I bought a Heimdallr/Sharkey for $158 from their official website. It's the lowest price watch in my entire collection, yet it's one of my favourites. Amazing value for money.
@SunsetSheen
5 жыл бұрын
The San Martin 62MAS is a little over $200 on bracelet and it has great specs and awesome build quality. Completely destroys most seiko and orient divers I’ve owned.
@stevetownsend1389
4 жыл бұрын
I got the San Martin also, I love it, and completely agree. Wonderful watch, excellent quality, and amazing price. Makes you realize what Seiko could be offering, but they don't.
@henrycharles2489
4 жыл бұрын
Steve Townsend I don’t think seiko can offer as much because they have to put a lot of money into designs and advertising
@ANTONIO-dv9cq
3 жыл бұрын
@@henrycharles2489 Seiko is selling some models at double of their "natural" price range... For example, the new Turtle with ceramic bezel insert is priced OVER 600€...., they are creazy... They call it "King Turtle", like it's got the new 6R35 caliber, when it's outfitted with a 4r36...., the cheapest Seiko caliber brought to replace the very old and cheap 7s26 -I don't insult it, I own it myself and I love its tool watch nature, but its replacement shouldn't ever be found in such so expensive watches for what they offer-. The mini Turtle in steel bracelet is around 600€....600!!!!! AHAHAHAHAH...the natural replacement for the SKX007, with W.R.200m and a 4r36 inside, at the natural price for traditional Seiko outfitted with the 6r15 caliber ... The new 62MAS homage, outiftted with a 6R35 caliber, the REPLACEMENT in the near future for the 6R15 is priced over 1,250€..., 40% more expensive than a Certina SUPER PH500 with lower specs...-also, certina PH series are outiftted with the Powermatic 80 with the new Nivachron spring, a much more antimagnetic and shock resistant spiral based on a titanium alloy...-... Now Seiko is selling some models at twice their prices..., more expensive than their Swiss made direct competitors... C R A Z Y...., I N S A N E... I have always been a Seiko lover since I was a child because I have always had Seiko on my mind as something good, I own 2 Seikos and I was planning to buy an 8L35 outfitted Seiko...but...they have gone from 1,200-2500€ directly to around 4,500€....even with LOWER SPECS... The MM300 got a nice price raising and, even in this way, the SLA017 almost doubled the price, which is CRAZY and show how Seiko use speculative way to tag prices instead of basing it in the real costs, the materials, specs..., etc..., as they should do it... The MM300 is W.R. at 300m..., the SLA017 is it at 200m... The MM300 has a more complex case, and bigger...while the SLA has a simple and traditional opening caseback....
@cy4624
3 жыл бұрын
@@ANTONIO-dv9cq the reason these are so much cheaper vs Seiko is reverse engineering cost relatively nothing, copying cost 0 vs actual designing cost, Seiko spends millions to popularize and advertise the design without which none of these homages will ever exist, Seiko are sold through distributors who mark up the watch double or more their cost. Seiko also spent millions to design and tool the movements which none of these companies did.or would exist without ability to drop in seiko/miyota movements. Of course it will be cheaper as they are spending nothing on design, marketing, establishing distribution, and sold direct without dealer mark-up. If you own the business, you will be singing completely different/opposite tune. Such a narrow minded, blinded view. Seiko costs more because they incur lot more cost. Just like rplex copies are cheap because they are not spending $30million/year on marketing/sponsoring/trademarking.. the rolex will go up in value ..even an identical(which doesn't exist) copy will be worth 0 in the future..in essence, the real Rolex and Seiko collectibles are cheaper in the long term. The iconic Seiko will be collectible a d some become valuable over time, no copy even if its better spec'd will go up in value and become a collectible. The original turtles and 62mas are fetching 1000's in collectors markets, a copy will be worthless even if it was made better.
