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Skip The Black Bay Pro? The $500 Steinhart Ocean 39 Vintage GMT Olko Edition Loves / Hates Review

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The watch world was taken by surprise when Tudor announced the all new Black Bay Pro this year at Watches And Wonders. I don't think anyone was expecting Tudor to release an homage to the iconic Rolex Explorer II 1655 aka the Freccione and "The Steve McQueen" (even though he never owned one). I happen to be a huge fan of the original 1655. In fact, I'm such a big fan of the watch that I bought the Steinhart Ocean 39 Vintage GMT Olko Edition which is a homage to the 1655 Explorer II.
This was my first experience with the Steinhart brand, and I must say that I am very impressed. I have owned this watch for about 5 months now and in this video I’m going to go over the things I love about it and what I hate about it. Overall it’s an incredible watch offering an experience that very few other watches can offer short of spending $30,000 on a vintage Rolex Explorer II. However, there is one issue that I hope can be redesigned by Steinhart.
Steinhart has long been known for their high quality homage watches alongside their own designs. The watch Ocean 39 Vintage GMT was made by Olko Watch Boutique in collaboration with Steinhart and it offers the perfect combination for a Explorer II homage. I wanted the full 1655 experience and the Olko Edition has crisp white lume, in a 39mm size so it feels like I’m putting on a NOS 1655 every time I wear it. The other versions from Gnomon Watches either have yellow fauxtina or they are 42mm.
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TIME STAMPS:
The Steinhart Ocean 39 Vintage GMT Olko - 00:00
Dimensions - 01:16
Loves: The Rolex 1655 Look And Feel - 02:12
Side Note: The Homage-ness Of It All - 04:28
Loves: Value And The Movement - 05:44
Loves: The Bracelet - 07:22
Loves: The Bezel And Case - 09:10
Dislikes: The Floating Straight Lugs - 10:18
DIMENSIONS:
Case width: 38.6mm
Lug width: 20mm
Bracelet at clasp: 16.0mm
Bracelet taper: 4mm
Lug to lug: 47mm
Bezel width: 39mm
Dial width: 31.5mm
Case thickness: 12.6mm
Midcase thickness: 4.7mm
Bezel height: 3.9mm
Crown diameter: 6.5mm
Crown height: 2.9mm
Weight: with bracelet: 155 grams
Water resistance: 300m
Crystal: Sapphire
Movement: ETA 2893-2
Power reserve: 38 ish hours
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@xpusostomos 2 года назад

I own the 42mm version... fantastic watch. It has no cyclops but the crystal is a bit curved, unlike this one which I think is dead flat. Case side profile is a bit different too. It's a better Rolex than Rolex, and I say that as a Rolex owner.

@Linuxwarlord Год назад

💯 💥It's absolutely worth it! 👌

@mbck4705 2 года назад

Thx for this vlog! It's not often that a watch in real life looks like in a video. I baught the warch after i saw your content and i am totally happy with it!!! I would like to see a vlog from you about Sinn or Nomos✌️😉

@IEATPIESZ 2 года назад

Great review for a great watch im currently wearing as i watch this! Question: does this movement require the hands and/or gmt hand to be between 3 and 9 to set the date without any damage?

@SPQR-Z 2 года назад

The Steinhart’s I’ve bought have been solid watches and a great value. Super popular and a huge following so no problem flipping them if you change your mind in the future. Looking at the Tudor pro right now so this video is helpful. Might look into Steinhart’s homage of the Rolex 1655 instead.

@blackhawk5950 2 года назад

Great video! I'm in favor of homages if the originals are not still in production, which is the case. Actually I had the 42 mm 'patina' lume version and sold it, but this one is much more interesting 🙂

@judgingllama 2 года назад

Agreed, a $500 hommage beats a $4k hommage all day

@thewatchidiot 2 года назад

looool its hard to argue against the crazy value steinharts offering here, I still cant believe everything I got for $500!

@drdesign6886 2 года назад

Genuinely the only reason to go Tudor over this is because you want the Tudor logo as people will know it’s an expensive Swiss piece. Ironically though the Tudor brand is similar to the Steinhart one - both Rolex Homage brands.

@legendver2 2 года назад

@@drdesign6886 Except Tudor is actually part of Rolex

@chrisli6006 2 года назад

@@drdesign6886 cant agree more

@watchrolling 2 года назад

Thanks for the informative video! Time to go find one...

@lamaludwig1470 2 года назад

Great video! I ordered this OLKO Steini a few days ago and I am waiting for it to arrive. It would be more than interesting if you could compare the Black Bay Pro and the Steinhart in the future. Take care!

