San Martin Kermit Ghost SN0017G-B Submariner Homage - Perth WAtch #459

Review of the updated Submariner homage from segment leader San Martin, featuring ceramic bezel, sapphire crystal & 200m WR!
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SAN MARTIN Ghost Submariner SN0017G-B (feat. Seiko NH35A)

00:00 - Intro & packaging
01:10 - Brand
01:30 - Watch close-up
01:59 - Movement
02:34 - Case dimensions
03:31 - Case finishing
04:36 - Dial details
05:18 - Lume shot
05:30 - Bezel
06:39 - Crystal
07:17 - Bracelet
08:49 - Wrist shot
09:10 - Overall thoughts
12:26 - Closing

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[anthonyhauser]

This watch will do everything a Rolex submariner will do and save you around 20 grand thank you san Martin it’s a great watch

[trogpo]

Thanks, Ivan, for another professional and honest review! The point behind this specific model is cutting costs and producing the same San Martin quality and the (almost) same proven homage watch, but a bit cheaper. This is precisely why the clasp and the box are old San Martin stock, and the bracelet has friction pins and not screws.

[watchalot]

They are now producing some of their own designs, I have bought a few. The SN0131 is amazing, and I reviewed it recently. They have just bought out a budget range, which come in the old black boxes, so I suspect the one you reviewed is one of those. Absolutely incredible value for money watches, and in reality so much better spec'd than a Tissot or Seiko. Ivan, they do supply a glidelock clasp on many of their watches now, but as that one is a budget model they left it off.

[DavidV]

For me, I feel ok buying this (I just ordered it) because I sort of have the real thing. I own a Rolex GMT Master II and am on a waiting list for the Sub - so I bought this and I am sure I will love it.

[philspencelayh]

The Submariner does nothing for me so it no surprise this doesn't either. The push pins and ordinary clasp allows them to concentrate on the bits you can see, looks very well done for the price, good value. I've never seen a watch on your channel that I'd like to own but I'm always interested to see what you show us next, keep it up.

[alexsdg]

hey Ivan, how are you mate, again??? ha ha. Currently I am writing this in Hong Kong. I have been in Taiwan, China & Hong Kong for 3 weeks and finally going back home to L.A. tomorrow. My first trip to China & HK in 3 years since Covid. So much changed for sure. Anyway, I went around last few days looking at Rolex watches. As you know, there are plethora of Rolex dealers in Hong Kong. Surprisingly, every Rolex was available for immediate purchase, including steel Rolex sub at around US$12K range. Still hefty premium, but much lower than 2 years ago and plenty of stock.

As for San Martin, apparently, they are now targeting $130 to $199 market to expand their market share. They have cheapened bracelet & clasp "only". (however, I think that push pin is a mistake to do so...) But as you said, still they all are great value and I expect them to do very well in that price range. As Pagani was trying to move up in quality and price (which they are having some difficult time), I believe that it will be much easier for San Martin to step down and get the market share. As you know, it is always easy to go down on price from higher brand name than vice-versa.

Thanks for the review, Ivan.

[RampartPh]

It's been quite the minute, Ivan. Nice to see you doing your thing on yt once again.

[simonwright]

I believe that this one is old stock spec and packaging. I have a new model and it has screw pins and glide clasp and new packaging.

[paulvon]

I would also look at Steinhart. Swiss made as well.

[ivoshandor]

I’ve grown to appreciate your snark. You’re a smart ass but a suave smart ass. I have this watch now based partly on your review.

[omoniyikaye]

I'M GOING FOR THIS AS MY FIRST INTRO TO SAN MARTIN. I'M PAYING LESS £122.

[USAndAmendment]

I hate push pins on the bracelet...it is a deal breaker for me. I will gladly pay the extra for screw links.

[tonyd]

I had the SN0017 (NH35) and upgraded to the SN0019 (SW200)... what a difference!

[jamessmith]

Thanks Ivan good review not a bad Rolex lookalike 👍

[nicacioalencar]

Push pins is a mistake. Even the Pagani 1661 which now is 60/70 usd has scroll pins. I won’t buy anything with those new specs.

[Westsergio]

I sincerely believe that San Martin may have a collaboration with Watch Dive or really this watch is not an original San Martin. If you look at a WD 1860 it is clearly the same watch...same blue ar coating glass, same weaker bracelet, screws are not solid, packaging is WD... I think that for what this watch costs, it is not a good purchase. For €10-€20 more you have an authentic SM

[ShogunTen]

What's the difference between the sn0017 b and GB?

[Mystery_Man]

I thought it’s called the “Starbucks”🤔

[spasev]

Instead of making it better by adding their new clasp they made it worse by removing the screws for links.

[BryanO]

Seems like San Martin has gooten the memo that at this point, if you're doing a sub homage you'd better be doing it right, or it's going to be lost in the ocean of sub alikes.