Pagani Design do an extremely good job with the 1639 and their date window is better. £75 !!! Japanese movement. NH35A. Nothing will scratch that Rolex itch - not even the Steinhart. Thanks for this video.
I've said this elsewhere: I actually prefer the shape of the Steinhart case to that of the Rolex. I like the narrower lugs and crown guards, the flatter case (I have larger wrists), and the more exposed bezel edge. They make a great watch.
I recently purchased the Steinhart Ocean One vintage Military Diver (I think that was the name) while waiting for my number to come up on the Rolex "registry" for the basic no-date version (as pictured). The AD is vague about delivery date, but says 1 to 2 years, maybe. The Steinhart is a 42 and no date (which I like). I have to say this is about my favorite watch now and I'm really wondering if I should spend $9K plus tax on the Rolex.
An 8/10 watch vs a 10/10 watch. Clearly Rolex shell’s out 100,000,000 per year in marketing. So we all fall victim to brain washing. But Steinheart is an amazing micro brand.
@@viplivesmatter Yup you can change out the bracelet on the steinhart pretty easy. I have both a rolex sub that I wear on special occasions and a steinhart I wear as a daily watch.
no one says it's the same. I have 3 steinharts, it's not close to a rolex, but it is a damn good watch for only $600 USD and beats every other watch in this price category. It is nearly impossible to find another watch at 39mm or smaller with a SW200 or even SW330. Except maybe C60 38mm. But my CW is still better quality than steinhart. Even NTH is a little better in case finishing. Zelos is good too. But a Ginault or Monta would blow away the Steinhart.
@@ThisIsDavesGarage oh yes I agree w you on ginault and monta and cw ..don't know much about zelos but heard good things Have you ever looked at gevril? They have a few divers (I own 3 of them they're that good) they can be had for 500 and I believe are on the level of a 1500-2000 dollar diver in fit and finish quality.
2 months ago I got a Steinhart 39 Ocean blue ceramic. So excellent finish and quality. Yes, it's pretty small on my 17cm/6,7 inch wrist. I would like 42mm version but Steinhart's 50mm straight lug to lug distance will likely be too much.
@@MrVaeron The craftsmanship that goes into a Rolex is light years away from Steinhart. Don't believe the hype that the cost is marketing, you are paying for true quality.
Thanks for review! I think we can conclude: you get what you pay for, is valid when it comes to Steinhart. And while Rolex is better, you pay far more than what you get. And while I am very interested in Steinhart 39mm "Pepsi"-version I wonder if such a watch makes too much attention in some places. At 1 or 2 meters distance it looks like a Rolex, and a black version is more discrete, I think.
If you read this. than GO for the steinhart. The rolex prices is absurd. Its NOT worth for what you get! Sure in a few years you can sell it for more money.. but what does that mean emotionatly? Nothing. I had 6 rolex models. They all got boring. I own a steinheart ocean one. And get the same joy out of it.
I have the Steinhart. I really like the polished edges of the bezel on the Steinhart. And not forgetting the slimmer lugs. Hate the maxi lugs of the Rolex.
Thank you!! i am glad i finally found a video with this watch next to the Rolex. They do look very similar in my opinion but that's not a bad thing. I replace the Ceramic bezel on my Steinhart to a aluminum one and the watch Looks hell of a lot better in my opinion it does not look anything like the newer Rolex sub, it looks more like the older vintage ones due to the case not being as wide and i love it!
Great review/comparison. I have the 42mm version of the Steinhart which I prefer to the 39 but I think it's good to have the choice. It also has metallic numbering on the bezel like the Rolex. I prefer the Steinhart lugs - the cyclops is adequate but nowhere near as good as the Rolex.
add a drop of boca bearings high speed oil to the side of the case where the bezel gap, it will make it turn like butter...smooth and quieter. Or any synthetic or high quality mineral bearing oil.
