Best Value $500 GMT Watch | Steinhart GMT-Ocean One 42mm Pepsi

[@JustBlueFish]

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[@d3xmeister]

The way myself and many people I know use a GMT watch is tracking secondary time zones using the gmt hand and the bezel while we’re in our home time. If you do business and communicate with people in other time zones, it makes sense. If you travel, adjusting the hour hand makes more sense, but I don’t see why one is the better way, it depends of how you use it

[@joseinluzon2218]

I’ve owned 7-8 Steinharts over the last 3-4 years. I ended up selling them eventually. But I enjoyed them all and thought they were all amazing watches (design, movement AND customer service) and a great value for the price. If I had the extra money or if I was gifted one, I’d enjoy wearing one again on my 8” wrist. I liked their weight/feel. In their place, today, I wear a Sea-Dweller 4000!😉

[@Pulsonar]

Jose H. From Steinhart to Sea Dweller that’s a brilliant watch but quite a hike up the hierarchy. Did you just tire of yet another homage piece and decide to pull the trigger on your grail watch?

[@joseinluzon2218]

The first luxury watch I ever bought was a Sea-Dweller back when I was a US Army Green Beret in the 80s. About 15 years ago my life fell apart and I lost everything I owned-including my Sea-Dweller (and other watches). I thought that was it for me. No more nice watches. No more nice anything- my life was over. But about 6 years ago I started collecting watches again. Nothing that expensive. I bought what I could afford. I bought and enjoyed the watches I had including the Steinharts. I did not think of them as homages or “Rolex Replacements”. I just appreciated them. FAST FOWARD: this past March I realized I had way too many watches to really wear (47) so I sold 28 of them on eBay. I bought a new Air-King and an older GMT Master II (two-tone) with the $ I made. Last month, I realized it was time to get myself a Sea-Dweller again- the watch that got me started in collecting watches. I sold about 8 more watches- a Pelagos, a Mónaco, Omegas, etc. I was nervous but I took a deep breathe and bought myself the Sea-Dweller. I truly feel like I gained back most of what I had lost- with this one watch. I’m me again after 15 hard years! I do not make a lot of money, but I have been very careful with my spending and I save for my watches. I am now down to just 10 watches. That’s much more manageable. My favorite will always be the Sea-Dweller. But I must confess yesterday, I bought an Explorer II! 😂 These 10 watches I have are not investments. I never plan on selling them. I have two daughters and plan on them ending up in their hands one day. At the moment they have zero appreciation for watches. Anyway, back to Steinharts. I still admire their quality. Even with the watches I own, if I saw a great deal on eBay on a Steinhart, I might get myself one again. I will always admire them. Sorry for the long story! 😬

[@Pulsonar]

Jose H. That’s one hell of a story, absolutely no need to apologise, I really appreciate you sharing! It’s great that you can partake in your passions, plan meticulously and execute the perfect purchase to truly enjoy the thrill of owning a master timepiece again, especially after recovering from whatever trauma you suffered. I make a half decent living criss-crossing Europe as a microchip engineer. I love watches, but have a young family, and can only afford the lower end of Omega or TAG Heuer ranges at best. I guess for me it’s the motorsport association and also a favourite uncle who loved watches, cars cameras, and gadgets, I caught those bugs too. I had a rough few years since 2015 when 2 members of my family died within 3 months of each other. I didn’t work for 1 year whilst dealing with the devastating fallout. I had no money, but Ironically, I found dreaming about and hatching fantasy plans to enable owning a favourite collectors item preserved my sanity and lifted me out of depressing episodes and motivated me back into my career path. Throwing myself into passions like watches, cameras and cars and other interests that present challenging expense scenarios helped me deal logically with a lot of the challenges of grief processing. They were my critical escape valve, otherwise I would have suffocated directly from the overwhelming reality and grim aftermath of loss. My current favourites for my fantasy watch collection are Rolex Sub (with date), Rolex Explorer II (polar), Breitling Navitimer B01, and the ubiquitous Omega Speedy (sapphire sandwich) no mechanical + hesalite stuff whilst on earth ;) I currently own 2 watches, a Jack Heuer Carrera Chrono limited edition, and Seiko 7t69 analog Chrono yes another quartz, but a 27 year old special, that’s it, nothing special for the average connoisseur to savour. Hopefully, one day I will have the means to step into that fantasy and snap up one of my favourite Rolex, but I’m a long long way off... Oh well, let me spare you from the further mind numbing ramblings about the life of a stranger 😏

