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m j b · 8 January 2022, 05:08 AM

Sorry, I refuse to write "incoming" as to me that implies future, and "incame" sounds stupid (and isn't a word). I guess I could write "came" but that could be misinterpreted.

Anyway...

Unlike the rest of you mooks, I can't get my hands on a new Rolex. My dealer, aside from considering me a small fish, probably doesn't care for the fact that nothing stays in my hands or on my wrist for more than a year, and so although I'm supposedly "on the list" my position there seems to go up, rather than down. And I'm not paying grey prices.

Heck, lately I've kind of developed an attitude about how expensive Rolexes are getting, and paying just $9K for a new Sub seems to me to be a bit much. Plus, speaking of much, they are a little too big for me anyway.

So I've bought a few microbrands, been dissatisfied with all of them so far, and now I'm trying Steinhart. I wrote a brief review here for those who want to know more. I will say though, succinctly, that it appears to be running fast (looks like maybe 3 seconds a day) which I prefer to running slow, but overall I'm quite chuffed, as our UK friends might say.

It's a Submariner homage; at only 39mm it fits me well, and cost about $500 shipped, duties paid. Hard to beat that. The printing on the face says "Ocean One" but they call it the "Ocean 39" since it is, after all, 39mm. The original Ocean One was 42mm, IIRC.

Fit and finish seems quite nice, the bracelet has a good feel to it, somewhere between the 5 and 6 digit Oyster made by you-know-who, and as you can tell, I had it slightly customized by replacing the cyclops crystal with a standard crystal.

So I'm happy with it. Merry Boxing Day to me!

samuel019 · 8 January 2022, 05:11 AM

Good for you Michael

From the pic that thing is scary close to, well a Sub. As intended I'm sure. Congrats.

Way to do you and not follow the hoard

BBL · 8 January 2022, 06:52 AM

Michael
Enjoyed reading your post!
Have fun with your watch. A sure thing when you want to leave the luxury watches at home while on an outing.

infinity0001 · 8 January 2022, 07:02 AM

Congratulations!

JakeK · 9 January 2022, 02:58 AM

Looks great!

Wear it well.

Kyle3130 · 9 January 2022, 03:36 AM

That looks awesome on you. It looks like the son of the Sub and the Sea-Dweller. Congrats!

East Bay Rider · 9 January 2022, 04:01 AM

Congratulations.
I'm a big supporter of try what you like. Many of the "lower" tier, less highly recognized brands do offer up some surprisingly good watches. Livable watches that you can wear without worry
When I'm not wearing my GMT, I'm currently enjoying a new to me Squale 2002 with ETA 2824-2 movement. Talk about a watch that flies under the radar. Same with my wife dial Mido Multifort. Really pretty good quality stuff for a lot less money.

superdog · 9 January 2022, 04:15 AM

Looks super. I like it.

Enjoy.

Boopie · 9 January 2022, 09:36 AM

Congratulations!

Cru Jones · 9 January 2022, 09:41 AM

Steinhart has several good models.

RichM · 9 January 2022, 10:57 AM

Very nice!

DJ2020 · 9 January 2022, 11:57 AM

Looks great, thanks for posting!

G8RDPM · 9 January 2022, 02:29 PM

Looks great to me.
Also may be a good time to get back into a certain stock. PM me if you don't remember!

Greglaw · 9 January 2022, 02:50 PM

Looks great I have the ocean one vintage and love it!

PhilLynott · 9 January 2022, 03:55 PM

Great post. Do they make a no date as well i assume?

scarlet knight · 9 January 2022, 04:14 PM

Looks very familiar having worn my Sub today. Sorry you can’t buy a Rolex at a reasonable price. I guess I lucked out and started my watch jones in the right decade.

