I bought this back in April and I think it is a great value homage watch. The case fits fine and I like the drilled lugs. To be honest lack of anti reflection coating have never been an issue for me, not in any watch. I would have liked maybe a little less taper on the bracelet and smaller "adventure" printing. I was a bit worried about the shiny Steinhart logo but it turns out I really like it. Overall I think the design looks good. I will probably never buy an original Explorer but if I'm going for an homage I want it to be of respectable quality and good value. This is the first Explorer homage watch that really made me want it. I think Steinhart offers well made watches with great value for money.
Just the movement costs £217.95 on Cousins. $272.19 US. All packaged in a nice looking case. I think it is good value when you see the Timegrapher results.
@@brianpercival1829 Yes, I understand how to build a watch from parts. I was also wrong, and the SM w/SW200 is $456, a $130 premium over the ST2130. San Martin is a bit pricey on the upgrade, since I doubt the SW200 cost triple the price of a Sea-Gull ST2130. Considering at least three Swiss-made, 2824 clones are based on the ST2130, I don't see that the SW200 is worth that much more.
This does look quite nice, but I personally prefer the overall look of the my San Martin 39mm (newer version with applied indices and domed crystal) Explorer homage though. The domed crystal is fantastic. I think there's just too much text on this and the text is a bit large too. Although I do like that caseback. Great review as always Jody.
@@JustOneMoreWatch Yeah San Martin punches well above its weight in terms of fit and finish. If their watches had a big brand logo on the dial everyone would be raving about them... Not just us budget watch guys.
I bought the Adventure shortly after it was published, as a reward, so to speak, after submitting my bachelor thesis. I love this Steinhart watch, the Explorer style is exactly what I've been craving for a long time. It gives me an awesome feeling, the movement runs just perfect and I am really looking forward to embrace it's strap variability! Almost exactly 10 years ago I got my first real automatic watch for my 16th birthday, it was the Steinhart Ocean One Red, which I've been wearing ever since (with a few Seikos in between) - also an incredibly cool watch!
I got one of these a couple weeks ago and I love it so far. The case is a bit flat, but it still wears quite nicely, looks great, and is very accurate and reliable.
So glad you mentioned it but the case shape is the only thing that has put me off buying a Steinhart. They look really well made and have solid movements but the flat shape, case back that sticks out and lack of turn down on the lugs has always put me off buying one
I have one Steinhart and I think in 39mm, the Shape doesn't matter. It fits very well. The 42mm, I really don't like it because of this shape. 39 is perfect on a Steinhart
Hi Jody, yeah I know what you mean about the case, it’s definitely a Steinhart thing. I bought one when they first came out and have worn it a fair bit since then also comparing it with my black OP39. You just have to treat the Steinhart as a different animal as far as comfort goes.. it’s not uncomfortable in fact it wears pretty well on my 7.5 inch wrist but it’s never going to have that ergonomic organic feel of the Rollux (I refuse to use the proper name). I bought mine for a daily beater that had some Explorer vibes, had some quality but I could afford to scratch up a little so it works for me. The thing is, I don’t think Steinhart are trying to compete with the Chinese ‘homage’ manufacturers head to head, I think they’re game is to play their own game a little and perhaps they think they are taking the moral high ground on ‘copying’ a bit more. A Steinhart has more cred’ than a San Martin for instance and I think they know that and this is the way they preserve it. Anyway, love your work and really happy to see a review of a watch I own today so thanks.. please keep it going. I guess you’re also looking forward to Obi Wan landing soon.. MTFBWY.
Since Rolex buys their handset from a smaller Swiss company, I suppose Steinhart, Davosa and other lesser known Swiss firms do as well. The Mercedes hour hand does get tons of lume which, I guess, is the point.
Excellent review as usual Jody, your videos are always a delight to watch. I take issue mostly with the dial. This new Steiny would have looked better with less and smaller text. The applied branding and logo don't help either
Great review Jody. At that price i think all the important features are there. Everybody understands Steinhart have to cut a few corners if they want to offer a decent package at a nice price. I give you the antireflective undercoating or lack thereof but i honestly don't care about the differences in case design. At the end of the day they need to differ from the original to avoid lawsuits.
I bought mine directly from Steinhart when they first came out. The differences from the OG are noted but remember this is an homage not a replica. I just wish they used a $25 clasp instead of a $5 one. Also a much nicer watch than the Smiths...I own their 39mm version.
I honestly think it's more fun looking for the best rolex homage than putting yourself through the pointless process of trying to get a real one.i remember you saying "-what a difference a piece of crystal makes " so true.i prefer this with domed sapphire. Just put a single dome on my turtle..can't stop staring at it!
I just received mine from latest July 22 batch. Great watch, I love it. Only disappointment is the latest packaging is a simple cardboard box that does not secure the watch properly. On arrival the watch was upside down in the box. No damage, so no great problem but don't expect the padded PU leather covered case if you are able to buy one.
Received mine a couple of weeks back. Can comfortably say that the quality to price ratio offered here is absolutely insane. Build quality, finishing and movement are punching way above the weight when it comes to purchase price. 100% agree with the points you raise in the video. A few little tweaks and this would go from exceptional to absolutely outstanding. As it is though to scratch that Explorer itch Steinhart have knocked it clean out of the park.
My daily beater is a Steinhart Red Ocean One. Paid around$450 from the website. It still looks new, two years old now. I have owned And still do, Rolex, Panerai, IWC, GP, springdrive Landmaster, Nomos, Graham Prodive, And dollar for dollar, with out a question, (well maybe the Nomos) the Steinhart is by far the best quality per dollar than any of the others costing literally ten times to 15 times more. Yes I love a $6,000 Panerai on my wrist, but if someone, who wants a watch that is a great watch, with out costing multiple thousands of dollars, I always say, Just get a Steinhart.
@@misterpsych3804 I grabbed a "kermit" Ocean One on their Black Friday sale and was blown away by it. Some people get snobby about Steinhart and won't buy them but they are only hurting themselves when the price/quality Steinhart offer is factored in. The Adventure didn't suit me in the end but that is no slight on the quality of the piece and I passed to on to my brother who loves it. The Ocean one I brought to replace it won't leave my collection any time soon.
