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tenbosch 3T WIS 
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Hey 3T - Here's a review of my new Steinhart Aviation GMT. It came in today from our friend Anders at Gnomon. What can I say about Anders…he's awesome to deal with. I could go on and on about Gnomon, but I don't want to risk sounding like a paid advertisement!! I really wanted to write something up on this watch, but I realized this is my third write-up on a Steinhart watch!!! I promise, the next review won't be a Steinhart. This watch is fantastic. When I first saw the design, I immediately fell in love. But I quickly realized that it closely matched my Oris BC4 Chrono and I almost had second thoughts on buying it. The similarities are strikingly similar. To me that's a good thing. The Oris has some pretty sharp edges, while the Steinhart is a little more rounded off. However, the Oris case is more round, while the Steinhart is more square. This may not be obvious or make sense from the photos, you have to experience both in person to see what I mean.  The case is very nice. It's heavy, but not over bearing. It's lighter than my Crux CX-3, but bigger from lug to lug. Overall, I like it. As you can see, it has four 'screws' on top that seem to be keeping the top part of the case attached to the bottom part. This is an interesting design, but I'd question that ability for water and gunk (technical term) to stay out of the case. I won't nitpick this anymore…  The crown is wicked cool. It's very nicely done with the Steinhart logo engraving. The size of it fits the watch very well.  The casebook has an engraving of a propeller and wings. I was actually expecting to see a see-through casebook, but I forgot that it's not. No surprise that I forgot given that I ordered this watch months ago.  The leather strap is nice, but it seems to be fading somewhat quickly. If it does so evenly, it may give it character. At least that's what I'm hoping. The buckle is very nice. It's big and heavy with the Steinhart name engraved.  The movement 2893-2, seems to be very accurate. I set it this morning, and I don't think it's off more than a second. I set it to the same exact time as my Blackberry and it's still sync'd up perfectly. The dial is two levels. The upper level is primarily for the GMT hand, while the lower level is for the primary hands. It makes it very easy to read the local time as well as what time the GMT hand is set to.  The lume is pretty sweet. The GMT hand shows up much more bright than the photos on either of Steinhart or Gnomon. I'm very pleased with the quality. Excellent legibility in complete darkness.   Overall, I'm very pleased with the watch. Given what this watch sells for, it's an incredible bargain. As I mentioned before, it took quite a while for this to finally ship. Apparently, it's been a bigger hit than Steinhart realized. Hope you enjoyed the review and pics. Let me know if you have any questions! |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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Congratulation, very well done GMT watch |
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KenC Admin 
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A beautiful watch and a great review...I'm a sucker for both Pilot watches and GMT's!!! |
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mcwright Admin 
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Superb review and LOVE that LUME!  |
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tenbosch 3T WIS
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Thanks fellas! |
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ndburley 3T WIS 
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AHHHHH!! you got yours before me!! I have mine on order also and it has been like forever...I drool so much at that piece....Drool_27.gif Congratulations!! Last edited on Sat Aug 14th, 2010 08:33 am by ndburley |
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tenbosch 3T WIS
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ndburley wrote:AHHHHH!! you got yours before me!! Hey Neo, I know the feeling. I ordered mine longer than I care to remember. From what I've read on the Steinhart forum@wus, there's a pretty big backlog. On numerous occasions, I had the urge to cancel the order, but I can't tell you how happy I am that I didn't. Hang in there, my guess is it will come soon! |
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ndburley 3T WIS
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tenbosch wrote:ndburley wrote:  |
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ndburley 3T WIS
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Still hanging in there, this watch is the most excited I have been about any to be honest. I am back looking at your pictures a few times a day atm. how sad huh? |
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natevan70 3T WIS 
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That's a great looking watch! |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Congrats and enjoy. |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Big Congrats, Tenbosch. I hope you will keep both as they will serve you on different moods. Enjoy the newbie in good health |
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tenbosch 3T WIS
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Thanks again Guys! Neo, if I get a chance I can post some more pics... |
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ndburley 3T WIS
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Good news mine should be showing up in around a week. The seller just contacted me and told me it was on its way to him. Also for waiting a long time he has thrown in 2 new Steinhart leather straps for my patience. dancing.gif |
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ncvol17 3T WIS 
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an absolute beauty..well done |
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ndburley 3T WIS
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Just to let you know that the vendor has sent me a picture to show me that its on its way!! |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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ndburley wrote: Just to let you know that the vendor has sent me a picture to show me that its on its way!! Woooohooooo!!! Excitement piles up by the day, Neo  |
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stew77 Admin 
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I'm a little late to the party tenbosch, but congrats on the Steinhart Aviation GMT!!! Really like the overall execution and design of this one (I have familiarity with this case because I have this case on my Debaufre Csar)...but I really love the dial, marker, hands on this one!!!! A very well done GMT!!! Enjoy!!! ...and Neo - hope yours gets to you soon!!!! |
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tenbosch 3T WIS
