San Martin, if you’re listening, I’d pay a little extra to have a Miyota 9000 series movement. 👍🏻
@BroAriq
3 ай бұрын
SN019-G it has SW200 movement
@RabbitWatchShop
3 ай бұрын
Agreed. Better than ETA based garbage movements that can't handle hand winding lol.
@keresadministratum5008
3 ай бұрын
And to make the case a shade thinner and
@arcaine101
3 ай бұрын
Yeah. I actually am putting off from buying any San Martin since I don’t want my collection to be 90% NH35’s.
@jorgecarrasco4206
3 ай бұрын
Same here
@jb678901
3 ай бұрын
I used to wear my Sub daily, after buying it new back in 1998 (16613, "Sultan"). The last maintenance/cleaning set me back ~$1100. I still wear it, occassionally. My favorite daily driver: Seestern S435. This is purportedly a homage to the Glashutte SeaQ, which is a homage to the GUB diver from the early 1970's, which was a nock-off of the French vintage diver "Le Forban Securite Mer". In any event...the fit/finish, high beat Seagull movement (ST2130), double domed sapphire crystal, nicely lumed ceramic bezel, sunburst blue dial, nicely lumed / applied indices, screw down signed crown, SS316L case/bracelet, machined micro adj bracelet. For under $200...and incredible value imho. I really like my S435.
@federicoprice2687
3 ай бұрын
Me too! My poor Rolex day date Oyster has had to put up with me wearing a Seestern, Pagani or Addisdive for most of the time... 😮😊
@whereRbearsTeeth
3 ай бұрын
I’m definitely calling BS here. Nobody who owns a submariner is wearing a POS like that instead.
@DavidV4444
Ай бұрын
@@whereRbearsTeeth there’s no comparison to the real thing and these knock offs no matter how well polished or finished in the end are just a decent Seiko (ish) $200 watch.
@arghjayem
3 ай бұрын
I love how everyone seems to be comparing this San Martin to the Rolex Sub…..when clearly it’s the Sea Dweller it’s inspired by. 40mm case, date but no bubble? That’s clearly inspired by the Sea Dweller 4000. And the blue fade dial? Clearly taking a cue from the Rolex Sea Dweller Deepsea! 🤔🤷😂
@kennethg9277
3 ай бұрын
Including the thickness
@ShinyThings
3 ай бұрын
it's if a Sub and a Sea Dweller had a b.. 🤔😁 Thank you for watching! 😁👍
@jorgec55
3 ай бұрын
Exactly.... is SD4K homage
@sinjinadams2862
2 ай бұрын
You're right! This is an homage of the Sea Dweller 116600.
@ccooper8785
3 ай бұрын
But rolex already makes $200 watches it is just that they find enough suckers that are willing to pay $10,000 for them...
@jorgecarrasco4206
3 ай бұрын
Lol😂
@ShinyThings
3 ай бұрын
😁
@LymanPhillips
3 ай бұрын
I think SM knocked this one out of the park. Perfect dimensions, typically outstanding finishing and the featureset that almost everyone has been asking for. This is what happens when a watch company listens to its customers. I'm not in the market for a subbie homage, but if I were, this would be the obvious choice. Especially at a $211 price.
@thegorn
3 ай бұрын
Be good with a flat crystal and PT5000 to get the height to around 12.5mm. I really want a 4Hz movement in their premium offerings.
@chrisforbes6326
3 ай бұрын
I have this watch with the sword hands. I was originally going to buy it without the date but San Martin emailed me about the introduction of the date version and I ordered it. As you say in your review no one will mistake its inspiration but sword hands and no cyclops give it an individuality which I love. I think it is a stunning example of San Martin’s quality - I can’t fault it. Thank you for your excellent reviews - keep up the good work!
@renebense
23 күн бұрын
This watch is nearly perfect. San Martin should go one step further. The case back should be engraved with details of the watch and/or the SM logo.
@frankdirscherl2345
5 күн бұрын
Great watch, great video.
@deedee8568
3 ай бұрын
Some one-to-one clone from god knows where can't compare (disregarding the calibre) to this level of detail, quality and finish for the price. Bravo. And I'm not even a sub fan !