@@Dan-uo3pv I love my Steinhart. I also have some high end pieces as well. But, it's really amazing that for the $450ish I paid I got such a quality , sturdy , fit and finished watch. One thing that Steinhart does inadvertently, is let you know you are crazy to drop $5-6,000 on another watch that is only incrementally better.
I' ve been owning a Steinhart Ocean 1 Gmt coke for nearly 4 years now and I could not be happier about its perceived quality, looks and accuracy (a steady + 2 sec/day), now this Adventure does not seem to be any different and in a way the fact it has a little too much writing on its dial, the relative chunckiness of both the case and bracelet to me adds to its own personality, on the other hand, the superb lume, the outstanding accuracy provided by the Sellita elabore movement (another plus) makes this a winner in my book, i might pull the trigger on this although right now im in the chase for either a Marathon Gsar medium size or a Rado Captain Cook.
I wear a Addiesdive Submariner in quartz for a daily work beater, and I love it. These Steinhart’s might be all I’ll ever really want/need in place of a Rolex Sub/Air-King. Pagani Design also has that Air King homage that looks extremely good.
The Rolex Experience, make me laugh. Rolex produce about 1 million watches per year, you can check via the COSC Institute numbers. The manufacturing is mostly automated. On these terms, Steinhart is is far and away better than Rolex for the money.
I've had mine for a few months now, and I love it. I'll never spend Rolex money on a watch. In fact, this is my most expensive watch. I had to regulate mine, but it is running a solid -2spd. I find it to be very comfortable. It is very easy to read the time from nearly every angle and every lighting situation. Just a damn good watch for the $450 that I paid. And they delivered it from Germany to Nebraska in 2 days! I'd buy another Steinhart with no qualms. Only watch nerds care if it is a too-close Rolex 'homage'. Just not an issue for me.
I got mine a few days ago, and the glass is one of my favorite parts. I don't see the "flecto" being near the deal he makes it out to be! Fantastic watch.
I love Steinhart watches and really like this one. I just wish it did not have the Mercedes hands, rather having the hand set of the 39mm Vintage GMT or simple sword hands.
I own a 214270 and this is a decent copy version. I really like the caseback but as you said, there's many subtle things that compound to make this an "Explorer at home". Steinhart offers amazing value for money, but my problem is I no longer can wear a watch that is trying to be something it's not. For a little more than 490 Euro, I'd be looking for a nice field watch with actual originality.
Presumptions aplenty about fit. Wrists have knuckles. A deeper caseback raises the lugs above the knuckle, circumventing the knuckle. Female endlinks then allow for a more adaptable bracelet fit. If, like Jody, you wear watches well above the knuckle, then no problems. But many (majority??) don't.
He’s giving a good review , subjectively. But remember it’s $500 vs the Rolex which is 15x the price if not more. So can’t complain at all. Beautiful watch. I just ordered it.
Really a nice watch. I appreciate double domed sapphire crystal aren't cheap but they rather should have gone with a flat crystal and put the money towards some better AR coating and a black glossy dial.
Hurray for Messrs P & X! (Chanting heard. . .) Lume Wars! Lume Wars! Another good Explorer homage, with a Miyota, is the Korean Tissell version. $230 US.
I have an Ocean blue 39 ceramic. Stunning watch! Steinhart is really rivalling other brands in it's price class. This Adventure is very attractive and I feel I want it!
As a Rolex owner and a Steinhart owner (Sub 14060M and Ocean GMT 39mm) I like the way Steinhart doesn’t copy the case shape of a Rolex. They are clearly inspired by Rolex with many of their designs, but fall short of being homages or copies in my opinion. Oh, and they are built like tanks.
I have three Steinharts…all the cases are the same, clasps, same…they simply just take the same case and make it work for whatever watch they are trying to homage. Still, they run great, look great and offer a lot of value for money in my opinion…
I don't mean to be a jerk but if you want the _actual_ Rolex experience, here's what you need to do: 1. Wait for well over a year, preferably with a sizeable deposit put down that is doing nothing for you anymore, 2. Spend money on jewlery and watches you don't really want, to 'build' a relationship, 3. Find a million watches that are better than the Rolex that you should have bought but can't now, Done! You've now experienced Rolex. PS ask me how I know...
Thanks for the review, Jody. As to your question on what we think of this watch, if it has a similar case to the Ocean 39 Vintage GMT, it would suit me very well. I have a broad-and-rather-flat 7.5” wrist, and the Ocean 39 wears beautifully. Incidentally, I tried the BB Pro, which looks like a hockey puck on my oddly-shaped wrist.
I have a ocean one vintage 39, gnomon exclusive, such an amazing watch. Shame the explorer is not available now but I’ll be getting one when it’s restocked!
@@BramdeHaas1999 I actually got my Vintage a few years ago via eBay & it was the 39mm. Suits my wrist. But honestly I’ve got a few 40/42mm watches which I can get away with. I personally would go the 39mm.
Ive been satisfied with mine. Purchased a couple of weeks ago for a a low price of $411.00, directly from Steinhart. My only complaint is the box in which it came in was crap. I also recently purchased the Ocean One Pink Gold 42mm, Yacht-Master homage.
I got the July 2022 production and have to say that I love the dial. The applied indices are beautiful. As a test for the day the Rolex deign to sell me the Explorer, I know that I can live with the dial as a daily wearer.
I just returned an Explorer 1 it just was speaking to me when I wore it, this however is a great watch it arrived yesterday and I honestly say it’s a keeper. Nice one Steinhart.
Think the only thing really wrong with the watch is the lack of AR. The fact that the case design is a departure from making the watch a complete “fakey” Is in my opinion a good thing. Maybe Steinhart aren’t using their parts bin, maybe they just adding a touch of Steinhart design language to the watch? Anyway reckon it’s a fantastic alternative to spending stupid money on the original watch that’s probably in reality 50 percent better than the Steinie. Nice review Mr M!
