Comments on: Korsbek Oceaneer http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/07/20/korsbek-oceaneer/ Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:03:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: eds http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/07/20/korsbek-oceaneer/#comment-96023 eds Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:50:25 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=11174#comment-96023 Poul the owner has the movements regulated at Fricker before they ship, my Ocean explorer runs at 2-3sec plus each day, which is superb. The 2892 is a nice feature not seen that frequently in a beast of a dive watch. There is currently a sale at Korsbek, 1595.00USD shipped. Honestly the best thing about Korsbek is the owner, he is an incredible gentleman and goes the extra mile to keep his clients happy, the best service/response I have experienced bar none. Poul the owner has the movements regulated at Fricker before they ship, my Ocean explorer runs at 2-3sec plus each day, which is superb. The 2892 is a nice feature not seen that frequently in a beast of a dive watch. There is currently a sale at Korsbek, 1595.00USD shipped.
Honestly the best thing about Korsbek is the owner, he is an incredible gentleman and goes the extra mile to keep his clients happy, the best service/response I have experienced bar none.

]]> By: MikeD http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/07/20/korsbek-oceaneer/#comment-91823 MikeD Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:53:49 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=11174#comment-91823 Well the price is not bad considering the HEV and the ETA 2892-A2, nice they used the upgraded version. Though to say the movement "is commonly thought to be on par with Rolex in-house movements" I would have to politely disagree. Since we are talking divers I will compare it to the Rolex 3135 found in the Sub and SD. Both movements could keep similar time sitting in a winder all day and night, but that is not real world. The 3135 is much more robust at 6mm high vs 3.5mm on the ETA, much larger in size. The 3135 is free sprung secured by a bridge. The 3135 is a chronometer (COSC) which is regulated to -4/+6 seconds per day, the one in this Korsbek is not a chronometer. On average you can tack on another $500 in price for any watch that is COSC certified. Sure can the ETA 2892-A2 run in COSC specs? Absolutely, but a bit of luck would be on your side. It could just as easily run +20 seconds per day which would be considered acceptable. I happen to have a watch with ETA 2892-A2 and it runs about +7, very pleased. I think the ETA 2892-A2 is a great movement and is proven, but it is not the work horse like the 3135 or comparable. Of course the 3135 can run out of spec, but it should not and can be sent in under warranty to be regulated at no charge. Back to the watch at hand, it is a good value for the price considering many watches with the same features cost plenty more. Sorry for getting going a little of topic about movements, I did enjoy your review. Thank you. Well the price is not bad considering the HEV and the ETA 2892-A2, nice they used the upgraded version. Though to say the movement "is commonly thought to be on par with Rolex in-house movements" I would have to politely disagree.
Since we are talking divers I will compare it to the Rolex 3135 found in the Sub and SD. Both movements could keep similar time sitting in a winder all day and night, but that is not real world. The 3135 is much more robust at 6mm high vs 3.5mm on the ETA, much larger in size. The 3135 is free sprung secured by a bridge. The 3135 is a chronometer (COSC) which is regulated to -4/+6 seconds per day, the one in this Korsbek is not a chronometer. On average you can tack on another $500 in price for any watch that is COSC certified.
Sure can the ETA 2892-A2 run in COSC specs? Absolutely, but a bit of luck would be on your side. It could just as easily run +20 seconds per day which would be considered acceptable. I happen to have a watch with ETA 2892-A2 and it runs about +7, very pleased. I think the ETA 2892-A2 is a great movement and is proven, but it is not the work horse like the 3135 or comparable. Of course the 3135 can run out of spec, but it should not and can be sent in under warranty to be regulated at no charge.
Back to the watch at hand, it is a good value for the price considering many watches with the same features cost plenty more. Sorry for getting going a little of topic about movements, I did enjoy your review. Thank you.

]]> By: John Hebert http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/07/20/korsbek-oceaneer/#comment-88163 John Hebert Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:50:28 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=11174#comment-88163 Hello Shubs, You've got to tell us where we can get a "brand new" Rolex Oyster PD for $3K. Thanks, heb Hello Shubs,

You've got to tell us where we can get a "brand new" Rolex Oyster PD for $3K.

Thanks,
heb

]]> By: Shubs http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/07/20/korsbek-oceaneer/#comment-87934 Shubs Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:37:32 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=11174#comment-87934 Jon, My review/comment was strictly my opinion. As most comments should be. I understand, that this is very boutique watch, but if you choose to sell this watch in the near future I'm not sure how well it would hold its value. Mind you, I'd never really sell a watch but then again it's one of those things people might consider when purchasing a luxury or boutique watch. If it's gonna be used for regular day-to-day use, I think people would relate to a Rolex or Omega a lot quickly than a Korsbek. Nonetheless, I'm quite intrigued by the packaging and wish more watches came packaged like that. Jon,

My review/comment was strictly my opinion. As most comments should be.

I understand, that this is very boutique watch, but if you choose to sell this watch in the near future I'm not sure how well it would hold its value.

Mind you, I'd never really sell a watch but then again it's one of those things people might consider when purchasing a luxury or boutique watch.

If it's gonna be used for regular day-to-day use, I think people would relate to a Rolex or Omega a lot quickly than a Korsbek.

