Steinhart Ocean 39 - References, Prices and Owners' Reviews

This Steinhart has its own identity even if it is indeed a tribute: the original logo distinguishes it and brings a fun side to this watch. The proportions of the 39mm are perfect for small wrists!! The proportions of the watch on this size reinforce the design of the watch: the indexes are closer together which brings a plus in the aesthetics of the watch. In terms of the caliber, it is equipped with a sellita SW200 -2 which delays by about 2 - 5 seconds per day (this is an average observed over a month when worn) The luminova is not its strong point compared to Seiko but it still shines well at night and in the morning I can read the time when I wake up.

Acquired in mid-2021, I had been wanting to replace my Citizen Titanium Golf as a holiday watch for some time. Sometimes worn during these same periods by some owners of watches with a crown, I was not prepared to buy a tribute watch, and here is this German (and Swiss made) brand that caught my attention… Ideal characteristics to do everything without worry: sophisticated Sellita SW200-1 movement, diameter of 39.1mm, lug-to-lug of 47.1mm, thickness of 12.9mm, weight 107gr (on rubber), flat sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating and date magnifying glass, unidirectional rotating ceramic bezel, screwed crown and water-resistant to 300m. I particularly like its look and its contained dimensions. No real flaws, especially for less than €500, except for some an unspeakable yachtmasteresque inspiration!

A very well-known and versatile design! The 39 mm is really very well proportioned and ideal for thin wrists!!! I really appreciated the unpacking of the watch which was qualitative, the adjustment of the bracelet is easy. 2 points of improvement: a space at the bracelet level and the traceability compared to the caliber: ETA or SW200. The watch seems very qualitative and I immediately wanted to have a second one. So yes it is a tribute watch but one that does not beat around the bush!! Do you like the Rolex submariner but you do not want or have the possibility to put 5 to 8k€ in a watch? This one is for me, by far the best since I consider it as a full-fledged automatic watch with its beating heart and not a simple extra, having the second role!