I've had an Steinhart 39 gmt ceramic Pepsi for around 2 years now. Absolutely fantastic. It's had more wrist time than anything else in collection. +2 seconds a day. Jubi bracelet. What's not to like!
Honestly, I much prefer my Tisell - it's not perfect - the movement isn't of the quality present in the Steinhart for a start, but for half the cost, it both wears and looks better than the Swiss-made piece. If you're going to use the photocopier, use it properly.
I bought one,… but I’m still waiting for it. I have 2 other 39 Steinys and the case fits great on my 7.5in wrist so I know this one will fit good too. I bought it to be used as my field watch, the Explorer is too expensive to be used for its intended purpose and this kicks the crap out of Hamiltons at this price point.
Hi, I have one. Best watch i ever bought. I understand why they have difficults to deliver because it’s that good. Highly recommended! 😀 Best Regards Mats
Hej Mats! Du är svensk gissar jag. Tack för din kommentar. Jag har bara en Steinhart så långt och det är en 39 blue ceramic. Fantastisk klocka och känns dyrare än den är. Denna nya Adventure classic är i min köplista.
Well done! I think the 39mm Explorer has to be one of the best watch designs ever. Since the cost of buying one is absurd, I am always looking for the perfect homage. This one comes real close!
I agree with you. When I couldn't get an Explorer I bought a Tudor North Flag, which I ended up liking more. Now the North Flag is discontinued as Tudor goes all in on BB
I purchased one of these and I found the crown a little undersized and uncomfortable to use. I don't know if it is just the one I purchased? I would have liked to hear your feelings about the crown.
Awesome review as always Jody! A really nice Explorer style watch from Steinhart. That Sellita Elabore grade movement is a great engine given the relatively modest price. I paid more than double that for the entry level SW200 in my Oris ProPilot for instance. The 39mm Explorer is my dream watch and I had it in the back of my mind that I’d try and somehow get one closer to the time to mark my 40th birthday in a few years but now the 39mm has been discontinued that ship has sailed 😔 Not that I could really afford (or rather, justify) spending that kind of money on a single watch and never mind the fact that Rolex would be unlikely to ever sell the likes of me a stainless steel sports model 😂 This Ocean 39 Adventure reminds me a bit of a Tisell Explorer homage I have. It is such a nice watch and looks slightly closer to its inspiration than the Steinhart but when you look closer there are quite a few differences which start to really stick out. The dial, bracelet and clasp are very close to the real deal but the lugs and case shape are slightly different and those differences got more obvious and noticeable the longer I had the watch which felt a bit “uncanny valley” 😂
I have one of the second runs on the way. Just an observation. Emphasis of curvature on the Rolex Oyster case is on top of the lugs. Hmmm. And is also extended...double hmmm. Observing the angles, extension of lugs from top to underneath....to tell you the truth, there is not that much difference. I like my Ocean 39 GMT Classic better than the Rolex GMT Coke I once had. Ceramic bezel, 300m water resistant, excellent bracelet. Face it, the Germans!!!
Just need a designer.... To have a line that isn't homages in addition.... And a on the fly micro assignment clasp. Doesn't Chronos have a good one of these? Much cheaper even with a Selita option.... I really wish steinhart did more non homage watches.
I have a serious problem with a 500 dollar homage. You can get an excellent Tissot swiss made watch or a fantastic Seiko with original design abd great build quality for less.
times of SARB033 are already the long past, mate... look at the price of new alpinist (e.g. SPB159J1) or tissot PRS powermatic 80 on bracelet... at our ADs almost $800... that's real
I have had my eye on this one for a while. I think that I will grab one at some point to consolidate my collection a little. Looking to reduce to a 4-watch collection.
Jody, you are absolutely spot on about the case shape and how the watch sits on some of our wrists. At the moment I'm wearing a fantastic Heimdallr that is a Seiko diver homage. I believe the case back does not protrude beyond the curved lug ends. This combined with a high quality jubilee bracelet makes the watch extremely comfortable.
While my comparison has to be based on a vastly smaller number of other watches than Jody's, I will say that the Steinhart case wears noticeably different. It's nothing I'd call annoying or uncomfortable, but when you wear even the 39 O1s for a few days and then put on something more contoured, you notice that the Steinhart case calls for a lot more attention on your wrist. For example: Even my CW C63 in 39mm and on its steel bracelet (which *looks* a lot larger on wrist than a Steinhart 39 diver) feels almost like I'm wearing a regular Swatch in direct comparison. What really astounded me was when I put on a buddy's 1990s Submariner which felt like it was made of paper in direct comparison. Sure... that was also down to the much flimsier and lighter bracelet on the Rolex (God, these things were pretty terrible back then), but I would bet it has even more to do with the fact that the Rolex is much more contoured to your wrist than the Steinhart - which more or less just sits on top of it. And yes: AFAIK all those O1-models use the same basic case with small deviations depending on the model. Some of the more "premium" ones have chamfered lugs for example. But then again: Rolex use the basic Oyster design on a large variety of watches themselves. They aren't shy about the fact and fans of the brand don't seem to mind. I'm guessing the "parts-bin" approach Steinhart use when creating new models is probably one of the reasons why they can manage to offer these things at a relatively low price.
Steinhart are great value, not to mention their absolutely superb customer service! Can't help but think they could have done better for this one by naming it the "Adventurer" (a-la Explorer), rather than that slightly quirky "Adventure".
I have 2 Steinharts🎉 Both eta 2824-2 Flieger 44 mm B Type Ocean forty-four ceramic diver One is 8 sec acurate One is 12 sec Love them both. Bought them second hand. Both older than 4 or 5 years. Working perfect and i paid 500 euros for both. Unscratched and with their boxes. Although i own several vintage poljot, sturmanskie sputnik, casio, seiko 5s, and a panerai I still love the feel and looks of my steinharts🥰 Unbeatable experience for the paid price. I will for sure buy steinhart no 3 watch. Maybe a different flieger watch with a transparent back case🥰🍀
Brilliant review once again! Have to say you have become my FAVOURITE watch channel - and I've been following quite a few for some years now. Thank you very much for your fantastic work! Cheers from Germany!
