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Steinhart GMT-OCEAN One 39 versions are here!

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I found the 39mm to be perfect for my 7.25" inch wrist. I am very tempted by these, but I already own two Steinharts, the Ocean One Premium Blue and the Ocean 39 Vintage Military. I'd been hoping for a 39mm Pepsi GMT, but I've been saving for a Planet Ocean or a Submariner so I am trying to stick to my guns and not get tempted.
 
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Great job Steinhart for listening to the customers....
I ordered the pepsi one right away as soon as I saw the email from gnomon
 
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In general, ceramic bezels appeal to me because they are scratch-resistant, but I wish Steinhart made their Ocean One ceramic bezels easier to read. The numbers fade out when looking at the bezel from most angles.


They could easily address this problem with a bezel like they used on their Ocean 500 series, where the numbers are etched into the bezel and then painted white.


Why do they do this with the Ocean 500, but not with the Ocean One ceramics? I doubt many people would object to having a more legible bezel.
 
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In general, ceramic bezels appeal to me because they are scratch-resistant, but I wish Steinhart made their Ocean One ceramic bezels easier to read. The numbers fade out when looking at the bezel from most angles.
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They could easily address this problem with a bezel like they used on their Ocean 500 series, where the numbers are etched into the bezel and then painted white.
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Why do they do this with the Ocean 500, but not with the Ocean One ceramics? I doubt many people would object to having a more legible bezel.
Excellent point. I would pay extra for an engraved bezel.
 
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Had a feeling Steinhart / Gnomon were going to release the GMT in a 39mm, It's a great price on a smaller GMT. I purchased the 42mm Steinhart Pan Am when first released yet gave it to my Cousin due to the size and overall lug length, looks like Gnomon is going to sell me another smaller one. Now I'm wondering should I wait for the coke bezel or go with the black? Have a MkII Keywest on order but it's doubtful I see it this year (2 years 3months waiting).
 
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I was going to order one as soon as I got the email, but I am glad I got the self control to wait a bit. I quickly realized I am still not the biggest fan of the Mercedes hand, and also the triangle on the bezel doesnt seem to have lume on it (nor pip). The lugs should also curve down a bit, I dont understand why they just cant do it after all the feedback with the 42 mm Ocean Ones.
 
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The lugs should also curve down a bit, I dont understand why they just cant do it after all the feedback with the 42 mm Ocean Ones.
"Should"? Didnt know it is a law.

This is their case design and I really hope they don't give in. I'm thankful they do some things slightly different from all the other rolxes derivatives.
 
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I have one of the original 39mm Steinhart GMT's with a Coke, black and red bezel insert. I have worn that more than any watch I have. I originally bought 3 of them and later sold 2. Mine has the old style bezel edge, which I like and the bezel turns both directions like a GMT bezel should.


I just ordered one of the new "pepsi" models in 39mm. Curious to see the new bracelet style and the fit and finish on the current models. I recently sold a Premium Dual Time, I loved the watch but didn't like the size much. I once bought a 42mm GMT Steinhart with the ceramic insert and sold it within a week, I hated the insert, illegible. They either need to engrave them or stop selling them, IMHO.