@willsmeg1967 2 года назад

Another outstanding video, I’ve the 39mm version also tbh it’s outstanding, definitely agree with clone/homage. I’m a sucker for gmt watches and this piece is 🔥 mine has the ETA inside whereas the Steinhart “hulk” has SW200- But aesthetically it’s such an amazing looking watch

@petermulhall2564 2 года назад

I own the ocean one 39 and agree completely about the lugs,really great watch though,lovely lustre off the bracelets too with steinharts,great video as always,thank you👍🏻

@Martinhauer 2 года назад

Coincidentally, I am also wearing my Steinhart Boutique Version 39 mm Vintage GMT version right now. The only difference mine does not have a date loupe. The watch is absolutely great and I would never sell it. Years ago I used to have the 42 version but it was almost a bit big for me due to the Steinhart case. The 39 version fits perfectly and is in terms of quality and appearance an absolute win

@scollyutube 2 года назад

Lots of comments here don't like the Steinhart because it's a homage, but so is the Tudor so....? 🤔

@chickenporkadob0 2 года назад

i believe tudor vision is to be cheap rolex alternative, so I'll give it a pass if they homage their sister company.

@silverlakeas 2 года назад

Steinhart make incredibly solid watches for the money.

@thewatchidiot 2 года назад

No doubt about it! This was my first steinhart so definitely a great introduction to the brand!

@DESCENDINGDR 2 года назад

True! Before I got into premium brand watches I collected at least 10 Steinharts. I had several years to use and evaluate this brand. Steinhart definitely punches above it's weight class. The only weak area on these pieces are their clasps... not bad but not in the same league as their other components.

@mikearkous8379 2 года назад

@@thewatchidiot where can I get that?

@jazz1ba 4 месяца назад

They make great replicas like chinese

@TheCcmarine 2 года назад

I've been interested in owning a Steinhart for a while now. They make nice watches and they are so robust. I think this is the best offering and looks awesome too.

@jamescowan323 Год назад

The Rolex 1655 was an homage (copy) of the Bulova Astronaut from a decade earlier. So the Steinhart is an homage to an homage. Great video, I really want one.

@AcmeRocket 2 года назад

I own the steinhart ocean vintage Pepsi 39 and as a Rolex (former) , omega, Iwc, Cartier etc.. owner as well, the Steinhart is fantastic. I love wearing it on either the jubilee or oyster. It wears well looks cool Af, has zero Dbag factor and no one is going to rob me at gunpoint for it.

@jazzman5598 2 года назад

Have the same watch. Awesome!

@xpusostomos 2 года назад

Is that the one with the lumed bezel, it's on my wanted list.

@AcmeRocket 2 года назад

@@xpusostomos yes, the bezel is lumed. its the one made to look like GMT Master 6542 from the 50's with no crown guards. faded blue/red bezel with the fauxtina indices

@TheTownWatch 2 года назад

So nice!!! Thanks for sharing!

@jlg395 2 года назад

Great review, thank you. Will these watches be back in stock, or are they a limited edition?

@Swisha90s 2 года назад

Yeah its limited, wanna buy mine? Only 1k! Special price for u my friend! Just kidding, sign up for the notification and u’ll know when the next batch is up fpr sale😁

@edshamaham5719 2 года назад

I've seen the Gnomon versions before and I agree, the yellow lume looks terrible but I've never heard of this one before so thanks for shedding some light on it! $500 is great, definitely making me think about how it can fit into my collection 👍

@thewatchidiot 2 года назад

Yeah I've been wanting a watch like this for years but they were only available with that awful yellow lume, glad to hear we're on the same page on that lol! Yeah $500 is insanely good for what you're getting and it actually costs less than the Gnomon versions weirdly which made it even better. If you're on the fence then just go for it you won't regret it especially if you had your eye on it!

@flyingbarbera Год назад

What are the gnomon versions about, looks the same as a normal Steinhart

@robertmarshall72 2 года назад

Hi my friend, just found your channel. Brilliant stuff, just a quick question for you can you let us know where you got the Steinhart from as I can seem to find that model on line as it’s not the standard Ocean 39 Vintage GMT is it. Need your help to find this watch. Thanks for your help 😎👍

@007Chancellor Год назад

Managed to sneak under the wire when they were avaialable last week on the OLKO site - before they sold out again 15 minutes later! Yay me. LOL It arrived to my very rural address in So AZ in just four days...and is everything I expected. Your review is spot on - it is a fantastic watch...easily worth quadrouple the $500 I paid for it. And mine is running just -1 second per day thus far! What a deal on an absolutely fabulous watch!

