Tudor Pelagos 42mm VS San Martin SN0121G: Crazy Comparison!!

Here is the comparison between the Tudor Pelagos 42mm and the newly released San Martin SN0121G.
At only $250 for the San Martin against almost $5000 for the extremely advanced Pelagos, this is another of my crazy comparisons...or is it...?

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0:00 Intro
0:44 Dimensions
2:00 Titanium vs Stainless Steel
2:48 Dial comparison
5:26 Lume comparison video
6:04 Chapter rings
6:58 Sapphire glass comparison
7:17 Bezels
8:23 Cases and finishes
10:32 Bracelets and clasps
12:40 Movements showdown on the Timegrapher
13:38 Conclusion

[Tom_H]

Looks like SM is smokin' Tudor these days.

[WristWatching]

Fantastic comparison mate! Hard to argue with the incredible value for money provided of the San Martin.

[asiantimepieces]

We all love this comparison videos. They are very informative and entertaining! Thanks for doing it 👏👏🍻

[AlexanderB.]

Overall I like the San Martin. I'm quite impressed by how well they managed to integrate the date window. The matt bezel insert is also great, I'd like to see more of these. One thing I would like to see changed are the polished chamfers. I know San Martin like to show off their case finishing. But to emphasise the toolish character of the watch I would prefer brushed chamfers like the Tudor has.

[ArtoftheDial]

Thanks for the comparison. I got both of the no-dates before they sold out and compared it to some other San Martins. This one is worth the hype.

[brian]

Would like to see a Miyota 9015 and slimmer case for next version.

[drmpac]

Love your watch reviews - very informative and well considered

[watch-box]

Great comparison - San Martin make some fantastic watches, no doubt, but as with a lot of designs its better to wait for a V2 or V3 if you can to get the best result.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[Michaelzz]

San Martin are the masters of good sizing and proportions.

[michaelj]

Happy Fathers Day my friend I hope all is well with you and and Thanks for sharing another great review 👍

[WillyMcCoy]

I like the Pelagos for its looks and innovations (Clasp/Matte Bezel). There are a couple things I can appreciate yet do not favor in the Pelagos. 41mm/22mm strap width and a date feature that compromise symmetry.
I purchased the Blue San Martin 6200 Snowflake Limited Edition. At the same time I purchased the San Martin Adjustable On-The-Fly Clasp.
This gives me the size (39mm) I want and on the go bracelet sizing I like. The height of the San Martin indices on the dial I prefer and the blue AR and Blue dial are superbé!
The only thing that I am concerned about is the glossiness of the San Martins' bezel. I like the Matte finish much more. I think I have found a work-around for that too.
The divers extension is nice but I never wear a scuba suit and I find rubber bondage suits abhorrent.
I always enjoy your videos and I like your Pelagos!

[rdstone]

Great video as usual. Excellent comparision points here. I've actually never been a huge fan of Tudor divers (I know, I'll see myself out lol). Nevertheless I highly enjyoy comparisions like this. Of course the Tudor will win in some quality aspects (which it should considering the price difference), but the SM holds up pretty well here. I actually prefer the darker dial and less text. 42mm vs 39mm is a subjective matter, having a 6.5 inch wrist I might prefer the latter (even though I own some 42mm divers that works for me).

I also might be a bit controversial here, but titanium steel doesn't really do it for me. I got a Heimdallr SKX model which I chose because of the fun dial, and I also own a Zelos Swordfish, both titanium. I really enjoy both of them, but while I appreciate the lightness, their sensitivity to scratches is always bugging me. But that's just me lol.

[Rocky]

San Martin, no contest. I seriously don’t understand why anyone buys the originals at their price points.

[emberkedves]

they make respect for the older version tudor dial with the darker dial or deeper blue dial i think sooo

[sinjinadams]

I think San Martin did a fantastic job with this watch. Watch Dives has already come out and said a Titanium version will be released soon. So that's good! I may be in the minority but I wish the watch was larger like the Tudor and I also wish it had the helium escape valve. I find it odd that San Martin put the helium escape valve on their recently released Titanium Submariner homage, SN0111T but not on this watch.

[itsallrobbish]

The San Martin is very impressive. Nice comparison.

[FARcsgo]

I talked with Watchdives and they told me they ARE gonna do a titanium version, grade 5, it comes out in july. Don't know exactly when tho, but the stainless steel should comeback on the 1st of july

[harleydawgg]

Great comparison my friend. The San Martin is a great price alternative, while maintaining good quality and lume. 👍🏼

[PocketUau]

You should absolutely check out their new grade 5 titanium Sea Dweller homage. It looks bonkers for $400.
Also, the SN0111G is not a Pelagos homage. It is a Submariner homage with a Snowflake dial, as if Tudor still produced their version of the Submariner today. It's a homage of a watch that doesn't exist, and never will since Rolex would fear downplaying their brand and product image.

[rem]

The Tudor even has a crooked date wheel... incredible how some Swiss brands manage to get away with low quality for insane price...! I bet if you were to give these watches to someone without any prior knowledge of the brand, many if not most would say that the SM is more expensive.