[300612 New Addn.]- [Steinhart]- Nav.B 47 Chrono LSE

[size=133]55/99 ... just a little stroke more to the perfect balance of YIN and YANG[/size]





I won't consider myself as a diehard Steinhart collector... but all the other 3 divers are the few in my collection of watches gave me the best impression on built quality of all. I had missed out several other Steinhart L.E releases, this time round... i'm not going to give this a miss!



Just received this magnificent piece from the FedEX delivery guy, shipped from Germany! The package size is about the same as other watches which i had ordered from Germany in the past few months. But i didn't surprise that the box is really so big, that i couldn't find any other packing materials in the box, such as the styro-foams or any other types.

Unwrapped the box, i smiled to myself... "ohhh what's under this piano wood". The lacquered box is really something new to me! Never in my collection, the watches are packed into such boxes.

Flipped up the cover, my oh my oh my.... my eye sight goes to the watch first. Then the rest of the stuff... the strap changing too, another extra set of black colored strap with silver stitches and standard hook buckle, the certificate, the cleaning cloth, the 7750 guide, the warranty booklet... where's the pairing SS bracelet? Ooops... this does not exist at all! hehehe :D :D :D



Onto the watch.

Under the light, the Silver dial looks... silver. Not Chromy White, nor too reflective like a mirror. It's satin finished, and when i tilt the dial to a certain angle, i see streaks of lines burst from the center of the dial... i wonder does any other brudders here do as well?

This is a sandwich dial, with the lumed film under the silver dial. Charcoal grey to be exact, not totally grey!

I would expect the watch to look like what we may see in the Steinhart catalogue, chromy white with in contrast... which will make the watch looks like a panda in my hand. Unfortunately not... I guess it's the studio lighting that created such effect when Steinhart send the prototype for photo shooting.

The size is big... yeah big for asian wrist even though i'm kind of chubby on that part. But that's not a problem, as i had bought another watch a mm bigger than this... The only discomfort that i had felt, is the diamond crown "cutting" to my flesh...

I couldn't comment on the effect of lume right now, as i have not bring this piece to the outdoors, to absorb the light of nature.

Movement wise, this is my first encounter with the TOP SOIGNE movement... and i don't really have much idea on this grade of movement. How to determine from the layout, or decorations...no idea at all.



Without further ado... all the pics galore!

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Hot off from the hands of the FedEX guy roughly a couple of hours ago...

The arrival of #55/99 on Steinhart's 2012 L.E release of Nav.B 47mm Chrono with SILVER DIAL.



This is my first purchase strainght from Steinhart DE. And it's my 1st purchase that comes with such a big box!









Ohhh...yeeaaahhh! A 1st to me as well... the LUXURIOUS lacquered box in all of my other purchase





If the strokes gets longer by a bit... will be 66/99... you know... like that YIN/YANG logo that you see in those fengshui books or shops... 55/99...well fit's my view better





All the contents here... just a little pity... no inclusion of pairing SS "Engineering" bracelet for this model





The watch! Ahhh... how... charming! Wait... is that those "sun burst lines" that we saw on other watches?





Aww... so kind... cleaning cloth and the "birth" cert...





From a certain angle... the dial finish looks satin like





Silver Dial... if it was originally release as chromy white... it sure will look like a little panda!





55/99...





Sandwich dial!!!





Deployment buckle? Or butterfly buckle? Anyway... special care have to be employed if using this buckle type in frequent basis





TOP SOIGNE Movement... erm how do we identify? Any guide?







ready to fly off!!!





update 03/07...

As some brudder here might know... I'm not a strap guy... so went to Mustafa, got myself a "safety" shoe. :lol: :lol: :lol:





update 08/07...

Some outdoor pics.



Reflections of the blue sky





Reflections of the white ceiling





"Mummy, is that a Koala or a Panda?"





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update 25/11...

Trying to catch some sunset sky pics... un-successful attempt...











No choice... have to into MRT station for indoor shots.







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update 23/07...

Awesome piece! Looks like it's a winner. Too bad the lugs will probably overhang my wrist. otherwise i would have gotten it. wear it in good health! wrist pic pls. :)

If you don't mind, borrow me a week I take better photos for u :D :mrgreen:



Gxgx nice pc!

Gxgx

Wah, I like the touch on the box, it's also serialised.

Lovely.

Lovely catch mr steinhart

"ivan"

Lovely.

Lovely catch mr steinhart

He is mr uhr leh...mr steinhart is sinner lah

"Astro2212"

[quote="ivan"]Lovely.

Lovely catch mr steinhart

He is mr uhr leh...mr steinhart is sinner lah[/quote]

Ps ps!!!

Nice catch mr UHR!!!!

"Astro2212"

[quote="ivan"]Lovely.

Lovely catch mr steinhart

He is mr uhr leh...mr steinhart is sinner lah[/quote]

I'm not Mr.Steinhart, neither Mr.UHR... i'm Mr.YEO, but no relation to Yeo Chow Tong, surname also different.