Great review and agree! Parts bin for sure but a lot of potential. I really like my new San Martin V2 with applied indices, it's a lovely fit and finish
Yeah I’d love to see a comparison between the two. Had the Tisell on my shortlist, and I’m not seeing enough of a difference between this Steinhart and the Tisell to justify the extra cost.
Great watches, I have bought four Steinharts in the past, and still own two. I only tend to buy homages if they are of older discontinued models. In my reviews I have also criticised them for the flat cases That said, like all their watches, great value for money. Thanks for the review.
So it looks like an Explorer, has a top-grade movement, has nice finishing, has insane lume, a decent bracelet, and costs a small fraction of the price of the Rolex. No wonder they’re sold-out. For the money, I’ll buy a Wise instead, but looks like Steinhart delivers here.
you nailed it. All Steinhart Ocean watches come in the same case shape by size - 42mm or 39mm. That is one thing that bothers me about Stainhart and I have 7 or 8 of their watches!
I have the steinhart 39 mm ocean Gnomon exclusive with the Explorer dial. Rock solid watch looks great wears great and yes it's homage but of a watch no one can buy so it's fine by me
....... for those who prefer the numerals and size of the early Explorers the 36mm Armida A6 with the ETA movement is superb ......... around the same price , excellent finish and drilled lugs ..........
To be honest I like the boxier case of Steinhart more than on Rolex. And it has more prominent indexes too which I really love on this watch. Second hand is also ok for me. Sometimes I think that Steinhart fixes the details I don't like on Rolex. :D With Ocean One too.
Interesting review on the ergonomics of watchmaking. The 'Science' is more than meets the eye. Good perspective on a practical consideration instead of just specs bragging. Tks for the great review that applies to any watch consideration.
I got mine today. Excellent watch. But I agree about the reflections. The anti reflective coating could has been better. But the markers and hands reflect very good as well so it does not destroy the reading of the time.
I was initially a bit doubtful and waited a while with removal of the plastic or any adjustment. But decided to keep it. When I have it adjusted on my wrist all doubtfulness about the reflections is like blown away! No problem at all. Really like it!
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"... the full Rolex experience ... because you can't actually buy this watch." You have excelled yourself Jody!
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We've been trolled by an Australian Scotsman.. 😏
Grand seiko is the purists choice
I was expecting this. Literally before the click:
"Full Rolex experience? Does that mean a waiting list?"
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I bought this back in April and I think it is a great value homage watch. The case fits fine and I like the drilled lugs. To be honest lack of anti reflection coating have never been an issue for me, not in any watch. I would have liked maybe a little less taper on the bracelet and smaller "adventure" printing. I was a bit worried about the shiny Steinhart logo but it turns out I really like it. Overall I think the design looks good. I will probably never buy an original Explorer but if I'm going for an homage I want it to be of respectable quality and good value. This is the first Explorer homage watch that really made me want it. I think Steinhart offers well made watches with great value for money.
Thanks for your post. Do you think oyster style glidelock clasp will fit this?
Homage watches have the lowest value for the money. You are paying for the brand that you aint even buying.
@@mikearkous8379 I have no idea about the oyster style glidelock clasp, sorry.
@@wolandrew steinharts have excellent resale
@@edrader which is the only way to exract any value out of these glorified fakes
Just the movement costs £217.95 on Cousins. $272.19 US. All packaged in a nice looking case. I think it is good value when you see the Timegrapher results.
And yet you can buy the San Martin SN020-G3, with that same movement for $327. Cousins is not charging wholesale.
@@PlugInRides Then you need the case for it, hands, crystal, the time to assemble. From a watch makers point of view, good deal.
@@brianpercival1829 Yes, I understand how to build a watch from parts. I was also wrong, and the SM w/SW200 is $456, a $130 premium over the ST2130. San Martin is a bit pricey on the upgrade, since I doubt the SW200 cost triple the price of a Sea-Gull ST2130. Considering at least three Swiss-made, 2824 clones are based on the ST2130, I don't see that the SW200 is worth that much more.
38mm should be the largest these should ever be.
@@tomasinacovell4293 You obviously do not have 8 inch wrists like me :)
This does look quite nice, but I personally prefer the overall look of the my San Martin 39mm (newer version with applied indices and domed crystal) Explorer homage though. The domed crystal is fantastic. I think there's just too much text on this and the text is a bit large too. Although I do like that caseback. Great review as always Jody.
I agree mate. San Martin for me as well due to the fit and finish.
@@JustOneMoreWatch Yeah San Martin punches well above its weight in terms of fit and finish. If their watches had a big brand logo on the dial everyone would be raving about them... Not just us budget watch guys.
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR san martin is extremely underated i have 3 of their watches and all of them are spectacular
@@davidgarza995 I've got quite a few now myself too. Not had any issues with any of them.
I wish they'd come out with original designs taking inspiration from these iconic watches instead of constantly making homages.
I bought the Adventure shortly after it was published, as a reward, so to speak, after submitting my bachelor thesis. I love this Steinhart watch, the Explorer style is exactly what I've been craving for a long time. It gives me an awesome feeling, the movement runs just perfect and I am really looking forward to embrace it's strap variability!
Almost exactly 10 years ago I got my first real automatic watch for my 16th birthday, it was the Steinhart Ocean One Red, which I've been wearing ever since (with a few Seikos in between) - also an incredibly cool watch!
I have the same Ocean one Red. It’s my daily. Can’t say enough about the quality to cash ratio!
I got one of these a couple weeks ago and I love it so far. The case is a bit flat, but it still wears quite nicely, looks great, and is very accurate and reliable.
So glad you mentioned it but the case shape is the only thing that has put me off buying a Steinhart. They look really well made and have solid movements but the flat shape, case back that sticks out and lack of turn down on the lugs has always put me off buying one
Agreed!
Same here, I got a fairly small wrist too.
Exactly my thoughts too. Would like to try before buy.
I have a six inch wrist and 2 39mm Steinharts. They fit great!
I have one Steinhart and I think in 39mm, the Shape doesn't matter. It fits very well.
The 42mm, I really don't like it because of this shape.