@ANTONIO-dv9cq
3 жыл бұрын
@@cy4624 The reason is that Seiko has become a disgustingly greedy brand... They started replacing higher end movement for the current ones, lower end calibers, at the same time..., 4SXX calibers, 6SXX calibers -integrated chronograph-, and now, they are following their second step of their pathetical strategy, to double prices... We are seeing 4r36 caliber in €600-700 watches, which is ridiculous... They are the natural range of prices for 6R15 or 6R35 -which is nothing else than an extended range version of the 6r15, NOTHING ELSE-.
@22Phanatic
5 жыл бұрын
You can get the San Martin version for around $250 same nh35
@MrBacchus18
5 жыл бұрын
I was just about to comment the same. Armida is more well known, probably better resale.
@d3xmeister
5 жыл бұрын
Only saw both in pictures and videos, but even so the Armida seems to have higher quality
@Nick.0f.T1me
5 жыл бұрын
Armida is 38mm, San Martin is 40mm. Good to have choices.
@josephmatos9348
5 жыл бұрын
That San Martin is on my list. Seiko will probably out price the SKX reissue when they eventually do it.
@jamesarthur6962
5 жыл бұрын
Sorry just saw your comment, I got the several of the SAN MARTIN products during the sale last month & the quality was great, they are even cheaper if you order 50, 100 or 200 OEM with your own name printed on therm. Package them in the box with three bracelet option, make sure you have a great bracelet & clasp, sell on Ebay for $479 with FREE DELIVERY.
@wpherigo1
5 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that you are down to earth and not gimmicky. You style fits a broad range of watch enthusiasts, I’m sure, and I hope you get a lot of satisfaction from this. Thanks.
@commentjedi
5 жыл бұрын
😍...I didn't know about the Armida. my San Martin 62mas just arrived today! $203, on bracelet, shipped. (Aliexpress) The LUME IS BOMB! One of the youtubers reviewed it and said it out lumes his SKX.
@davidspooner9623
5 жыл бұрын
Jēzus Meza just picked one up last week from the same place. Got the lumed bezel! $208.
@zachward7707
5 жыл бұрын
You will seriously dig it . Seiko acting a fool with that 62mas limited edition . Seiko acting a fool bout everything these days . Citizen kills them imo
@davenolan5709
5 жыл бұрын
The reviewer is Just One More Watch.
@davenolan5709
5 жыл бұрын
@@zachward7707 Seiko are being greedy pig's. They want to move in on the SKX modding community by releasing their 100 meter Desk Drivers. Mediocre movement, mineral glass, no longer ISO Rated, 100 meter depth rating and double the price? Brilliant!
@zachward7707
5 жыл бұрын
Dave Nolan those things are hot garbage . Seiko had a nice thing going in 500 and under market , and don’t get me wrong I got a bunch of them . But 700 and up I’ll just move on to other things . Lots of competition today equals buyers delight . I’ve switched to citizen instead of Seiko to scratch those itches these days and I’ve been much happier . Much better quality .
@u-8743
5 жыл бұрын
Rather get the San Martin. Jody seems sold on that brand.
@walkstall8390
4 жыл бұрын
Wayyyy better!
@rmartin6914
3 жыл бұрын
Heimdallr is a good option too
@pb8153
3 жыл бұрын
A little larger than the original it pays homage too - but absolutely a great watch, I have one with a custom dial
@frankquarters
2 жыл бұрын
I can attest to the value proposition of San Martin as well. I've had their sub homage for nearly two years and it's hard not to appreciate knowing that it literally is "almost" as good of a FEEL as the real thing. Understanding the cost difference and giving up the need for precious metals, the weight, the reliability and yes, the "security" of knowing you can enjoy and invention that was meant for a wealthier class, and not risk making your monthly bills. Isn't virtual reality a thing? Not to mention their customer service is pretty impressive. As we "speak," my $220 SM sub is on a slow boat to the service dept to fix a crown issue. After a almost two years, the threads became stripped and it's being fixed no problem. Their man Glenn is as professional and pleasant to communicate with. It takes a few days of back and forth, sending photos and answering questions related to your issues, but they get back to you. Impressive. Armida has my intrest now too.