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Excellent! Looks like you have a few straps lined up as well?!? If so, I'm anxious to see how it looks with that light colored strap. I'm just as excited for you! |
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tenbosch 3T WIS
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stew77 wrote: I'm a little late to the party tenbosch, but congrats on the Steinhart Aviation GMT!!!Thx! Now that I have the GMT model, I'd really like to pick up one of Debaufre's CSARs. I'm thinking of getting the Stainless green model. With some other strap options, that may be quite the looker. |
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ndburley 3T WIS
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tenbosch wrote:Excellent! Looks like you have a few straps lined up as well?!? If so, I'm anxious to see how it looks with that light colored strap. I'm just as excited for you! He gave me the straps free of charge because of the long wait  |
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BlueViper 3T WIS
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I just got my Av GMT today...I have been very impressed by Steinhart. I hope you enjoy yours too!  |
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ndburley 3T WIS
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Also the vendor has extended the warranty to 3 years for me....how mad is that. I cannot wait until it turns up. |
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ndburley 3T WIS
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BlueViper wrote: I just got my Av GMT today...I have been very impressed by Steinhart. That looks sweet!! Congratulations. |
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CJN 3T WIS
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Could you do some side by side photos of your Steinhart and Crux to get a feel of the size difference? Thanks! |
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tenbosch 3T WIS
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ndburley wrote: BlueViper wrote:+1 Agree! Very nice. I have a strap just like that, I may have to swap...I just got my Av GMT today...I have been very impressed by Steinhart. |
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tenbosch 3T WIS
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ndburley wrote: Also the vendor has extended the warranty to 3 years for me....how mad is that.Wow, you really got a killer deal... |
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tenbosch 3T WIS
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CJN wrote: Could you do some side by side photos of your Steinhart and Crux to get a feel of the size difference?You bet. I'll try and take some shots tonight. |
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Devin 3T WIS 
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tenbosch wrote:CJN wrote:Could you do some side by side photos of your Steinhart and Crux to get a feel of the size difference?You bet. I'll try and take some shots tonight. This would be great(i need photos of the Crux before i lose interest) as i am STILL waiting on the Crux! I really hope it has been worth the wait! I am at 5 weeks and still waiting... |
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tenbosch 3T WIS
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Gents, here are some comparison photos. I kinda rushed these through so quality isn't up to snuff. But, for comparisons I think they should work out. Let me know if you want to see anything specific.        |
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BlueViper 3T WIS
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A few of more pictures...   Last edited on Sun Aug 22nd, 2010 01:51 am by BlueViper |
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ndburley 3T WIS
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I so hope mine arrives tomorrow! That is the estimated time of arrival. |
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KenC Admin
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Can anyone point me to another stupid, ignorant rant on by the effete ever-so-self-important WIS on Watchuseek about how Steinhart stole this case design from the non-existent SAS?  |
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tenbosch 3T WIS
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KenC, I wasn't sure what you were referring to, so I went to search on the site you mentioned. I did find a rather hilarious thread about SAS and Crux, which I assume is what you meant. I'm surprised at how passionate folks can get. The one member (watchhunter) that seemed to be making the most sense seems to be banned now...  I could really care less about what happened at the business end. All I know is that I really love my CX-3. |
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KenC Admin
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tenbosch wrote: KenC, I wasn't sure what you were referring to, so I went to search on the site you mentioned. I did find a rather hilarious thread about SAS and Crux, which I assume is what you meant. I'm surprised at how passionate folks can get. The one member (watchhunter) that seemed to be making the most sense seems to be banned now... Please understand, I was making fun only of the idiocy on the other forum...I think both of your watches are absolutely stunning and am, in fact, a tad envious!!! |
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tenbosch 3T WIS
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KenC wrote:tenbosch wrote:KenC, I wasn't sure what you were referring to, so I went to search on the site you mentioned. I did find a rather hilarious thread about SAS and Crux, which I assume is what you meant. I'm surprised at how passionate folks can get. The one member (watchhunter) that seemed to be making the most sense seems to be banned now... No worries!! I knew what you meant. I agree with you completely. Thx for the compliment as well. |
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stew77 Admin
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tenbosch wrote:
Thanks for the excellent comparison shots of the CRUX and the Steinhart Aviation GMT tenbosch!!! WOW...Very nicely done comparison of two fantastic looking pieces!!!  I'm really tempted by both of these!!!!  |
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ndburley 3T WIS
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stew77 wrote: tenbosch wrote: More GMT pictures on the way later when I post my new arrival..  |
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BlueViper wrote: A few of more pictures... Nice shots of your Steinhart Aviation GMT BlueViper (some very nice strap combinations shown too)...looks like a very versatile piece that looks great on a ton of different strap options. Congrats on your new arrival too!!!  |
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BlueViper 3T WIS
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Thanks! I love this watch! I have had no problems with it at all.... I heard there might be a chrono version in the works.... |
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