to buy a second watch, ETA movment and German attention to build quality . Everything a wtch should be at a price you can afford thanks Gunter Steinhart
That does not look like the original silicon bracelet on the rose gold model. The original had a butterfly clasp and the steinhart logo on it. Don't get me wrong I like the oyster style clasp way way better. They are way more comfortable.
Steinhart are absolutely, positively worth it. I have a Rolex 5513 maxi dial 1978. I also have Steinhart OVM 39, OVM 42 and a Double Red. The hardest thing for me is... what do I wear today... But seriously, the build quality is great. The movement has a much louder and faster tick that the Rolex, but for the price, your won't find a better watch for the money. The clasp on the Rolex sounds cheap compared to the Steinhart. With a new Rolex, your are paying for the amount of money they send on marketing and sponsorship (F1), and not for a better watch. I recently had to have the Rolex serviced, that cost more than the price of 3 Steinhart's. Don't waste your money... wear and Steinhart every time.
Which size do you recommend 42mm or 39mm ?
I love my 39 GMT - at the 39 it has a bit of a retro aesthetic.
I have both sizes and 17cm wrists (~6.75in I think). The 42s look great - no overhang or anything like that. I tried both sizes of the O1 Green Ceramic (which are stylistically identical) and liked the 42 better. However: I might have flat wrists, so maybe I'm at an advantage here. Not sure. What I will say is that if you have smaller wrists than mine, the 42 might get problematic. The 39 also looks great and while I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it as a (large-ish) lady's watch, it doesn't look too small on my wrist (39 Vintage GMT).
Got the 39 and its perfect for me