@lionary 2 года назад

Lovely watch, very thorough video as always. I have never bought a homage before but like you felt that this one was warranted. Unfortunately, mine arrived from the factory with very low amplitude. It needs to go back to Germany for servicing. More than a bit of a hassle. Still recommended.

@thewatchidiot 2 года назад

Thank you so much, I'm glad that you enjoyed the video! Thats unfortunate that your's came with an issue like that but hopefully the warranty process has been relatively smooth. Either way its always irritating to have to send any watch back for months let alone a watch that you just bought! Hopefully it comes in soon bc its an awesome watch!

@garethsigrist8714 2 года назад

Great review and you raise some really interesting and thought provoking points. I’m totally with you that the term “homage” is misused among watch enthusiasts and for context, I personally don’t have anything against homage watches (I’ve owned 3 over the years) but I do generally prefer original designs. It’s out of my budget for the moment but assuming I did have the funds then for me the Black Bay Pro (and as an aside, the MoonSwatch too I suppose come to think of it) strays a bit beyond the point of homaging another design for me to really want one. I don’t hate the BB Pro or anything, I think it’s a really well done design, it’s just not for me. It’s an uncanny valley type of deal, the BB Pro is so close to 1655 but doesn’t quite go all the way. The Steinhart is a bit more upfront (or “shameless” depending on your point of view 😂) about what it’s trying to do design wise so does a better job of scratching that 1655 itch (I think it’s all about that handset and dial for me which the Steinhart nails) but I agree those lugs would drive me crazy. So I guess neither watch is really quite “right” but I think it’s easier for me to accept a few foibles at the price that the Steinhart sits at than It would be for the Tudor given my budget so for me I’d be going with the Steinhart if I was looking to scratch a 1655 type itch.

@RedwoodAggie 2 года назад

Thanks for getting and reviewing this watch. I had heard of the Olko version of this watch before, but hadn't realize it had white lume. I definitely do prefer that look in this case. Unfortunately now, and the other time I went to the Olko site to see this watch they've been sold out. I don't know how long they go between resupplies, but I hope they send out notifications as I've signed up for their mailing list. I think if the BB Pro had gone with an orange hand, I'd just get that instead. I may end up with the full size BB GMT instead, because I still want to track a 3rd time zone sometimes (for work). They didn't though, so I think this is a reasonable substitute. I am with you on the "homage" being okay on a watch not produced for decades, and ridiculously priced. That's not to say it is not worth it for some, but I don't want to spend as much as a car on a watch I'll have to baby due to it being vintage. Most people aren't going to know this watch when they see it, and I'd be open with who makes it. I definitely wouldn't feel like I am trying to fool anybody, which is my issue with many other homage watches. From the perspective of not owning it, my only complaint about this model is the cyclops could magnify a bit better. My Seiko has a pretty good cyclops, as does Rolex. Some others I've seen don't do a great job in my opinion. Still, I think I'd rather have this than the regular version of this Steinhart without it.

@ivankool357 2 года назад

It’s available now and I just bought one.

@RedwoodAggie 2 года назад

@@ivankool357 If they were, they sold out quickly. Both versions they offer still say they are “available soon.”

@EJ20VF39 2 года назад

Steinharts are awesome!! I had 5 different ones before selling them all to buy my Tudor BB58. All the ones I had were the Ocean 39. Marine Blue Snowflake, Explorer Dial, Vintage Red, and the Tropic Plexi. Build quality is amazing, and accuracy were amazing. The Vintage Red and Explorer Dial were within 1-2 spd.

@frankdux5693 2 года назад

I've had a ovm39 myself. Really enjoyed that watch but sold it when I bought a planet Ocean. It just looked too aesthetically similar. Love the blackbay 58 btw. Such a good looking classy looking watch. Pictures just don't do it justice, you need to see in front of your eyes. I was so close to picking one up before I bought the planet Ocean. I might still do in the future but circled a tag Heuer Monaco, doxa sub, and Tudor royal as my next 3 purchases.

@frankdux5693 2 года назад

I don't think you can get a better luxury diver for under £3k than that blackbay 58, it's excellent.

