I own the 42mm version... fantastic watch. It has no cyclops but the crystal is a bit curved, unlike this one which I think is dead flat. Case side profile is a bit different too. It's a better Rolex than Rolex, and I say that as a Rolex owner.

Agreed, a $500 hommage beats a $4k hommage all day

Lots of comments here don't like the Steinhart because it's a homage, but so is the Tudor so....? 🤔

The Steinhart’s I’ve bought have been solid watches and a great value. Super popular and a huge following so no problem flipping them if you change your mind in the future. Looking at the Tudor pro right now so this video is helpful. Might look into Steinhart’s homage of the Rolex 1655 instead.

Steinhart make incredibly solid watches for the money.

I own the steinhart ocean vintage Pepsi 39 and as a Rolex (former) , omega, Iwc, Cartier etc.. owner as well, the Steinhart is fantastic. I love wearing it on either the jubilee or oyster. It wears well looks cool Af, has zero Dbag factor and no one is going to rob me at gunpoint for it.

I've been interested in owning a Steinhart for a while now. They make nice watches and they are so robust. I think this is the best offering and looks awesome too.

Coincidentally, I am also wearing my Steinhart Boutique Version 39 mm Vintage GMT version right now. The only difference mine does not have a date loupe. The watch is absolutely great and I would never sell it. Years ago I used to have the 42 version but it was almost a bit big for me due to the Steinhart case. The 39 version fits perfectly and is in terms of quality and appearance an absolute win

Steinharts are awesome!! I had 5 different ones before selling them all to buy my Tudor BB58. All the ones I had were the Ocean 39. Marine Blue Snowflake, Explorer Dial, Vintage Red, and the Tropic Plexi. Build quality is amazing, and accuracy were amazing. The Vintage Red and Explorer Dial were within 1-2 spd.

Great video! I'm in favor of homages if the originals are not still in production, which is the case. Actually I had the 42 mm 'patina' lume version and sold it, but this one is much more interesting 🙂

The Rolex 1655 was an homage (copy) of the Bulova Astronaut from a decade earlier. So the Steinhart is an homage to an homage. Great video, I really want one.

Hilarious how people call out steinhart for making homages but give tudor a pass for doing EXACTLY the same thing 😂😂😂😂😂

I've seen the Gnomon versions before and I agree, the yellow lume looks terrible but I've never heard of this one before so thanks for shedding some light on it! $500 is great, definitely making me think about how it can fit into my collection 👍

After looking at the Tudor black bay pro review, the closest Steinhart ocean vintage gmt 39mm olko orange edition and this alternative version, still prefer the Steinhart olko orange version because it’s value for money, the thickness of 13mm is reasonable and do not like the cyclops.

Minor point: I seriously doubt those still come with an ETA movement. I started buying Steinharts back in 2020 and all the ones I bought that were advertised as "either ETA or Sellita" came with a Sellita movement. Only exception being the Paul Newman homage, but that one only ever came with an ETA 2824 (top grade) + DD2020 chrono module. Meaning they never put a Sellita movement in this model. According to my local watch-maker, it shouldn't really matter if you get an ETA or a Sellita. There are minor differences, but basically, the SW200 is a clone of the 2824 while the SW300 that's probably in your watch is a clone of the ETA 2892. I had one in my Pussy Galore homage and it kept very good time and was much nicer to interact with than the SW200s/ETA 2824s. Another side-note: All Steinhart O1s come with elaboré grade movements. Both ETA and Sellita offer four grades (standard, elaboré, top, chronometer). IIRC, elaboré doesn't offer any hardware changes (top and chrono do), but those movements are regulated in three positions and generally offer better regulation/time-keeping out of the box. Case in point: All my Steinharts run/ran either within COSC or close to it. My Christopher Ward C63 with its (probably) standard SW200 ran at +15s/d out of the box and needed a bit of help from my watchmaker.. :) Never had to have any of my Steinharts re-regulated.

You get a lot for your money with this brand, I don’t understand why it’s not more popular. As soon as you mention it on a watch forum, people are very quick to pull out their torches and pitchforks, yet the vast majority prefers micro brands that use Chinese Seiko movements.

It’s a very good point. I have the 42mm and the 39mm version of this Steinhart. I love the 39mm. It is wearable and who in their right mind would walk around with an Explorer II on their wrist. And to be honest with myself… I have no intention of ever wearing any of my Rolex watches again. It’s a crap, overrated, over priced brand for Russian gangsters, stupid bankers, Chinese crooks and drug dealers. That said. I have five Tudors: the BB Steel, GMT, 58, BB Chrono, and the black ceramic. So… I want/need the pro. Can’t help myself.

