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Steinhart

Stadtbergen, Germany · Est. 2001

Founded by Günter Steinhart

Steinhart is a German watch brand founded in 2004 by Günter Steinhart, known for producing affordable Swiss-made timepieces that reference iconic dive watch designs. The Ocean series takes clear inspiration from professional dive watches while offering Swiss ETA movements at competitive prices.

Founded
2001
Headquarters
Stadtbergen, Germany
Group
Independent
Price Segment
Entry
Status
Active

Key Collections

  • Ocean One — Steinhart’s Ocean One is an accessible dive-inspired collection built around classic tool-watch proportions and Swiss automatic movements, serving as one of the brand’s best-known everyday diver formats.
  • Nav B-Uhr — Steinhart’s Nav B-Uhr collection is a pilot-watch line inspired by WWII Beobachtungsuhr navigation watches, emphasizing oversized legibility, historical styling cues, and a strongly utilitarian cockpit-instrument feel.
  • Marine — Steinhart’s Marine collection is a nautical, chronometer-inspired watch family with clean dial layouts and a historically informed maritime aesthetic, positioned as a more classical counterpoint to the brand’s dive and pilot lines.

Timeline

  • 2001 — Günter Steinhart founds Steinhart Watches in Augsburg, Germany, with the goal of offering Swiss-movement watches at accessible prices.
  • 2005 — The Ocean One dive watch debuts, quickly becoming the brand's bestseller and establishing Steinhart in the enthusiast community.
  • 2010 — Expands the range with pilot (Nav B-Uhr) and dress (Marine) collections, all maintaining the Swiss-movement value proposition.
  • 2018 — Continues direct-to-consumer growth, with a loyal following among watch enthusiasts who value Swiss quality at German prices.

Frequently Asked Questions about Steinhart

Are Steinhart watches Swiss made?
Steinhart uses Swiss-made movements (primarily ETA and Sellita) but the watches are designed in Germany. They don't carry the 'Swiss Made' label as assembly occurs outside Switzerland.
Why is Steinhart popular among enthusiasts?
Steinhart offers Swiss automatic movements, sapphire crystals, and solid build quality at prices well below comparable Swiss-branded watches, making them excellent value propositions.

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