@thewatchidiot 2 года назад

Thats awesome! Yeah this definitely wont be my last steinhart I've got my eye on the gnomon ocean vintage military 39 although I am slightly worried about the color of the fauxtina. the customer photos make it seem more creamy than yellow which is promising. The marine blue snowflake is really cool as well Yeah I love my BB58 Blue the level of refinement is pretty incredible and it makes for a pretty special wearing experience considering that its an otherwise simple watch

@thewatchidiot 2 года назад

Frank Dux a doxa sub 300 has been on my list for years now but it always get skipped over! I definitely want to get one soon tho. I'm thinking the Caribbean or the new white pearl

@frankdux5693 2 года назад

@@thewatchidiot yeah, they're one of the coolest divers ever made. I like all the colours but I'm going for orange. I know it isn't versatile but I have enough versatile pieces in the collection to warrant so less versatile pieces being added.

@jh-il5sb 2 года назад

great video....i've been looking at this watch as well for the same reasons you bought it. i own a couple rolexes but i wear my "cermit" steinhart more that those watches, even with all the hate

@thewatchidiot 2 года назад

Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed it! I say go for it especially since you're enjoying your cermit steinhart so much! Seeing the dial on the wrist really feels special and i dont think it'll ever not feel special to me

@omg.2tsx_alex593 Год назад

The oyster bracelet on steinhart might be my favorite aspect, such a thick quality feeling bracelet, no annoying rattling / loose feelings

@SOAD0219 8 месяцев назад

Is this OK with small wrist (around 6,3"/16 cm)? I'm interested in small wrist owner's experience.

@David-mg8zu 2 года назад

Where can I buy this? I went to their website and it says it’s sold out. Thanks 🙏

@anthonystevens8683 2 года назад

Another top video TWI, for anyone considering a BB Pro this should certainly be on the 'watch' list. OK it's not as some may say a 'true GMT' where the travel hour hand (travel time) moves one hour to or from the GMT hand (local time) but is as you say very useful for a quick date change (remember a true GMT will go forwards and backwards on date adjustment) . For anyone looking for a cheaper and let's be honest a slimmer alternative to the Tudor BB Pro this really is a no brainer. Loaded with an ETA or Sellita well proven easy to get serviced locally movements should not put anyone off. They may not be COSC certified but should be possible to regulate to that standard but may void manufacture warranty. I do find the GMT hand a tad loud though on this example. Generally my experience from watches purchased with both ETA and Sellita movements have not been too far off COSC out of the box. Would I go for the BB Pro over this model? if you like it, can afford it and justify it then I would say yes. I did but that takes nothing away from the watch under review. I love this Steinhart Ocean 39.

@xpusostomos 2 года назад

People forget that the original Rolex Explorer II wasn't a GMT at all. The orange hand is merely a 24 hour indicator. So the Steinhart is already a step above the original.

@thewatchidiot 2 года назад

Thanks so much Anthony! Yeah its a great alternative to the BB Pro considering the price and quality but for me I actually think it'll be able to coexist with the BB Pro! Thats mainly down to how unique the dial of the 1655 was and that while the BB Pro looks great, it just doesnt have that bizarre and slightly illegible/awesome dial of the 1655 and the steinhart! We'll have to see what comes of the steinhart once the BB Pro comes in but either way I'm glad they both exist! xpusostomos, yeah having a GMT function is far more useful than having just a 24 hr indication so I'm all for moving away from the original lol!

@xpusostomos 2 года назад

The whole "true GMT" I find a bit of a bogus narrative, since there are half hour time zones, so you have to set the time the usually way anyway in that case. The real true GMT is the luminox GMT because the GMT hand is infinitely adjustable.

@thewatchidiot 2 года назад

Yeah I agree I see them as simply two types of gmts for different functions. The ETA/Sellita GMT is actually far more useful for me! I didn't know about the luminox, I'll definitely have to check it out!

@RGMGDA Год назад

Respect ! 😊 Good ! Fair ! Reasonable ! And ! Grounded Review !

@salmatosjr5285 2 года назад

I've had mine since late 2021 and it has dominated my wrist to the detriment of my other watches. The faux lume on the 42mm Steinhart version and the lack of the cyclops/magnifier is what steered my towards the Olko edition.

@zm6658 2 года назад

sell it?

@robski907 2 года назад

I have the Aachen limited edition no cyclops ,C3 lume , I have it on a Barton elite silicon strap orange of course with a Steinhart buckle I bought from their homepage it's a great watch and well worth the money.

@thewatchidiot 2 года назад

I just looked it up and wow its super limited! But its a great spec especially without the cyclops, you got yourself a special watch! Also the orange barton strap combo does sound pretty awesome👍

@johnwick860 2 года назад

I am a fan of Steinhart... great value... will buy Steinhart in the near future and will ask my local Rolev AD to put me in the list for a no date sub or a Pepsi or Batman (not wearing my Steinhart of course)

@Jungleman707 2 года назад

Thanks!! Its perhaps more aptly callee a revival watch. Curious: why did you sell the Explorer 2?