[@johncarter6238]

@@joseinluzon2218 wow intense experience man. but when i hear it you are better now. the point is it doesn't have to be a 10K watch to feel happy, a nice steinhart can be worn with the same experience. it costs 550 usd but there are people who can't pay a 5 dollar watch yet. so be happy with what you have, I also have a daytona myself, but I am just as happy with my invicta or my Steinhart GMT. if I am really honest with me about myself I find a rolex heavy about the price steel is steel. you really pay for the rolex name

[@joseinluzon2218]

@Vavazelus 1. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe 2. Rolex Sea-Dweller 3. Rolex Explorer II 4. Omega Seamaster Professional GMT, 50th Anniversary 5. Breitling Avenger Seawolf in Titanium 6 Breitling Aerospace Plus about 4-5 more (Breitling, Hamilton, etc)

[@chi-towncalifornia5916]

From my assessment so far, aside from an unoriginal design, I find Steinharts to be a better value proposition than Seiko Prospex divers nowadays.

[@JustBlueFish]

Ya you might be right. Hadn’t thought of it that way before.

[@simonbailey2151]

They hold their value well in Germany, too. Lovely things if you're in the market for a homage watch, well worth a look.

[@tynannida9642]

I think that they always have been

[@lndyrd]

I guess that is the cost of branding, heritage and original design

[@LymanPhillips]

I nown the 39mm version of this watch. It's all nice day today watch. When I wind it at night when it's not on my wrist, I really appreciate it's silky smoothness. And to be truthful, I'm a one time zone guy, so for a desk diver, it's a lovely option.

[@1967plymgtx]

Well done. Both the Steinhart GMT and Ocean One Ceramic watches offer a lot of value for the money. In fact, my Ocean One keeps time as accurately as my Rolex 116610. Thanks for the review.

[@thewatchloungechris]

These are def great for the price I dig the 39 mm version

[@laurentb7351]

Hi, i'm looking to buy this Steinhart, ceramic version. I tried another, cheap brand, in 40 ... too little, so the Steinhard will be in 42 not 39 ! Thank you for this review ! But .... i never change the date between 10 to 2, better never 9 to 3 !!!

[@daletaylorjr.4786]

Even with my mega wrists, I think I’d like the 39mm more too. Great review Guy.

[@psykerwave2315]

The 39mm wears more like a 42 imo, with the almost 48mm lug to lug. 51mm lug to lug just feels like a stretch, even with a 7.5 inch wrist.

[@perfectwatchquest3091]

Thanks, Guy. Thinking about a Steinhart in the near future. Always respect your opinion and objectivity!

[@kellypaws]

A gorgeous watch. Wearing mine and I can’t praise it enough.

[@rafap.3393]

Thanks for the great video!! Just a question, in the comparison with the sub, the steinhart seems smaller... Are they comparable in size? Thanks!!

[@JustBlueFish]

I think the Steinhart is technically larger at 42mm, but has slimmer lugs making the case profile seem a bit smaller than it is - or put another way the Sub has a fat 40mm case and looks a bit bigger than it really is. But they are pretty comparable.

[@rafap.3393]

@@JustBlueFish thanks!!!

[@ncam6300]

Good review. I use to have the ocean one submariner homage. Quality is okay. I did not like the flat case back and longer lug to lug. Also, the bezel did not sit well. It sort of wobbles when pushed down. I eventually gave it away as a gift.

[@pedrosaenz2800]

Steinhart makes homages and Paul Newman homage is a watch I would get. Would like you to make a revew on the Daytona,. Thank you for the interesting video!!

[@JustBlueFish]

I’d like to see their Newman homage it looks interesting.

[@silverlakeas]

Really thick profile.

[@blueshirtbuddah1665]

Great review Guy. I have to say for an homage, this Steinhart is a pretty good looking watch.

[@JustBlueFish]

Ya it is.

