Steinhart watches ...

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Ravineman

·Feb 22, 2023

I've kind of given up on owning a 2254.50 so I'm looking at other watch brands and found Steinhart. There doesn't seem to be too much on this forum.

The seem to make very nice watches for very reasonable prices. Almost too good to be true. Wondering...... what am I missing

 

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Oku

·Feb 22, 2023

Ravineman

what am I missing

They simply copy the design of other brands...

 

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Duracuir1

·Feb 22, 2023

I owned a Debaufré Air Force for ten years. It was big at 44 mm but it was perfect for work. I bought it from Debaufré through nice people in Florida. It worked very well and the quality was excellent.

Although many of their watches looked like Rolex, Bell & Ross and IWC, my Air Force had it’s own shape (and a Bell & Ross dial). The lume did not work as well as my actual BR03.

Debaufré became Steinhart. I am not sure if it’s run by the same people. If so, you’ll be treated well.

I sold it to a former colleague and he is still loving it. I made the strap from a magazine pouch. I had the watch serviced before I sold it.

 

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redpcar

·Feb 22, 2023

Too much homage for me. I can't get myself to wear one even as a beater. Quality isn't bad but I would rather wear a Seiko.

 

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Archer

·Feb 22, 2023·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

I've serviced some and they are of good quality. Typically use ETA/Sellita movements.

I don't really think you are missing anything.

 

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rcs914

·Feb 22, 2023

I really wish they would produce some models that aren't direct copies of Rolex. I mean even if it were to just switch to sword hands or something I'd be more interested, just to differentiate a bit from the originals. Basically I can't stand the prevalence of Mercedes hands on homage watches.

 

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Archer

·Feb 22, 2023·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

rcs914

I really wish they would produce some models that aren't direct copies of Rolex. I mean even if it were to just switch to sword hands or something I'd be more interested, just to differentiate a bit from the originals. Basically I can't stand the prevalence of Mercedes hands on homage watches.

 

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rcs914

·Feb 22, 2023

Archer

Interesting! I had not seen this one before - good for them for branching out. It's not exactly my taste, but I do think it is better than endless homages.

 

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StudebakerHawk

·Feb 22, 2023

They have a good GMT at a sub $1,000 price point.

 

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janice&fred

·Feb 22, 2023

I always liked them. Yes they might look familiar but then again nowadays that can be said of lots of brands. The quality is there on them for sure and the price is good.

 

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madjestikmoose

·Feb 22, 2023

All of the above. But there will always be some in these circles that dismiss them as outright Rolex fakes. Difference is that they have proven ETA movements, far better build quality and they’re sold with a warranty. My GMT 39 ceramic…

 

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Larry S

·Feb 22, 2023·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

There have been many debates re: “Should we even be talking about them here?” My view is they make well priced, good tool watches with solid build quality and Swiss movements. Just went to their website and they have more designs than the Rolex homage collection. They are not some fly by night fake watch company. I contrast the venom directed at them in past discussions with the Ooooh’s and Ahhhhh’s over the Simon Freese Watches.

 

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Ravineman

·Feb 22, 2023

Thanks everyone.
I would never wear a Rolex, but do like prices of the Steinhart. If Archer says they good quality, thats what I hoped to hear.
I've been here a while and learned a lot from you guys. Thank you !

 

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mind.sloths0k

·Feb 22, 2023

I have owned an Ocean 500 Titanium for 5+years. ETA 2892 movement. +2 seconds a day and rock solid. Very satisfied with the value if not the originality.

 

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Fallout Boy

·Feb 22, 2023

Ravineman

Thanks everyone.
I would never wear a Rolex,

Why? 😕 Because "some other strange guys" wear (golden) ones?

 

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Ravineman

·Feb 23, 2023

Rolex, to me, is simply not worth the huge premium they charge. Other watches offer better value and I am happy to wear these watches.

 

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nzshadow

·Feb 23, 2023

mind.sloths0k

I have owned an Ocean 500 Titanium for 5+years. ETA 2892 movement. +2 seconds a day and rock solid. Very satisfied with the value if not the originality.

Killer watch.

 

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Fallout Boy

·Feb 23, 2023

@Ravineman: OK, but I buy only vintage/second hand watches (and cars). Would never buy new ones - burnt money - no "charme".
I own vintage Omegas, but wanted a real waterproof watch. My Connie and my SM 300 from ´68 don´t offer these required facts, so I bought after a long search a Tritium-EX 2 from ´96. Quality, design (size!) and accuracy are outstanding.
In summa: I don´t need any other watch.

 

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janice&fred

·Feb 23, 2023

Ravineman

Rolex, to me, is simply not worth the huge premium they charge.

Unless one hunts and finds them used and cheap 😁