Has PROBLEMS?! - 37mm San Martin BB54 SN0138 - Tudor Black Bay 54 homage - Full Review

San Martin New 37mm BB54 - Tudor Black Bay 54 homage - Vintage Diver Watch.

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[elitedarklordjie]

came for the watch, stayed for the accent

[AleCardenasRealtor]

I just went to a watch store in Mexico to buy a watch strap and the store owner couldn't stop complimenting my San Martin limited edition sn004. He didn't know the brand and couldn't believe it cost me less than $200.

[dunderhay]

Good review, I can see why you were disappointed by the increased thickness, 1mm extra makes a lot of difference.

[mslattery]

I've just bought one of these watches and was wearing it while watching. This is my second San Martin timepiece. Both of which I purchased as used watches but were in perfect condition. I'm so impressed by the quality. San Martin have a reputation for regulating the Seiko movements in their watches. My SN0138 is testament to this principle. Thus far it's only losing around 3 seconds per day. The 37mm diameter case is so wearable on my not so tiny wrist. This case size was commonplace sixty years ago and takes me back to when I first became interested in timepieces.

[Charlie_alpha_romeo]

I put mine on a nato and absolutely love it
My wrist is a weird size where if I keep a link it’s a bit too big and if I remove a link it’s maxed out on the adjustable clasp

[KMV]

This is the first San Martin I really like and is on my list.
I might go for the blue one though, still undecided.
Nice of you to include footage filmed outdoors, great review!

[TheGrenadier]

Good to see it's not an 1:1, at least aesthetically. I hope they develop something else in this same size.

[keresadministratum]

I wish more of these brands would use the Miyota's thinner movements as they can still offer them in low cost options and I know I'd pay more just to have that case thickness trimmed down. They have such a good opportunity with a closed caseback and one of the thinner automatic movements, even no date ones, to make a truly stunning watch. All the ingredients are there because you can't knock San Martin's case finishing and bracelet offerings for the price, nor can you be upset about any other dimension than thickness. If this watch had a thickness closer to 12 (11.7-12.3) I think it would be perfect although I would also appreciate an aluminum bezel insert because they both feel more vintage and take wear over the days so much better to give a watch more character. Something fautina can't do and it can elevate retro designs with honest wear and fading.

[GalorOffroad]

The build quality is incredible 👏 San Martin. Thanks for the review !

[Vrtgs]

When I first saw the BB54 I thought to myself, "Nice piece. I would jump on it if the bracelet didn't have those rivets and they had kept the pip red". I guess I'm buying a San Martin.

[ccooper]

Please be aware that Watch Dives have released an extremely similar watch to this but fitted with the brilliant VH31 quartz movement. At less than £100 it has become the favourite in my collection despite the yellow lume.
It is fantastic that we are all being given this wide choice today.

[daynevickers]

This watch eliminated most all of my negatives from my 6200; the bezel foregoes the shiny 'ring', plus the fact the bezel has a bevel, making it reach up from the side view (also like the bead-blasted finish of this bezel). It also has the on-the-fly adjustable clasp. All good, but... they could have made it thinner I believe, or at least made the sides of the case thinner for lighter weight as well as to prevent digging in on the wrist when worn snug.. Congrats to them for retiring the crystal of the 6200 series. I never liked the terrible distortion it offers. I just purchased a 37mm Watchdives BB54 'homage' with the Seiko VH31 quartz movement. It is only 11.3mm thick, and the movement does a good job of mimicking an automatic movement; but, it does not have the level of fit and finish of San Martin (it was only about $100, so they're forgiven, lol). I wish SM would use the VH31 as an option on their models like this to be able to reduce thickness, weight and cost. That might open up an entirely new market for them. Thanks for your review, I always enjoy your perspective!

[indyawichofficial]

The case looks very similar or nearly identical in measures and shape to the Cadisen 8206, a 37.9 mm homage of BB, crown seems also to be same looking- relatively flat and not very pronnounced in detail, and height of the case with 12.5 mm differs to the watch revieved in the video by only 0.3mm. Nevertheless these San Martin's are geourgeous addition to their catalogue, as well with their other models offered recently. Thanks for (another) great review !

[Friedkiing]

Great video! I got the black variant and this is one of the best from SM I own.

[RicardoValdes-rw]

I have two of the San Martin SN0138 BB 54 in the black dial and thus far these two said watches are good ..!

[charliealva]

Great review, thanks! I’m glad that there are more reviews on this model as I’m seriously considering getting it. It’s just that not so black at certain light conditions dial and bezel that keep me from buying it.

[itsmoey]

I ordered one and it arrived nor working, so they sent me another one and just waiting for it. Only played around with it for few mins not to scratch it. But excited to wear it when the other one arrives.

[johnmonachelli]

I have the original with the rivet bracelet and capped hand stem can't beat it for a few shillings

[pavo]

San Martin, if you are going to use a movement with a date complication just use it !

[RicardoValdes-rw]

You continue to provide an excellent presentation with the reviews and for that you are setting a standard for a direct unbiased presentation of a broad spectrum of quality and affordable time pieces. Congratulation for setting a standard in the broad outlined number of time piece reviewers that of course with so many personality trades one out there can like or dislike what is been presented with each mannerism however your presentation is quite different because it does not come across as something as a push over or selling point but indeed allowing a well rounded fair good thinker to activate further and deeper an easy resolution to making a sound choice.