Beating Seiko at Their Own Game - The San Martin SN0005-GMT-2 Automatic Pepsi GMT Sapphire Bezel

Beating Seiko at Their Own Game - The San Martin SN0005-GMT-2 Automatic Pepsi GMT Sapphire Bezel

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[watch-box]

After discovering SM 18 months ago, I now own 5 of their watches.
The fit and finish blows anything in the same price range out of the water - nothing comes close, the materials used are top tier (some of the crystals are amazing), and so far I have had no problems at all with any of their watches.
True, they are mostly homage watches so have little to no design costs (some are just direct copies), but when you look how much you have to pay for similar watches from Seiko for example, it can be 3 or 4 times the price! Take some close macro shots of the transition lines between polished and brushed surfaces and you'll see how good the cases and bracelets are.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts as always Chris, hope your son is feeling back to 100%.

[WristWatching]

I’ve owned and reviewed a number of San Martins - they’re easily one of my favourite watch brands (alongside Seiko and Sinn). Sure, they lack originality, but the ‘fun per dollar’ value they offer puts a smile on my face every time I wear one. Thanks for the review!

[chrish]

As Jēzus Meza mentioned, this is an homage of a Rolex 6542. This was done in collaboration with Pan Am airlines back in the late 1950's. Rolex made both black and white dials with a bakelite bezel. I have both the black and white versions that San Martin made in the previous edition. It's a terrific watch at a great value. This new one has a bi-directional bezel which is much more functional. Love this channel!

[carlkim]

Looks like San Martin is going mainstream. Their value is too good to ignore.

[drebarthelotte]

I have several san martin watches. I love them. Awsome lume. Great bracelet.

[williammoss]

I have a GMT Master 2 and would consider buying this watch to travel with nice job showing the piece

[ajbones]

San Martin within the past year has been stepping up their watch game. I picked up the Bronze 62MAS homage and it's been flawless. Between the double domed sapphire crystal and the CUSN8 bronze patina I'm loving the look of it. I have it on an Ostrich strap from light to dark and I'm digging the hell out of it. I'm currently looking at their GMT's.

[MrShinobi]

San Martin knocked it out of the park with this one 👌

[rmlzpqe]

Thanks for the great in depth review! Didn't know about san martin until watching it on your videos. Will probably get the new one with the nh34 movement and the BGW-9 lume as all of my watches in my collection have C3. Have the original Seiko 5 GMT orange with lesser materials; the movement is a workhorse, had it for over a year now and is reliable. Appreciate all you do! Cheers!

[barryvercueil]

Amazing quality manufacturing. I think it's definitely more an interpretation than a Homage. Cheers.

[sardomite]

Forget about the watch. I used to have that same micromachine fighter plane. I was recently online searching for it.

[RicardoValdes-rw]

I have been a Seiko watch owner going back several years but have learned again throughout the years as I am about to turn age 65 that although Seiko makes nice looking watches they are not as good looking as these Chinese made watches as San Martin, I now have around 6 San Martin watches and find these to be quite well meds and as you indicated in your great review with this GMT model SN005 the San Martin does give Seiko a good run for their money. Seiko must continue to step up in the competitive market in order to not find themselves ‘ falling behind ‘ ..
Thank you for your well presented reviews. 👍

[cartoonpete]

"And, of course, everything lines up!" 😅💪

[philipstephan]

I absolutely love this retro looking watch. San martin knocked it out of the park with this one. Unfortunately it's too expensive for me but I do really like this watch. Lume was great too. Great video thank you for showing. Take care.😊

[Dialandhands]

I wish they’d give an option to change the hands. I like San Martin but can’t bring myself to buy a full on copy homage and I think the main reason is the hands.

[JasonTheWatchGuy]

Fantastic watch, finishing and quality will out do Seiko each time at the same budget. One thing worth mentioning is the NH34 vs a Hangzou, definitely a compromise. I'd like to see them moving to the NH34 like other brands

[trogpo]

Thanks, Chris, for yet another professional, objective review. Do you feel any sharp edges on the watch? This is the most common criticism on San Martin watches, and justly so, judging by my two San Martin watches.

[watchdogpodcast]

I'll take an original Seiko design over something like this any day. More power to ya if you love this watch, but not for me

[AdAce]

wow, gorgeous piece. Crazy lume. Looks like a ton of watch for the money! And of course, that's before all the discounts you get during the many Aliexpress sales (and you should only ever buy these watches during the sales!!!!)

[simonwright]

I picked up a 2 tone sub from san Martin last year and having a 40 watch collection from all the price tiers I don't believe that the build quality or Finnish can be beaten at the same price.