The oyster bracelet on steinhart might be my favorite aspect, such a thick quality feeling bracelet, no annoying rattling / loose feelings

Managed to sneak under the wire when they were avaialable last week on the OLKO site - before they sold out again 15 minutes later! Yay me. LOL It arrived to my very rural address in So AZ in just four days...and is everything I expected. Your review is spot on - it is a fantastic watch...easily worth quadrouple the $500 I paid for it. And mine is running just -1 second per day thus far! What a deal on an absolutely fabulous watch!

Another top video TWI, for anyone considering a BB Pro this should certainly be on the 'watch' list. OK it's not as some may say a 'true GMT' where the travel hour hand (travel time) moves one hour to or from the GMT hand (local time) but is as you say very useful for a quick date change (remember a true GMT will go forwards and backwards on date adjustment) . For anyone looking for a cheaper and let's be honest a slimmer alternative to the Tudor BB Pro this really is a no brainer. Loaded with an ETA or Sellita well proven easy to get serviced locally movements should not put anyone off. They may not be COSC certified but should be possible to regulate to that standard but may void manufacture warranty. I do find the GMT hand a tad loud though on this example. Generally my experience from watches purchased with both ETA and Sellita movements have not been too far off COSC out of the box. Would I go for the BB Pro over this model? if you like it, can afford it and justify it then I would say yes. I did but that takes nothing away from the watch under review. I love this Steinhart Ocean 39.

I've had mine since late 2021 and it has dominated my wrist to the detriment of my other watches. The faux lume on the 42mm Steinhart version and the lack of the cyclops/magnifier is what steered my towards the Olko edition.

Thx for this vlog! It's not often that a watch in real life looks like in a video. I baught the warch after i saw your content and i am totally happy with it!!! I would like to see a vlog from you about Sinn or Nomos✌️😉

Great video! I ordered this OLKO Steini a few days ago and I am waiting for it to arrive. It would be more than interesting if you could compare the Black Bay Pro and the Steinhart in the future. Take care!

Thanks for getting and reviewing this watch. I had heard of the Olko version of this watch before, but hadn't realize it had white lume. I definitely do prefer that look in this case. Unfortunately now, and the other time I went to the Olko site to see this watch they've been sold out. I don't know how long they go between resupplies, but I hope they send out notifications as I've signed up for their mailing list. I think if the BB Pro had gone with an orange hand, I'd just get that instead. I may end up with the full size BB GMT instead, because I still want to track a 3rd time zone sometimes (for work). They didn't though, so I think this is a reasonable substitute. I am with you on the "homage" being okay on a watch not produced for decades, and ridiculously priced. That's not to say it is not worth it for some, but I don't want to spend as much as a car on a watch I'll have to baby due to it being vintage. Most people aren't going to know this watch when they see it, and I'd be open with who makes it. I definitely wouldn't feel like I am trying to fool anybody, which is my issue with many other homage watches. From the perspective of not owning it, my only complaint about this model is the cyclops could magnify a bit better. My Seiko has a pretty good cyclops, as does Rolex. Some others I've seen don't do a great job in my opinion. Still, I think I'd rather have this than the regular version of this Steinhart without it.

Wow that steinhart is surprisingly nice.

I love Steinhart. Every time I see a review of one, I am struck by how much love for the brand their is in the comments. It's a true, honest-quality German/Swiss brand. Try the Ocean One Titanium 500 sometime. Better than the Pelagos?? Methinks maybe....

great video....i've been looking at this watch as well for the same reasons you bought it. i own a couple rolexes but i wear my "cermit" steinhart more that those watches, even with all the hate

Very nice homage. I am in favor of homages of out of production models. Give us a chance to wear brand new watches of old models without inventing a time machine :) I've given some serious thought to picking up an Ocean 39 green aluminum bezel but I am concerned over those straight lugs and how it would wear on my 6.75" wrist.

I can´t understand how people find paying 3.000 more a bargain for almost the same watch. I can´t justify paying Tudor´s price.

I still can't bring myself to buy a steinhart or similar type of "homage" watch. But good luck to those who get thier kicks out of weaing them I guess. Insightful review though, keep up the good work.

I actually prefer the vintage loomed version. I just love vintage flair on watches. And living in Germany it's easy for me to purchase my next steinhart .

Another outstanding video, I’ve the 39mm version also tbh it’s outstanding, definitely agree with clone/homage. I’m a sucker for gmt watches and this piece is 🔥 mine has the ETA inside whereas the Steinhart “hulk” has SW200- But aesthetically it’s such an amazing looking watch

Ooooooor get the sealander gmt from Christopher ward jajajajaj. Amazing video as always dude

I am a fan of Steinhart... great value... will buy Steinhart in the near future and will ask my local Rolev AD to put me in the list for a no date sub or a Pepsi or Batman (not wearing my Steinhart of course)

I have the 42mm version without the yellow lume or cyclops. Awesome watch and a great travel watch that wears like my Rolex without drawing too much attention.

