Can't make my mind up about this one. inspired tho!
https://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/c...ronograph.html
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Can't make my mind up about this one. inspired tho!
https://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/c...ronograph.html
Not sure,it may grow on me but can't help thinking there's others about I prefer,but maybe not at that price
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With the Steinhart build quality and Newman dial looks you can't really go wrong.
My only query would be on size (added height due to the chrono module), it looks like a big hunk of metal so would be interested to see how it sits on the wrist.
Well the Newman inspiration isn't accidental that's for sure. At first look I thought it was a Newman. It's a cheeky homage that's for sure. Sent the link to my Mrs, my birthday in 6 weeks (here's hoping haha)
The Swiss made just makes it laughable imo. Homage gone too far.
The 18mm height is also rather bonkers.
18mm, I didn't read that carefully. That's huge :-O
I have been giving this serious consideration. Neil at Chronomaster has it in stock at £850. Yet to see one second hand, been keeping an eye on e-bay as someone will buy one and then move it on. Might as well let them take the initial depreciation :eagerness:
I can't decide what I think of this. I've had four Steinhart and loved them all but looking back, none were going to be keepers. There's plenty to like about all their products but I just can't see this one as a good purchase. Too long, too tall, too expensive for a Steinhart. Admittedly, a great price but for me Steinhart are at their best with basic divers and fliegers.
Edit: actually, I'm talking guff about the price, 823 quid seems almost entirely reasonable.
It is not a small watch but looks and feels great. The only problem is very little lume on a very small area of hands. So,not muc use at night.
I bought this one this week.
http://s23.postimg.org/dhtc5efuz/IMG_2175.png
Another crazy priced Steinhart. The original buyer paid £760 in June 2016 then sold it on e-bay at the end of Oct for £575. The next owner listed it last week at £499 or best offer. I offered him £400 and he shocked me by accepting, so another stunning five month old Steinhart for close to 50% off.
The dial in the flesh is stunning and it means that I can own a GMT without a cyclops - a service that Rolex does not provide. The date wheel alternates between red on even days and black on odd days which is a nice touch also.
That's a cracking looking watch!
Thanks. So are you going to take a punt on the Paul Newman. I watched the attached you tube review and the guy compares it to a Deepsea. A little long winded, but a great review if you are thinking about it. He covers the height issue fairly well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrbarry
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s5V18YqVLG8
You could always buy and if you don't like it sell it to me :la:
At first glance I liked it but on further study I really don't like the markers on the sub dials. Could live with that...
I'm a big Steinhart fan, but this one doesn't really do it for me. That said, there are only one or two styles of Daytona that I like, and this isn't based on that I like.
I'm not normally a fan of chronos but I really like the look of this one - the lack of date is a real plus for me. The main question for me is how the height would work - it could be pushing it a bit.
ATB
Jon
Jon,Quote:
Originally Posted by JonRA
Watch the you tube link below that I linked. It is a bit rambling and he starts by giving the history of the Daytona to add context, but he does a good job of answering the height issue. I just watched it again after posting the link and it is no longer an issue for me - although the £850 asking price is...
Ken
Haha yeah I may well do that, you have first dibs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wallasey Runner
I was working today 7-7 so only had the odd chance to look, now I have a 97mile drive ahead of me to get home so will look at the video later. As for the height, about 3-4mm of it seems to be the raised crystal so it might look better in the flesh and wear better than it's dimensions. I do rock a large watch tho ;)
I like the Pan-Am look, its just that I feel the hands are too long on the Steinhart, especially the GMT hand.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wallasey Runner
I think the Pan-Am version of Squale is much nicer.
Thanks, I'll send it back for a refund and buy the Squale then.Quote:
Originally Posted by WatchesRmypassion
Note: just checked the Squale and they all have cyclops - so not for me.
LMAOOOOOOQuote:
Originally Posted by Wallasey Runner
Nice watch, but for about £120 you can approach the same curb appeal in this mechanical:
http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/...psb673c07b.jpg
http://www.2stime.it/EBAY/ALPHA/newm...ck_alpha_a.JPG
http://www.alpha-watch.com/photo/51030602.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...backmacro1.jpg
Nice Rolex, but for 40 quid you can have this Invicta.Quote:
Originally Posted by pacifichrono
C'mon bud, that's just silly.
What Rolex? We're talking about a Steinhart.Quote:
Originally Posted by Papa Hotel
i think the movement would put me off, if it was a 7750 however....
i do own a steinhart chrono (Nav-B Chrono II) and i have to say it's on my wrist more than any other watch. Top right here:
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/a...pshnpvxbrt.jpg
My old Sinn 356 was 15.5 mm thick, which was VERY noticeable when wearing long sleeves. 18 mm seems laughably thick.
Submariner.Quote:
Originally Posted by pacifichrono
And yes, you're right, we're talking about a Steinhart, not a PoS Alpha.
And we're talking about a massive difference in price.Quote:
Originally Posted by Papa Hotel
The Alpha's really not that bad either - Certainly as much as I'd want to pay for a watch with that dial! :biggrin:
M.
One of the most beautiful watches on the market IMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wallasey Runner
Back in the early 2000s I owned a couple Alphas. Both of them were actually excellent watches functionally and cosmetically.Quote:
Originally Posted by snowman
These watches are made (or at least distributed) about 10 miles from me. I did check them out on e-bay and I thought that they did look a bit cheap and nasty - like a bad fake. Apologies if anyone owns one, but I suppose the £120 or so asking price probably is top whack for one of those.Quote:
Originally Posted by pacifichrono