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.
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.
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.
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✌️😉
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.
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.
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
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
@@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.
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
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!
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.
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!
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.
@@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
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.
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.
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 🙂
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 👍
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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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.
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!
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.
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?
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
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👍🏻
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
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
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!
@@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.
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)
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
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.
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!
@@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.
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!
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 🤣
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 .
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.
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!
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 😎👍
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.
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.
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.
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!
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....
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
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.
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👍
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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. 😜
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.
Well Tudor is offering a 70 hour chronometer movement with an independent jumping local hour hand and a really great adjustable clasp so it's offering more, but as far as the steinhart goes its pretty much impossible to buy anything else with this same ETA/Sellita movement! $500 is an incredible price for a watch this great 😁
@@thewatchidiot Most of the price difference goes to the retailer, Consumer TAX (21% in Spain), Marketing (i.e. attending big trade shows, paying Beckham, Lady Gaga, ...) etc. The jumping hour is just how the wheels are set, which implies no manufacturing cost at all, ... Tudor is now producing their own movements, in large numbers, machine-made, so maybe they even reduced the cost ;-). Their prices have more to do with segment positioning than cost or value. + I do not like the snow flake hand ... maybe if I liked the Tudor I would be here justifying it 😅.
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.
yessss, I'm hoping that that movement becomes way more mainstream even if its within the swatch group! Using the local jumping hour hand is good fun but actually since i dont travel very much, having this sort of gmt movement is far more useful to me bc i can keep track of different timezones without having to reset the whole thing. If only there was a movement where both hour hands were independently set!
So much better than the Tudor - all they had to do was keep the indices of the 1655 & they'd sell loads- instead they made another Bland Bay & ruined it 🤦🏻♂️
yeah it would be nice for the date to be bigger but one advantage of it is that it makes the date fully visible at more angles which is only something i noticed after thinking the magnification was all wrong lol!
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.
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.
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.
💯 💥It's absolutely worth it! 👌
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✌️😉
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.
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.
I don't think you can get a better luxury diver for under £3k than that blackbay 58, it's excellent.
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
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
@@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.
The oyster bracelet on steinhart might be my favorite aspect, such a thick quality feeling bracelet, no annoying rattling / loose feelings
Can someone tell me why my watch doesn’t have a Date magnifier?
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
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!
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.
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!
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.
Have the same watch. Awesome!
Is that the one with the lumed bezel, it's on my wanted list.
@@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
Steinhart make incredibly solid watches for the money.
No doubt about it! This was my first steinhart so definitely a great introduction to the brand!
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.
@@thewatchidiot where can I get that?
They make great replicas like chinese
Agreed, a $500 hommage beats a $4k hommage all day
looool its hard to argue against the crazy value steinharts offering here, I still cant believe everything I got for $500!
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.
@@drdesign6886 Except Tudor is actually part of Rolex
@@drdesign6886 cant agree more
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 🙂
Lots of comments here don't like the Steinhart because it's a homage, but so is the Tudor so....? 🤔
i believe tudor vision is to be cheap rolex alternative, so I'll give it a pass if they homage their sister company.
Anytime Anybody sees a Rolex they wonder if it’s real!!
Rolex didn’t make the first GMT WATCH! Glycene did it first!
Why choose the Olko version over the standard Steinhart version that is now available?
thank you!
39 mm only at Olko
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 👍
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!
What are the gnomon versions about, looks the same as a normal Steinhart
Is this OK with small wrist (around 6,3"/16 cm)? I'm interested in small wrist owner's experience.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
sell it?
Great review, thank you. Will these watches be back in stock, or are they a limited edition?
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😁
Where can i get that watch?
Respect ! 😊 Good ! Fair ! Reasonable ! And ! Grounded Review !
Where can I buy this? I went to their website and it says it’s sold out. Thanks 🙏
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.
It’s available now and I just bought one.
@@ivankool357 If they were, they sold out quickly. Both versions they offer still say they are “available soon.”
Hilarious how people call out steinhart for making homages but give tudor a pass for doing EXACTLY the same thing 😂😂😂😂😂
Wow that steinhart is surprisingly nice.
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!
Hi, is this watch for sale?
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.
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?
looks good....but wish Steinhart used a proper magnification on their cyclops.....it just looks odd with the one they apply...
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
Steinhart didn't use the 2.5x magnifier simply because they dont want it to be exactly like the rollie
I agree it doesn't look quite right.
Fautina looks wired but the Fau-cyclops is fine? 😅
did Steinhart stop making this? they only have the 42 now
What about a san martin vs steinhart comparison?
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👍🏻
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
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
Thanks for the informative video! Time to go find one...
Ooooooor get the sealander gmt from Christopher ward jajajajaj. Amazing video as always dude
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!
Is that a true Gmt?
@@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.
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)
WHAT IS THE MAGNIFICATION OF THE CYCLOPS ?
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
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.
I have this watch and a 6.75 wrist of the slightly flat type and it wears well, particularly on the bracelet, no problem.
@@Xoan-Diaz Thanks!
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!
@@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.
