It just doesnt sell that well.... With each hommage they can lure in NEW customers while satisfying the rolex addicted old customers with yet another model for the watch box. The big problem would be to pull off a design that would be more lovde than a hommage .thats not an easy task. Imagine you can ruin your buisness with just one really bad own design .You might just stick to the hommages after all
@@watch_a_mod354 I understand that. However, I know for sure that I'm not the only one who downright refuses to wear homages (aka carbon copies) and while we may be a minority I'm pretty certain that they'll lure in another group of potential clients who wouldn't be caught dead wearing a Rolex clone.
This watch, and variants of it, have been in existence for years. There is definitely a reason why they keep selling it but also why they continue to make homages. I think they’ve done what is trending by the market while putting their DNA in every watch
@@AlexTalksTwo True but isnt that what you criticized? Not enough own DNA? I guess we can both agree that steinhard will eventually find its way. one war or another but it wont be a drastic quick change as the past has shown us already. Steinhards policy is pretty clear from the start
The Ocean 39 GMT Premium also follows the same path. Case style, very Rolex. Differences are the hands, date window at 6, no cyclops, and a display back. An absolute bargain if you can find one. The Batman colourway that I own appears to have disappeared now, and has been replaced by green on green.
@@augustinf I like the way they mix things up. I visit them every few months to see if anything new has appeared. I'd like a One Premium with the same design as the 39, but in a Coke scheme.
I own that watch for a few years, I love it really, it's one of my most worn watch. After a few years, a few very faint marks on the flat of the clasp and a couple invisible ones here and there. I don't know what you're going on about the clasp tho, it's perfect. It has eased off just enough really. Sure I would MUCH prefer one in the style of Zelos with a quick adjustment, but otherwise this watch is just great.
Think steinhart havr proved you don’t have to spend stupid money to get a quality watch as the ocean one will do anything the submariner will and pound for pound you get more for your money with the steinhart. Personally if I was spending Rolex money it wouldn’t be on a Rolex there are much better brands out there for that kind money. Also people who buy steinhart tend to of thought there purchase out where so many people who wear Rolex’s haven’t got a clue about what there wearing I have come across these people.
Huge fan of the channel here, I have the gmt version for five years now and it’s a solid watch, no problems with the clasp and it shouldn’t be a problem because contrary to what the majority o people think titanium is harder and stronger than stainless steel, the “scratches” you see on a titanium watch the majority are on the oxide film that titanium develops to protect it. Just rubbing it with a pencil eraser ✏️ you got rid of it. As I said I have one for five years now and it’s an amazing watch for the money!
@@JustOneMoreWatch Steinhart has a wide range of watches that has nothing to do with Rolex designs. Pilot watches, marine watches, military watches, ladies watches, chronographs etc. True, they have many Rolex homages, but far more of their own designs. This particular watch has no elements from Rolex. Everything is different. Dial, hands, case, case material, fonts. Rolex did not 'invent' a black unidirectional bezel for diving. BlancPain did that.
My most worn watch is my OVM and like you I’ve been looking at this one for years, Steinhart had a flash sale so I couldn’t resist. Their shipping is one of the best in the watch industry to the US, not my first Ti watch but I have an idea it will be a favorite. Thanks Jody👍
I own a Steinhart Ocean One Black Ceramic that I love, but have for years been eyeing this one. I LOVE the look of this and think it's almost the perfect watch. The only thing I'd prefer is a stainless steel version (and have emailed Steinhart several times stating my desire. So far to no avail). I personally am not a fan of Titanium. I think it feels too light and therefor cheap (to me) and don't like how susceptible it is to scratching. I don't mind (dare I say, even prefer) a heavy watch. If Steinhart ever release this in a SS version I'll buy it that day! Thanks for another great review Jodi!
I think this one's discontinued. Along with the similarly styled 39mm stainless steel Batman-GMT they used to have. Only model left is the 42mm Ti GMT with the same handset and basic look. I still wish I could loan you my 39mm OVM ... would love to see you review that thing. Alas... postage from Germany to Australia and back would probably exceed the value of the watch .. :D Glad to see Jody warming up to the brand - although I do completely agree about the case-shape for us guys with smaller wrists than Jody's. I have a 17 cm one (6.7in) and none of the 42mm versions I've owned or tried really looked right on me. The 39mm still has that insanely flat case-profile, but with the smaller size it doesn't really matter all that much. The 39 O1s probably don't sit as snugly on wrist as more contoured watches of the same size, but they're perfectly comfortable to wear.