[@NCHobbies]

Damn, I'm glad I watched this video. I was really looking to purchase the Ocean One GMT Black (all black only comes in 42 mm), but since it barely fits on your 6, 3/4 inch wrist, it'll definitely be oversize on my 6-inch wrist.

[@jeanlefranc3817]

Vid up to the usual very good standards. As a Rolex sports model owner, your perspective on this GMT Master II homage from Steinhart is way more relevant than the opinion of someone who has no reference point. The fact that you like it is a real credit to the German brand. I’ve recently acquired an Ocean One Vintage double red, coming straight from the Rolex 1665 Seadweller. It happily sits in the watchbox next to significantly more expensive timepieces, and I enjoy a lot this vintage diver look with none of the worry coming from strapping $10 ++ k on your wrist. Good job, Steinhart.

[@spacejaime]

Beautiful watch. Don't know why the case design surprised you - it is Steinhart trademark case design and quite attractive. It does come in 39mm and it would be my choice too. Thanks for the video!

[@JustBlueFish]

I wouldn’t say it surprised me, I was just pointing out how it contrasts in comparison to a more typical oyster case shape - which is commonly used on homage watches.

[@spacejaime]

@@JustBlueFish - Steinhart is "homage plus" with a twist! :)

[@MrBacchus18]

I've got the 39mm versions, rock solid.

[@cyrussataravalla6731]

Ma786sai Dua Steinhart Ocean gmt Pepsi chocolate dial in 39 is a beauty on jubilee. A hark back to the Clint Eastwoods Rolex gmt chocolate dial

[@NaengorElisav]

Hello, what are the measurements of the watch? 42 with crown or din crown? in total how many mm does it have? Thank you!

[@derekshearer9049]

I have a Steinhart Kermit homage. Terrific watch, the only gripe is the date magnifier is too large and the magnification is insufficient. For some extra money l would look at the Squale with the ceramic bezel. Cheers

[@JustBlueFish]

I haven’t seen a Squale GMT but their divers that I’ve reviewed were nice.

[@fortza11]

Yes, it´s not a Oyster case for a reason. Thta´s also why so many use Steinhart watches, it´s not simular to "R".

[@robertsullivan4773]

I watched this video with my Rolex GMT Master II in front of me. I think for $500 and how good it looks I was asking myself why the hell I shelled out over 8 K for mine. But then we all know why. I have no problem with the Steinhart Cyclops since I don't care for Cyclop on my Rolex and it does magnify the date somewhat and thats a good thing. Overall it's everything you said it a very nice watch and a GREAT price point for a GMT even if its a bit clumsy to operate but the date changing on the Rolex is a pain in the ass and to be truthful I find I run into date changes more than time zone adjustments. So I'll give the Steinhart a pass on that and maybe even an edge.

[@lndyrd]

Maybe Rolex still in their Pan-am pilot user design thinking. If a pilot wears the watch everyday, timezones changing is more important than date changing. Maybe ? 🤔

[@danielmeier8321]

This Setting looks really nice :)

[@JustBlueFish]

Thank you!

[@bartoszchmura2952]

Maybe they don't change the magnification level because the date can be viewed from much wider angle than the original Rolex. I think it's a great feature.

[@watchcollectingstrategy]

Great camera work buddy!

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks AB.

[@SteveMrW]

It would be better if the GMT hand lined up with the hour markers

[@sanderbass]

Don't like this watch but just wanted to say that your lighting is really good, especially in the opening shot where we see you talking.

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks!

[@mihamoto]

Boh, actually abeit being a good watch and with a different case than the Rolex, I have some reservations on very direct homages. I don't understand why Steinhart cannot go to a more in-house design for a GMT. Of course my opinion. Cheers, V.

[@lndyrd]

Because people don't buy their original designs. You can see on Gnomon watches. The homage watches have so many more reviews than their own designs. Clearly there is a market and people buy homages.

[@packisbetter90]

I love Steinhart but I'm just not a huge fan of all these rolex homages. They however do a good job and it's not exactly the same which I like. Steinhart Ocean 2 Premium which I have is probably their best watch. Their own design and a different look of diver

[@Greatshamefamiry]

Would REALLY like to know the size of just the dial, and how it compares to the Ocean 44…it almost seems like the 44 has a smaller dial? Can anyone confirm?

