STEINHART
STRAPs
had a very similar set of markings as the sub too.
Straps and Wearability
The OTP has 22mm lugs and comes with a titanium oyster-style
bracelet. It’s the same bracelet as is offered on other Oceans, but
made of titanium. And, unfortunately, it’s not great. The finishing
on it is an odd, matte brushing that honestly feels like it wasn’t
done yet… like there was another step before it got shipped
out. It’s raw and off looking with a texture that reminds me of a
chalkboard. It also scuffs really fast, getting more damage from
light usage than most of my bracelets have ever gotten. The clasp
is also cheap feeling when constructed in titanium, feeling like one
I threw on an olive Nylon mil-strap, which also worked great. The
day the fold over will just stop clicking in. Steinhart now has an
military color works with some of the more mil-elements of the
optional rubber strap with titanium end links that they might want
design, while working with the titanium color and emphasizing the
to consider making the standard strap until the quality here can be
blue in the dial. Since the watch is titanium, on nylon, it’s very light
figured out.
and comfortable.
Luckily, the watch looks great on leather and nylon. I imme-
On the wrist, the OTP wears well. Once again, no surprises
diately paired it with a Colareb strap I had around that has a drab
for those who have owned or tried an Ocean One watch before.
khaki color and a rough, sueded texture. It worked perfectly with
Perhaps it is a touch lighter. At 42mm it’s a chunky watch, but
the muted gray titanium case and brought out the blue a bit. Next,
doesn’t look too oversized and works out proportionally. What I
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