What is Going on with San Martin Watches!?

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[jhoag]

I have 4 San Martins and no issues. My Omega P.O. has issues with the crown not screwing in and my Brietling chrono 13 has shit for a bezel

[danielsavadel]

I've been wearing that same watch for a good year now. White dial 8315 movement. I paid quite a bit less because I only buy those watches directly from San Matin during a sale. So it's a way to save 50-60 bucks. I wear it in a bottling plant and it gets slammed all day. It's very accurate and will run for a least 60 hours. It might be the most legible watch you can buy because the ar coating is good and the lume lasts a good 6 hours. So 3 in the afternoon in direct sunlight - 3am with no light - doesn't matter. San Martin said they use a different method to brush the steel. I think they were going for a very rough - very tool watch look. Mine must be scratched all over but it kind of looks the same. I wear it in the pool, the gulf of Mexico - a true beater/tool. Fantastic bracelet, great value. I have that movement in another watch. Same thing, Accurate and runs for days.

[johnswatchjoint]

Good honest review. Well done. Still watch your audio channel which I have done since before I started my own watch channel :)

[claycox]

Great review Randy. I own the same watch in black and totally understand your "rough finishing" reference. I think the same but consider the watch a true durable tool watch with a blue collar finish. The lume is also great on the black dial version- I love the watch.

[RenghisKhan]

Why did they go with vertical brushing on the sides? Horizontal brushing accentuates the flow of the case much better. With those gauges on it I wonder if scotch brite will be enough to alter it. Some more aggressive means might be needed....
Thanks for the review!

[howardroark]

I picked up a San Martin SN0074 for about $250 when it was on sale. One thing I like is that it's a clone of the BR05 but without the asymmetric date. Finishing is good but one of the screws on the bezel is ever so slightly off. I guess that's what we have to expect with SM.

[fredericktennant]

I love mine its a Helm Vanuatu homarge I grabbed it because I have the helm but the helm don't come with the fully lume display it keeps great time ps always buy watches in the sale lol

[michaelj]

People always say they're punching above their weight and yes they are punching above their weight With that ridiculous price Maybe with a different movement it might be tolerable and I do mean Maybe Great review as always my friend Thanks 👍

[marlowkaplan]

Use nail polish remover with a q tip to get rid of the blue on the crown

[MichaelWerneburg]

It's funny how some people get enamored of a brand despite overcharging and crazy quality variance. A fine review, I definitely appreciate the style and structure of your reviews.

[jonnymooshoo]

It's not an original design. It's an homage to the Helm Vanuatu

[multipl]

San Martin watches are great. Amazing quality for the price especially during the sales

[rubyh.]

Pro tip, to get the blue sticker off the crown, use scotch tape, press down hard then pull off quickly

[Simon_Hawkshaw]

I do believe, imo, that you could have spent that money on a better option, but having said that, if it makes your heart beat/tick a little faster, then it is money well spent. I have several in line before any from this Marque. Thanks for sharing this with us all and giving us your perspectives. Have a wonderful weekend, Sir. Take care and keep ticking.

[zetmoon]

It looks like the protective stickers are still on the sides of the case!

[christophed]

Why is it so hard to find watches which are not so glossy today ?

[hgr.]

Oh, those sides... Ugh!
Well, I learned from this channel that a tiny square of green Scotchbrite can do wonders for a "custom" finish look. In this case, anything would be better than nothing.

[erikknudsen]

I am wondering if the QC was skipped on this watch. That seems odd to release a watch with such poor finishing.

[ArtoftheDial]

This one is also an homage, it just isn't in the rolex/tudor/omega family. They do seem to have a bit of a waitlist to get an original though.