@sinjinadams2862
2 ай бұрын
They offered the PT5000 and SW200 on the Titanium version. I wish they would do that here.
@aldindado8018
3 ай бұрын
thank you sir for enhancing information about this watch👍👍👍☺
@MrSimonfoz
3 ай бұрын
Unfortunately I’m a Sub Homage addict so I will have to buy it lol.
@_not_sure_
3 ай бұрын
it's not a sub homage
@sinjinadams2862
2 ай бұрын
It's a Sea Dweller 116600 homage.
@RichSDet
Ай бұрын
Paying for a device, not a name just seems logical to me….is that normal?
@EricZ726
Ай бұрын
That ugly block of a logo throws off the dial symmetry.
@leehall8830
3 ай бұрын
Great review. Managed to order a TI version which is now out of stock in most placed and according to SM now discontinued
@sinjinadams2862
2 ай бұрын
Fortunately I bought one when they first came out. If they really have discontinued the watch that's really ashame. I think it's the best watch SM ever made.
@ОООДмиТРойл
2 ай бұрын
Модель sn 0017 не хуже , ни в чём
@RabbitWatchShop
3 ай бұрын
Until San Martin makes half-links, if ever, I won't buy another San Martin on oyster bracelet. Even with the quick adjust clasp, I, like others, can't get a good fit. Some can; others can't.
@pjmq
3 ай бұрын
We really need to stop giving "homage" (read; slightly tweaked rep) designs oxygen. San Martin is just starting to break ground with their original designs, don't start giving them the idea that people really want rebadged replicas again because you can be sure as shit they'll follow the money all the way back to their old ways.
@HappyGuy11
8 күн бұрын
How many Sub homages can we buy -- or even hear about!
@kennethg9277
3 ай бұрын
Looks like Ginault quality for a fraction of the price
@MalteFS
3 ай бұрын
I have a Ginault and this SM, the Ginault has better Finishing however for the price difference it’s understandable. I would buy the SM again, it’s just perfect, also considering the price!
@tlerew12
3 ай бұрын
Just stumbled onto your channel.... great review! Keep up the good work!
@ShinyThings
3 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@RichSDet
Ай бұрын
Pay 25x more? Why? For a crown stamp? Nahhh
@EricZ726
23 күн бұрын
I’d pay a little extra if they get rid of the ugly logo.
@indooze
14 күн бұрын
Брат, почему мне кажется, что ты поймешь, что здесь написано)
@ShinyThings
14 күн бұрын
Когда кажется... 😉 Thank you for watching! 🙂 👍
@indooze
13 күн бұрын
@@ShinyThings ага 😁
@micaljimenez7381
3 ай бұрын
I like san martin but sincerly thenacuracy with seiko basic mouvment is not the same,but for the price who care
@patrickhartmann1540
3 ай бұрын
Owned a prior version and ended up giving it to a friend. It was excellent in all regards. I just didn’t like how the maxi case looked on wrist. This versions is a nice improvement.
@owenlaprath4135
3 ай бұрын
No cyclops? I WANT A CYCLOPS! I WANT A CYCLOPS! I WANT A CYCLOPS! I WANT A CYCLOPS! This watch is DEAD DEAD DEAD for me!!!! I have 3 Invicta Pro Divers WITH cyclops, and I am sticking to them, and I LOVE them! San Martin is DEAD DEAD DEAD!
@ShinyThings
3 ай бұрын
🤣
@mmadchef808
14 күн бұрын
Then go buy another Invicta weirdo.
@Menruleall
3 ай бұрын
I wish Rolex made a watch that was actually attractive, or, at the very least, interesting.
@bobnewby9129
3 ай бұрын
If only they had a PT5000/ETA 2824 option. I have an authentic ETA 2824-2 I'm looking to drop into a really nice case. This would have been it.
@markthomas741
24 күн бұрын
I agree, for me with the NH35 movement it's overpriced.
@griggsbuild
3 ай бұрын
Can you please compare with the sn0017? Apart from the bracelet, clasp and cyclops, how is it better? Thanks
@USA2ndAmendment
3 ай бұрын
Also add in comparing the sn019! A comparison of all 3!
