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 On: 2007-11-29
The vendor of this watch, Timecove, graciously gave me a prompt and complete refund (not including shipping) when I returned this watch. I dont intend to trash the vendor, the problem is the watch.
Steinhausen actually claims this is the "thinnest watch ever made", which is a bald faced lie. What is truly insulting is the photograph (see the top of this page) showing the watch pinched between somebodies fingers. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain. The pinched fingers conceal the fact that the watch is much, much thicker in the middle than it is around the edges. This is a bald faced attempt by the manufacturer to bamboozle its customers.
In addition, the magazine ad for this watch by Steinhausen promises a lifetime guarantee on the Swiss made movement. The watch ships with a 1 year guarantee, and there is no indication that the lifetime guarantee is any more valid than the claim to being the thinnest watch ever made. The movement is Swiss, but the watch is made in China.
Based on the lack of respect Steinhausen displays for its customers, I returned this watch and will look for something else, possibly a Seiko. The watch is extremely good looking, and comes in a fancy box along with all sorts of extras and gim-cracks. I simply dont believe this watch will outlast a Timex, and $150 is way too high a price for a watch that cant be trusted. Once again, I have no complaint with the vendor, Timecove, or with Amazon.
 On: 2007-11-21
I ordered this watch and when it came it looked nice in its box. I like the two bands that come with it and they are long enough to fit my wrist unlike some that are too small and supposidly sized for men. This is a plus because anyone can wear it. Looks great as a dress watch which Ill probably use it mostly for that. A second hand would be better as the "tachyometer" around the face cant be used. It is thin, but not as thin as they say in the promos, but it still is thinner than most of my other watches. I like big watches, but this one is going to look great as a dress watch as stated befor. The glow in the dark hands work well for me. Buy it and youll enjoy its good and clean looks and feel on your wrist. You may not even know its there. Looks like a great gift idea for anyone who likes watches.
On: 2007-09-04
I gave this watch as a gift to my brother. Hes very conservative and loved the watch.
On: 2007-08-23
This is a absolutely gorgeous watch and the thinnest by far that I have ever owned. Shirts with the tighest cuffs will allow this watch to easily slide underneath. The watch is extremely attractive with the ivory colored face, and the hands are easily seen in contrast. The roman numerals on the face are large and easily read. Attractive, and functional. Thats what I want in a watch. I recommend this one.
 On: 2007-07-20
The big feature listed for this watch is how thin it is. The listing and magazine advertising claims a thickness of "less than two millimeters". This may be true of the movement only but the fully cased watch has a center thickness of 6.35mm or 1/4" per my digital calipers measurement. The case tapers considerably but even at the edge of the case I measure a thickness of 4.1mm, over twice the advertised value.
Other than that it is an attractive watch but do not expect it to be the wafer thin item advertised. If so you will be disappointed.
On the web one seller I found lists it as 5mm thick. This is closer to correct but still exaggerated based on my measurement.
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