New Steinhart, Ocean vintage GMT!
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Finally an Ocean without the Mercedes hands...I LOVE IT! Hope there are more to come...
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I thought I was done buying watches for a while, but this might change that - definitely my favourite Steinhart diver yet!
Love the fact the hands aren't Mercedes too...
As pointed out on the other thread it's awfully close to a Rolex orange hand Explorer 2 - but a lovely design.
Love the fact the hands aren't Mercedes too...
As pointed out on the other thread it's awfully close to a Rolex orange hand Explorer 2 - but a lovely design.
Is it just me or am I the only one disappointed with this watch? This is just a Rolex Steve McQueen rep, but without even the word Rolex on the dial!
This is ridiculous. I know they have already done this with the GMT etc. but surely Steinhart can do better than just copy an existing design. I might as well just buy a "real" rep from China for half the price.
Don't get me wrong I like Steinhart, I own a 44mm Pilot and would love an Ocean DLC a Triton PVD and maybe a black Military....but not this.
This is ridiculous. I know they have already done this with the GMT etc. but surely Steinhart can do better than just copy an existing design. I might as well just buy a "real" rep from China for half the price.
Don't get me wrong I like Steinhart, I own a 44mm Pilot and would love an Ocean DLC a Triton PVD and maybe a black Military....but not this.
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I think if enough of us say, "C'mon, that's an old design that we can get anywhere, give us something original like the Triton, Proteus, et al," then I'm confident that Gunter will. Then again ... these Rolex reproductions may pay the rent and staff salaries, allowing Gunter to indulge in less popular original designs. In the current economy (here, there, all over), it really is about bringing in sustaining revenue.
Waiting to see the new Ocean 2 ... just as long as it's not a repro of an Orient Mako, Omega Seamaster/PO, or IWC RN diver. (Can't tell from this.)
Waiting to see the new Ocean 2 ... just as long as it's not a repro of an Orient Mako, Omega Seamaster/PO, or IWC RN diver. (Can't tell from this.)
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Agreed wish it would of been more original considering the anticipation. IMO I think you can more than pay the rent, staff salaries, etc...with more original designs further establishing your brand and potentially creating new demand base you didn't have before. Even some of Steinhart's more original designs have been perpetually sold out and I thought they were firmly moving in this direction? When you get it right with 'Origianl', there is no comparison to a 'reproduction', from an increased revenue/brand awareness perspective.
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+1 It really sad that they cant do better than ripping of old desings. That one is a COPY scaled in size a bit. <|<|<| They shoud be ashamed. I really feel sorry for them because they keep going on that way.
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looks a lot like this
Avier : Adventurist GMT : AVI21 : Bernard Watch Co.
From what i remember grovana is the source company for the ocean 1s...they also do the robert poseidon...so could be they did this and sold it to other companies...
Avier : Adventurist GMT : AVI21 : Bernard Watch Co.
From what i remember grovana is the source company for the ocean 1s...they also do the robert poseidon...so could be they did this and sold it to other companies...
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Good for you. Enjoy your new Steinhart. If you are not a current owner I think you will be pleasantly surprised at the quality and value. I was and I am comparing to Rolex and Omega. I am getting ready to pull the trigger on the GMT Ocean Red/Blue.
By the way -- Go TarHeels
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I have been giving this some thought and my conclusion is this...
This watch actual makes a lot of sense for Steinhart. Hear me out...
If you look at it this way. You will fall into either of the categories:
- You own the original Orange Hand Explorer II
- You don't own the ....Explorer II
So in fact - even if it were in your collection, you have to ask yourself - Would you wear a 30 year old watch on a beach holiday or go hiking. Probably not.
Therefore, just like the case for the Nav B Pilot line - it's a historic piece and Steinhart gives you access to what could be one of the most functional and true to form homage without compromising on the essence of a good watch. Being worn. Being reliable. Being accurate. Steinhart ticks all the boxes.
I enjoy the fact that Steinhart is branching out with Triton and now the Proteus - I believe they can compete and excel in original and conceptual pieces ready for market.
This watch is gift for watch lovers. This could become a classic in it's own right. In 50 years people might be looking at this completely differently and rather say "I wish I could have got my hands on the earlier Steinhart homage, it's worth a bomb"
This watch actual makes a lot of sense for Steinhart. Hear me out...
If you look at it this way. You will fall into either of the categories:
- You own the original Orange Hand Explorer II
- You don't own the ....Explorer II
So in fact - even if it were in your collection, you have to ask yourself - Would you wear a 30 year old watch on a beach holiday or go hiking. Probably not.
Therefore, just like the case for the Nav B Pilot line - it's a historic piece and Steinhart gives you access to what could be one of the most functional and true to form homage without compromising on the essence of a good watch. Being worn. Being reliable. Being accurate. Steinhart ticks all the boxes.
I enjoy the fact that Steinhart is branching out with Triton and now the Proteus - I believe they can compete and excel in original and conceptual pieces ready for market.
This watch is gift for watch lovers. This could become a classic in it's own right. In 50 years people might be looking at this completely differently and rather say "I wish I could have got my hands on the earlier Steinhart homage, it's worth a bomb"
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