39 is perfect on a Steinhart
Hi Jody, yeah I know what you mean about the case, it’s definitely a Steinhart thing. I bought one when they first came out and have worn it a fair bit since then also comparing it with my black OP39. You just have to treat the Steinhart as a different animal as far as comfort goes.. it’s not uncomfortable in fact it wears pretty well on my 7.5 inch wrist but it’s never going to have that ergonomic organic feel of the Rollux (I refuse to use the proper name). I bought mine for a daily beater that had some Explorer vibes, had some quality but I could afford to scratch up a little so it works for me. The thing is, I don’t think Steinhart are trying to compete with the Chinese ‘homage’ manufacturers head to head, I think they’re game is to play their own game a little and perhaps they think they are taking the moral high ground on ‘copying’ a bit more. A Steinhart has more cred’ than a San Martin for instance and I think they know that and this is the way they preserve it. Anyway, love your work and really happy to see a review of a watch I own today so thanks.. please keep it going. I guess you’re also looking forward to Obi Wan landing soon.. MTFBWY.
I have the same wrist size and I find it wears great in fact I'm finding it hard to wear anything else atm
If I'm having to put up with Mercedes hands, I better at least *actually* have a Rolex on my wrist.
agreed
Agreed but I am still tempted to buy this Steinhart. Help!
jomashop just got in a mess of used last week
Since Rolex buys their handset from a smaller Swiss company, I suppose Steinhart, Davosa and other lesser known Swiss firms do as well. The Mercedes hour hand does get tons of lume which, I guess, is the point.
Exactly
Excellent review as usual Jody, your videos are always a delight to watch. I take issue mostly with the dial. This new Steiny would have looked better with less and smaller text. The applied branding and logo don't help either
on the wrist it looks great, however
Great review Jody. At that price i think all the important features are there. Everybody understands Steinhart have to cut a few corners if they want to offer a decent package at a nice price. I give you the antireflective undercoating or lack thereof but i honestly don't care about the differences in case design. At the end of the day they need to differ from the original to avoid lawsuits.
I bought mine directly from Steinhart when they first came out. The differences from the OG are noted but remember this is an homage not a replica. I just wish they used a $25 clasp instead of a $5 one. Also a much nicer watch than the Smiths...I own their 39mm version.
Nice to know that this is better than a Smiths!
@@gregnatividad8345 the other brand that offers that *full* rolex experience lol
Did you have pay any duties or other fees when FedEx delivered it?
@@davidsantamuro791 Nope. Very easy to buy directly from Steinhart. Very straightforward.
@@markschwartz5702 thanks for the info!
I honestly think it's more fun looking for the best rolex homage than putting yourself through the pointless process of trying to get a real one.i remember you saying "-what a difference a piece of crystal makes " so true.i prefer this with domed sapphire. Just put a single dome on my turtle..can't stop staring at it!
I just received mine from latest July 22 batch. Great watch, I love it. Only disappointment is the latest packaging is a simple cardboard box that does not secure the watch properly. On arrival the watch was upside down in the box. No damage, so no great problem but don't expect the padded PU leather covered case if you are able to buy one.
I was excited about the box besides the watch 🥲
Received mine a couple of weeks back. Can comfortably say that the quality to price ratio offered here is absolutely insane. Build quality, finishing and movement are punching way above the weight when it comes to purchase price.
100% agree with the points you raise in the video. A few little tweaks and this would go from exceptional to absolutely outstanding.
As it is though to scratch that Explorer itch Steinhart have knocked it clean out of the park.
My daily beater is a Steinhart Red Ocean One. Paid around$450 from the website. It still looks new, two years old now. I have owned And still do, Rolex, Panerai, IWC, GP, springdrive Landmaster, Nomos, Graham Prodive, And dollar for dollar, with out a question, (well maybe the Nomos) the Steinhart is by far the best quality per dollar than any of the others costing literally ten times to 15 times more. Yes I love a $6,000 Panerai on my wrist, but if someone, who wants a watch that is a great watch, with out costing multiple thousands of dollars, I always say, Just get a Steinhart.
@@misterpsych3804 I grabbed a "kermit" Ocean One on their Black Friday sale and was blown away by it. Some people get snobby about Steinhart and won't buy them but they are only hurting themselves when the price/quality Steinhart offer is factored in. The Adventure didn't suit me in the end but that is no slight on the quality of the piece and I passed to on to my brother who loves it. The Ocean one I brought to replace it won't leave my collection any time soon.
@@Dan-uo3pv I love my Steinhart. I also have some high end pieces as well. But, it's really amazing that for the $450ish I paid I got such a quality , sturdy , fit and finished watch. One thing that Steinhart does inadvertently, is let you know you are crazy to drop $5-6,000 on another watch that is only incrementally better.
I' ve been owning a Steinhart Ocean 1 Gmt coke for nearly 4 years now and I could not be happier about its perceived quality, looks and accuracy (a steady + 2 sec/day), now this Adventure does not seem to be any different and in a way the fact it has a little too much writing on its dial, the relative chunckiness of both the case and bracelet to me adds to its own personality, on the other hand, the superb lume, the outstanding accuracy provided by the Sellita elabore movement (another plus) makes this a winner in my book, i might pull the trigger on this although right now im in the chase for either a Marathon Gsar medium size or a Rado Captain Cook.
I wear a Addiesdive Submariner in quartz for a daily work beater, and I love it. These Steinhart’s might be all I’ll ever really want/need in place of a Rolex Sub/Air-King. Pagani Design also has that Air King homage that looks extremely good.
The Rolex Experience, make me laugh. Rolex produce about 1 million watches per year, you can check via the COSC Institute numbers. The manufacturing is mostly automated. On these terms, Steinhart is is far and away better than Rolex for the money.
yep. i've owned many of the big swiss brands. several rolexes. i'm over it.
I've had mine for a few months now, and I love it. I'll never spend Rolex money on a watch. In fact, this is my most expensive watch. I had to regulate mine, but it is running a solid -2spd. I find it to be very comfortable. It is very easy to read the time from nearly every angle and every lighting situation. Just a damn good watch for the $450 that I paid. And they delivered it from Germany to Nebraska in 2 days! I'd buy another Steinhart with no qualms. Only watch nerds care if it is a too-close Rolex 'homage'. Just not an issue for me.
