Steinhart Ocean 1 Bronze Green Unboxing & Review / Comparison of Bronze & Brass Divers

Описание: This includes a quick comparison between bronze, brass and PVD bronze divers, so you can get an idea of how all three types compare looks-wise, and the pros and cons when choosing.



Our Facebook group, which I thoroughly recommend for learning about other bronze divers and new watch micro-brands in general:
  / kickstarter.watches  

It's a very friendly, self-help community of watch collecting addicts, and is completely for the benefit of buyers/backers, not sellers. Members review watches, share opinions and good finds, and write about the bad and the ugly, as well as the good. We don't allow brands to advertise themselves, and we are not at all shy about banning shills or bringing up issues with watch makers. The focus is on getting the best value for your dollar, and as a group we've been able to pick up some excellent deals too, such as some Swiss Made automatics with ETA or Sellita Swiss movements and genuine stingray straps for 320 euros. If you enjoyed this review and want to see other members' unboxing review, I hope you'll check it out.



Buying the watch from Steinhart in Germany:
https://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/di...
At time of writing, the pre-tax price is slightly lower but they charge for shipping and only offer the legal minimum statutory warranty.
EU buyers will probably want to go with this option to possibly save on import duties.
Check out Steinhart's accessories link to obtain different sizes of the stock strap, extra brass buckles, or replacement bezel inserts.

Buying the watch from Gnomen Watches in Singapore:
http://www.gnomonwatches.com/watches/...
At time of writing, the pre-tax price is slightly higher but comes with free worldwide shipping and 180 day warranty.
Non-EU buyers will probably want to go with this option which may come out to about the same but with possibly a better warranty.
Gnomen also threw in a nice green NATO strap as a gift but it did have stainless hardware so wasn't too practical in the end.



How to add an "instant" patina using an egg or vinegar:
   • Developing Patina on a Steinhart Bronze Watch  



Some alternatives 22mm straps I looked at:

Geckota's green ZuluDiver Cordura strap -
https://www.watchgecko.com/cordura-di...

Geckota's Chedworth hand-made suede strap (either grey or green) -
https://www.watchgecko.com/chedworth-...

Clockwork Synergy's desert tan and army green NATO straps with bronze hardware -
https://www.clockworksynergy.com/shop...
https://www.clockworksynergy.com/shop...



Comparing bronze, brass and PVD bronze coloring:

The brass diver shown -
https://www.boldrsupply.co/collection...

The PVD bronze ("fake" bronze) diver shown -
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/41mm-...