The only time when u guys can refer me as a certain brand fanatic, is when i have more than 10pc of watches from that brand.

Only 10 bro? You're setting the bar way too low... Can I request it be more like >50? Wait, not even sure I can dodge on that count either... ;)



That is a nice watch, but it did look very different in the pictures I saw you post on here. Still, quite unique w/ that silver vs grey dial. Hope you enjoy!

The picture shown in Steinhart website looks more whiter on the dial. while me looks more silver.

Lighting might have played a certain part fooling me in believing that the dial should be chromy white, as shown in steinhart's page.



But in fact... it's different...



vs...

"sinner1974"

If you don't mind, borrow me a week I take better photos for u :D :mrgreen: ...!

嗯。。。老。。。板。。。 。。。想包下我一个星期呀。。。 代价很高的哟。。。

。。。还有，我可不脱的咧。。。



:D :mrgreen: :D :mrgreen: :D

"Ed.YEO"

The picture shown in Steinhart website looks more whiter on the dial. while me looks more silver.

Lighting might have played a certain part fooling me in believing that the dial should be chromy white, as shown in steinhart's page.



But in fact... it's different...



vs...

Wow, that's a huge difference, I thought there's 2 dial offerings.



The contrast in the photo is huge ! White dial with black sub dials.. hmm so deceiving..

"Vinc04"

KNS.... some people say I wrong coz the dial is not white and now himself put "panda"... Hello boss, your panda silver and black one hah?? :lol: ......

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That's why in the other thread... i initially refer this as PANDA... :lol: :lol: :lol:

Wear in good health bro, gx.

Cheers.

Nice! Gxgx!

"Ed.YEO"

The picture shown in Steinhart website looks more whiter on the dial. while me looks more silver.

Lighting might have played a certain part fooling me in believing that the dial should be chromy white, as shown in steinhart's page.



But in fact... it's different...



vs...

wow so different from promo pic! 有被骗的感觉吗？ :shock:

Actually both r nice in their own ways.

I prefer the promo one slightly.

Maybe 0.1% more

nice box!.!!!

gosh... so much difference from the official pics.

i'll be pretty upset if i were you. but then, i'm not a fan of silver.

"eguy899"

vs...





wow so different from promo pic! 有被骗的感觉吗？ :shock:

Initially felt cheated, in the end accepted. I wish i can take picture like what Steinhart photographer too... :D

"ivan"

Actually both r nice in their own ways.

I prefer the promo one slightly.

Maybe 0.1% more

Yar lor... a lot less from being a PANDA.

"infinitesadness"

gosh... so much difference from the official pics.

i'll be pretty upset if i were you. but then, i'm not a fan of silver.

Initially upset i'm, until i realized that it's all about studio lighting...

Well if you accept it, then it's ok.



To me, its still a huge difference. White dial vs silver dial.





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It is indeed a beautiful watch, regardless whether it's is silver dial or white dial. You cannot deny that Steinhart make good quality high standard watch. When my friend told me all the on-line bookings are full, I say "Heng ah"... At least I won't be tempted anymore.

"Vinc04"

It is indeed a beautiful watch, regardless whether it's is silver dial or white dial. You cannot deny that Steinhart make good quality high standard watch. When my friend told me all the on-line bookings are full, I say "Heng ah"... At least I won't be tempted anymore.

Won't be tempted...? Let me tempt you now...! :lol: :lol: :lol:

As well as to all who may still have interest with this model. There was a mention in the WUS forum that Gnomon had specially brought in 2 or 3pc for those who may have missed this deal. So... fellow brudders... you may still have a chance, with Gnomon. Email them for the latest updates.

Yup saw their Facebook update that several pcs of the model are incoming

Steinhart did mention silver sandwich dial in their website :)



Photography is all about lighting! Keke

Waaah nice man :) I would prefer the promo pic version slightly more also. But silver + graphite is very nice also! And the sandwich dial is awesome !!!

"herzausstahl"

Waaah nice man :) I would prefer the promo pic version slightly more also. But silver + graphite is very nice also! And the sandwich dial is awesome !!!

:?: :?: :?: until today then you notice huh?

Actually Saturday you could have notice liao lo...

"Vinc04"

It is indeed a beautiful watch, regardless whether it's is silver dial or white dial. You cannot deny that Steinhart make good quality high standard watch. When my friend told me all the on-line bookings are full, I say "Heng ah"... At least I won't be tempted anymore.

Yah right, if u Mon morning won the bet (3-0), I think u will react differently liao. Hahaha





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Some of fellow brudders here might know, I'm not a strap guy. So, went to Mustafa, get meself a "safety" shoe...:mrgreen: :lol: :mrgreen:

Well... picture updated.



However, this is not going to be a permanent one, until Steinhart release a perfect sized one.

I m curious too. Find one day la kopi compare the movement with my nav B chrono II.

