Ocean 39 Marine Black - Gnomon Exclusive

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Dive into the very heart of the Steinhart Ocean 39 Marine Black, a magnificent watch that brings you back to the good old days where where forms follow functions. This exquisite timepiece never ceases to impress with its strong military connections dating all the way back to the late 1970s. Discover the rich history behind every detail incorporated into this watch that bestows a tribute to its robust predecessors used by the French Royal Navy in the past, specifically the personnels in French Navy school -- the Ecole De Plongee and officers controlling the “Sous marins”.



Coming from a long lineage of iconic timepieces, the Ocean 39 Marine Black is the another breathtaking result of Gnomon Watches continuous collaboration with Steinhart. Our loyalty and friendship forged through thick and thin with this German watchmaker forms the foundation upon which we craft a phenomenal watch, fit for a king. As the first and only authorised dealer for Steinhart in Singapore, we have built a strong partnership with this renowned brand for more than two decades. We are greatly honoured to forge a coveted place on the dial of this Steinhart timepiece. 

Steinhart Ocean 39 Marine Black - Gnomon Exclusive

As the sold-out Ocean 39 Marine Black Limited edition, with our first ever signature branded onto the dial of a timepiece, had been an indelible mark in history for Gnomon Watches. Although those 200 pieces fitted with hesalite crystal are gone now, we don’t want to disappoint our community and watch lovers. Therefore, we are presenting the on-going version of the Ocean 39 Marine Black, sans the double signage and the vintage elements.

Listen to the heartbeat of the ocean with the reliable automatic ETA 2824-2 / SW 200 élaboré movement that powers this Swiss-made timepiece. Operating at 28,800 bph (4 Hertz) with hacking and hand winding capabilities, this calibre is built with 25 jewels and a power reserve of approximately 40 hours. This manual-wind movement also allows the case of the watch to be thinner and lighter, fitting comfortably on most wrist sizes.



Made from 316L stainless steel, the case of this timepiece flaunts a satin-brushed finish on the top of its lugs and polished sides, mirroring the finishing of dive watches back in the 1960s. This 39mm case has a 47mm lug to lug and a height of 14mm. The Ocean 39 Marine Black also features a classic diver bezel, with a luminous pip at its 12 o'clock. This brilliant black bezel has deep and clean knurling on its side for excellent grip during operation. Polished to perfection, this unidirectional stainless steel bezel displays all the grandeur of this watch in 120 clicks.

Satin brushed lugs with polished sides & bezel

Matching its sober black bezel, its dial shows off a prehistoric format with date, in which stays true to the original military design of the 60s. What characterises the Ocean 39 Marine Black are its square markers and unique handset that were requested by the French Navy to enhance legibility. Now sans the caramel brown colours, the watch looks freshly produced in today’s time just as it was back in the days. These features also have distinguished military tool watches back then and still set this timepiece apart today. In contrast with most military divers in the past Its dial shows off a retro red date wheel, where all numerals were indicated in red instead of the ubiquitous black. This had stay true to the historical military design of the 60s. Not only does this colour change boast a more refreshing look, it also does not deteriorate as quickly.

Conformed to military requirements in which the first thing that caught my attention the moment I laid my eyes on this watch, was its distinct handset that resembled the beautiful tips of a snowflake. With a delicate diamond shape on its second hand, this handset reminds one of the majestic snow-capped mountains and dainty snowflakes descending upon the earth, forming a fresh new page that awaits playful feet and mittened hands. I can't help but ponder the connection between the intricate snowflake hands and this timepiece’s matte black colourway. The no frills black tones ensure an excellent readability at any point in time, making this watch perfect for every season. This poetic interpretation of the Ocean 39 Marine Black serenades me with its gentle charm and it is no wonder that the great visual appeal of its handset, coupled with its great durability and reliability, have caught the eyes of several world militaries.

Super-LumiNova glows blue in the dark

The squared markers elevate in readability with no burnt brown colours that once akin to the patina that forms on bronze watch cases. Declared by the “L Swiss L” nomenclature at the bottom, this  conventional white colour adds modern appeal to this timepiece and is caused by the Super-LumiNova painted onto the markers and handset that blue in the dark.

Furthermore, the Ocean 39 Marine Black has a screw down Steinhart signed crown that allows for a water resistance of 300m. 

In replacement of the hesalite crystal on the L.E version, the exclusive Marine Black now gets a flat sapphire crystal with the date magnifying-cyclop. The glass material is a modern upgrade from those acrylic material fitted on the military watches of the French Navy in the 70s . This sturdy crystal feels more robust with better legibility due to the additional anti-reflective coating within - a practical touch for watch enthusiasts.

Engraved gnomon exclusive on caseback

The Ocean 39 Marine Black comes on a satin-brushed oyster bracelet with screw links and a flip-lock. Tapered from 20mm to a slim 16mm, this stainless steel bracelet blends in with and extends its case and bezel, made with the same material, to form a single perfect timepiece. It also brings out the splendeur of this watch, gracing it with a timeless sophistication that is truly one of a kind. This metal bracelet does not typically come with military-issued watches in the past, but it tops off the sleek look of this watch so well that we just had to include it!



This prime timepiece exudes a sense of adventure and is one of the rarest, rawest and at the same time most handsome tool watches that will satisfy your collector’s needs. Reminiscent of military dive watches in the 70s, the exclusive Steinhart Ocean 39 Marine Black stays fervour for collectors. And just like a snowflake, each timepiece is different in its own special way. Presenting la couronne de l'océan, la montre pour toi (the crown of the ocean, the watch for you).

Maker	Steinhart Germany - Swiss Made
Movement	Swiss ETA2824-2/SW200 Automatic Movement, élaboré
Dial	Black
Luminous	Super-LumiNova
Case	Satin brushed top and polished sides. Stainless steel
Bezel	120 clicks. Polished. Stainless steel
Crown type	Screwdown Steinhart signed crown
Lug width	20mm
Crystal material	Flat sapphire crystal
Strap	Satin brushed stainless steel oyster bracelet
Water resistance	300m
Dimensions	39mm in diameter, 47mm lug to lug, 14mm thick

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