Steinhart Ocean GMT 39 Aluminum Pepsi, Can it stand against Rolex standards?

[@picassoboy52]

I have 6 steinharts, and looking at number 7.......outstanding quality you wont be disappointed with

[@thepickyreviewer]

I still remember the moment I first opened the box and how I was surprised by the level of quality.

[@GeraltdiRiviaTheWitcher]

Much better Steinhart than a Rolex

[@007Chancellor]

Steinhart makes the best watches for the money in the market today. Hell, at twice the price, they'd still be an amazing bargain!

[@thepickyreviewer]

The quality is there, no question 👌

[@CaptainWillyandTheWonderMonkey]

Just received my 39 pepsi in and I can't say enough good things about Steinhart. This is my third Steinhart and none disappoint. The quality is excellent as is the timekeeping. I have many watches, Rolex Omega and longines and Steinhart is my brand of choice for an affordable Swiss watch. Unfortunately, I sold my previous two Steinharts to fund a Nivada Grenchen Antarctic, which arrived totally dead (bad QC) and had to be returned, hence my purchase of the 39 GMT.

[@sstaub]

My Steinhart is the smoothest watch I own. (My other brands include Ball, Zodiac and Glycine) I have the 42mm Ocean One Vintage GMT and just ordered the Ocean 39 Vintage (Pepsi) GMT Vintage from OLKO. Considered the 42mm version from GNOMON but cost more and was aluminum bezel instead of ceramic like OLKO provides in their exclusive version. Can't wait to see how 39mm sits on my 7.25" wrist. Prefer 40mm but not offered.

[@CaptainWillyandTheWonderMonkey]

@sstaub Weird story but one of my Steinhart watches that I sold for the Nivada came back up for sale on Ebay, same watch, same buyer, so I bought it back. It is the Gnomon Steinhart Adventure Polar White!

[@ByteBanditBob]

that is so cool! Did you get for less than what you sold it for?

[@CaptainWillyandTheWonderMonkey]

@@ByteBanditBob A little less, but not much. Gnomon has good coupon deals, so I always save some on the purchase. Funny story though is that one of the watches that I sold to fund the Nevada came back for sale on ebay, so I bought it back!

[@brucemcintosh8260]

Great Post! Thank You. I have the Steinhart Ocean Vintage GMT Keramik Premium on Jubilee. A tip with Bracelets - Yes, the Standard Steinhart Clamshell Fastener is difficult to open using the tab that is adjacent to he Safety-Lock. But if You open it from the Opposite end of the clasp, then it pops open effortlessly.Also, i always wear my bracelets Back-To-Front, so in that Position, that end of the clasp is easier to Deploy. Try it. Y'll LIKE it! More, Please!

[@thepickyreviewer]

Man that method worked like a charm 😅 I will feature it and your comment in a coming video, thanks 🙏

[@indyawichofficial1346]

YES! Still makes me wonder how many people did not find out this is the proper way - easiest to open, without a stress on the clasp.

[@VVerTTeXX]

Damn, life hack!

[@brianmurphy8154]

I have the 42mm in ceramic...it has become my everyday...the pepsi is a classic look, great for summer

[@thepickyreviewer]

So true I find myself wearing it more in summer. It is an overall great watch with a very good movement.

[@jean4j_]

I can't decide between aluminum or ceramic haha Any recommendation?

[@brianmurphy8154]

@@jean4j_ I like the ceramic…plus it won’t scratch…aluminum has more of a vintage feel though if you like that look

[@thepickyreviewer]

@@brianmurphy8154 True, it’s a matter of styling. Both are good. With ceramic you get the shine, with aluminum you get the charm. You can get bezel inserts separately from Gnomon but they are overpriced.

[@jean4j_]

@@thepickyreviewer I think indeed the ceramic bezel is more durable and shiny. But since Steinhart pepsi ceramic bezel has more vibrant and intense colors (compared to the Rolex GMT for instance), I'm afraid it might long too much bling bling. I didn't have the chance to see any Steinhart in real life, so I wouldn't know. What do you think? Also, how much how a bezel insert from Steinhart?

[@EastCoastPGS]

Steinhart makes fantastic watches. I have a few Steinharts. Squale also makes a great GMT watch

[@thepickyreviewer]

I was torn between Steinhart and Squale. I prefer the Squale case choice 👍

[@mikhailr13]

I think Steinhart are now using the same print on the bezel for the 39mm as the 42mm. It used to be different. On the website the 39mm looks perfect. On the 42mm the 20 and 22 look slightly crooked or not straight. I have just ordered the 39mm but will return it if it doesnt look like how they show online.

[@thepickyreviewer]

You reminded me of that moment when I first opened the box and was surprised with the quality of the piece 🤩. Glad for you and wish you get that same feeling with your new watch 🤗

[@conoroloughlin8249]

I've had the itch for a Pepsi style watch and was almost certainly going for the Ball Roadmaster Pilot GMT which is obviously a few steps up from this. But what you said about not for every day use with the color scheme you are absolutely correct like a penny dropped. I'm buying one of these to scratch the itch and with the extra cash I'm putting this against either the Longines Zulu time 39mm or the Conquest Chrono or potentially the spirit flyback chronograph. Thanks for your breakdown on this piece it's a good looking watch with a decent movement at a fraction of the cost of the Ball. Thank you sir💪⌚

[@thepickyreviewer]

Thank you for your comment and You are welcome 😇 I love Longines Zulu time 😍more than the hydroconquest. Hydroconquest crown lugs are very sharp on the fingers when using the crown.