@tc6578
5 жыл бұрын
I had picked up the Manchester Watch Works (MWW) version of the 62MAS a couple of years ago. It came equipped with the SII NE15 (Seiko 6R15) movement capable of just over 50 hours of power reserve. I believe the MWW 62MAS was the first micro-brand to produce a homage of the original 62MAS. That was even before Seiko announced their intention of producing a limited production run of the heritage diver (SLA017) of the original 62 MAS diver!
@siphotchala5202
Жыл бұрын
Still one of my faves. Better then the Seiko 2021 redux
@khronokraze
5 жыл бұрын
that may be the best 62mas homage I've seen. there are some even more reasonably priced Chinese ones from Heimdallr/Sharkey and the like, but I think those are a little larger at 40mm.. maybe. regardless, this one by armada is even better proportioned and closer to the original vintage model (37mm) at 38mm. I don't think the sla017 is even that small. plus you get 2 strap options with the Armida which is great. I think Armida is known for making pretty good dive watches, too, so you can be assured it will perform such duties as intended.
@ALim-zx5oy
5 жыл бұрын
May want to compare with San Martin and perhaps Parnis. Love your channel Rob keep it up!
@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78
5 жыл бұрын
I have the San Martin for $200. I think for the price, that's a better option. Sapphire glass with AR, nh35, ceramic bezel, nice rubber strap, etc...
@RandomRobReviews
5 жыл бұрын
Hope to have one sent in at some point. I try not to buy many watches these days
@WF-ww2rw
4 жыл бұрын
Did the price rise? Mine is almost $250 including shipping ($14)
@timothythomas1626
5 жыл бұрын
There is a San Martin version on ebay for around $235.00
@davidi5930
5 жыл бұрын
Could you review an mm300 homage? There are several of them available now: Proxima, Heimdallr, etc.
@williamrizzo1285
5 жыл бұрын
Heimdallr does exact homage of this watch. I can't remember the price off hand but I think it's about a hundred and fifty bucks.
I've had my eye on these for a while. Seiko missed a trick by not doing a more affordable reissue
@situation_zero
5 жыл бұрын
I just looked at a couple videos of the San Martin, It is not the same watch. It's clearly a different watch. The sides are polished while the Armida is all brushed,. The dials are different. The Armida has more of a sunburst effect. The indices are sharper on the Armida and the lume is less green when uncharged. Overall the Armida is closer to the Seiko. The Armida looks like it has better finishing overall than the San Martin. Take a look for yourselves.
@HarryStoneDotCom
5 жыл бұрын
Different bezel insert material, completely different case back, longer case shape, etc etc. You are 100% correct. It's a shame that this has just ended up becoming a marketing win for San Martin and its other brands because having put both side-by-side the Armida is not the same product at all and in my opinion justifies its price premium.
@arkiepoo
5 жыл бұрын
I have the merkur 62mas, it's absolutely sweet
@toooldfortwowheels2048
5 жыл бұрын
I've had an Armida brass model before and it was beautiful. Big fan of the finishing on them, clean and smart. I'll be looking for these.
@bigjoel360
5 жыл бұрын
San Martín is way cheaper than Armida like half price with good expects.
@AbyssalTentacle
5 жыл бұрын
Looks like Armida , San Martin , and Helson are all like from the same factory or company. Even armida and Helson’s sites are identical to each other
@dinner_workingsly
3 жыл бұрын
Helson and Armida are made in the same facility. San Martin is nowhere near that facility.
@vicentelopez3526
4 жыл бұрын
This seems a San Martin with another logo and 200 bucks more.
@situation_zero
5 жыл бұрын
If you wait for an Armida sale they do 15% off twice a year. I have this watch. I love that grey dial.
@christophervieira1397
5 жыл бұрын
Not a bad looking piece! I’m with you on the clasp,, great option watch.
