Mini Review - Steinhart Ocean Vintage Gmt

[sgtguk]

I've been on the forum for nearly a year now and I thought it was about time I did my first watch review! I haven't seen a review on this piece as yet so here goes, be gentle with me.......

So about 6 months ago I was looking in the sales section and saw one of the Ocean 1's for sale and liked the look of it, had a quick search on the net and picked out the Ocean Vintage Gmt as one to add to the wish list. At the time I had a few watches on order so didn't get it straightaway and whenever I checked back on their website it was on back order

So couple weeks ago I checked again and it was available so ordered it and it came last week lol it's amazing how quickly grown men become small children again when we are confronted by a package containing a new piece!

I'm really impressed with the quality of the watch, the bracelet is really comfy to wear not to heavy and has a decent double clasp, fit and finish is excellent and the Lume glows like a torch, for the price of a decent rep it feels really well engineered has a great movement and I hope will last me a few years too!

Some pics for you....

And lastly the obligatory wristie

Specs

ETA 2893-2 Swiss Made, automatic, hacking seconds, 21 Jewels

hour and minute hand with Super Luminova C3

Case: stainless steel

Back: Stainless steel screwed , engraved..

Diameter: 42 mm, without crown

height: ca 14,0 mm

Weight: 190 g

Dial: black

Crystal: Sapphire domed, with double anti-reflecting coatings on the interior side

Bezel: Stainless steel..

Indices: Super Luminova C3

Lug width: 22 mm (0.87 inches)

WaterRes: 300 metres/990 feet 30 ATM

Strap: stainless steel 22mm (0.87 inches), screwed

Buckle: stainless steel, safety clasp

[panerai153]

Well, for one thing, it's got a 2893 movement, which is a purpose built GMT movement. Steinhart makes a pretty decent watch at that price point. Nice homage to the Rolex Explorer. MKII has produced one like this one as well, however Ii believe that it's around 41-42mm so bigger than the Expolrer. Nice watch hope you enjoy it.

[chrgod]

Thanks for the review!

I like how they have developed the design. Especially the nice caseback, which looks a bit like the Tissot Seastar/ Seatouch.

[sgtguk]

Thanks guys, I think it's great value for money the watch feels really well made

[Utheman]

Nice review and great photos!

Any problems with the algnment/synchronization of the GMT hand?

[sgtguk]

Thanks U, and yes the Gmt hand aligns perfectly

[dvn]

Very nice priced watch with ETA 2893-2 Swiss Made, automatic, hacking seconds Jewels: 21 jewels

It funny how they copied almost every rolex that come out on the market. Check these out:

1. GMT C 116710:

http://www.steinhart...-1-BLACK,2.html

2. Sub C:

http://www.steinhart...1-BLACK,14.html

3.Almost like the SDDS:

http://www.steinhart...-BLACK,382.html

4. Sub LV

http://www.steinhart...1-GREEN,15.html

[sgtguk]

They are certainly a homage brand dvn quality is superb too! Did you have a look at the other pieces they do too?

[Vinguru]

Agreed, Steinhart does make nice homage watches. I used to own a vintage red sub with plexi crystal which I loved. Then I saw a nice franken 1680 and been wearing that one ever since!

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[Mike on a bike]

sgt I checked out their offerings , very impressed.

[schwimmi]

Hello, i have a Triton from steinhart and its a very good quality watch - enjoy your's ..

[gran]

Homage all the way!!

[Guest zeleni kukuruz]

I like the gmt very much!