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Steinhart ComeX
I’m certain you’re all conversant in the Ocean One, one of the vital fashionable microbrand watches in existence, and if that’s the case, you may additionally pay attention to the Steinhart ComeX Ocean One, a particular version initially achieved in 20092010, and now being Unique to Olko Watches, a supplier in Germany. Now I don’t precisely have all of the information so far as if these are NOS dials or being reprinted for these newest variations, however I’ve concluded they’re positively primarily based on the newest Ocean One fashions with the ComeX dial and a domed sapphire crystal. Priced at about $535, this particular version is numerous look ahead to the cash, and naturally just a little quirky with the Ocean textual content on the white background, which mimics Rolex ComeX watches of the previous.
Specs:
- Unique to Olko Watches
- 42mm Stainless Metal Case and Bracelet
- 22mm Lug Width
- 50.5mm Lug to Lug
- 13mm Thick
- 212 Grams
- Aluminum Bezel Insert
- Domed Sapphire Crystal
- ETA 2824 Elaboré Motion
- 300 Meters Water Resistant
- 22/18mm Stainless Bracelets
- Nation of Origin-Switzerland
Transformed Priced $535 USD
https://www.olko-watches.com/collections/uhren/merchandise/ocean-1-vintage-comex
So, this watch takes the usual Ocean One, provides a domed sapphire crystal and naturally, the Ocean textual content on the dial will get the white rectangle remedy. why? Effectively, for these not acquainted, that is an homage to the well-known Rolex Sea Dweller ComeX version, made for the ComeX French Diving firm. Now, a model of this watch got here out again in 2010 (give or take a 12 months or so) however lately, Steinhart began making unique variations for Olko Watches, a certified Steinhart supplier in Germany. The remainder of this watch, with the data I used to be given and will discover, is principally a typical Steinhart Ocean One as they’re at present made.
Rolex Comex-Pic from Chrono24
So why is that this a factor in any respect? I’ve heard some folks ask this and I’ve heard some feedback saying why would one pay a premium for this over a typical Ocean One (Which is about $130 cheaper)? Effectively, as a result of it appears like a really particular and extremely uncommon Rolex Sea Dweller, that’s not made. Steinhart has made their firm on the Ocean One fashions, which they’ve made and nonetheless do make numerous variations, most of that are direct homages to Rolex. So the Steinhart ComeX Ocean One appeared like a great one to do, and so they did the truth is do that effectively over a decade in the past. I’m not certain how lengthy Olko has been promoting the newest model of the ComeX, however I wish to say possibly 2 years or so, however now that it’s accessible once more, it’s a scorching ticket merchandise, and lets be trustworthy, its principally due to that dial.
Is it definitely worth the premium? Solely shoppers can determine that, and everybody has a differing opinion, however I’d say so, solely as a result of the normal Ocean One simply does not do it for me, particularly today with the newest variations having the date and cyclops. Now I’m totally conscious it’s sort of foolish once I step again and go, they took the ocean textual content and simply made the background white, in that one little spot. It is a no date dial as effectively (not a no date motion although), and naturally the domed sapphire, which is obtainable on different Steinhart watches and Ocean Ones, however that little element makes this watch stand out to me, and I’ve simply at all times had a factor for it. In any other case, it is a common Ocean One, with the identical printed markers, the identical Mercedes palms, the identical case, bezel, crown and bracelet.
However just like the title of the video overview, generally it is the little issues that make the distinction and at the least for me, on this case, these two little particulars of the Steinhart ComeX Ocean One, have at all times made this a fascinating model for me. Rolex homages are throughout, by Steinhart and lots of others, and past the Rolex itself, there are Seiko’s which have been modded to seem like the ComeX and some others, however this simply stands out to me, and due to that, its particular . Fortunatley it is a Steinhart, so it is also a really stable look ahead to the worth. Every little thing else on this watch is simply a typical Ocean One, however that is not a foul factor.
Strong finish hyperlinks, stable bracelet, commonplace clasp, 300 meters water resistance, a brushed and polished case and naturally the ETA 2824 ElaborĂ© motion, all for round $500 with this ComeX version are rattling good specs for a watch at this worth. Steinhart has been producing these for therefore lengthy, so after all they’ve purchased energy but it surely nonetheless makes me ponder at occasions how they’re able to produce watches like this for a lot lower than everybody else. The ending just isn’t going to make you consider Rolex, however the brushing and excessive sprucing that’s achieved right here just isn’t $150 Aliexpress stage both, removed from it, and the entire watch is clean to the contact with no tough machining edges both. After which we now have that bezel.
Sure, the bottle cap model bezel, which not solely appears nice however is simply really easy to grip and switch, and the 120 click on ratcheting system works flawlessly, and never solely will it keep in place the place you place it, however like many people desk divers is enjoyable to play with as effectively. This one within the Steinhart ComeX Ocean One is aluminum, one thing I do know many good at and years for a ceramic bezel insert, like many manufacturers are utilizing today. And Steinhart made numerous fashions with ceramic bezels, so one would assume that with the premium worth, ceramic would have been good to include right here. I personally like that it’s aluminum, as this homages a classic Rolex mannequin, and ceramic, to me at the least, simply would not look proper. Not like many although, I’m not an enormous fan of ceramic bezel inserts, nor sapphire, as I simply really feel the aluminum appears higher, despite the fact that it does not have the scratch resistant properties.
Not like numerous Rolex homages, Steinhart has saved the Ocean One at 42mm for a very long time. Nowadays, they do have 39mm fashions and there’s a Steinhart ComeX Ocean One in 39mm, with a patina lume, although that appears to be offered out in the meanwhile. However many Rolex homages are 40mm, however not this one. And for somebody like me with a 7 1/2 inch (19.05cm) wrist, 42mm is a really welcome dimension and although I can put on some 40mm, and even 39mm relying on how they’re formed (just like the Marin Devices Normal Diver), I nonetheless desire a 42mm watch. This suits my wrist completely and appears excellent, not too small, not too massive. The Goldilocks. And sizing is a breeze with screw hyperlinks, although like at all times, be sure you use some sort of thread locker when placing these screws again in, so they do not loosen over time.
So sure, the Steinhart ComeX Ocean One just isn’t a lot completely different from the usual model, and the most important change is definitely very small. However simply that one change, that white background on the mannequin title makes all of the distinction for me. The remainder of the watch, as many know may be very effectively made and Steinhart appears to nonetheless be as fashionable as ever, and even thought this instructions a premium, I nonetheless assume it’s value it. For somebody like me, it isn’t precisely that I at all times needed an precise ComeX, I similar to how this watch appears and naturally the affordability of Steinhart definitely helps. For many who at all times needed the precise Sea Dweller and could not afford it, it is a nice price range possibility, and for many who similar to one thing just a little completely different, I believe this suits the invoice as effectively. Oh, and as you’ll be able to see under, it appears nice in the dead of night too.
You’ll be able to see extra at Olko Watches, the unique supplier of this Comex Ocean One.
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