Nonetheless, I'm quite intrigued by the packaging and wish more watches came packaged like that.

]]> By: alan http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/07/20/korsbek-oceaneer/#comment-87804 alan Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:28:36 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=11174#comment-87804 personally, i would probably go with a Ball. the green EM2 with all those tubes is a thing of beauty! Brietling has been on my list in that price range as well. while i, personally, wouldn't drop 2k on this Korsbek i do like it a lot and it would be high on my list if i were a dive watch kind of guy. i'm not a real big fan of Rolex but only because that's the brand everyone with money goes to. it's more of a status symbol than anything. 99% of people who see me in an Oris or a Hamilton (or the Ball if i ever pull the trigger on it) or whatever else have no idea what they are. if they were to see me in a Rolex.. well, i'm sure their first thought would be 'fake' as they're easily the most common fakes on the market. and once they realize it's real (if they ever did) then they would assume i bought it just to flash the name. but to each his own. also, i don't think you're going to find a rolex perpetual date for less than $4k+. but then again, you may. :) personally, i would probably go with a Ball. the green EM2 with all those tubes is a thing of beauty! Brietling has been on my list in that price range as well. while i, personally, wouldn't drop 2k on this Korsbek i do like it a lot and it would be high on my list if i were a dive watch kind of guy. i'm not a real big fan of Rolex but only because that's the brand everyone with money goes to. it's more of a status symbol than anything. 99% of people who see me in an Oris or a Hamilton (or the Ball if i ever pull the trigger on it) or whatever else have no idea what they are. if they were to see me in a Rolex.. well, i'm sure their first thought would be 'fake' as they're easily the most common fakes on the market. and once they realize it's real (if they ever did) then they would assume i bought it just to flash the name. but to each his own.

also, i don't think you're going to find a rolex perpetual date for less than $4k+. but then again, you may. :)

]]> By: DrewH http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/07/20/korsbek-oceaneer/#comment-87799 DrewH Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:43:50 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=11174#comment-87799 Sick watch. Sick price. Sick watch. Sick price.

]]> By: RogD http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/07/20/korsbek-oceaneer/#comment-87783 RogD Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:30:52 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=11174#comment-87783 I forgot the other new purchase I've been checking out lately too: an auto Breitling Colt. Not too big, not too expensive: just right. I forgot the other new purchase I've been checking out lately too: an auto Breitling Colt. Not too big, not too expensive: just right.

]]> By: RogD http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/07/20/korsbek-oceaneer/#comment-87782 RogD Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:28:13 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=11174#comment-87782 Spare 2k? Right now I'd get a vintage Omega Speedmaster or a slightly used Seamaster. Or I'd get a used Rolex Explorer or Air King. New: I'd get an Oris Carlos Costa diver. I think I agree... although it looks very nice I think 2k is too much the Korsbek. Spare 2k?

Right now I'd get a vintage Omega Speedmaster or a slightly used Seamaster. Or I'd get a used Rolex Explorer or Air King.

New: I'd get an Oris Carlos Costa diver.

I think I agree… although it looks very nice I think 2k is too much the Korsbek.

]]> By: Jon_Gaffney http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/07/20/korsbek-oceaneer/#comment-87771 Jon_Gaffney Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:16:16 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=11174#comment-87771 Brian, A DOXA is pretty sweet too, I love their case shape. -Jon Brian,

A DOXA is pretty sweet too, I love their case shape.

-Jon

]]> By: Brian http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/07/20/korsbek-oceaneer/#comment-87767 Brian Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:08:12 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=11174#comment-87767 If I didn't have my heart set on a DOXA - this is where my $2K would be spent! If I didn't have my heart set on a DOXA – this is where my $2K would be spent!

]]> By: Jon_Gaffney http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/07/20/korsbek-oceaneer/#comment-87761 Jon_Gaffney Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:58:06 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=11174#comment-87761 Shubs, Thanks for reading and commenting. Hodinkee and I had a little bit of a debate about this today. 2K definitely gives you some serious options. Korsbek is one, but your Rolex are just as cool in a different way. Watches seem to polarize people as much as anything we review. Just because we brought it to people's attention doesn't mean it's the best 2k watch for YOU. Any other readers we'd love to hear what you'd get with a spare 2K? Cheers, Jon Shubs,

Thanks for reading and commenting. Hodinkee and I had a little bit of a debate about this today. 2K definitely gives you some serious options. Korsbek is one, but your Rolex are just as cool in a different way. Watches seem to polarize people as much as anything we review. Just because we brought it to people's attention doesn't mean it's the best 2k watch for YOU. Any other readers we'd love to hear what you'd get with a spare 2K?

Cheers,

Jon

]]> By: Shubs http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/07/20/korsbek-oceaneer/#comment-87757 Shubs Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:50:46 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=11174#comment-87757 For $2k, I'd rather get a vintage Rolex or spend another $1000 get a brand new Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date. I think my sentiments were shared by Hodinkee members as well. For $2k, I'd rather get a vintage Rolex or spend another $1000 get a brand new Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date.

I think my sentiments were shared by Hodinkee members as well.

]]> By: alan http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/07/20/korsbek-oceaneer/#comment-87743 alan Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:56:34 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=11174#comment-87743 now that is a tough looking watch! great packaging too! now that is a tough looking watch! great packaging too!

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