I got mine a few days ago, and the glass is one of my favorite parts. I don't see the "flecto" being near the deal he makes it out to be! Fantastic watch.
I love Steinhart watches and really like this one. I just wish it did not have the Mercedes hands, rather having the hand set of the 39mm Vintage GMT or simple sword hands.
I own a 214270 and this is a decent copy version. I really like the caseback but as you said, there's many subtle things that compound to make this an "Explorer at home".
Steinhart offers amazing value for money, but my problem is I no longer can wear a watch that is trying to be something it's not. For a little more than 490 Euro, I'd be looking for a nice field watch with actual originality.
Have the same watch. What I did to adjust it was keep 4 links on 6side and 7 on 12 side then micro adjust. Perfect fit snd it is centered and balanced
Thank you. You are the first watch reviewer on youtube I've heard say "indices" rather than "indexes"
Presumptions aplenty about fit.
Wrists have knuckles.
A deeper caseback raises the lugs above the knuckle, circumventing the knuckle. Female endlinks then allow for a more adaptable bracelet fit. If, like Jody, you wear watches well above the knuckle, then no problems. But many (majority??) don't.
Bought this watch and absolutely LOVE IT! Value and dial aesthetic… my only complaint: the clasp. That said, if it doesn’t come off the wrist…
He’s giving a good review , subjectively. But remember it’s $500 vs the Rolex which is 15x the price if not more. So can’t complain at all. Beautiful watch. I just ordered it.
$461 today if you pay in dollars
Boxing Square: do you like it? I just ordered one.
Really a nice watch. I appreciate double domed sapphire crystal aren't cheap but they rather should have gone with a flat crystal and put the money towards some better AR coating and a black glossy dial.
Hurray for Messrs P & X! (Chanting heard. . .) Lume Wars! Lume Wars!
Another good Explorer homage, with a Miyota, is the Korean Tissell version. $230 US.
rolex is going to release a plastic submariner with tudor
Ahahaha! I'll queue for that one too Rocco!
Priceless suggestion sir 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I’ll certainly not be queuing up for that one either…
I have an Ocean blue 39 ceramic. Stunning watch! Steinhart is really rivalling other brands in it's price class.
This Adventure is very attractive and I feel I want it!
Thanks for the great review! Does the stem have a dead mid-position due to no date on this watch?
Sadly, yes it does. I don't think that Sellita do a version of the SW200 without the date position, or if they do, I haven't encountered it yet.
As a Rolex owner and a Steinhart owner (Sub 14060M and Ocean GMT 39mm) I like the way Steinhart doesn’t copy the case shape of a Rolex. They are clearly inspired by Rolex with many of their designs, but fall short of being homages or copies in my opinion. Oh, and they are built like tanks.
Steinhart is the absolute king of copy and homage to rolex… cannot get any closer
@@Dailydackel 🤣 what, with a different size and different shape case?
I have three Steinharts…all the cases are the same, clasps, same…they simply just take the same case and make it work for whatever watch they are trying to homage. Still, they run great, look great and offer a lot of value for money in my opinion…
I don't mean to be a jerk but if you want the _actual_ Rolex experience, here's what you need to do:
1. Wait for well over a year, preferably with a sizeable deposit put down that is doing nothing for you anymore,
2. Spend money on jewlery and watches you don't really want, to 'build' a relationship,
3. Find a million watches that are better than the Rolex that you should have bought but can't now,
Done! You've now experienced Rolex. PS ask me how I know...
Hahahaha! 100%
The dial is spot on, but the rest is way off. If it had an true oyster case, it would be an instant buy for me.
Thanks for the review, Jody. As to your question on what we think of this watch, if it has a similar case to the Ocean 39 Vintage GMT, it would suit me very well. I have a broad-and-rather-flat 7.5” wrist, and the Ocean 39 wears beautifully. Incidentally, I tried the BB Pro, which looks like a hockey puck on my oddly-shaped wrist.
I have a ocean one vintage 39, gnomon exclusive, such an amazing watch. Shame the explorer is not available now but I’ll be getting one when it’s restocked!
Same here & it’s a beautiful, well made watch!👍🏼😎Only last night yet AGAIN I was looking at the Steve McQueen GMT. I wouldn’t mind this one either.
@@andrewd7586 i find myself looking at that watch too a little too often… do you prefer the smaller one or the large size?
@@BramdeHaas1999 I actually got my Vintage a few years ago via eBay & it was the 39mm. Suits my wrist. But honestly I’ve got a few 40/42mm watches which I can get away with. I personally would go the 39mm.
Ive been satisfied with mine. Purchased a couple of weeks ago for a a low price of $411.00, directly from Steinhart. My only complaint is the box in which it came in was crap. I also recently purchased the Ocean One Pink Gold 42mm, Yacht-Master homage.
I got the July 2022 production and have to say that I love the dial. The applied indices are beautiful. As a test for the day the Rolex deign to sell me the Explorer, I know that I can live with the dial as a daily wearer.
I just returned an Explorer 1 it just was speaking to me when I wore it, this however is a great watch it arrived yesterday and I honestly say it’s a keeper. Nice one Steinhart.
Think the only thing really wrong with the watch is the lack of AR. The fact that the case design is a departure from making the watch a complete “fakey” Is in my opinion a good thing. Maybe Steinhart aren’t using their parts bin, maybe they just adding a touch of Steinhart design language to the watch? Anyway reckon it’s a fantastic alternative to spending stupid money on the original watch that’s probably in reality 50 percent better than the Steinie. Nice review Mr M!
Nice review, I've been hoping for a review on Steinhart Ocean 39 premium 904L, hopefully we will see it one day :)
I've had an Steinhart 39 gmt ceramic Pepsi for around 2 years now. Absolutely fantastic. It's had more wrist time than anything else in collection. +2 seconds a day. Jubi bracelet. What's not to like!
Had mine a week now and I'm totally in love with it
Did you have to pay any duties or other fees when FedEx delivered it?
