Steinhart Ocean 1 Black - UNBOXING! [pic heavy]

[Azurax]

Hey guys,

Just received my Steinhart Ocean 1 Black today. Thought I'd share some pics with you guys and give you a personal touch on how I feel about it at the end and specs too.

Sorry but this is pic HEAVY!! - I tried my best with the photos but I dont have a camera other than my iPhone 5. Excuse my noobness and enjoy!

Movement
ETA 2824-2 Swiss Made, automatic elabore, hacking seconds
Jewels: 25 jewels

Functions
hour and minute with Super Luminova C1
central second hand

date on the ‘3’

Case: stainless steel
Back: Stainless steel screwed, engraved..
Diameter: 42 mm (1.65 inches), without crown
height: 13 mm
Weight: 190 g
Dial: black
Crystal: Sapphire incl. date magnifier
Bezel: black
Indices: Super Luminova C1
WaterRes: 300 metres/990 feet 30 ATM acc. to DIN
Strap: stainless steel 22 mm, screwed
Buckle: stainless steel, safety clasp


Overall, the quality of this watch has SURPRISED me and caught me off guard. I am VERY impressed with Steinhart and have gained massive respect for the company. I like to think I've owned some high quality reps (~$400 range) but I'm quite amazed how they are still not quite on par with this gen ($500). The feel of the steel, the crown adjustment, the crispness of the dial, hands, bezel, case - amazing. I do own a Rep Submariner and I have to say it can be a nice change (preference) to have a larger 42mm vs the traditional 40mm.

Everything about the watch feels precise and solid; and as my FIRST GEN, I couldn't be any happier.

Will be ordering the PEPSI bezel insert so I can swap it out when I'm bored. Thanks for reading!!

 

[Shooboo]

that is a sexy piece! grats mate

i actually prefer it on the nylon strap

 

[egroegart]

beautiful piece azur. I like the dial especially. really makes it stand out. that is a quality piece and quality brand you got there. congrats, and enjoy it. And thanks for sharing with us.

 

[egroegart]

LOL. I was going to say I like it on the bracelet. subs look to heavy for a strap to me. just doesn't go imo. but it's whatever people like. But I like them with what they come with. but a strap may be nice for a change once in a while.

 

[Shooboo]

LOL. I was going to say I like it on the bracelet. subs look to heavy for a strap to me. just doesn't go imo. but it's whatever people like. But I like them with what they come with. but a strap may be nice for a change once in a while.

yeah but u dont like straps..remember everytime i convince u 2 get a strap.." NO NO NO"
lol

 

[egroegart]

lol. yes I know.

 

[Azurax]

thanks guys, any straps you recommend? Unless egro you only wear bracelet haha...Im thinking of adding a brown leather to my collection, but not sure where to look yet.

 

[sweden]

Perfectly performed unboxing

 

[shelby1501]

It really is amazing watch! I would always get this one instead of Sub rep. Looks good on both bracelet and nato IMO. Thanks for sharing and enjoy it! I know you will.
As for the strap, I would get something directly from Steinhart like Del did or maybe even better option, Rolex style strap from Donerix.

Ohh and btw check your first sentence under specs. "Quality of this rep..." hehehe

 

[Azurax]

Nice catch shelby...haha. Too accustomed to saying "rep" as a substitute for "watch"

 

[shelby1501]

Hehe it's professional deformation of RWI forum. Btw your pics doesn't work anymore. ://

 

[Azurax]

Fixed! I was organizing my photobucket and changed the url

 

[d4m.test]

THAT, my friend, is one BEAUTIFUL watch! I didn't realize just how beautiful they are. THANKS for the eye candy.

dave

 

[Azurax]

Thanks dave! It's def become my daily (actually its the only watch I own right now cause I just sold all my reps). Waiting on the Tudor BB, but this does the job for now

 

[pobjednik]

This is one great watch my friend! Enjoy it

Just don't know how you think to change the inserts? I've seen guys changing it and in order to do that you'll have to destroy the one you have now!

 

[WillDabout]

That's a beautiful watch. Thanks for sharing.

I was looking at the OCEAN 1 but decided to go with the OCEAN Vintage Military instead. To me, either way you can't lose as they're both beautiful watches.

Mark

 

[borbor]

had two steinies for quite a while, i really liked the ocean one; very versatile can dress up or down. the av vintage was more of a casual watch, but both are very well built.

 

[300kph]

Nice watch. Excellent photos.

 

[d4m.test]

beautiful piece azur. I like the dial especially. really makes it stand out. that is a quality piece and quality brand you got there. congrats, and enjoy it. And thanks for sharing with us.

+1. Not much else to say. Thanks for saying it, egroegart.

dave

 

[d4m.test]

Thanks for sharing the pics and Your opinion "compared to". Very well done. Enjoy and thanks for sharing