@thewatchidiot 2 года назад

Ah yes I like revival better bc thats exactly what happened here! So I loved pretty much everything about the Explorer II and while the 42mm size was bigger than I wanted I still loved it. But as time passed the 21mm lug width bothered me and then the 42mm size ended up looking bigger than what I wanted. Eventually I wasn't wearing it very much and I couldn't justify keeping that much money tied away in a watch I wasn't wearing. If it was 40mm I think it would still be on my wrist!

@metro2171 2 года назад

Love the watch but I can’t get pass the fact that it is an Homage , I like the original. Great video

@omarmb1539 2 года назад

Love thanks didn’t even think of it

@RandomPersonAJ 2 года назад

You are really gong to make me buy this very soon!

@scorpianbliz 2 года назад

Interesting video, I love the no crown guards on the "Pro", but wish it had magnifying cyclops for the date like the Steinhart. Sigh...

@rafayz9033 2 года назад

In your experience, how’s the day to day accuracy?

@thewatchidiot 2 года назад

On my watch its been pretty incredible it gains only about 2-3 seconds a day! sometimes its less than that but also someone else in the comments mentioned that they had 5 steinharts and they were all withen 1-3 seconds a day so i guess Steinhart is doing something right!

@EF-FJBNY Год назад

I have the 42mm version without the yellow lume or cyclops. Awesome watch and a great travel watch that wears like my Rolex without drawing too much attention.

@thund0r93 2 года назад

You are welcome. Nice review! Glad you are happy with it ;D

@thewatchidiot 2 года назад

Ah yes I was looking for your original comment but I couldn't remember which video it was on! Thanks once again for letting me know about this variant it's really awesome!

@kkcwl 2 года назад

After looking at the Tudor black bay pro review, the closest Steinhart ocean vintage gmt 39mm olko orange edition and this alternative version, still prefer the Steinhart olko orange version because it’s value for money, the thickness of 13mm is reasonable and do not like the cyclops.

@Goldgorilla_ 2 месяца назад

Can someone tell me why my watch doesn’t have a Date magnifier?

@canem1086 9 месяцев назад

Why choose the Olko version over the standard Steinhart version that is now available? thank you!

@jazz1ba 4 месяца назад

39 mm only at Olko

@roelketelaar218 2 года назад

Hi, is this watch for sale?

@jodysilvia2 2 года назад

Wow that steinhart is surprisingly nice.

@thewatchidiot 2 года назад

That was my reaction when i first wore it lol! I still cant believe how much watch i got for about $500, it'll take a lot to beat it in terms of value!

@dannyg6592 2 года назад

Very nice homage. I am in favor of homages of out of production models. Give us a chance to wear brand new watches of old models without inventing a time machine :) I've given some serious thought to picking up an Ocean 39 green aluminum bezel but I am concerned over those straight lugs and how it would wear on my 6.75" wrist.

@Xoan-Diaz 2 года назад

I have this watch and a 6.75 wrist of the slightly flat type and it wears well, particularly on the bracelet, no problem.

@dannyg6592 2 года назад

@@Xoan-Diaz Thanks!

@thewatchidiot 2 года назад

Yeah agreed, I've got the San Martin 1016 homage which is awesome bc its what the 1016 would be like if it was designed today. Thats what really got me about that one. Also good to know that the lugs work on smaller wrists as well which means more people can take advantage of what Steinhart has to offer!

@dannyg6592 2 года назад

@@thewatchidiot I have that San Martin also. But my best 1016 homage is my Smiths PRS-25 Everest. Fabulous 36mm 1016 homage. It blows the San Martin away. And for added provenance, Sir Edmund Hillary was wearing a Smiths when he summitted Everest in 1953. I actually love wearing the Smiths so much that I no longer desire a Rolex Explorer. I'm on a wait list for a 36mm Explorer and my AD tells me it should arrive soon, but I am giving it to my son when it arrives.

@mikearkous8379 2 года назад

Where can i get that watch?

@Scorpio_-ri2iz 2 года назад

Thanks for this interesting and very informative video. I own this watch and I love it too. The only slightly negative point about it is the dial’s legibility (all those white markers). But, it’s a minor issue given everything else. Great purchase for any watch lover.

@thewatchidiot 2 года назад

I'm glad you enjoyed the video especially as an owner! Lol yes I totally get what you're saying about the legibility, every so often I have to check the time twice bc I read it wrong😂 but I guess it's all part of the 1655 charm! Still can't believe how much watch is being offered at $500!