Congrats Mr Ed, I do like e combo of silver n blk sub dial. A touch of class n elegance... Give yourself some time n maybe it will grow on u. Some watches have such growing effect... Who knows, woman come.knocking on your table:" Mister, may I have kopi w u?" does it glow in e dark? "

"kermit e froggy"

"... Who knows, woman come.knocking on your table:" Mister, may I have kopi w u?" does it glow in e dark? "

Whoa... I wish also for this kind of effect! So, either...

1. I save up for more Steinhart Chronos... or

2. I go and find, skin friendly lume material, apply on my equiptment, standby... if really someone turns up, i ask,"Want to see more?"... :mrgreen: :lol: :mrgreen:

Congrats on ur next catch .. IMO I like this sliver combi rather than the white/black common style of panda design..it give a more vintage and classy look with the plus point of Cali dial :D cheers

I think most of you should have seen such combination of Silver+Black dial somewhere... Personally, such combination reminds me of Hamilton Chronos...

"Ed.YEO"

I think most of you should have seen such combination of Silver+Black dial somewhere... Personally, such combination reminds me of Hamilton Chronos...

Congrats bro.

I'm sure you'll get over the buyer's remorse.

Even though it does resemble the hammy a little, at least it's LE



Most panda style are silver iirc. If its white, it might be looking flat.

"Ed.YEO"

[quote="kermit e froggy"]"... Who knows, woman come.knocking on your table:" Mister, may I have kopi w u?" does it glow in e dark? "

Whoa... I wish also for this kind of effect! So, either...

1. I save up for more Steinhart Chronos... or

2. I go and find, skin friendly lume material, apply on my equiptment, standby... if really someone turns up, i ask,"Want to see more?"... :mrgreen: :lol: :mrgreen:[/quote]

LoL", any of the features glow In e dark?

"Ed.YEO"

[quote="herzausstahl"]Waaah nice man :) I would prefer the promo pic version slightly more also. But silver + graphite is very nice also! And the sandwich dial is awesome !!!

:?: :?: :?: until today then you notice huh?

Actually Saturday you could have notice liao lo...[/quote]

Saturday you were wearing this??!!! :shock: :shock: :shock: Waaaaaah never show me :( :( :(

"herzausstahl"

[quote="Ed.YEO"]


:?: :?: :?: until today then you notice huh?

Actually Saturday you could have notice liao lo...

Saturday you were wearing this??!!! :shock: :shock: :shock: Waaaaaah never show me :( :( :([/quote]

You were just centimeters away from me when you're looking at the straps ley... i didn't hide wor...

"Ed.YEO"

[quote="herzausstahl"]


Saturday you were wearing this??!!! :shock: :shock: :shock: Waaaaaah never show me :( :( :(

You were just centimeters away from me when you're looking at the straps ley... i didn't hide wor...[/quote]

:oops: :oops: :oops: btw did you notice which watch I was wearing?

yeah... casio digi mah, and ur wifey... not wearing DOXA that day...

habit liaoz lah, nowadays walking around, will look at what's on ppls wrist... @ K2 more worst... molest!



That day sio kun kun, huan... you can touch somemore... but you too busy with... how's the vintage piece? :D :D

"Ed.YEO"

yeah... casio digi mah, and ur wifey... not wearing DOXA that day...

habit liaoz lah, nowadays walking around, will look at what's on ppls wrist... @ K2 more worst... molest!



That day sio kun kun, huan... you can touch somemore... but you too busy with... how's the vintage piece? :D :D

That vintage piece is dem swee man :mrgreen: I'm quite pleased with it. I wore it around city plaza that night and after that it went straight into long-term storage. Too nice to wear.



Wah you good leh, I was wearing a casio digital....:







:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

"herzausstahl"

[quote="Ed.YEO"]yeah... casio digi mah, and ur wifey... not wearing DOXA that day...

habit liaoz lah, nowadays walking around, will look at what's on ppls wrist... @ K2 more worst... molest!



That day sio kun kun, huan... you can touch somemore... but you too busy with... how's the vintage piece? :D :D

That vintage piece is dem swee man :mrgreen: I'm quite pleased with it. I wore it around city plaza that night and after that it went straight into long-term storage. Too nice to wear.



Wah you good leh, I was wearing a casio digital....:







:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:[/quote]



Wah beauty! Haven't seen these model Casio in a long while!



Oh congrats on the limited edition Steinhart @Ed. Yeo

"Cosmograph"

[quote="herzausstahl"]


That vintage piece is dem swee man :mrgreen: I'm quite pleased with it. I wore it around city plaza that night and after that it went straight into long-term storage. Too nice to wear.



Wah you good leh, I was wearing a casio digital....:







:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Wah beauty! Haven't seen these model Casio in a long while!



Oh congrats on the limited edition Steinhart @Ed. Yeo[/quote]

This databank model has been discontinued. The newer ones do not have electroluminescence LCD lighting, not made-in-japan, and has less solid-state memory (i think) :mrgreen:

updated with outing pics today

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