[@conoroloughlin8249]

@@thepickyreviewer thanks for the reply it's the conquest chronograph I was referring to only problem is it a bit big for my skinny ass wrists 😂 will have to try it on. I agree the Zulu is very nice!

[@FatherVampire]

In my opinion, I prefer the Steinhart case as it is so much slimmer allowing the watch to sit closer to the wrist. Other than that, great review! Well, with the exception of the fact you finish the video re-asking the question of whether the Steinhart stands up to the Rolex... and then state that the answer to that question must wait for another video (?!). Isn't that question part of the very title of THIS video? And yet, rather than address it, you ask us to await yet another video for the answer. A bit of bait-and-switch there. Not kewl. There's no doubt Steinhart offers such great value for the money and is so very well designed. I currently own 4 Steinharts and love and wear them all. My only complaint with Steinhart will always be the clasp, which needs to be seriously redesigned to offer a two-button release. A glide-lock option would also be nice.

[@ΝίκοςΠαρδαλης]

Hello , do the bracelets share the same end links or each has separate?

[@thepickyreviewer]

Hi 😊 Oyster and jubilee bracelets have different end links 👍

[@ΝίκοςΠαρδαλης]

@@thepickyreviewer Thanks ! I can’t choose between them , I was leaning on the jubilee but seeing the last clips of the oyster on your wrist had me rethinking.

[@thepickyreviewer]

I had the same dilemma that why I ordered both. I am an oyster guy in general, it is more versatile and the one I used the most 👌

[@edmundchiang]

Great review. Have I missed you mentioned the size of your wrist?

[@thepickyreviewer]

Maybe, maybe not 😝 it’s 6.75inch 😉

[@nashwahammad7251]

Great content and enjoyable voice 👏 on a side note, the watch colors flatter your skin tone

[@thepickyreviewer]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jochenkey]

STEINHART all the way

[@Dondaddyh]

Great review, had the ceramic version, now have a root beer and the Olko steel bezel Steve McQueen version, the Pepsi was replaced by the equivalent San Martin, which is just superb.

[@thepickyreviewer]

Yeah I can imagine the San Martin case wears better 👍

[@ulfrden]

Is San Martin about 40mm? I have Steinhart GMT Coke 42mm and it feels a bit big for my wrist.

[@Dondaddyh]

@@ulfrden yes about 40mm But you can get the Steinhart in a 39mm , I’ve got a few, the Olko Steinhart Steve McQueen in particular is outstanding 👍🏽

[@jazzman5598]

Fine review! Thanks

[@thepickyreviewer]

You are welcome 😇

[@ulfrden]

How it feels compared to Seiko SPB239 at 40.5mm? What wrist size you have? I`m afraid 39mm will be to small for me.

[@thepickyreviewer]

Hi 😊 My wrist is 6.75inch. It wears slightly smaller than the SPB239.

[@fcc5923]

Why not the ceramic bezel one?

[@thepickyreviewer]

For some reason I find aluminum bezels charming. Also my grail watch at that time was the vintage Rolex GMT aluminum pepsi.

[@Porsche9284ever]

An totally astonishing homage watch 👍. Totally love it but what do you think about the Davosa Ternos? Just love your channel and videos❤️! Top quality content and always at the perfect time to help me with my buying decisions 👍

[@thepickyreviewer]

Davosa is remarkable in general and it is on my radar. Initially I was comparing between the Steinhart and Squale which is another great option but I prefer a symmetric logo on the dial. I am so glad the review helped.

[@theoneandonly7213]

It's unfortunate that it's not a true GMT. The bezel isn't bidirectional

[@thepickyreviewer]

@@theoneandonly7213 True, but does it really matter that much?

[@randyreynolds1045]

Looks very nice❤

[@thepickyreviewer]

It is really nice in real life too 👌

[@shawnwright5332]

Love my steinhart

[@thepickyreviewer]

I would say that’s the most important thing in a watch

[@nicholasurfe9568]

how can anyone live with such a blatant copy. poor taste. no class plagiarism. a toy for children perhaps

[@thepickyreviewer]

I think all watches are big boys toys 😅 sometimes you just need sth to scratch the itch. I love the Pepsi style but it’s not versatile enough for me to spend the 10K+ on 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@007Chancellor]

OMG Look...a watch snob who is jealous that people don't have to spend tens of thousands of dollars to compete with his snobbery. 🤣😂🤭

[@fvlok]

Smells of snobbery. I cannot fathom why someone will part with 10 grand + for a tool watch, worth at maximum, 2 grand. It’s a functional tool that tells time. Get the Steinhart, hell, get 5 if you’d like and put the remainder into the S&P 500 instead. Thank you Gunter Steinhart for bringing us accurate, well made, affordable timepieces. If I need to part with my Steinhart at knifepoint, I’d do so in a heartbeat and replace it for €500. You on the other hand will cry in your beer for a week, if not longer. Rolex owners put their watches in a safe. What’s the point?

[@Mark-sd7fc]

Copy of what? Do you know? Who made the first GMT watch? Glycine did. Who made the first dive watch? Omega did, what exactly is this a copy of?