@mannyfernandez1713 2 года назад

Ooooooor get the sealander gmt from Christopher ward jajajajaj. Amazing video as always dude

@thewatchidiot 2 года назад

I've been wanting the C63 Sealander GMT ever since it got released! CW makes insanely good stuff, definitely one of the best value brands out there with their own design language. However, the look and feel of a 1655 is too unique not to have! But I still wouldnt mind getting the white dial or the blue dial C63 GMT😁 Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed the video man!

@evh4611 2 года назад

Is that a true Gmt?

@colinlumsden9784 2 года назад

@@thewatchidiot I have both the c63 and this. The finish on the CW is to a higher level and the clasp is outstanding, but for VFM the steiny is tremendous and is a superb purchase.

@1SaG Год назад

Minor point: I seriously doubt those still come with an ETA movement. I started buying Steinharts back in 2020 and all the ones I bought that were advertised as "either ETA or Sellita" came with a Sellita movement. Only exception being the Paul Newman homage, but that one only ever came with an ETA 2824 (top grade) + DD2020 chrono module. Meaning they never put a Sellita movement in this model. According to my local watch-maker, it shouldn't really matter if you get an ETA or a Sellita. There are minor differences, but basically, the SW200 is a clone of the 2824 while the SW300 that's probably in your watch is a clone of the ETA 2892. I had one in my Pussy Galore homage and it kept very good time and was much nicer to interact with than the SW200s/ETA 2824s. Another side-note: All Steinhart O1s come with elaboré grade movements. Both ETA and Sellita offer four grades (standard, elaboré, top, chronometer). IIRC, elaboré doesn't offer any hardware changes (top and chrono do), but those movements are regulated in three positions and generally offer better regulation/time-keeping out of the box. Case in point: All my Steinharts run/ran either within COSC or close to it. My Christopher Ward C63 with its (probably) standard SW200 ran at +15s/d out of the box and needed a bit of help from my watchmaker.. :) Never had to have any of my Steinharts re-regulated.

@stevebennett7783 2 года назад

I still can't bring myself to buy a steinhart or similar type of "homage" watch. But good luck to those who get thier kicks out of weaing them I guess. Insightful review though, keep up the good work.

@imhereforthememes5063 2 года назад

30k to 40k for a Rolex GMT Explorer 2 that you will be crazy to wear. I'm a maintenance man by trade and I've done custodian work and I like watches too.

@stevebennett7783 2 года назад

@@imhereforthememes5063 Glad I got my no date Sub before the madness. On the up side its gone way up in price. Insurance is a git though.

@BFit25 2 года назад

But the Tudor itself is an homage. In reality there’s no difference.

@stevebennett7783 2 года назад

@@BFit25 Which is why I won't buy the Tudor either. I'd much rather have the Explorer 2 than settle for something less.

@Weakeyedominant 2 года назад

steinheart make two homages of long since discontinued Rolex models, the explorer 2 and sword hand sub. Most casuals wouldn't even know they where Rolex homages so it's not like you are trying to pretend it's a sub etc. I think they are class, but agree I wouldn't wear a homage to a hulk or pepsi you would look like a fool if someone asked if it was a Rolex and you had to say no 🤣

@mrlong6267 2 года назад

I own the steinhart titanium GMT and it ticks all the right boxes. Looks, size, lumed bezel, and it’s an all original design

@simonandersen7942 2 года назад

Have a reference? Can't find it on their website

@bimmerman18 2 года назад

Been wanting to get one for some years now but it's a caller GMT not a true/flyer GMT. I do prefer a Flyer GMT. Bell@Ross makes one with it's own unique looks too. Alas, also a caller GMT.

@xpusostomos 2 года назад

People forget that the original Rolex Explorer II wasn't a GMT at all. The orange hand is merely a 24 hour indicator. So the Steinhart is already a step above the original.

@zman8340 2 года назад

Was not aware of this version. Very nice.

@thewatchidiot 2 года назад

Yeah it's pretty awesome no doubt! I had no idea about it either until someone mentioned it in the comments of a different video but I'm glad I found out about it!

@zman8340 2 года назад

@@thewatchidiot I’ve looked at the other version many times , what’s held me back is the 1655s legibility is tough for me, but this stark white looks better and reads better for me.

@michaelduldner2262 2 года назад

I think you made a wise choice, the pro dial is too small for my liking and a bit thick. You saved a bunch of $

@junkyardparadise 2 года назад

Wow! 99% of what you said is how I felt about 1655 and the Steinhart Ocean 39 Vintage. I just can't justify buying the vintage 1655 given it's dated quality and condition even if I have the cash laying around. I got the WMT Ember instead but some people hate that it's not a GMT.