@redastrachan8978
5 жыл бұрын
Seiko should have done this *AND* the 6105 at a fair price. Instead: The new '5's
@stevetownsend1389
4 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@robertb925
5 жыл бұрын
Nice looking watch! But, as MANY other people already pointed out, I'll take the San Martin for half the price.
@dinner_workingsly
3 жыл бұрын
Which in turn gets you half the quality of the Armida...🤷🏼♂️
@dmntuba
5 жыл бұрын
Simple, classy, vintage look at what seems to be a very doable price.
@sleepingbanshee_
5 жыл бұрын
Seiko has homage now.
@Bugster987
5 жыл бұрын
Nice watch. I had that same clasp on my Smiths Everest 1016 homage. It was bigger than the watch head.
@Yeahpuh
5 жыл бұрын
San Martin also has a bronze 6105 homage for around $200.
@Emaratilfy
5 жыл бұрын
It's brass, not bronze. Still good value though.
@Yeahpuh
5 жыл бұрын
Emaratilfy WR Watches is what I meant. Yes, it is bronze. wrwatches.com/products/san-martin-bronze-turtle-6105
@paulanthonyjohns
5 жыл бұрын
Per other comments - this is the San Martin. You can also get sterile (which I did - with zero logo). Got mine for $197
@HarryStoneDotCom
5 жыл бұрын
No, it is not the same watch. There are many differences. I am not making a value or quality judgment, but I think it is import to note that they are two distinct products not the same one rebranded.
@paulanthonyjohns
5 жыл бұрын
Harry Stone hey thanks Harry. Have you held both? I’m definitely up for paying more for higher quality. Can you say which are the differences?
@klausgrevelding9642
5 жыл бұрын
Perhaps you‘d better try the San Martin instead : 40 mil, same specs, thicker waffel strap, great caseback, crown not signed , 200 metre diver‘s ... 200 $, shipping included, 7 days.
@katerhofmann
4 жыл бұрын
San Martin 62mas crowns are signed these days. With a small icon of a shark. Diver helmet on the caseback got replaced by that stupid shark too.
@samuelball8775
5 жыл бұрын
Nice one Rob. Armida make excellent quality watches.
@theguardian3431
4 жыл бұрын
Between this, San Martin, Fifty Four, and other watches, imagine how much Seiko lost in potential sales. The SLA017 was a terrible misstep.
@pb8153
3 жыл бұрын
They can’t compete with the Chinese homage brands who give you (most of the time) fully aligned watches, with sapphire, ceramic and milled clasps for a few hundred dollars. Guess they are aiming for a different market compared to a few years ago
@bjmarchives
5 жыл бұрын
Also if you can find a Smiths PRS-68, try one of those out.
@jasongennero2925
5 жыл бұрын
Yep,San Martin makes a top notch quality one for closer to $200 brother. I'm pretty sure the lume is a generous application of super luminova
@bambikiller338
5 жыл бұрын
Probably lined up better then a real seiko.
@RandomRobReviews
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah for sure
@Dave062YT
4 жыл бұрын
Amazingly Invicta do a really nice version of the 62 mas in 46 mm with a nh35a and no branding on the side of the case .A bit big for many but I love the size myself .
@varanid9
4 жыл бұрын
Rather flat "box" crystal on that Armida. Unfortunately, the new Seiko SBDC107 also screws up the crystal, as well as the smaller indices and the too-wide bezel. The San Martin is the only true replica and their prices are starting to go up as people realize it.
@ANTONIO-dv9cq
3 жыл бұрын
I understand that such a bracelet requieres a greater price but..., for such a price level I'd expect a 6r15 movement....
@minutesecondhour3134
5 жыл бұрын
The A12 is a cool watch!!