I love homage watches. Make a video about this compelling argument that I am hearing more often now, that there are some homage watches that are better than the watches they are homaging! I have two of those homage watches that homage watches that are hard to obtain (if you can get at all) and very expensive. I own the Steinhart OneOcean OVM (One vintage Military) Diver watch that homages the vintage 70's Rolex MilSub 5517 used by the UK Special Service Naval Forces (I inherited one by my step-dad) and I got to say that the Seinhart is MUCH BETTER ! It has double AR Sapphire crystal, better 28,800 VPH/ 4HZ movement, 300 water resistance, etc. while the MilSub is way too expensive (upwards of $200K) for a watch with an old Rolex Caliber 1520 at 19,800bph / 2.75 HZ, Acrylic (Domed) crystal with Tritium Luminous Hour Markers, Circled ‘T’ on Lower Half (which doesn't lume at all now), 200 Meters / 660 Feet Water Resistance, Bidirectional Timing w/ Aluminum Insert, which is NOT good for diving! Also I own a Addiesdive watch Homaging a vintage Seiko Capitan Willard, and again, it has characteristics of an old technology, outdated, and very expensive.
An exceptional (but brief) review of a cracking good watch! I have the Steinhart Ocean One Vintage Military (yes a Rolex homage) with the same elabore movement, but no date, and I love it!!
I don't mind if they look like a Rolex. I think most of us want Rolex but can't afford it so getting a watch that has good quality and looks very nice like a Rolex is a win. better then buying a replica.
The Titanium clasp is perfectly secure. It just feels a little lightweight because it is made from Titanium, but it is just as robust as a steel clasp. Let’s face it, the spring pins will break long before the clasp or the bracelet, as they are designed to do.
most titanium alloys approach or exceed the hardness and durability of steel, but with a much better strength to weight ratio - I would not be concerned about the durability of a titanium bracelet.
That is the perfect size for me, I own 2 Steinharts in steel and I don't mind the weight of the steel either. I would really like to have this titanium model partly because it is titanium and partly because of the hand design and the high legibility of the dial.
This is one of the most appealing automatic divers I've seen on your channel. I like that its sub styled but not a straight homage and of course I'm a sucker for titanium! Great review as always.
And in these times you can use the dive time bezel to track the progress of inflation dood 🥳! But certainly an interesting offer outside the Euro-zone right now, like you said. Thx for peeling off the stickers on this one, think I have to buy stone coal instead of a Steinhard though, alas 🙃...
Great review as always Jody. This one does look good. Although the sizing is a little on the large side for my liking. I think if they ever made a 39mm they would sell really well. The lume is surprisingly good, considering it's printed.
I have the ocean 2 premium as my beater watch and honestly it's great. 2892 elabore always within 2 to 3 seconds per day and the build quality is really something else. for the price? Good luck beating that !
Good review, that's a great looking watch 👍. It would be better if it was made for 300m, no one dives deeper than that anyway, and you're right, a matt bezel would look better too.
Another Saturday, another fab review from Jody. Really like this watch but a lot of flecto from the double dome crystal isn't great (flat crystals are my bag). Would love one of these but only if they made it slimmer, lighter and about 15% smaller in size (I have a 1980's TAG Heuer 1000 and that's 37-38 across the bezel and for me the perfect size. I've got Casio Duro but it's just too big for me personally. Got what it's worth I have a 7" wrist.
I was so close to pulling the trigger on this watch a few months ago. The only thing stopping me was the stainless steel bezel and the colour difference between that and the titanium of the rest of the watch. Why they did that I have no idea but it was the only thing that bugged me so I didn't buy it.
I just received mine 5 days before this video was released. Loving it so far. Agree the bezel insert should be matte in finish. I would have rather purchased the GMT version but it seems to be out of production, and a one direction bezel on a GMT is unforgivable for me. I really love the finish and the handset on these. The weight is noticeably lighter than a steel watch (I have the Ocean Vintage Military in 42mm) but the Ti version still feels substantial. Thanks for reviewing this one.
Coincidentally, I'm wearing my Titanium 500 while watching this video. It's a non-premium non ceramic bezel one with cal. A10-2 by Soprod (ETA 2892A2) that I got second hand. I really like it, it's my go to summer every day diver and the lume is indeed fantastic.
Think this is definitely the right level of homage. Arguably beats the Sub in a decent few specs, titanium, 500m ... I'd argue a better looking handset. Winner for Steinhart
Like the look of this, right up my street size wise. Can't get on with the titanium bracelet though. Not keen on rhe look of the bracelet, and it would be too light for me for that style of watch. Love the dial and bezel though. Great review as always.