@scorpianbliz 2 года назад

If only the WMT was a functional GMT...sigh. Still a very nice watch to have. Just but Steinhart Vintage GMT pre-owned, makes for a better travel watch. But I still want the WMT version...it's a really cool watch.

@frankschroth1919 2 года назад

I actually prefer the vintage loomed version. I just love vintage flair on watches. And living in Germany it's easy for me to purchase my next steinhart .

@gunny.highway2652 2 года назад

"Press all the buttons" gets me every time 😂🤣.

@thewatchidiot 2 года назад

looooool yes everyone should press all the buttons! But if they didnt like the video i hope they press the dislike button twice 😂😁

@morgan97475 2 года назад

Another enjoyable video. Have you considered putting your videos on Odysee and Rumble as well?

@edteach3r 2 года назад

Awesome watch. Steinhart punches far above its weight and I love my Olko Steinhart. Unless you have the actual Rolex 1655, they are all just homages … including the BB Pro. I literally just came from the Tudor AD and the Pro just does not do it for me. The smaller size emphasizes its chunkiness…. It looks almost comical. I decided to go with the 41mm GMT instead. Thanks for another great video.

@antoniocortes7441 2 года назад

Olko steinhart

@harryyu5784 2 года назад

Just curious how they manual to produce a watch that is almost identical to the rolex model. Wouldnt that be considered a counterfeit? Just curious how ppl feel about it.

@harryyu5784 2 года назад

Just like bape rolex.

@via8029 2 года назад

What about a san martin vs steinhart comparison?

@johnmuthan286 2 года назад

I am tempted by the SanMartin version of the BB GMT pro, it will come to the public in 2 months but looks great, 39mm and 13mm thickness.

@thewatchidiot 2 года назад

looool yeah it'll be interesting and fun to see what they come up with, and yeah it'll definitely be thinner than the tudor!😂

@johnmuthan286 2 года назад

@@thewatchidiot I have a link for taobao pre order, they look really great 😉.

@thewatchidiot 2 года назад

Oh whoa I didn't realize it's actually in the making!! Could you send the link??

@johnmuthan286 2 года назад

@@thewatchidiot I keep trying but this thing remove my comment :(

@davidodysseus2808 Год назад

great video. thanks. side note, homage is pronounced with a silent 'h'. cheers.

@watchalot919 Год назад

I have the same watch, I just wish it didn't have the Cyclops, and like all Steinhart watches the case is a little flat, and the clasp isn't the best. I used to own a 42mm version, and it was far too large. I agree, the white indices are soooo much nicer. I don't normally wear homages, but this isn't a direct homage, and it isn't a watch that has been made for so long

@KMV007 2 года назад

You get a lot for your money with this brand, I don’t understand why it’s not more popular. As soon as you mention it on a watch forum, people are very quick to pull out their torches and pitchforks, yet the vast majority prefers micro brands that use Chinese Seiko movements.

@stevemoreno6241 2 года назад

These are trading for between $600 to $900 used right now. The CW new is trading for around $1100. I'll go for the CW.

@Bignewshound60 2 года назад

It’s a very good point. I have the 42mm and the 39mm version of this Steinhart. I love the 39mm. It is wearable and who in their right mind would walk around with an Explorer II on their wrist. And to be honest with myself… I have no intention of ever wearing any of my Rolex watches again. It’s a crap, overrated, over priced brand for Russian gangsters, stupid bankers, Chinese crooks and drug dealers. That said. I have five Tudors: the BB Steel, GMT, 58, BB Chrono, and the black ceramic. So… I want/need the pro. Can’t help myself.

@bokafi Год назад

Stop drinking ...

@davidwarburton8890 2 года назад

Great find. Wish it didn't have the cyclops.

@sweetluisp 2 года назад

looks good....but wish Steinhart used a proper magnification on their cyclops.....it just looks odd with the one they apply...

@thewatchidiot 2 года назад

Yeah i think i would have preferred it without the cyclops but one advantage of the weird magnification is that the date is visible from more angles! I'd still rather have higher magnification tho lol

@chrisli6006 2 года назад

Steinhart didn't use the 2.5x magnifier simply because they dont want it to be exactly like the rollie

@xpusostomos 2 года назад

I agree it doesn't look quite right.

@ArizonaMMJ 2 года назад

did Steinhart stop making this? they only have the 42 now

@danielx40 Год назад

Fautina looks wired but the Fau-cyclops is fine? 😅

@aSlimtube 2 года назад

It is back in stock!

