Dendo 93 Posted November 3, 2013 (edited) Nice watch Del - how similar is it to a Sea Dweller? Edited November 3, 2013 by Dendo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torobravo 9 Posted November 3, 2013 I´ve always admired these Steinhart timepieces and will never understand how can they make it Swiss made in such a low price. I have my doubts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShovelnTC 31 Posted November 3, 2013 Great pics Del, I'm in love with the Steinhearts Ocean 1's and Vintage military but how does it feel compared with a Sub? I only ask as they quote a weight of 190 grams which is quite a bit heavier than the Sub-C (around 150) and a lot heavier than a 16610 (around 120) and I find the difference between the Sub-C and the 16610 noticeable and am concerned that I will find the Steinheart too heavy. Mark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,514 Posted November 3, 2013 Thanks guys! There have been some comments about size, etc. It reminds me of a Sub-C but with a little more bulk, which I think is due to the domed crystal as the case is not overly thick. It doesn't feel as big as a Sea Dweller and yet it is 42mm versus 40mm, again I think this is related to the thickness. As for the weight, it does not feel heavy in the slightest, nor top heavy. My gen TAG Aquaracer Chrono with 7750-based movement is also 42mm but is thicker, more top-heavy and, if I'm being honest, less comfortable to wear! Hope this helps. @ Toro - alternatively, it could suggest that the Chinese are over-charging..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DG335 0 Posted November 3, 2013 Lovely looking watch and seems high build quality. However I can't get my head around why you'd buy this over a good Rolex rep unless the build is just phenomenal. And I don't have any subs in my collection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hnic 1 Posted November 3, 2013 looks great do you still own/wear reps? my problem after buying and wearing gens is the reps dont give me the same feeling no more im not in the position I can buy all the gens I want so ill have to combine gen with rep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,514 Posted November 3, 2013 Lovely looking watch and seems high build quality. However I can't get my head around why you'd buy this over a good Rolex rep unless the build is just phenomenal. And I don't have any subs in my collection. Apart from liking the look of the watch, it's a genuine Swiss Made watch with a 2-year warranty and doesn't pretend to be anything other than what it is. And it doesn't come with any of the frequent "headaches" that you get with reps...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,514 Posted November 3, 2013 looks greatdo you still own/wear reps? my problem after buying and wearing gens is the reps dont give me the same feeling no more im not in the position I can buy all the gens I want so ill have to combine gen with rep I don't own any reps now but wouldn't rule them out completely! And I agree that gens give you a different feeling than reps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solkryssare 109 Posted November 3, 2013 Awesome diver D! Very nice indeed! I can feel one of their GMTs coming to daddy at some point. +1 Are you looking at the pepsi or coke? Or both Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DG335 0 Posted November 3, 2013 Lovely looking watch and seems high build quality. However I can't get my head around why you'd buy this over a good Rolex rep unless the build is just phenomenal. And I don't have any subs in my collection. Apart from liking the look of the watch, it's a genuine Swiss Made watch with a 2-year warranty and doesn't pretend to be anything other than what it is. And it doesn't come with any of the frequent "headaches" that you get with reps...... 2 years warranty might be the clincher ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pharmo 33 Posted November 3, 2013 Very, very nice Del. a great price with 2 year warrantee. You can't go wrong and the watch is stunning!! First seiko now this ...what's going on Anyway when is it coming in m2m mate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted November 3, 2013 I'm sure some, if not a large, portion of these Swiss watches are assembled in China. I bought this Tissot DD with ETA 2836-2 for $370! I realize they're part of the Swatch group and have access to cheap ETA mov'ts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,514 Posted November 3, 2013 I'm sure some, if not a large, portion of these Swiss watches are assembled in China. I bought this Tissot DD with ETA 2836-2 for $370! No, to use the term "Swiss Made" on a watch, the movement assembly, watch assembly and final testing must be done in Switzerland . In addition, at least 50% of the components of the movement must be manufactured in Switzerland. http://www.fhs.ch/en/swissm.php Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daywatch 4 Posted November 28, 2013 Great Del. This answered all my questions. Will have to add one before next Summer. Thx for the review, precise and informative. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrtsumoto80 0 Posted February 25, 2014 I'm still waiting for a two tone version by steinhart, I definitively have a couple steinharts on my wishlist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bklynboy 0 Posted February 25, 2014 not two tone but the newly released Ocean 1 Vintage has gold hands, applied markers and logo on my 2014 list for sure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorny007 0 Posted February 26, 2014 I wish steinhart would change the end links and clasp on their bracelets Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
