Ocean One GMT Premium Black Ceramic - ETA2893-2

Steinhart was founded in 2001 based on the ethos of offering high-quality, Swiss-made watches at an honest and accessible price tag. Over the years, the German watch brand tirelessly seeks to develop a broad genre of quality mechanical timepieces. As a result, Steinhart's Ocean One collection has gained widespread popularity amongst watch enthusiasts. The fusion of modern watchmaking commingles with vintage flair makes them stand out from many other diver watches.

The latest arrival in the Ocean One Premium family is the Steinhart Ocean One GMT Premium Black Ceramic, crafted as a Gnomon Watches exclusive. Created in small batches to maintain exceptional Swiss quality control, this timepiece offers a sophisticated take on traditional sports watch design.

Machined from solid 316L stainless steel, the case mixes satin brushed lug surfaces with smoothly polished sides that catch the light beautifully. Combined with a 42mm case size, a 49mm lug to lug footprint, and a trim 13mm depth, it delivers a reassuringly solid feel without compromising overall wearing comfort.

The Steinhart signed screw-down crown is located at 3 o'clock and is good for a water resistant rating of 300m. The Ocean One GMT Premium comes with a sapphire crystal with inner anti-reflective coating for added clarity under different lighting conditions.

The ceramic bezel on the Ocean is quite a stunner. The Ocean One GMT Premium Black Ceramic lends its design from the Ocean Premium collection. What this means is that the numbers and markers are all engraved to give it depth. The cavities are then filled in white enamel to match the theme, anchored by a luminous pip at the 12 o clock position. This deep engraving ensures the numerals and indices stay crisp and readable under virtually any lighting condition. Framing the insert, the edge knurling is executed cleanly with deep grooves for a secure, confident hold. Operating the 120 click unidirectional mechanism feels smooth and satisfying, with each click snapping positively into place.

The Ocean One GMT Premium Black Ceramic features a timeless black dial palette designed to look sharp in any environment. The uncluttered face includes a functional date feature at 3 o'clock beneath a crisp magnifying cyclops crystal, keeping daily tracking effortless. Attention to detail is evident in the hardware, where white gold surrounds frame each applied index, mirroring the metallic finish of the Mercedes handset. Combined with bright SuperLuminova across all hands, hour plots, and the top bezel marker, the watch delivers outstanding low light clarity within a clean, adaptable design built for everyday life.

Under the hood this release delivers pure Swiss mechanical reliability for avid world travelers. Powering the watch is the established ETA 2893-2 automatic engine running at a high beat 28,800 vibrations per hour across 21 jewels. Supported by a dependable 42 hour power reserve hand winding capability and hacking seconds the movement introduces a dedicated fourth GMT hand for seamless dual time zone tracking. Flip the case over to view the mechanical assembly through the clear rear display highlighted by a bespoke golden Steinhart rotor.

Steinhart equips the watch with a robust 22mm Oyster style bracelet that elevates both durability and visual appeal. Tapering gracefully to 18mm at the custom signed clasp, the bracelet design provides exceptional wrist comfort for everyday wear. The harmonious balance between solid construction and tailored proportions gives the watch a sleek, sophisticated edge suitable for any occasion.

Overall, the Steinhart Ocean One GMT Premium Black Ceramic - Exclusive is quite a unique watch on its own merits. Like every Steinhart x Gnomon collaboration, this will definitely end up in the hall of fame. For those who have always wanted a Steinhart Ocean with an ETA2893 -2 movement, this is probably the one to go for. For the price, you get a Swiss Made watch with an ETA2893-2 movement, a full 316L stainless steel 300m diver watch with steel bracelet and an overall well finished sturdy watch. This was before not achievable until Steinhart arrived and also probably the reason why Steinhart has quite a huge following although only been around for only 15 years.

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