@@davidsantamuro791 no but I live in New Zealand
@@nz1anvil thanks
Honestly, I much prefer my Tisell - it's not perfect - the movement isn't of the quality present in the Steinhart for a start, but for half the cost, it both wears and looks better than the Swiss-made piece. If you're going to use the photocopier, use it properly.
Yea, I like mine too, but would prefer a sterile dial. I think the San Martin might be better than everything else right now (except the clones).
How’s the lume?
@@drzaius844 it's reasonable, but don't be expecting chromalite.
I bought one,… but I’m still waiting for it. I have 2 other 39 Steinys and the case fits great on my 7.5in wrist so I know this one will fit good too.
I bought it to be used as my field watch, the Explorer is too expensive to be used for its intended purpose and this kicks the crap out of Hamiltons at this price point.
Hammys desperately need some real world wr and a screw down crown . I would own several if that was the case .
@@zman8340 AR coating needed too
Would love a top 10 Explorer 1 homages, fantastic video Jody!
Hi,
I have one. Best watch i ever bought. I understand why they have
difficults to deliver because it’s that good.
Highly recommended! 😀
Best Regards
Mats
Hej Mats! Du är svensk gissar jag. Tack för din kommentar. Jag har bara en Steinhart så långt och det är en 39 blue ceramic. Fantastisk klocka och känns dyrare än den är. Denna nya Adventure classic är i min köplista.
Have you seen the Cadisen version yet?
Just got mine from Chronomaster UK. Beautiful time piece, it's also my second Steinhart
You don't need to buy a dozen 'lesser' models first, spend half a lifetime on a wait list, and then get mugged by some yoot on a moped.
I'll suggest that to Gunther Steinhart the next time we chat ;)
Mr Gambini, what was that word? Did you say 'yoot'?
It could be Jody on his scooter?…😈🤭
@@the_once-and-future_king. I fink he ment “Yoof”
Much beloved of Janet Street-Porter in the early Eighties. Those “yoofs” now are grandparents…….
@@PhilbyFavourites Yoot is kind of a parody of Yoof, because the kids these days all have to talk like Yardies, for some reason
Well done! I think the 39mm Explorer has to be one of the best watch designs ever. Since the cost of buying one is absurd, I am always looking for the perfect homage. This one comes real close!
I agree with you. When I couldn't get an Explorer I bought a Tudor North Flag, which I ended up liking more. Now the North Flag is discontinued as Tudor goes all in on BB
@@careykimmelstiel183 tudor slab cases
Compare it with Tissel explorer.
I purchased one of these and I found the crown a little undersized and uncomfortable to use. I don't know if it is just the one I purchased? I would have liked to hear your feelings about the crown.
Awesome review as always Jody! A really nice Explorer style watch from Steinhart. That Sellita Elabore grade movement is a great engine given the relatively modest price. I paid more than double that for the entry level SW200 in my Oris ProPilot for instance.
The 39mm Explorer is my dream watch and I had it in the back of my mind that I’d try and somehow get one closer to the time to mark my 40th birthday in a few years but now the 39mm has been discontinued that ship has sailed 😔 Not that I could really afford (or rather, justify) spending that kind of money on a single watch and never mind the fact that Rolex would be unlikely to ever sell the likes of me a stainless steel sports model 😂
This Ocean 39 Adventure reminds me a bit of a Tisell Explorer homage I have. It is such a nice watch and looks slightly closer to its inspiration than the Steinhart but when you look closer there are quite a few differences which start to really stick out. The dial, bracelet and clasp are very close to the real deal but the lugs and case shape are slightly different and those differences got more obvious and noticeable the longer I had the watch which felt a bit “uncanny valley” 😂
Love my Steiny ocean one vintage 39, but it never gets much wrist time. Not sure why.
Liking the look of this I'm hoping to get a ovm dive model from gnomon at some point as quality of steinhart looks very good
I have one of the second runs on the way. Just an observation. Emphasis of curvature on the Rolex Oyster case is on top of the lugs. Hmmm. And is also extended...double hmmm. Observing the angles, extension of lugs from top to underneath....to tell you the truth, there is not that much difference. I like my Ocean 39 GMT Classic better than the Rolex GMT Coke I once had. Ceramic bezel, 300m water resistant, excellent bracelet. Face it, the Germans!!!
Just need a designer.... To have a line that isn't homages in addition.... And a on the fly micro assignment clasp. Doesn't Chronos have a good one of these? Much cheaper even with a Selita option.... I really wish steinhart did more non homage watches.
I have a serious problem with a 500 dollar homage. You can get an excellent Tissot swiss made watch or a fantastic Seiko with original design abd great build quality for less.
times of SARB033 are already the long past, mate... look at the price of new alpinist (e.g. SPB159J1) or tissot PRS powermatic 80 on bracelet... at our ADs almost $800... that's real
I have had my eye on this one for a while. I think that I will grab one at some point to consolidate my collection a little. Looking to reduce to a 4-watch collection.
Jody, you are absolutely spot on about the case shape and how the watch sits on some of our wrists. At the moment I'm wearing a fantastic Heimdallr that is a Seiko diver homage. I believe the case back does not protrude beyond the curved lug ends. This combined with a high quality jubilee bracelet makes the watch extremely comfortable.
Would you recommend this over a San Martin 36/39mm? My black field/explorer esque victorinox just broke and I need to replace it!
Tbh, I prefer the San Martin. Wears better, made better.
@@JustOneMoreWatch all I needed to hear! Thanks for the advice, and keep doing what you do! Sending love and good health from across the pond.
Been waiting for someone to drop this video
While my comparison has to be based on a vastly smaller number of other watches than Jody's, I will say that the Steinhart case wears noticeably different. It's nothing I'd call annoying or uncomfortable, but when you wear even the 39 O1s for a few days and then put on something more contoured, you notice that the Steinhart case calls for a lot more attention on your wrist. For example: Even my CW C63 in 39mm and on its steel bracelet (which *looks* a lot larger on wrist than a Steinhart 39 diver) feels almost like I'm wearing a regular Swatch in direct comparison. What really astounded me was when I put on a buddy's 1990s Submariner which felt like it was made of paper in direct comparison. Sure... that was also down to the much flimsier and lighter bracelet on the Rolex (God, these things were pretty terrible back then), but I would bet it has even more to do with the fact that the Rolex is much more contoured to your wrist than the Steinhart - which more or less just sits on top of it.
