Steinhart Ocean Vintage Military (OVM) (page 4)

doinkydoink

2014-09-08 06:09 UTC

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Why not order direct? Eur drop quite a bit last Friday

maxwinamp

2014-09-08 06:21 UTC

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Order direct better. Gnomon watches always out of stock for popular models such as OVM. I got mine direct from Steinhart. Slightly cheaper than retail.

chriscentro

2014-09-08 06:52 UTC

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"maxwinamp"
Order direct better. Gnomon watches always out of stock for popular models such as OVM. I got mine direct from Steinhart. Slightly cheaper than retail.

"doinkydoink"
Why not order direct? Eur drop quite a bit last Friday

ya, agree order direct seems better. But also hope to see it in the metal first.

Anyway, haven't confirm buying, still in the planning stage :lol:

rojakman

2014-09-08 07:19 UTC

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Steinhart service is good but need to be patient with them. getting direct might be cheaper abit.

balzebub71

2014-09-08 09:08 UTC

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Hmm gonomon always OOS, but can put small deposit like $50 to have them keep one for u when it arrives? Anyway order direct is fast. I got my vintage GMT in 9 days. But I heard gonomon will not repair or service non local sets while under warranty?

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maxwinamp

2014-09-09 13:14 UTC

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Was wearing the OVM at work today, my boss notice it and thought it was a Rolex.

I said,"No lar, how can afford one. This one Steinhart from Germany."

He said,"Looks good, must be expensive."

Me,"Much cheaper than your Rolex."

HAHHAHAH

chriscentro

2014-09-09 13:52 UTC

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Actually, I'm really afraid that my watches look like Rolex....but I may make an exception for this OVM due to the patina looking indices and sword hands.

Btw, are there any issues with the bracelet, bezel, any alignment problems or anything??

Just researching first...

maxwinamp

2014-09-09 14:08 UTC

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I am happy with it so far.

Only gripe is the 'straight' lugs, which asian thinner wrist will look 'weird' from the sides. Especially when paired with nato strap.

Other than that, its an excellent watch.

balzebub71

2014-09-09 15:29 UTC

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Hmm been wearing my ocean vintage GMT and so far no one has commented on it...was concerned that colleagues might mistake it for a Rolex, but i guess it's not a homage of a common or current rolex so few will make the connection.

rojakman

2014-09-09 16:37 UTC

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Finishing is pretty good. Bracelet is decent. The bezel is a hit or miss...but i am overall satisfied. Bang for bucks.

It looks like the vintage submariner but some brands also share the same design.

balzebub71

2014-09-09 23:17 UTC

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"rojakman"
Finishing is pretty good. Bracelet is decent. The bezel is a hit or miss...but i am overall satisfied. Bang for bucks.

It looks like the vintage submariner but some brands also share the same design.

Honestly many many divers out there carry some design elements from the sub and ff...

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rojakman

2014-09-27 15:57 UTC

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New strap arrived from chile. Took more than 2 weeks to reach sg. The strap gives it a more casual look.

Jeryltan

2014-09-27 16:36 UTC

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"rojakman"
New strap arrived from chile. Took more than 2 weeks to reach sg. The strap gives it a more casual look.

caitlin 4? Or ocean serie?

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rojakman

2014-09-27 16:47 UTC

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Martu leather

They have their website and also at etsy.

Able to custom made too.

oncleoliver

2014-09-28 00:18 UTC

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Looks great

Jeryltan

2014-09-28 01:10 UTC

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"rojakman"
Martu leather

They have their website and also at etsy.

Able to custom made too.

ohkk. The logo looked like gunny. Great looking strap.

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rojakman

2014-09-28 01:53 UTC

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50plus sgd. Soft and will patina. Just that the delivery time take very long.

maxwinamp

2014-10-04 01:35 UTC

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Steinhart OVM vs Squale 20 ATMOS MILITAIRE

If only the OVM is on the case of the Squale, I find the OVM 42mm with metal bracelet uncomfortable on my wrist and switch to the zulu 2 piece strap for more comfort.

So end up got a squale 40mm Militaire also. :D

oncleoliver

2014-10-04 01:40 UTC

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"maxwinamp"
Steinhart OVM vs Squale 20 ATMOS MILITAIRE

If only the OVM is on the case of the Squale, I find the OVM 42mm with metal bracelet uncomfortable on my wrist and switch to the zulu 2 piece strap for more comfort.