[@defenestratedone]

I've come so close to buying one of the various flavors of these so many times, but the lack of bidirectional bezel makes me pause every time. That and the cyclops, though gnomon offers an option to remove it.

[@JustBlueFish]

Those issues wouldn’t stop me from getting one, but they are negatives.

[@defenestratedone]

@@JustBlueFish true! I'm also trying to be a bit more selective in my purchases now though, before the collection gets out of control.

[@lndyrd]

Bear in mind, unlike the Rolex which is 100m and named the GMT master, this is 300m and named the Ocean GMT. So it is kind of a hybrid of both diver and GMT in a sense. That might help you understand the rationale of that better

[@BobbyLegs]

I still can’t get past the pineapple like logo.

[@JustBlueFish]

Is it a pineapple? I’d say a pineapple is more oblong.

[@antonioau_gb89]

dude, i have exact same feeling with you it stop me to get their 39mm pepsi gmt

[@tennistron588]

I hear you but it's one of those that grows on you or becomes irrelevant very quick, because of how good the watch is. I have 39mm OVM and it has quickly become my everyday beater.

[@You-in6lm]

great video thanks for my budget the squale is my choice thanks 👍

[@resjon7981]

I prefer the Squale GMT as it has its own style hands.

[@mihirnayak6717]

Which model is this? Gmt blue/red 2 or Gmt blue/red ceramic 2?

[@marcusdorn501]

The first one!!

[@scottsj4625]

I myself have come close to buying the 39mm version of this watch. I am not sure if the Sqalue Homage to the GMT is any better. I think it is closer to 700 dollars which is a turn-off. Might be the best homage watch to the Pepsi for 500 dollar range. If someone knows of any others feel free to comment. I do not know any other. I am sure there are plenty. I also find the cyclops a disappointment with the magnification. I think that is why I have not purchased it.

[@JustBlueFish]

I haven’t seen the Squale GMT but I liked their divers, I was pleasantly surprised by them.

[@LymanPhillips]

I own the 39mm version and I love it. It gets as much wrist time as my Moonie.

[@drwindsurf]

Thank you Guy. Great review :)

[@JustBlueFish]

Anytime!

[@patricj951]

I would like a Steinhart 42mm but the straight lugs is a deal breaker. 39mm model will probably work good, though. I find it strange that Steinhart don't change this design which has been critized for a lot of years now. Maybe I will get a Steinhart 39mm and a Squale 42mm.

[@frankhandy8868]

Hey guy, I need your help. I’m on the hunt for my next watch. Either Speed master man on the moon or BB 58. Which would you choose and why? Thanks for your help!!

[@JustBlueFish]

What do you currently have in the collection? If you have a nice diver I’d lean towards the Speedmaster. If the BB will be your bread and butter diver turn I’d lean that way.

[@1SaG]

re. the movement... here's a video from a German youtuber, opening up a Steinhart GMT: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jX3GZ6qbZrp5l9U ETA in his watch, but the video is a bit older, so who knows what they put in these days? Since I originally wrote this comment, I bought 3 Steinharts. One has a Sellita SW 330 (39 GMT Vintage ceramic with see-through back, so it's easy to ID). One has an SW 200 (42 O1 Green Ceramic, only comes with Sellita). The third one could have either an SW or ETA 2824 (42 OVM V3). The OVM is the most accurate, but it's been running for a month now while the other two still seem to be "breaking in" - if that's even a thing... ;)

[@Alithia451]

I got a pepsi for 20 bucks in aliexpress, does this count? :)

[@anuppaul7355]

Any link to get this at 500?

[@teddyhenriquez5192]

I just wish that watch had the bezel more of the shape of a ROLEX or at least 41mm then I could probably pull the trigger!!!

[@jamesejudy3]

I doubt that will happen, far too often Steinhart gets accused by the uninformed of making their watches as "1-to-1 copies" or "straight clones" of older Rolex designs. I don't think they want to hear more of that.

[@michaelkilbride2927]

I bought a gmt lovely watch but the jubilee bracelet is very sharp not made as well as the watch

[@TinBin-Craig]

that one very nice watch for the price... really like it.... cheers

[@Mark-sd7fc]

I have the 39mm and I really wish I could trade someone for the 42

[@canadianwatchmonkey3992]

The price has not changed much in 2 years and in my opinion nothing comes close at this price point. 39mm for me please

[@VinnyTheCuz]

Great review

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks!

