![]() ![]() They are the VSF 116610 LV with VS3135, which can be had for around 450USD at a TD, and the Steinhart Ocean 39 Double-green ceramic with SW200 Elaboré Premium, which can be had for 495EUR pre-tax from Steinhart. I am merely sharing some thoughts on two examples of one of the most popular watch styles around in case there are others out there on the fence, like I was. Now, obviously, these are just two watches in one specific style (sub) in a direct comparison, and this doesn't account for other homage brands (Squale, Ginault, etc) and other rep factories. I'm sure a lot of folks feel this way, but I can confidently say that taking the plunge was the right choice. Part of what prevented me from getting in the rep game sooner is that I had what's considered a high-end submariner homage, and so what was the point of risking it with a rep assembled who knows where and with no warranty. I would venture it would boil down to budget and preference in case size, I couldn't fault any of the your options outright.Hello all and happy new year! I thought I'd throw a quick comparison together in the hope that it would be helpful to relative newbies like myself, who might be grappling with the question of going homage or rep. So good in fact I just ordered one of the GMT versions as well (I'm a sucker for the GMT complication). I own the Steinhart Ocean 1 with the ceramic bezel insert, it has proven a very good beater diver. The Steinhart does lack a divers extension in the buckle (used when wearing over a wetsuit, useless otherwise) so there is that. Stainless steel, Saphire crystal and an ETA 2824-2 movement. The basic parts are there across the board. It has a 40mm case, so more like the O and W vs the Steinhart in size. I have no knowledge of the Squale directly, but it appears very similar to the other options. It certainly is larger than a true Sub clone, but not too large on my 7.5" wrist. The Steinhart watches are a touch larger at 42mm vs 39.5mm. Size is dead on, might fit your wrist better than a larger watch. The Ollech and Wajs is basically a straight clone to the Sub. ![]()
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