And yes: AFAIK all those O1-models use the same basic case with small deviations depending on the model. Some of the more "premium" ones have chamfered lugs for example. But then again: Rolex use the basic Oyster design on a large variety of watches themselves. They aren't shy about the fact and fans of the brand don't seem to mind. I'm guessing the "parts-bin" approach Steinhart use when creating new models is probably one of the reasons why they can manage to offer these things at a relatively low price.
Steinhart are great value, not to mention their absolutely superb customer service! Can't help but think they could have done better for this one by naming it the "Adventurer" (a-la Explorer), rather than that slightly quirky "Adventure".
Do you have more watches or t-shirts?
Why not forego the inflated price and get the Tisell Explorer?
How good is the lume compared to the 39 mm sub homage?
Lovely watch....except for the dial print. There's too much & the font seems to be too large. Imo, it takes away from a very elegant overall package.
Gah! It’s too much of a copy! I don’t mind an affordable watch. Or even a homage! It’s just too much of a copy for me
Love you content Jody, keep it up!
I own an ocean 2 premium. Its lovely for the price it's really hard to beat a steinhart!
Very nice! Great timekeeping too. I would love to see a Steinhart Air King!
Title and past quality grabbed me!
I have 2 Steinharts🎉
Both eta 2824-2
Flieger 44 mm B Type
Ocean forty-four ceramic diver
One is 8 sec acurate
One is 12 sec
Love them both. Bought them second hand. Both older than 4 or 5 years.
Working perfect and i paid 500 euros for both. Unscratched and with their boxes.
Although i own several vintage poljot, sturmanskie sputnik, casio, seiko 5s, and a panerai
I still love the feel and looks of my steinharts🥰
Unbeatable experience for the paid price.
I will for sure buy steinhart no 3 watch. Maybe a different flieger watch with a transparent back case🥰🍀
Jody…did you ever review the Ocean 39 BLACK Ceramic Diver Watch by Steinhart?
Where should one look for an Ali express $100 39 Explorer 1 without any dreadful old radium fauxtina?
Great video as usual!
Seiko SARB033 vs Tudor Black Bay 36 - Please!!
Like the vid mate, why does utoob cut off the end of your words at the very end of the vid ?
Brilliant review once again! Have to say you have become my FAVOURITE watch channel - and I've been following quite a few for some years now. Thank you very much for your fantastic work! Cheers from Germany!
Got one on my wrist now, I love it, just waiting for a high end leather strap I've ordered.
Great review and agree! Parts bin for sure but a lot of potential. I really like my new San Martin V2 with applied indices, it's a lovely fit and finish
Just bought a Tisell 9015 Explorer about 3 days before Steinhart released this one. Although it's not Swiss made I think its mildly better.
Yeah I’d love to see a comparison between the two. Had the Tisell on my shortlist, and I’m not seeing enough of a difference between this Steinhart and the Tisell to justify the extra cost.
I’m sure you said this in the video but is it a screw down crown? Cheers
Hello Jody , any chance you could get the IWC Top Gun edition in for review ? Many thanks.
Great watches, I have bought four Steinharts in the past, and still own two. I only tend to buy homages if they are of older discontinued models. In my reviews I have also criticised them for the flat cases That said, like all their watches, great value for money. Thanks for the review.
Good call. Case profile is a big deal, yet not given much attention, besides thickness and lug angle. Flat, slab sides is are a total no go.
Halllooo and thank you !
Love the ocean one 39 but I still hope for a 36mm steinhart.
To much girth for me.
SanMartin sn021 is your best way to go IMO
@@johnmuthan286 thanks 🙏 I already got it 😁😁😁 with pt5000 and limited sub dial.
Still waiting for a higher tier one.
So it looks like an Explorer, has a top-grade movement, has nice finishing, has insane lume, a decent bracelet, and costs a small fraction of the price of the Rolex. No wonder they’re sold-out. For the money, I’ll buy a Wise instead, but looks like Steinhart delivers here.
you nailed it. All Steinhart Ocean watches come in the same case shape by size - 42mm or 39mm. That is one thing that bothers me about Stainhart and I have 7 or 8 of their watches!
I couldn’t wait for you to review this watch!
I have the steinhart 39 mm ocean Gnomon exclusive with the Explorer dial. Rock solid watch looks great wears great and yes it's homage but of a watch no one can buy so it's fine by me
....... for those who prefer the numerals and size of the early Explorers the 36mm Armida A6 with the ETA movement is superb ......... around the same price , excellent finish and drilled lugs ..........
i love the look of the drilled thru lugs . . very Old School and so practical . . Cheers for the vid
To be honest I like the boxier case of Steinhart more than on Rolex. And it has more prominent indexes too which I really love on this watch. Second hand is also ok for me. Sometimes I think that Steinhart fixes the details I don't like on Rolex. :D With Ocean One too.
Hey Jody, I Love your Watch reviews and eagerly waiting for a Full Review of Cronos Homage of Rolex Explorer. I hope you do it soon.
Interesting review on the ergonomics of watchmaking. The 'Science' is more than meets the eye. Good perspective on a practical consideration instead of just specs bragging. Tks for the great review that applies to any watch consideration.
When germans made a copy of a famous Rolex model is OK,but when chinesses made it ,people say this is fake and its not OK haha
Eh, I'm already not buying a Rolex, I'll just not buy this either. Too much money for not enough fidelity. I'll stick with the San Martin
I got mine today. Excellent watch. But I agree about the reflections. The anti reflective coating could has been better. But the markers and hands reflect very good as well so it does not destroy the reading of the time.
I was initially a bit doubtful and waited a while with removal of the plastic or any adjustment. But decided to keep it.
When I have it adjusted on my wrist all doubtfulness about the reflections is like blown away! No problem at all. Really like it!