@jamescowin5859
5 жыл бұрын
I was looking at the San Martin a few weeks ago, & then considered the armida because it’s a smaller watch . Sure, the cost is more, but I’m not a fan of larger watches & might not consider the cost for fact that I’m more likelier to wear it. (Smallish wrist). That being said, I didn’t buy either. If anyone has any recc’s for something that’s less than 40mm for a lesser price, let me know. Great review.
@HarryStoneDotCom
5 жыл бұрын
You probably made a good call. All of these 'skindiver' style slab cases actually wear quite big. If I put my Sub (40mm) next to my A12 (38mm) the Armida looks a bit bigger. The lug-to-lug is the same. I think it is mainly because the bezel is slimmer and the dial is bigger on the A12, it makes it seem larger. That said, it wears well, I have a 6"3/4 wrist and it fits well and comfortably.
@deanparkes4644
5 жыл бұрын
Fourty four 6217 8000. 37mm case. Nh35.Drilled lugs.Almost exactly the same as the 62mas. A couple of mms thicker.$250US.
@TheDocrwm
4 жыл бұрын
Looks like it was made in the same factory as the San Martin......but for $200 more......
@rodneydanger543
5 жыл бұрын
The lume on the San Martin is subjectively better. Also it seems a couple weeks ago they re-offered a fully lumed bezel. Yeah it’s 2mm larger but I’m pretty sure this Armida is the same quality as the SM and both are mfg’ed in China. Most likely the same factory. Not enough for me to justify a 200$ price hike.
@anasaly2549
5 жыл бұрын
Why would go for an Armida when I can get a San Martin or Proxima for have that price?
@Nick.0f.T1me
5 жыл бұрын
Armida has bracelet and is smaller (38mm vs 40mm) so closer to the original 62MAS.
@mabr6444
5 жыл бұрын
@@Nick.0f.T1me San Martin is also available with bracelet.
@watchalot919
4 жыл бұрын
Nice watch, but I would save some money and buy a Heimdallr with the same spec.
@JB-qt8eh
5 жыл бұрын
Oceanica reef 6105 homage for $235 also nh35, sapphire crystal, 200M
@wick-trimmer1980
5 жыл бұрын
Like the price on that👍
@PyleHD
3 жыл бұрын
450 dollars is still WAY too much for a homage noname brand
@eddieangeles13
5 жыл бұрын
NOT bad.. not bad 👍🏼
@jlyt18
5 жыл бұрын
I would bet it's the exact same as the san martin one lol
@HarryStoneDotCom
5 жыл бұрын
No, it's not. The SM is 40mm, this is 38mm. This has better case finishing too, if you don't mind all brushed.
@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78
5 жыл бұрын
What Harry said plus the lugs don't turn down. It's a nice watch though. I have one.
@pierrebenisti
4 жыл бұрын
Hy I wanted to know which SKX watch model ? and where to buy the replaced parts . I liked the AMIDA but the Siko is beautiful . Or you can buy it after the MOD
@tsarbomba1
4 жыл бұрын
Looks like they no longer list it on Armida.
@garyk8285
5 жыл бұрын
Nice watch Bobby. If you were to assess finish against SLA, would it be around 90% against SLA?
@RandomRobReviews
5 жыл бұрын
More like 67%, the SLA is legit nice
@garyk8285
5 жыл бұрын
@@RandomRobReviews Cool, thanks
@martinharrison4245
2 жыл бұрын
Yes the real seiko sla 043 will cost you 4k new, but just like the rolex submariner, it's the real deal. Made with a new ever bright steel , undecorated grand seiko movement, hand assembled and finished, and you mock the price. Funny how you all want one though because you buy cheap homages to it, just like the sub .
@user-hb2xt9zr9b
3 жыл бұрын
I like armida.where can buy on the website?
@user-hb2xt9zr9b
3 жыл бұрын
Armida a12
@GalaxysGreatestDad
5 жыл бұрын
Just get a San Martan. It's the same damn thing but glad the price.