@jorgecarrasco4206
3 ай бұрын
Great proposal! Sm has so many homages to this iconic Watch model that’s difficult to decide which one is the best value for money
@palemale2501
3 ай бұрын
Swiss watches ? RIP
@jontpt
3 ай бұрын
If Rolex would only use a $10 movement, life would be so wonderful! They're missing a huge opportunity! 😂
@haromaster6086
3 ай бұрын
Love the date window.
@davidbowie4657
3 ай бұрын
San martin, make your clasps smaller.
@daveindevon5240
3 ай бұрын
I agree. They already have a smaller on the fly clasp on their mesh bracelet. Should use that as their standard clasp.
@BruceWayne_87
10 күн бұрын
Is this their very latest Submariner tribute? I don't want to make any mistake before i buy..
@HORIZONTIMEPASSIONEOROLOGI
3 ай бұрын
now make comparisons between san martin and rolex and how to make a comparison with rolex and tudor.. the level is so high that it is no longer just a cheaper alternative.. but a considered choice of construction quality 🤔🤔
@augustofernandes7777
3 ай бұрын
hello, greto video man. I'm from Brazil, and our taxes to import something from aliexpress is very high. In London, or USA have taxes to?
@ShinyThings
3 ай бұрын
@augustofernandes7777 Definitely import taxes in the UK and I imagine the USA isn't much different.
@lucasmarquezi5233
2 ай бұрын
Comprei 1 pague 2 kkkkk mas pelo preço ainda acho que compensa, você compraria um orient kamasu por aqui por 2.5k que perderia em todos os aspectos para o san martin, a não ser a "originalidade" de um homage certificado
@markthomas741
24 күн бұрын
No cyclops and NH35 movement for me it's overpriced.
@ianclarke1683
Ай бұрын
I think this is the best of homage watches. When a brand that takes the best of different generations of a watch into one model, this really is paying homage.
@jorgecarrasco4206
3 ай бұрын
Great review!!!
@ShinyThings
3 ай бұрын
@jorgecarrasco4206 Thank you! 🙂👍
@Giancarlo-f8z
3 ай бұрын
Fatto benissimo ma, è l' ultimo San Martin che acquisterei. Altri San Martin sono nel mirino
@tigerWarrior490
3 ай бұрын
No date would've been nice.
@ShinyThings
3 ай бұрын
@tigerWarrior490 There is a no-date version of this watch. Thank you for watching! 🙂👍
@younusimam-thesalamproject6340
3 ай бұрын
Lol, the original version was no date. I was waiting a year for the date version!
@MrSimonfoz
Ай бұрын
I’ve ordered the no date version , reminds me of the original Sea Dweller I used to own .
@thunderjoy7250
3 ай бұрын
Do they do similar version but with the beetroot colours...great video👍
@ShinyThings
3 ай бұрын
@thunderjoy7250 beetroot? - Do you mean blue / black gradient?
@jorgegonzalezrincon5142
Ай бұрын
Hi my friend , great video !! Im thinking to buy on sm , but wich its better sn0017 v3 , sn0017 or sn0011??
@ShinyThings
Ай бұрын
@jorgegonzalezrincon5142 All have very good build quality, so it comes down to individual preferences.
@erod818
3 ай бұрын
This is very tempting. I also like the idea of a Miyota high beat.
@haping1
3 ай бұрын
Great review. Great watch. Really something to consider it you're looking for a Sub-homage. Better choice than others. Maybe an upgraded movement choice and I'll pull the trigger on this one👍
@_not_sure_
3 ай бұрын
it's not a sub homage
@bobsyeruncle5557
3 ай бұрын
I really like this watch. That it has no Cyclops is a big bonus, as I always think they spoil a watch, much like how a big pimple spoils a beautiful face. It’s going in my basket now. By the way, great review as usual.
@ShinyThings
3 ай бұрын
@bobsyeruncle5557 Thank you for watching! 🙂 👍
@xinni7042
3 ай бұрын
Hi, how sharp are the underside edge of the bracelet. I have/had a few SM but their oyster bracelets are just uncomfortable to wear for a long time. Is this the same?
@ShinyThings
3 ай бұрын
@xinni7042 It is 'crisp' but not uncomfortable. Never had any issues with any of SM oyster style bracelets before.