@tobejas94 2 года назад

Great review! Did not even know this version existed. Where is it available to pick up? 😀

@tobejas94 2 года назад

At olkowatches i guess? Sold out atm. Might pick it up when it’s available 😎

@deanwaller8283 Год назад

Hilarious how people call out steinhart for making homages but give tudor a pass for doing EXACTLY the same thing 😂😂😂😂😂

@jeanlefranc3817 2 года назад

So you have the real 1655 deal at €30 k, the Tudor BlackBay Pro a tad below €4 and a Steinhart version at €500. All is right in the world.

@thewatchidiot 2 года назад

Yes indeed, its a good world that offers all three options! All three can coexist as well which make it that much better

@davebudd1429 2 года назад

I love Steinhart. Every time I see a review of one, I am struck by how much love for the brand their is in the comments. It's a true, honest-quality German/Swiss brand. Try the Ocean One Titanium 500 sometime. Better than the Pelagos?? Methinks maybe....

@dejvid2012 2 года назад

Sad thing is you cant buy Olko edition... so I think I have to go for normal 42mm version...

@inglebybhoy3293 2 года назад

Your Steinhart will have a Sellita movement. They say either/or, but they haven’t supplied ETAs since way back when. But….Tudor BB36s featured the Sellita movement up until last week, so i guess it doesn’t matter. The Steiny beats the other homage. 😜

@KMV007 2 года назад

The older BB36s still use the Sellita movements, only the new two tone models released this year have the in house movement, but they are almost twice the price also.

@inglebybhoy3293 2 года назад

@@KMV007 thanks, that’s good to know. I’d miss the smiley face 😊

@UnburdenedByWhatHasBeen 7 месяцев назад

The flat lugs have always kept me from buying a stienhart. If they curved down more so the case sits flat, I would own one or two.

@_Peter_. 2 года назад

IMHO it is better to skip them both and go for the 2022 green dial Omega Seamaster… Thanks for the video!

@dudN8R Год назад

definitely prefer this white version to the fotina

@Jayzeidler Год назад

Steinhart foe Patina is totally the wrong colour. I had the OVM 39 and I just couldn’t get on with the lume colour.

@christianhardwick6530 2 года назад

The watch in the magazines ?!

@Shankzzzz Год назад

Haha that nice try edit cought me Off guard Had to Lough 😂

@uwe5935 2 года назад

own the small white lume and the big yellowed lume Steinhart for a longer time. Like both - the small white one a little bit more. Also as Tudor fan think about to go for the new Tudor GMT in the in my eyes very different actual Explorer design in addition to my Tudor GMT. Think this brands offer two different models out different times and for the price Tudor ask for the new model its a really fair deal. A real old 70/80's Rolex of Steinharts homage in worn unknown condition costs around 20-30td bucks. Thats out my range, so dont have a bad feeling wearing my Steinis. Think only 5% of world population even knew this watch exists 50 years ago for some time. Without Cyclops and Mercedes hand just a insider get a connection to Rolex looking at the Steinhart.

@fabienponchard2220 2 года назад

you cannot compare a Tudor with a Steinhart but then again the budget isn't the same . The main thing is to be happy with the watch you buy!

@DonFrankos 2 года назад

dropping your watch mid-strap change and shouting FIND THE HALFLINKS! FIND THE HALFLINKS!

@Bignewshound60 2 года назад

Ps… this is one of your best reviews. They are all good but this stands out…. Apart from one terrible edit.

@nyc10ken 2 года назад

id probably go for a naked 16570 for $7-8k than the BB Pro or the steinhart. If the homaged watch isnt a crazy number then go for the real thing.

@omarfassifihri288 2 года назад

Yesterday was available, today soldout….i think you video has created something 😀you should be payed by Sheinhart for this one

@wisanu99 2 года назад

Not a “true” GMT though. I have ETA based GMT already. I fly from PST to Hawaii, EST, Asia and Europe a couple times a year, and would love a”true” GMT so I can just adjust time easily.

@mracekproductions 2 года назад

If you have a 24hr rotating bezel you don’t need a “traveller” gmt 😉

@omgmager42 2 года назад

Soooo... this was the most expensive RU-vid video I've ever watched. Two weeks untill delivery!

@JorgeGee713 2 года назад

Steinhart makees good watches but I mean the BB pro is pretty much a licensed homage with the blessing from daddy Rolex 😂. Thats enough for a lot non homage fans to take the plunge.

@mrlong6267 2 года назад

Makes perfect sense! I don’t see why there is so much hate with homages.