[@biscuitsalive]

Al-you-min-ee-um. Let’s say it together. ;)

[@grandsicko8580]

The bezels can be a bit stiff.

[@MrVoayer]

Favourable review of a nice watch marred with few imperfections: case design, mechanism functons... But, that's small price to pay for the price of the watch ! And for the lume... Try Stowa Pilot's watch for an outstanding lume !

[@mrp9498]

Very nice. The bezel has huge teeth .

[@underachievingwatchcollect1878]

The 39mm is better because of the flat case shape. The cyclops and clasp could use improvement. I think I’ll pass on this one.

[@JustBlueFish]

The magnifier is the same on all their watches unfortunately. It’s a real shortcoming for all of them.

[@underachievingwatchcollect1878]

I have the ocean one 500 titanium-more of an original design with no cyclops and the date at 6 o’clock. It’s one of their best watches imo. If Steinhart raised their price point and made a few improvements they would sell more watches.

[@daisymontague9515]

For those that own this Steinhart, what kind of compliments have you received from strangers, friends, coworkers and watch enthusiasts?

[@lapelcelery42]

Why on earth do people want 24 click bezels with GMTs? That limits you to timezones that are off by multiples of one hour rather than half an hour.

[@craig2100]

Well done my friend

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks Craig.

[@resjon7981]

The Squale GMT with the pencil style hands is better than this Steinhart. Mercedes hands belong on we all know where. Nothing wrong with a Homage but pencil hands would have made this a winner.

[@AyBi_Studio]

Man, he is barely blinking!

[@tynannida9642]

I wish the case was more like the Rolex it’s too long and straight I find

[@JustBlueFish]

I do prefer the shape of the oyster case but the Steinhart case isn’t terrible.

[@johnsweeney5946]

The 42MM and the 39MM are both the wrong size. Why not just make a Rolex homage the right size (40MM) And how hard would it be to make a correct date window? But what really is ruinous to this offering is that Steinhart, in their wisdom, did not polish the center links. Their very dubious movement identification is also irksome. Clean up the small stuff, Steinhart and you'd be untouchable.

[@picassoboy52]

The push for lens rental is not appreciated or appropriate. Get on with it

[@WuBloodKin09]

That Mercedes hour hand needs to go, not good.

[@JustBlueFish]

I don't mind it too much, but it would probably work just as well or better with a different style.

[@Unam469]

You have small delicate hands.

[@maxhamilton8204]

“Elabor”...😂😂 elaborÈ

[@sergeyzerkin8029]

Are you looking at some text ? Cuz it seems like you are not looking at the camera :)

[@JustBlueFish]

No must be my lazy eye.

[@magnuman008]

GMT hand is misaligned

[@dvh6813]

Not really... time is 10:12 GMT hand accounting for that 12 min

[@magnuman008]

D V H no the GMT hand does not land centered on each hour marker. It’s off as you click it around.

[@dvh6813]

Setting up the hour, minute and gmt hand to 12 o clock will put everything in sync. Trust me.

[@stevenvandemsky7290]

magnuman008 No, it’s not off. The GMT hands position depends on the actual position of the hour hand.

[@chuckschillingvideos]

Steinhart should just eliminate the fisheye entirely. I find them to be the most useless "feature" you can put on a watch.

[@tmassey1465]

I purchased this watch...It is a pile of poop. The indicators dont line up properly on much of the dial. The magnifier is laughable. Aluminum bezel looks like crap. There was a price sheet accidently included...Movmnt $40,Case $30, Band $10, Total value $80.00. Shipping back to Singapore was $120. The watch was $580 plus $120 to send back. Lesson learned.

[@bisis98]

I seriously doubt what you said happen. . A SW300 elabore costs aroud 400€-480€ , and that is just the movement. I wonder what could you win by lying on the internet. 😂

[@JamesBond-cy1rm]

Attention steinhart watch maker there is a few defect on your steinhart your cyclop Len is to small your clasp and watch face dial too small overall steinhart don't have the appeal Pagani and sand Martin is better then steinhart try to improve what a pity read my comment