So nice!!! Thanks for sharing!
Was not aware of this version. Very nice.
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!
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
Just like bape rolex.
In your experience, how’s the day to day accuracy?
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!
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.
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.
@@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.
But the Tudor itself is an homage. In reality there’s no difference.
@@BFit25 Which is why I won't buy the Tudor either. I'd much rather have the Explorer 2 than settle for something less.
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 🤣
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 .
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.
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!
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 😎👍
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.
It is back in stock!
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.
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.
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.
You are welcome. Nice review! Glad you are happy with it ;D
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!
Love the watch but I can’t get pass the fact that it is an Homage , I like the original. Great video
great video. thanks. side note, homage is pronounced with a silent 'h'. cheers.
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....
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
I own the steinhart titanium GMT and it ticks all the right boxes. Looks, size, lumed bezel, and it’s an all original design
Have a reference? Can't find it on their website
Great find. Wish it didn't have the cyclops.
You are really gong to make me buy this very soon!
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.
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!😂
@@thewatchidiot I have a link for taobao pre order, they look really great 😉.
Oh whoa I didn't realize it's actually in the making!! Could you send the link??
@@thewatchidiot I keep trying but this thing remove my comment :(
Love thanks didn’t even think of it
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.
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👍
Thanks!! Its perhaps more aptly callee a revival watch. Curious: why did you sell the Explorer 2?
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!
Another enjoyable video. Have you considered putting your videos on Odysee and Rumble as well?
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 $
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.
Interesting video, I love the no crown guards on the "Pro", but wish it had magnifying cyclops for the date like the Steinhart. Sigh...
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.
Stop drinking ...
definitely prefer this white version to the fotina
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.
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.
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.
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!
The watch in the magazines ?!
Great review! Did not even know this version existed. Where is it available to pick up? 😀
At olkowatches i guess? Sold out atm. Might pick it up when it’s available 😎
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.
Olko steinhart
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.
Steinhart foe Patina is totally the wrong colour. I had the OVM 39 and I just couldn’t get on with the lume colour.
Sad thing is you cant buy Olko edition... so I think I have to go for normal 42mm version...
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. 😜
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.
@@KMV007 thanks, that’s good to know. I’d miss the smiley face 😊
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.
Yes indeed, its a good world that offers all three options! All three can coexist as well which make it that much better
IMHO it is better to skip them both and go for the 2022 green dial Omega Seamaster…
Thanks for the video!
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!
Haha that nice try edit cought me Off guard Had to Lough 😂
I can´t understand how people find paying 3.000 more a bargain for almost the same watch. I can´t justify paying Tudor´s price.
Well Tudor is offering a 70 hour chronometer movement with an independent jumping local hour hand and a really great adjustable clasp so it's offering more, but as far as the steinhart goes its pretty much impossible to buy anything else with this same ETA/Sellita movement! $500 is an incredible price for a watch this great 😁
@@thewatchidiot Most of the price difference goes to the retailer, Consumer TAX (21% in Spain), Marketing (i.e. attending big trade shows, paying Beckham, Lady Gaga, ...) etc.
The jumping hour is just how the wheels are set, which implies no manufacturing cost at all, ...
Tudor is now producing their own movements, in large numbers, machine-made, so maybe they even reduced the cost ;-).
Their prices have more to do with segment positioning than cost or value.
+ I do not like the snow flake hand ... maybe if I liked the Tudor I would be here justifying it 😅.
Not to mention the washy yellowish color they chose for the 24 hour hand.
@@thewatchidiot And all that Tudor branding!
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.
Yesterday was available, today soldout….i think you video has created something 😀you should be payed by Sheinhart for this one
If this had a C07.661 travelers gmt movement, I’d be all over it. I just don’t find the “office gmt” movement that useful. Nice looking watch, though.
yessss, I'm hoping that that movement becomes way more mainstream even if its within the swatch group! Using the local jumping hour hand is good fun but actually since i dont travel very much, having this sort of gmt movement is far more useful to me bc i can keep track of different timezones without having to reset the whole thing. If only there was a movement where both hour hands were independently set!
dropping your watch mid-strap change and shouting FIND THE HALFLINKS! FIND THE HALFLINKS!
So much better than the Tudor - all they had to do was keep the indices of the 1655 & they'd sell loads- instead they made another Bland Bay & ruined it 🤦🏻♂️
Made by Revue Thommen company (known for making "too good" thus unprofitable watches😉).
And looks better than the original Rolex one 😮😎.
I love the thickness, it’s a nice thin looking watch, why can’t Tudor do this with the Blackbay pro, that looks like a pound of butter on your wrist!
It seems Steinhart can't do a properly magnifying cyclop lens. Even Seiko succeeds at it, so it's not rocket science.
yeah it would be nice for the date to be bigger but one advantage of it is that it makes the date fully visible at more angles which is only something i noticed after thinking the magnification was all wrong lol!
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.
Ps… this is one of your best reviews. They are all good but this stands out…. Apart from one terrible edit.
Soooo... this was the most expensive TH-cam video I've ever watched. Two weeks untill delivery!