Steinhart Ocean 1 vs GMT

SpannerMonkey

Ok guys debating between these 2 watches which would you choose ?

Steinhart GMT Ceramic



Or

Steinhart Ocean 1 Ceramic

Wibbs

GMT for me. The extra feature and the red really lift the dial.

Daemonic

As a fan of purist 24Hr watches I have an illogical dislike of GMT watches so the Ocean 1 for me.

sparrowcar

GMT all day, just looks like a nicer layout IMO.
In fact I'll prob be getting one in the new year myself.

Ionised

One more vote for gmt here. Love me a bit of red!

SpannerMonkey

Ya i love the gmt in those pics but i wonder does it look as good in reality or is it very fussy. See pics below what do ye think

SpannerMonkey

Vs ocean 1 black ceramic in real life

sparrowcar

Still the GMT for me. I owned a a ceramic ocean one a couple of years ago and loved it. Only sold it as I received my speedy a few weeks later so felt I was a one watch man at that time.

It's a fantastic watch but may be the reason I'm more interested in the GMT now as I've scratched the ocean one itch. Either watch will be a great purchase, down to personal preference.

Ionised

I'll just leave another option here...

Eoin

There's a GMT without the cyclops on TZ-UK at the moment I think

mad m

SpannerMonkey,

Where you thinking of buying it from?

Passenger

When it comes to watches, less is more imho. Both are nice timepieces but Ocean 1 for me anyway.

SpannerMonkey

mad m wrote: »

SpannerMonkey,

Where you thinking of buying it from?

Steinhart themselves in germany ? Why

mad m

Ah just wondering. Seen watch on Gnomon for $525 . Black Friday deal . It does say world wide delivery but don't see ireland there. Plus I'm sure you will get hit with customs

SpannerMonkey

mad m wrote: »

Ah just wondering. Seen watch on Gnomon for $525 . Black Friday deal . It does say world wide delivery but don't see ireland there. Plus I'm sure you will get hit with customs

Ya saw that . good price bit by the time you add customs it works out more expensive . and it seems to be nearly impossible these days to get anything in without being stopped by customs . cheers anyway:)

blue5000

Voted gmt but Spannermonkey you do make a valid point, a watch is only going to be at 10 to two or 10 past 10 for 4 minutes a day, but the red hand gives it a big lift. Is there any options of a red second hand on non GMT watch?

SpannerMonkey

blue5000 wrote: »

Voted gmt but Spannermonkey you do make a valid point, a watch is only going to be at 10 to two or 10 past 10 for 4 minutes a day, but the red hand gives it a big lift. Is there any options of a red second hand on non GMT watch?

No afraid not and the red really lifts it a lot .

but the shineyness of the numbers and dots between them on the dial of the gmt is putting me off a bit its a bit too blingy. But i dont know if you would notice this as much while wearing it. If the numbers werent as luminous lile in the first pic it would be perfect

Is there any other watch out there i should be considering for say up to a max of €600.

SpannerMonkey

Does anyone know do Steinhart do any sales for black Friday ?

blue5000

SpannerMonkey wrote: »

No afraid not and the red really lifts it a lot .

but the shineyness of the numbers and dots between them on the dial of the gmt is putting me off a bit its a bit too blingy. But i dont know if you would notice this as much while wearing it. If the numbers werent as luminous lile in the first pic it would be perfect

Is there any other watch out there i should be considering for say up to a max of €600.

Are you able to wait a few months?
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Eoin

SpannerMonkey wrote: »

Is there any other watch out there i should be considering for say up to a max of €600.

Lots and lots of cool micro-brand divers in that price range, but I don't think you'll find better value for money. If you're not married to the idea of a Rolex homage, there are some more unique designs in that price range for sure. Not sure on the prices, but Maranez, Borealis, Seiko Sumo and Glycine combat sub come to mind. There's probably a Christopher Ward diver in budget, and they're supposed to be pretty good - but for some reason I can't warm to the brand at all.

SpannerMonkey wrote: »

Does anyone know do Steinhart do any sales for black Friday ?

I don't think I've ever seen them put anything on sale.

SpannerMonkey

Eoin wrote: »

Lots and lots of cool micro-brand divers in that price range, but I don't think you'll find better value for money. If you're not married to the idea of a Rolex homage, there are some more unique designs in that price range for sure. Not sure on the prices, but Maranez, Borealis, Seiko Sumo and Glycine combat sub come to mind. There's probably a Christopher Ward diver in budget, and they're supposed to be pretty good - but for some reason I can't warm to the brand at all.



I don't think I've ever seen them put anything on sale.

ya i was seriously thinking about a Glycine combat sub aswell . as for Christoper ward i like the look of them but they keep changing their logo which is a bit off putting

SpannerMonkey

Thoughts on the Coke bezel ? Is it too much ? Would it be difficult to sell if i decided to in future ? Maybe just me but kinda liking the red black combo ?

Eoin

I actually forgot I owned one of those previously - they look great, but I think I'd go for the all black bezel. Especially if the two-tone ones aren't ceramic.

SpannerMonkey

Whats the main difference between the ceramic and aluminium ?

Or why do you recommend the ceramic over the alu

Eoin

Ceramic is more scratch resistant, but probably more prone to cracking/shattering. But I think it looks better. It's glossier, nicer to the touch and has a nearly liquid look to it sometimes.

SpannerMonkey

Eoin wrote: »

Ceramic is more scratch resistant, but probably more prone to cracking/shattering. But I think it looks better. It's glossier, nicer to the touch and has a nearly liquid look to it sometimes.

Haha ud make a good salesman:D

SpannerMonkey

ended up buying the coke bezel GMT . bought the black ceramic and pepsi bezels rings as well which gives me options if i want them i can change out the coke bezel .
Its a million miles away from anything else i own .i nearly always go for simple face watches like the standard ocean 1 black ceramic. So i thought might as well try something a bit different
cant wait to get them now
cheers lads

Eoin

Good luck with it! Word of warning - I am not sure you can change the bezels without breaking the old in the process

SpannerMonkey

Eoin wrote: »

Good luck with it! Word of warning - I am not sure you can change the bezels without breaking the old in the process

Ya i thought that . wont be changeing it unless im sure i want to. Cheers Eoin