Wow! 99% of what you said is how I felt about 1655 and the Steinhart Ocean 39 Vintage. I just can't justify buying the vintage 1655 given it's dated quality and condition even if I have the cash laying around. I got the WMT Ember instead but some people hate that it's not a GMT.

I think you made a wise choice, the pro dial is too small for my liking and a bit thick. You saved a bunch of $

Great review and you raise some really interesting and thought provoking points. I’m totally with you that the term “homage” is misused among watch enthusiasts and for context, I personally don’t have anything against homage watches (I’ve owned 3 over the years) but I do generally prefer original designs. It’s out of my budget for the moment but assuming I did have the funds then for me the Black Bay Pro (and as an aside, the MoonSwatch too I suppose come to think of it) strays a bit beyond the point of homaging another design for me to really want one. I don’t hate the BB Pro or anything, I think it’s a really well done design, it’s just not for me. It’s an uncanny valley type of deal, the BB Pro is so close to 1655 but doesn’t quite go all the way. The Steinhart is a bit more upfront (or “shameless” depending on your point of view 😂) about what it’s trying to do design wise so does a better job of scratching that 1655 itch (I think it’s all about that handset and dial for me which the Steinhart nails) but I agree those lugs would drive me crazy. So I guess neither watch is really quite “right” but I think it’s easier for me to accept a few foibles at the price that the Steinhart sits at than It would be for the Tudor given my budget so for me I’d be going with the Steinhart if I was looking to scratch a 1655 type itch.

Great review, thank you. Will these watches be back in stock, or are they a limited edition?

Thanks for this interesting and very informative video. I own this watch and I love it too. The only slightly negative point about it is the dial’s legibility (all those white markers). But, it’s a minor issue given everything else. Great purchase for any watch lover.

Love the watch but I can’t get pass the fact that it is an Homage , I like the original. Great video

These are trading for between $600 to $900 used right now. The CW new is trading for around $1100. I'll go for the CW.

The flat lugs have always kept me from buying a stienhart. If they curved down more so the case sits flat, I would own one or two.

So you have the real 1655 deal at €30 k, the Tudor BlackBay Pro a tad below €4 and a Steinhart version at €500. All is right in the world.

Great review for a great watch im currently wearing as i watch this! Question: does this movement require the hands and/or gmt hand to be between 3 and 9 to set the date without any damage?

I own the ocean one 39 and agree completely about the lugs,really great watch though,lovely lustre off the bracelets too with steinharts,great video as always,thank you👍🏻

I own the steinhart titanium GMT and it ticks all the right boxes. Looks, size, lumed bezel, and it’s an all original design

Awesome watch. Steinhart punches far above its weight and I love my Olko Steinhart. Unless you have the actual Rolex 1655, they are all just homages … including the BB Pro. I literally just came from the Tudor AD and the Pro just does not do it for me. The smaller size emphasizes its chunkiness…. It looks almost comical. I decided to go with the 41mm GMT instead. Thanks for another great video.

Why choose the Olko version over the standard Steinhart version that is now available? thank you!

Been wanting to get one for some years now but it's a caller GMT not a true/flyer GMT. I do prefer a Flyer GMT. Bell@Ross makes one with it's own unique looks too. Alas, also a caller GMT.

looks good....but wish Steinhart used a proper magnification on their cyclops.....it just looks odd with the one they apply...

Lovely watch, very thorough video as always. I have never bought a homage before but like you felt that this one was warranted. Unfortunately, mine arrived from the factory with very low amplitude. It needs to go back to Germany for servicing. More than a bit of a hassle. Still recommended.

I love the thickness, it’s a nice thin looking watch, why can’t Tudor do this with the Blackbay pro, that looks like a pound of butter on your wrist!

Respect ! 😊 Good ! Fair ! Reasonable ! And ! Grounded Review !

I have the same watch, I just wish it didn't have the Cyclops, and like all Steinhart watches the case is a little flat, and the clasp isn't the best. I used to own a 42mm version, and it was far too large. I agree, the white indices are soooo much nicer. I don't normally wear homages, but this isn't a direct homage, and it isn't a watch that has been made for so long

Can someone tell me why my watch doesn’t have a Date magnifier?

I have the Aachen limited edition no cyclops ,C3 lume , I have it on a Barton elite silicon strap orange of course with a Steinhart buckle I bought from their homepage it's a great watch and well worth the money.

Interesting video, I love the no crown guards on the "Pro", but wish it had magnifying cyclops for the date like the Steinhart. Sigh...

