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#101 · (Edited)
Folks, could it be that the Steinhart has chosen to recess back the orange hand's triangle (in relation to the Rolex 1655) so that it doesn't obscure the date window? Both the Rolex 1655 and MKII LRRP's orange hand will actually cover up the date window when the orange 24 hour hand passes overhead. In contrast, it appears the Steinhart's recessed triangle on the 24 hour hand will not obstruct the date window.

So both the MKII LRRP and Steinhart both use the same grade ETA movement?
 
#104 ·
The most basic ETA 2893-2 is the Elabore. This movement is made in three grades Elabore, Top and COSC Chronometre. The ETA 2824-2 come in four grades Standard, Elabore, Top and COSC. According to what Gunter told me back in September, they use the Elabore grades in their watches with the exception of some of the Special editions which have the Top grade. This link with take you to the ETA site that has all the documents on their movements: https://secure.eta.ch/CSP/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabindex=2&tabid=28
 
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#108 ·
I happen to have inherited an original 1973 Rolex Explorer II ref. 1655 from my late father, and while I love this watch very much, not just for its elegant design and world famous durability, but because I saw the man I loved and respected more than any other, wear this very watch for years. That being said, he put the watch through its paces. Its acrylic crystal has been buffed so many times, I doubt the original 100 meter depth rating is still trustworthy. The dial and indices are dingy with the well known patina like other Rolexes of its era, the lume is long gone, and the bracelet was so played out, I was scared to wear it for fear of losing the entire time piece, were the bracelet to fail. I do still occasionally wear the watch on a Maratac Zulu, but honestly, it is such a prized heirloom that I really can't ever relax when I'm out with it on. It needs refurbishing badly, but the price tag on that is staggering. What I mean to say is, I am lucky enough to own the original, and I still don't get to enjoy it much, not in a everyday wear mode. I have ordered the Steinhart Ocean Vintage Military model, and expect it to arrive any day now, but I also intend to get the homage to my Explorer. Think about it; it only makes sense. Its a functional, beautiful watch, with updated features, a quality workhorse of a Swiss movement, and at a price that I won't feel guilty about putting my own wear and tear on it. Personally, I am grateful that Steinhart has afforded people like me, that is to say, persons of modest means, the chance to own quality watches, that copy tried and true designs, and are still not crappy counterfits. I looked up the price of a restored version of my Rolex the other day: it currently goes for $14,500. I think its safe to say that Steinhart is the ONLY real option for folks like me. I could NEVER replace that Rolex if it were lost or stolen.
 
#109 ·
Wow...don't understand why some are so against the Steinhart homage models. (But everyone is entitled to their opinion) I absolutely love this design, and have just ordered one...can't wait for it to arrive. I will enjoy wearing it as much as my Doxa Sharkhunter or Rolex Sub 5513. Thank you Steinhart for the opportunity to own a watch with a style that otherwise would be unaffordable for most.
 
#110 ·
ualboeing777 said:
Wow...don't understand why some are so against the Steinhart homage models. (But everyone is entitled to their opinion) I absolutely love this design, and have just ordered one...can't wait for it to arrive. I will enjoy wearing it as much as my Doxa Sharkhunter or Rolex Sub 5513. Thank you Steinhart for the opportunity to own a watch with a style that otherwise would be unaffordable for most.
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#118 · (Edited by Moderator)
It is a nice watch.
One area of improvement would be the clasp. It is one of these fingernail breaking kind of things, a clasp with side pushers would have been more comfortable.
Even so it is one of the highlights in the ocean homage series, a great design. Lume is for a change acceptable. the bracelet feels nice as well.
It is my only GMT watch (well, I have a few G-Shocks with useful multi city info but I guess that doesn't count), so that is quite cool but I have to say that I am not yet fully sold on the necessity of a GMT hand. I travel quite a bit but I never found it particularly hard to add or substract a few hours to predict the other time.
 
#119 ·
Hi all, is the GMT hand on the Vintage GMT independently settable?
Does it jump to 60 or 30 min increments when set?

I like the the ability to track multiple time zones so the coke Ocean GMT is tempting but I love this design and the brushed bezel on this bad boy.
 
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