So end up got a squale 40mm Militaire also. :D

Both look awesome. Especially the OVM.

I was in gnomon yday and asked when the OVM would be back in stock.

The answer I got was quite 'dao'. KNN. Suddenly I don't feel like getting one.

maxwinamp

2014-10-04 01:45 UTC

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"oncleoliver"

I was in gnomon yday and asked when the OVM would be back in stock.

The answer I got was quite 'dao'. KNN. Suddenly I don't feel like getting one.

That is why I bought direct from Steinhart. I got the 'dao' comment as well.

oncleoliver

2014-10-04 01:47 UTC

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"maxwinamp"
[quote="oncleoliver"]
I was in gnomon yday and asked when the OVM would be back in stock.

The answer I got was quite 'dao'. KNN. Suddenly I don't feel like getting one.

That is why I bought direct from Steinhart. I got the 'dao' comment as well.[/quote]

Ok so it wasn't just me. I thought they see me no up with a seiko on my wrist and every watch in their shop outpricing it. Frankly I was quite pissed. If I wasn't there to get a leather strap I liked, I would have walked right out.

chriscentro

2014-10-04 02:25 UTC

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"maxwinamp"
Steinhart OVM vs Squale 20 ATMOS MILITAIRE

If only the OVM is on the case of the Squale, I find the OVM 42mm with metal bracelet uncomfortable on my wrist and switch to the zulu 2 piece strap for more comfort.

So end up got a squale 40mm Militaire also. :D

I also think that if the OVM case was just slightly smaller it would look perfect.

roo7

2014-10-04 02:33 UTC

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I guess business is too good for them and they service mostly regulars who will buy new arrivals in a heartbeat now.

Anyway I was there like 4-5 years ago with vintage Vostoks worth less than $80, looking to buy NATO straps. It was more like a quick sale and the service is still considerable ok.

balzebub71

2014-10-05 04:34 UTC

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They are quite dao it is true. Business too good I guess. And their in shop price seems higher than their online pricing ?

oncleoliver

2014-10-05 04:37 UTC

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Its ok. We buy during recession lor

rojakman

2014-10-05 05:53 UTC

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I bought from steinhart and was charged gst when delivered... price difference abit only. Maybe just bear with the dao attitude and suck it in. Warranty or after sales service is easier if get from gnomon locally.

jveron

2014-10-21 09:52 UTC

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Gnomon Steinhart out of stock very fast

Ed.YEO

2014-11-16 17:07 UTC

announcement! OVM @ STEINHARTWATCHES.de no more available!

Look out on the coming 18th.

OVM ver.2 facelift will be released on this day...

So far no mention of whether the movement will be changed, or price will be revised, except that the dial will be slightly greyish, with OCEAN ONE words printed below the STEINHART logo...

Here's the leaked pic

The dial will not be that light greyish... that's the reflection of flash...

chriscentro

2014-11-16 22:51 UTC

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The new dial looks horrible to me, lol.

lunarin79

2014-11-17 00:19 UTC

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It looks like a badly fogged up crystal :lol:

chriscentro

2014-11-17 04:27 UTC

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I think those who have just bought the watch are feeling "heng ah" :lol:

balzebub71

2014-11-17 04:39 UTC

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Hmm the new version not so nice leh?

Ed.YEO

2014-11-17 06:55 UTC

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The official photo will only be available this evening... I guess...

The leaked shot was too over flashed liao la... anyway... a lot of folks over @ WuS comments on the printed words on the dial... fugly...

oncleoliver

2014-11-17 07:56 UTC

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Looks nice what.

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chriscentro

2014-11-17 14:33 UTC

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Gotta eat my own words, not too bad after all but still prefer black.

rojakman

2014-11-17 14:44 UTC

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Looks good. The grey dial give it a aged look.

Ed.YEO

2014-11-17 15:05 UTC

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"chriscentro"
Gotta eat my own words, not too bad after all but still prefer black.

Ok lah... the shade of grey not so bad... like i say, must wait till official pics mah...

The OCEAN ONE words under the logo... i fine with it lor...

The only thing that bugs me... the lume pip on the bezel... seems kind of weak. All it takes may just one bump onto hard surface or rough wall, will knock it off easily... that's why i had been avoiding wearing my Ocean Black DLC as well as Green too often... Ocean 44 DLC lume pip not so bad, that's why worn much often.