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Watch Thread - Steinhart
Posted on 10/19/17 at 6:53 pm
Posted on 10/19/17 at 6:53 pm
I'm just starting to get into watches - previously felt like it was unnecessary, always carrying a phone, and sort of in my way.
Anyway - I'm in the intermediate range and not ready to go Omega, Rolex, Blancpain or other high end watch - yet. I am mostly into dive watches at the moment and the Steinhart brand has caught my eye. They are attractive, have the look I like, seem to be good quality, and are a good intermediate price point.
Does anyone have experience with them? Feedback.
I like the Ocean 1 series
Steinhart Ocean 1
But there are several really nice models to choose from
Triton 30
Titanium 500
You can take your pick - I really like almost all of them. Just looking for some feedback. Thoughts? Alternatives in a similar price range with similar advertised quality/features?
Anyway - I'm in the intermediate range and not ready to go Omega, Rolex, Blancpain or other high end watch - yet. I am mostly into dive watches at the moment and the Steinhart brand has caught my eye. They are attractive, have the look I like, seem to be good quality, and are a good intermediate price point.
Does anyone have experience with them? Feedback.
I like the Ocean 1 series
Steinhart Ocean 1
But there are several really nice models to choose from
Triton 30
Titanium 500
You can take your pick - I really like almost all of them. Just looking for some feedback. Thoughts? Alternatives in a similar price range with similar advertised quality/features?
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Posted on 10/19/17 at 6:58 pm to RonLaFlamme
Great looking Rolex knock off. How are the reviews?
Posted on 10/19/17 at 7:03 pm to RonLaFlamme
Just as an FYI Rolex and Omega are mid-range watches, Blancpain straddles min-range and high end depending on the model.
Steinhart will get mixed reviews by watch nuts but I suggest not getting a Submariner look alike like the Ocean 1 and to a degree the Titanium 500. Bronze watches are a niche watch and although I have one (Tudor Black Bay) they tend to be fit better in a larger collection of watches that get rotated.
While there are a TON of micro-brands today and most of the do dive watches I tend to recommend Christopher Ward for people getting into mechanical watches while keeping a toe in the water budget.
Steinhart will get mixed reviews by watch nuts but I suggest not getting a Submariner look alike like the Ocean 1 and to a degree the Titanium 500. Bronze watches are a niche watch and although I have one (Tudor Black Bay) they tend to be fit better in a larger collection of watches that get rotated.
While there are a TON of micro-brands today and most of the do dive watches I tend to recommend Christopher Ward for people getting into mechanical watches while keeping a toe in the water budget.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 7:04 pm to RonLaFlamme
Tag Heuer is the only acceptable watch for a gentleman of the OT.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 7:05 pm to RonLaFlamme
first one is a Rolex copy. nope
second one has gold on it. nope
third one is decent
second one has gold on it. nope
third one is decent
Posted on 10/19/17 at 7:08 pm to RonLaFlamme
My watch
Posted on 10/19/17 at 7:11 pm to RonLaFlamme
can you get a steinhart at steinmart?
Posted on 10/19/17 at 7:15 pm to RonLaFlamme
Call me a prick or a snob if you want, but if I saw a guy wearing that I would instantly judge him for wearing a “fake Submariner.”
A Seiko SKX007 or 009 - at under $200 - sends a totally different message. With those it looks like you know what you’re doing. Those are just the basic Seiko dive watches, they make plenty more for under $500 that will last a lifetime.
A Seiko SKX007 or 009 - at under $200 - sends a totally different message. With those it looks like you know what you’re doing. Those are just the basic Seiko dive watches, they make plenty more for under $500 that will last a lifetime.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 7:23 pm to RonLaFlamme
It is always smarter to buy a watch with a metal bracelet as opposed to a strap for resale value, however a NATO strap saved my watch recently after a spring-bar failure. On a regular bracelet/strap, the watch will fall off with one failure, but with a Nato strap both springbars will have to fail. Plus, Nato straps are extremely easy to change out and are super cheap and comfortable.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 8:14 pm to RonLaFlamme
I bought the Steinhardt GMT Ocean 1 Black as my Lsu graduation gift after doing some research.
Whenever I wear it, I always catch myself staring at it. It's very well made and has a great movement.
Only con is the illumination doesn't last through the night and it has a little weight to it.
Whenever I wear it, I always catch myself staring at it. It's very well made and has a great movement.
Only con is the illumination doesn't last through the night and it has a little weight to it.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 8:37 pm to RonLaFlamme
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Call me a prick or a snob if you want, but if I saw a guy wearing that I would instantly judge him for wearing a “fake Submariner.”
A Seiko SKX007 or 009 - at under $200 - sends a totally different message. With those it looks like you know what you’re doing. Those are just the basic Seiko dive watches, they make plenty more for under $500 that will last a lifetime.
To OP, I was in the exact situation you were, but I was looking at Squale watches instead of steinhart. Both submariner homages. I even posted it on TD. The posters basically said don't get a homage. I ended up getting a Seiko SKX 173 and I love it. Save your money and get the real thing when you're ready.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 8:42 pm to RonLaFlamme
Been liking this GMT with a second time zone.
https://www.stowa.de/GMT+Worldtime+orange.htm
https://www.stowa.de/GMT+Worldtime+orange.htm
This post was edited on 10/19/17 at 8:45 pm
Posted on 10/19/17 at 8:42 pm to RonLaFlamme
Seiko seiko seiko in the <$800ish range. The 007 is only like $300 and is an awesome watch. It’s a good automatic diver that keeps better time than some much more expensive stuff. They look great. If you think you’re in danger of becoming a watch junkie than save your coins now.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 9:16 pm to RonLaFlamme
Nato Strap
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Posted on 10/19/17 at 10:15 pm to RonLaFlamme
Kind of meh looking
Posted on 10/19/17 at 10:34 pm to RonLaFlamme
I have the Ocean 1 Vintage Red and I don't give a damn--it's a great watch with excellent build quality. I constantly get compliments on it.
Posted on 10/20/17 at 4:17 am to RonLaFlamme
Get a nice Movado
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