@garmin1488
4 жыл бұрын
You can find cheaper versions on ebay using the same movement, probably all made at the same factory, if you're going to buy homage watches it's best not to spend too much money on one.
@thedemonnemo
5 жыл бұрын
That's a Heimdallr San Martin w/a custom dial...
@ANTONIO-dv9cq
3 жыл бұрын
No, at all... This has greater quality, smaller size, sapphire bezel insert. Look at the indexes here, better made than in the San Martin. I have ordered a San Martin because I don't like sapphire bezel insert and, though the finishing and bezel working is worse in San Martin, the price is way lower.
@alonsorivas8648
5 жыл бұрын
🤩
@ssc7453
4 жыл бұрын
is the bezel insert ceramic?
@MadeInYixuan
5 жыл бұрын
The San Martin version is way cheaper, not sure about the quality tho...
@BigShay1977
5 жыл бұрын
San Martin quality is very good. Bought mine from 'Jason watch' on Amazon. Low $200s on rubber strap. Shipping was fast to US via DHL.
@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78
5 жыл бұрын
I'm wearing mine now. It's really nice.
@josephmatos9348
5 жыл бұрын
I have a tuna homage, quality is great
@TimothyMoore
4 жыл бұрын
Had one, had to sell it. It was uncomfortable to wear.
@TimelineWatchReview
4 жыл бұрын
Great video Rob! I’ve just started a channel and I reviewed a competitor to this watch, the San Martin 62MAS. To anyone that watches my video and subscribed to my channel, I greatly appreciate it! I’ll have more content coming soon!
@RandomRobReviews
4 жыл бұрын
Best way to promote your channel would be to work with me rather then just comment. Maybe we can set something up.
@TimelineWatchReview
4 жыл бұрын
Random Rob is crvluv@yahoo.com the best way to reach you?
@masterkilla77
4 жыл бұрын
Did you sell this one? Can't remember...
@RandomRobReviews
4 жыл бұрын
Yes
@craigbesscares
5 жыл бұрын
How do you think this compares to the “San Martin” version homage to the 62 Mas?
@RandomRobReviews
5 жыл бұрын
Have not checked the San Martin out
@storm3016
5 жыл бұрын
@@RandomRobReviews They have a pretty good reputation on WUS, you should check them out some time. I have a Heimdallr SKX which I absolutely love, I think they belong to the same company as SM but I'm not a 100% certain.
@HarryStoneDotCom
5 жыл бұрын
@@storm3016 - if not the same company definitely the same factory.
@zzxxenith
4 жыл бұрын
San Martin way better and the straps more authentic quality rival's 1000 dollar watches
@casablancawatch
4 жыл бұрын
same watch as heimdallr is making with different dial...i have the heimdallr and like the look of their dial better, and it's about half the price of this watch. otherwise, it's a great watch
@jamesarthur6962
5 жыл бұрын
It looks like the SAN MARTIN that you can buy from China, with the San Martin name or Sterile dial or order with any name as an OEM in 50 MOQ...if you want the links I can send them to you make. You cold start your own brand...the SAN MARTIN trades for around $200 USD packaged in nice case which is the exact watch you are holding in your hand right now.
@fixingbones
5 жыл бұрын
Find the comment of who wants to spend 4000 on a Seiko instead of a Rolex etc a bit silly. Clearly many people do. It's like saying that unless you are European or from a well regatded place you shouldn't charge more than 500 dollars for a watch. Nice!
@zzxxenith
4 жыл бұрын
San Martin watch company makes a better version of this watch with the authentic waffle strap and ceramic insert better case back at abt 300 new and shapire
@davidcooke7744
4 жыл бұрын
$400 boy that’s not cheep I’ve seen better deals.
@sam9242
4 жыл бұрын
A $4000 Seiko. What a joke.
@cy4624
3 жыл бұрын
Which happens to be made better than a Rolex as attested by owners that own both. 62 mas are actually hand assembled and finished to a greater degree than a Rolex sub.Smh. How ignorant
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