I think this one is a winner. Agree about the clasp. Long term durability of titanium on titanium friction is a question mark. The gloss bezel I rather like.
I own this watch and love it. In addition to being toolishly-handsome, it is very smooth to the touch which makes it a pleasure to wear. Believe it or not, I sometimes wear it to sleep at night, it's that comfortable and pleasant on wrist.
Does the Titanium have a coating to reduce/ prevent scratching ... my understanding is that titanium without the coating scratches much easier than stainless steel.
Nice watch , no doubt about that. The 42 (not sure whether Gnomon has a 39mm) is quite long. Despite the female end links, needs a min 7.25". I heard their titanium is quite sensitive/soft and prone to scratches/marks. Personally I see Steinhart Ocean One quite different from Sub. Very different case geometry, very different crown guards and crown. The l2l is way different as well. Unless we are talking the first Subs, nothing is at 39mm and definitely there ain't no sub or sea dweller at 42. Quite well builds, reliable mechanisms, affordable pricing and prompt customer service. Why not, a must imo for every watch enthousiast. Edit: I agree 100% for the clasp, not just for the 500 but for all Ocean One that have a 300m rating.
Don't like Ti, don't like big watches, and am fed up with generic divers. I love my two 39mm Steinharts, but even on those the lug to lug is too long. Thanks for the review
I was wearing my steel Ocean 39 GMT version of this piece when I saw this video! Love the differences that stop it being a straight Batman homage.... No Cyclops, baton hands, 6 o clock date and different font on the lumed bezel. Awesome piece.
WOW incredible very interesting super kool ,1st class great info.,, AAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++ again great video I liked it a lot ,keep up the great work.
Value for money wise Steinhart offers incredible VFM. The original(ish) design and titanium makes it stand out, my only reservation is that so many of them wear very flat. Great Review as always Jody!
Jody, Jody, Jody, mate, I offered you my Steinhart Ocean One Titanium GMT with broadsword hands, ETA 2893 movement, ceramic bezel with full lume insert for review three years ago. I know I can't offer you stickers, but, hey, let's do it.
Now that is a good looking watch. Very clean and so good to see Steinhart going to their own designs. Having said that Jody. my favorite Steinhart is your favorite Steinhart "Rolex classic".
Nice watch !. Totally agree about the importance of legibility. I find guys wearing chunky chronograph watches with very poor legibility, and pardonne-moi, I find that stupid !
Glad you had someone send you this to unbox and review! Coincidentally my Ocean One GMT in titanium with the Batman bezel is the one I've been rocking for the past couple of days. It was the first GMT I added to my collection and one of the best. And it was dead flat when I put it on the timegrapher. Keep the great content coming!
Where the 39mm version of this one? Don't need 500mm of water resistance but original design is appealing. Yeah... Would have preferred a matte ceramic bezel to match the matte dial.
Doesn't tickle me this one, it is a bland design and such a dull titanium finish. I prefer the titanium used by Ball/Mido etc. which looks like the brushed SS (brighter) but with the same lightweight. Still I think I am in the minority, cheers for the video Jody.
The bezel at noon looks misaligned to my eye. I too am a sucker for Steinharts with four of them in my collection. On a different note the Steinhart Nav B Uhr doesn't seem to be homaging anything, particularly not a Rolex.
Hmmm just getting a bit fed up of all the metal divers watches. Little bit like looking at different white china plates.....they all look the same. I don't reall care if something is 1mm bigger or smaller. Or 2mm thicker or 1 gram heavier.
This is the best looking watch currently available on the Steinhart website. The wide hands make the watch easier to read and they have a much stronger presence than the typical skinny hands on most watches. Why aren't more watches designed this way? I also prefer the look of titanium watches (as well as bead blasted stainless steel) vs. polished stainless, which always looks cheap to me.
It may not be as much of a direct copy as other Steinhart watches, but calling this an original design is a real stretch. It's basically just a sub with a different case material, chapter ring, lume pip, and handset. If you use a sub case, bezel, and dial I feel like you're definitively in homage territory
I am more interested in Jodi's awesome t-shirt collection than his watch collection. I mean they are all 3 hands complications with some 4 hands. Kinda getting boring.
I’ve seen this on their website and remember just loving the dial and handset. Maybe Steinhart should make original designs like this a larger part of their line-up. I mean their Rolex knock-offs are nice, but this is a legitimately cool watch that an enthusiast might really want on its own merits.
