New Steinhart Genta-esque release

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New Steinhart Genta-esque release

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Noticed today that Steinhart want a piece of the integrated-bracelet Gerald Genta style watch action. They've called it the 'Architect*', priced at 840euros/about £730 UKP. Available in black/blue/green and comes with a Sellita SW300-1**.

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Blatant 'me too-isms' aside, I think they've done a good job- the horizontal lines add a little depth to the dial, a pleasing case shape and fitted with a reasonable movement and all at a very competitive price***. I'd have preferred a foldover clasp with the adjustablility that brings (per the North Flag) but it looks to have a couple of 2/3 links.

All the details at https://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/prem ... black.html

* No, no idea why!
** Which would be the original 42hr PR version, not the SW300-2 which CW have gone with which are 56hr PR.
*** If you don't count the PRX! :)
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Re: New Steinhart Genta-esque release

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richtel wrote: Wed May 24, 2023 5:09 pm
** Which would be the original 42hr PR version, not the SW300-2 which CW have gone with which are 56hr PR.
Not necessarily. The SW300-1 spec sheet was revised in December 2020 and the typical PR was updated from 42 to 56 hour (50 minimum).
Tech notice #25 for the SW300-1, issued December 2020, notes that a new barrel assembly was introduced and that is why PR increased.

So the plate could still say SW300-1 and still have a 56 hour power reserve. Since they don't list it a quick customer service clarification might be in order if anyone is interested in the watch and power reserve matters to them.
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Those numbers, markers, and minute hand are very much like those on my Ingenieur

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I think it'll be a big hit for Stein Heads as they've clamored for a 'dressy' wrist wear offering for some time now..39mm case size??..drilled lugs?...
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Looks like it could be a little slab-sided. A chamfer on the lower edge to match that on the upper might have lessened the effect a little.
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The case and bracelet look great, (I just enjoy integrated cases and bracelets) but for me the dial is a bit blocky, and I prefer the more refined looking CW or even the prx.
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richtel wrote: Wed May 24, 2023 6:14 pm Looks like it could be a little slab-sided. A chamfer on the lower edge to match that on the upper might have lessened the effect a little.
It's only 11.5mm tall(including the crystal, I believe)..I don't think it has a 'slab' sided appearance at all..here's the best side pic I've seen so far..
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I'd say it looks about right for the money and a nice PRX alternative. Movement could be 42 or 56 hour, but not COSC. I'm definitely not getting buyers remorse spending near double on the 12Ti :lol: These two seem quite a long way apart in the detail department.
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I applaud the effort of the Steinhart. It’s interesting for the number of similar watches now finding their way to market. Ultimately I think it is not for me. Something about the proportions of the dial don’t strike me just right. The Tissot, for this kind of money, seems a better look to me.
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It actually looks a lot better in the side picture than the stock picture. The big problem I have with these integrated bracelet watches is I always remember buying an Accurist years ago that had one of them and could never get a decent fit on the bracelet. That being said of all of them this is probably one I would be most inclined to buy.
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richtel wrote: Wed May 24, 2023 5:09 pm They've called it the 'Architect*'

* No, no idea why!
me either. they must not know architects very well. most architects i know are wearing more "bauhaus" style watches. i get more compliments at work for my nomos club and junghans than anything else.
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