@marcussmith2798
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video, I think I'll be buying the gradient dial sword hands style while it's still on sale. Can I please ask if enough links can be removed to fit my scrawny 6.5 inch wrists? Thank you :)
@ShinyThings
3 ай бұрын
@marcussmith2798 there are enough removable links for 6.5 inch wrist, and I think you should still get the full flexibility of the on-a-fly adjustment which has a range of approximately 1 link ~ 8mm.
@marcussmith2798
3 ай бұрын
@@ShinyThings That's awesome, thank you for the prompt reply! 😁
@Michal_Ciok
3 ай бұрын
Give me blue one😎
@quarters-eye8922
3 ай бұрын
Nice 👍👍👍
@ShinyThings
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! 🙂👍
@sotirisliaskos-sn5zq
Ай бұрын
Thus is sno111 ga?
@mattstolzman
3 ай бұрын
I was talking with San Martin and they said it was BGW9 and not BGWX1
@gavinhogg843
3 ай бұрын
Do Sam Martin have sharp edging on their bracelets?
@maitrehg
3 ай бұрын
In my experience, yes. Day and night with my Monta Oceanking v3.
@ShinyThings
3 ай бұрын
@gavinhogg843 The edge is 'crisp' but I wouldn't call it sharp. I never felt any discomfort with none of SM oyster style bracelets.
@peachlandtaxi919
3 ай бұрын
Rehaut to high ? Because of the double dome glass ?
@alexsdg3441
3 ай бұрын
I just love San Martin fit&finish. There is no doubt that they are the leader in Aliexpress Chinese watch brand. However, honestly speaking, I do not like the applied silver logo plate. Somehow, it does make the watch look cheap and just does not work aesthetically on the dial. I just hope that they can use their previous "stylized" letter logo (which they use for some models) or come up with a new logo which will blend in more with their watch's aesthetics. Thanks for the review.
@ShinyThings
3 ай бұрын
@alexsdg3441 Thank you for sharing! 🙂👍
@HappyGuy11
8 күн бұрын
Another vote for a more refined (smaller) logo.
@williamsipe1151
3 ай бұрын
13.5 mm thick is a deal breaker.
@ShinyThings
3 ай бұрын
@williamsipe1151 300m of water resistance though 😁 Thank you for watching! 🙂👍
@shahan1465
3 ай бұрын
12mm should be the standard
@garylangford6755
3 ай бұрын
Nh35 easily fits in many San Martin 12mm cases. It's a design choice they made to homage the oversized original @@clintonmccool2330
@K.J.H_
3 ай бұрын
Nh35 is a beefy movement. They could use a pt5000 and probably shave some thickness off if
@williamsipe1151
3 ай бұрын
@@ShinyThings, people say that like it's a valid reason. Several companies make 300m divers that are under 12mm ( NTH and Spinnaker come to mind immediately), so it can be done on a reasonable budget.
@marcheezy.
3 ай бұрын
41mm SD4K
@shanephillips8735
3 ай бұрын
Applied text logo instead of the hex logo and a capped seconds hand would finush it off nicely. I also think in this instance male endlinks look better
@jims4539
3 ай бұрын
I had the Sub no-date but sold it because of weight on my smaller wrist. I would love for SM it offer a titanium version. I can take a watch with the Ti finish for the reduction in weight.
@ShinyThings
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing! 🙂👍
@kostependrhs
3 ай бұрын
I have the exact same watch (blueblack dial, same case shape, same bracelet, nh35, saphire, ceramic bezel, blue lume) from pagani design for less than 100eu (90 if i remember well). It is 100m wr and case back s transparent. But it has a cyclop and magnification is very good. No excuse for the X3 price. This "sanmartin" is just one more chinese brand like pagani but hyped and highly overpriced.
@alexschuster9567
2 ай бұрын
My SM is great. My Grand Seiko is better but I wear them both, almost equally. It is the watch, not the price. Not disagreeing with your observation. Just adding.....
@michaelhargis7036
3 ай бұрын
Can we please stop comparing every watch to a ROLEX. Every watch is NOT an homage to a ROLEX.
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