Was not aware of this version. Very nice.

definitely prefer this white version to the fotina

Is this OK with small wrist (around 6,3"/16 cm)? I'm interested in small wrist owner's experience.

"Press all the buttons" gets me every time 😂🤣.

great video. thanks. side note, homage is pronounced with a silent 'h'. cheers.

you cannot compare a Tudor with a Steinhart but then again the budget isn't the same . The main thing is to be happy with the watch you buy!

Hi my friend, just found your channel. Brilliant stuff, just a quick question for you can you let us know where you got the Steinhart from as I can seem to find that model on line as it’s not the standard Ocean 39 Vintage GMT is it. Need your help to find this watch. Thanks for your help 😎👍

I am tempted by the SanMartin version of the BB GMT pro, it will come to the public in 2 months but looks great, 39mm and 13mm thickness.

Great find. Wish it didn't have the cyclops.

IMHO it is better to skip them both and go for the 2022 green dial Omega Seamaster… Thanks for the video!

Thanks for the informative video! Time to go find one...

It seems Steinhart can't do a properly magnifying cyclop lens. Even Seiko succeeds at it, so it's not rocket science.

Steinhart foe Patina is totally the wrong colour. I had the OVM 39 and I just couldn’t get on with the lume colour.

You are welcome. Nice review! Glad you are happy with it ;D

own the small white lume and the big yellowed lume Steinhart for a longer time. Like both - the small white one a little bit more. Also as Tudor fan think about to go for the new Tudor GMT in the in my eyes very different actual Explorer design in addition to my Tudor GMT. Think this brands offer two different models out different times and for the price Tudor ask for the new model its a really fair deal. A real old 70/80's Rolex of Steinharts homage in worn unknown condition costs around 20-30td bucks. Thats out my range, so dont have a bad feeling wearing my Steinis. Think only 5% of world population even knew this watch exists 50 years ago for some time. Without Cyclops and Mercedes hand just a insider get a connection to Rolex looking at the Steinhart.

Thanks!! Its perhaps more aptly callee a revival watch. Curious: why did you sell the Explorer 2?

Fautina looks wired but the Fau-cyclops is fine? 😅

It is back in stock!

Where can I buy this? I went to their website and it says it’s sold out. Thanks 🙏

So nice!!! Thanks for sharing!

Ps… this is one of your best reviews. They are all good but this stands out…. Apart from one terrible edit.

Sad thing is you cant buy Olko edition... so I think I have to go for normal 42mm version...

Your Steinhart will have a Sellita movement. They say either/or, but they haven’t supplied ETAs since way back when. But….Tudor BB36s featured the Sellita movement up until last week, so i guess it doesn’t matter. The Steiny beats the other homage. 😜

Love thanks didn’t even think of it

You are really gong to make me buy this very soon!

Haha that nice try edit cought me Off guard Had to Lough 😂

Soooo... this was the most expensive KZfaq video I've ever watched. Two weeks untill delivery!

did Steinhart stop making this? they only have the 42 now

So much better than the Tudor - all they had to do was keep the indices of the 1655 & they'd sell loads- instead they made another Bland Bay & ruined it 🤦🏻‍♂️

Just curious how they manual to produce a watch that is almost identical to the rolex model. Wouldnt that be considered a counterfeit? Just curious how ppl feel about it.

What about a san martin vs steinhart comparison?

Steinhart makees good watches but I mean the BB pro is pretty much a licensed homage with the blessing from daddy Rolex 😂. Thats enough for a lot non homage fans to take the plunge.

In your experience, how’s the day to day accuracy?

Yesterday was available, today soldout….i think you video has created something 😀you should be payed by Sheinhart for this one

Another enjoyable video. Have you considered putting your videos on Odysee and Rumble as well?

id probably go for a naked 16570 for $7-8k than the BB Pro or the steinhart. If the homaged watch isnt a crazy number then go for the real thing.

The ruler-straight lugs make no sense to me. 99% of the watches out there have some amount of downward curve.

The brand is dead though, the whole purpose of steinhart is to copy various rolex models? I used to own a steinhart, there was nothing wrong with it and there is nothing wrong with watches inspired by other watches. I would rather invest in a brand that stands for something it it's own right though...

Hi, is this watch for sale?

Where can i get that watch?

owned 4 steinhart and honestly they are as good as tudor, longines or even omega, and priced same as seiko! people need to give them a chance.

Fantastic video. Goes to show that there’s a myth floating around right now that Tudor is some great “value proposition”. It’s really not-not even close. 3700 gets you a BB58 with a subpar bracelet, mediocre resale value after fees and no date function. That said, the design is of course fabulous. But it’s not at all a value prop.