See thru mineral crystal back, sword hands, date at 6 no pip, engraved ceramic bezel and to top it off a domed saphire crystal. The only thing I don't get is why a mineral crystal back? Why not make that saphire too? Either way looks good and departing from the more Rolex looking Steinys. Oh also it has 500 meters WR and the A10 Soprod movement
Considering Steinhart is renowned for having some of the best pound for pound watches available, opting for a mineral back makes for more attractive pricing options. While Sapphire on the front and back is certainly prestigious and a hallmark of quality, from a practical standpoint, it's not all that necessary given that the back would never be in a position to ward of scratches. For some reason, I was always under the impression that Sapphire crystal DID contribute to the depth rating given it's near-diamond like durability, but clearly that's not the case given the 50 Bar resistance.
All in all, a nice watch. Had they opted for patina indices, red lettering and accents rather than blue, a darker dial, and a red tipped second hand, I would literally sell my collection to get my hands on it but alas, they went in a different direction. A titanium Ocean 1 vintage red Mk 1.0 with these motifs would blow my mind.
This looks nice-ish and it is good to see them departing somewhat from straight Rolex homages, but I'm really tired of that Ocean case with its too-long lugs and ~43.5mm bezel diameter. Makes every watch feel exactly the same no matter what tweaks are made to the dial, hands, and bezel.
I already posted my thoughts on the New and Upcoming Releases, but I thought I repost here:
I just got the email from Steinhart about the Ocean Titanium 500. Sigh. I told myself I would not buy a watch this year; I already have too many. Now this darn thing shows up. I'm not a big fan of the Mercedes hands nor the cyclopes magnifier. And seeing the straight bold hands on the OT500 was enough to make me want one. That's the main reason I got the OVM when I first saw it.
I like the way the blue accents show up in the photos on Steinhart's site, but I wonder how they will actually look on the actual watch in different lighting conditions. And the illuminated bezel is just what I have always wanted in a diver's watch. I also like that the ceramic bezel is engraved. I prefer an engraved ceramic to a smooth ceramic bezel. It just feels a bit more premium since (I assume) more work goes into engraving it. I've never had a titanium watch so I don't know how it will compare to a stainless steel watch.
I think I'll wait to see others' photos here on the forum. Like that I can see how different lighting affects the look of the watch. I was going to buy the Ocean One Blue watch that came out several months ago (last year?), and was glad I held off until seeing others' pictures. It was a nice watch but after a few weeks of seeing the actual everyday photos I decided I didn't like it enough to buy one.
Well as I stated in the New & Upcoming thread, I pulled the trigger on one of these in no time. I've got an OVM 2.0 on its way for Friday delivery, but it looks like that might get flipped before it even makes an appearance on my wrist.
I looks nice enough to give it a try... But I am not too sure about the blue lettering and the second hand.
The price seems reseasonble for the Soprod movement, Titanium, and engraved and iluminated ceramic bezel.
Do you guys think that we will eventually can buy the engraved ceramic bezel? Hopefully in the future we have the option to put it into the original Ocean One.
It's certainly an appealing design, especially the engraved and lumed ceramic bezel, date at 6 o'clock, sword hands, etc. (I'm not too enamored with the blue accents either). My major concern though is the use of titanium. I know it's lighter than stainless but unless it's coated with a scratch resistant coating (similar to what Seiko has done with its Diashield process), it will be a super magnet for scratches. I have an Oris small seconds diver made from uncoated titanium which I rarely wear due to it being a scratch magnet.
My major concern though is the use of titanium. I know it's lighter than stainless but unless it's coated with a scratch resistant coating (similar to what Seiko has done with its Diashield process), it will be a super magnet for scratches. I have an Oris small seconds diver made from uncoated titanium which I rarely wear due to it being a scratch magnet.
Yes, it is a good question.
Omega uses grade 5 titanium (without any advertised coating), it is also fine, and doesn't get scratched up too easy. So the "titanium" is not specific enough, maybe we should ask Steinhart, what grade/alloy are they using.
Shorter lugs and a 40mm case and I'd be all over this. Given I already have already had 5 watches with this case and still have 3 it's not justifiable.
Orange Minuet hand and white with orange tip second hand and I would consider this one. Not a fan of baby blue, but maybe it looks different in person. Looking forward to real world photos.
I have titanium watches also and I much prefer the heft of steel. Its a personal preference but it just feels so much more substantial on my wrist than any of my titanium watches. That said I think its a very sharp looking addition to the line. Lets see how long it takes them to put that bezel up for sale. I'd buy one today if they did.
Maybe Steinhart has read these threads and taken notice at the general dislike for the older glossy bezel. This new bezel is a beauty, glad to see them make that change.
Wow I really like this one!
If this had been available when I bought my Blue Ocean Premium, I'd definitely have gotten this instead. Same movement, but it looks even better IMO, has 500M WR, I like the brushed titanium, I prefer no date magnifier, I love the new ceramic bezel with lume, I like the sword hands... I could go on.
*I don't need another watch. I don't need another watch. I don't...*
Looks really good. I really like titanium watches - I have three others already. But I have one question: Does anyone know if the crown is titanium? On the photos it looks a bit off, like it's stainless steel, and doesn't match the case.
What's the difference between the other premiums "Soprod A10 Swiss Made, Automatic, Hacking second", vs the titanium "Soprod A10-2 Top Swiss Made, Automatic, Hacking second"???
2nd question: Does that mean the other premium caseback glass are all mineral glass or only this Titanium model?
Having canceled the Triton order 10 days ago, I didn't order anything in the mean time. I was still looking for that automatic watch that ticked all, or most of my boxes.
I had to spend more than double on a pilot Hamilton on three times the price of the Triton for a diver Longines. Then this shows up on Steinhart website out of nowhere (at least for me). As I had some doubts about the Tritons size on my 6.5 inch wrist, it was really a no-brainer for me, so I ordered mine this morning.
I really like the titanium case and bracelet, the black dial, the ceramic bezel and the blue lume applied generously. The see-through back, the decorated Soprod movement and the cleaner dial with no feet into meter conversion.:-!
The only things that would make this a better watch for me are:
applied indices on dial
red on second hand & red text on dial, instead of blue.
Now, the one who receives it first has a moral obligation to post lots of unpacking, wrist and lume shots :-d
If I didn't already have an OVR (gen 1) I'd pick this up no doubt. I don't like display cases though so first mod would be getting a solid caseback to replace the glass one with. Otherwise I think it looks great!
No-brainer purchase for me. The dial and hands are inspired by the Resco Patriot, case and bracelet by the Submariner and the specs and bezel by the Pelagos. I love all these 3 so this fusion is just... pretty damn great.
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