8 January 2022, 05:08 AM	#1
m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,215	I got a new watch. Sorry, I refuse to write "incoming" as to me that implies future, and "incame" sounds stupid (and isn't a word). I guess I could write "came" but that could be misinterpreted. Anyway... Unlike the rest of you mooks, I can't get my hands on a new Rolex. My dealer, aside from considering me a small fish, probably doesn't care for the fact that nothing stays in my hands or on my wrist for more than a year, and so although I'm supposedly "on the list" my position there seems to go up, rather than down. And I'm not paying grey prices. Heck, lately I've kind of developed an attitude about how expensive Rolexes are getting, and paying just $9K for a new Sub seems to me to be a bit much. Plus, speaking of much, they are a little too big for me anyway. So I've bought a few microbrands, been dissatisfied with all of them so far, and now I'm trying Steinhart. I wrote a brief review here for those who want to know more. I will say though, succinctly, that it appears to be running fast (looks like maybe 3 seconds a day) which I prefer to running slow, but overall I'm quite chuffed, as our UK friends might say. It's a Submariner homage; at only 39mm it fits me well, and cost about $500 shipped, duties paid. Hard to beat that. The printing on the face says "Ocean One" but they call it the "Ocean 39" since it is, after all, 39mm. The original Ocean One was 42mm, IIRC. Fit and finish seems quite nice, the bracelet has a good feel to it, somewhere between the 5 and 6 digit Oyster made by you-know-who, and as you can tell, I had it slightly customized by replacing the cyclops crystal with a standard crystal. So I'm happy with it. Merry Boxing Day to me! Attached Images __________________ Enjoy life - it has an expiration date. Disclaimer: Please note that the avatar is not an accurate representation of how I look. The camera adds 10 pounds...

8 January 2022, 05:11 AM	#2
samuel019 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Anthony Location: Triad Watch: Me go broke!!!! Posts: 4,038	Good for you Michael From the pic that thing is scary close to, well a Sub. As intended I'm sure. Congrats. Way to do you and not follow the hoard __________________ Rolex Collection: A few here and there. Just ask

8 January 2022, 06:52 AM	#3
BBL "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: DM Location: USA Watch: DD-YG/DJ/Breitling Posts: 8,896	Michael Enjoyed reading your post! Have fun with your watch. A sure thing when you want to leave the luxury watches at home while on an outing. __________________ . People of integrity expect to be believed and when they are not they let time prove them right. A best friend is like a four leaf clover - hard to find and lucky to have. SJP

9 January 2022, 03:36 AM	#6
Kyle3130 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,960	That looks awesome on you. It looks like the son of the Sub and the Sea-Dweller. Congrats! __________________

9 January 2022, 04:01 AM	#7
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Congratulations. I'm a big supporter of try what you like. Many of the "lower" tier, less highly recognized brands do offer up some surprisingly good watches. Livable watches that you can wear without worry When I'm not wearing my GMT, I'm currently enjoying a new to me Squale 2002 with ETA 2824-2 movement. Talk about a watch that flies under the radar. Same with my wife dial Mido Multifort. Really pretty good quality stuff for a lot less money. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

8 January 2022, 07:02 AM	#4
infinity0001 Banned Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Ukraine Watch: Rolex 126710BLNR Posts: 15	Congratulations!

9 January 2022, 02:58 AM	#5
JakeK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: USA Watch: VCO Posts: 785	Looks great! Wear it well.

9 January 2022, 04:15 AM	#8
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,833	Looks super. I like it. Enjoy. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

9 January 2022, 09:36 AM	#9
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,952	Congratulations!

9 January 2022, 09:41 AM	#10
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	Steinhart has several good models.

9 January 2022, 10:57 AM	#11
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,749	Very nice! __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

9 January 2022, 11:57 AM	#12
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,484	Looks great, thanks for posting! __________________ In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club

9 January 2022, 02:29 PM	#13
G8RDPM 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,252	Looks great to me. Also may be a good time to get back into a certain stock. PM me if you don't remember!

9 January 2022, 02:50 PM	#14
Greglaw Banned Join Date: May 2020 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 667	Looks great I have the ocean one vintage and love it!

9 January 2022, 03:55 PM	#15
PhilLynott "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Illinois Watch: Breguet marine Posts: 784	Great post. Do they make a no date as well i assume? __________________ Breguet 7037 Tradition, 5817 Marine Black, Blue, Silver Patek Philippe 5134P, 5205G-013 Omega NTTD Seamaster A. Lange & Sohne 109.025

9 January 2022, 04:14 PM	#16
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	Looks very familiar having worn my Sub today. Sorry you can’t buy a Rolex at a reasonable price. I guess I lucked out and started my watch jones in the right decade.

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