$250 V.S. $10,000 Dive Watch: Rolex Submariner & San Martin

Wrist Size: 7" or 17.5cm

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[WesternBachelor]

The difference between a $50.00 casio duro and a $10k dive watch is that you will actually dive with the $50.00 casio duro because you won't be afraid to break or lose it.

[wzchen]

San Martin is worth $10k to me...
1. $10k in savings
2. priceless value in waiting time

[CBlueDevil]

The Chinese watch game is crazy nowadays. The $200 San Martin gives you 99% of the what the $10, 000 Rolex offers. Now you have companies like Steeldive that offer you 99% of what San Martin offers for under $100 😂

[Mackster]

99% of public don't even look nor care what one is wearing. For the 1% that do, unless they are a snob, also don't care if it's a SM or Rolex. Wear what makes you happy and one that you can afford. That's the best thing about brands like San Martin. It makes watches that look close enough to Rolex more accessible for the general public.

[LagerPetrol]

A very well balanced, honest and unbiased review, much appreciated. All the best with the guest room and the future addition to your family .

[JamesEdwards-gn]

I've got both of these two watches. I wear the San Martin when I'm at home (80-90% of my life) because that's when my watches tend to get banged up. I wear the Rolex when I go out (meetings, dinner, shopping, etc.). I've never had anyone notice that I'm wearing a Rolex. I just wear it because I like it and I know I can rely on it.

[MrSimonfoz]

San Martin are excellent watches well worth the money . Everyone assumes your Rolex is fake anyway lol.

[chrishennemeyer]

A thoughtful, sensible comparison. Thanks. Personally I've split the difference (not literally) by going with a Ginault Ocean Rover II. Controversy aside, it has tremendous fit and finish, sublime bezel action, a bracelet that's as good as the Rolex glide-lock, and astonishing accuracy. For $900 used.

[tatanleanduck]

The primary function of homages and clones is to prove that the sellers of the original/genuine pieces are ripping you off.

[lazyrider]

The difference between these two watches is that if you were to lose them at the bottom of the ocean, only one would haunt you for the rest of your life. THERE IS NO COMPARISON.

[Watch_My_Watch_official]

The difference in price is demand, marketing and artificial scarcity....buy the watch that makes you happy, not the one you are supposed to wear....great review.

[Mackster]

You should do a comparison with the Ginault Ocean Rover 2.5 with your Sub. I'd be interested in that comparison.

[gz]

I have 2 San Martin sn004, the 38mm blackbay copies, one in black and one in blue. They are some of my absolute favourite watches. They are quite perfect and they make it hard to wear anything else.

[CasioToCartier]

I’d take the San Martin, they’re amazing, $200 Generic Submariner with a Japanese movement and $9, 800+ savings. That’s a watch you could wear anywhere without much worry, a proper tool watch, something Rolex isn’t anymore. I bought a Steeldive Submainer a brand under the same umbrella as San Martin, and it’s seriously amazing, +1 to +2 seconds per day! The quality is phenomenal, and it only set me back $100. I prefer a quartz watch though for the most part so my Casio Edifice EFB-S108 sees a lot of wrist time. 👌🏼

I really want a Formex and Cartier, but I’ll likely be wearing an affordable Casio 90% of the time. They’re just so good.

[goldfools]

I have this SanMartin, I bought it with the option of Milsub sword hands. I think the more surface area on the hands give a slightly different aesthetic. It’s great quality and was very affordable.

[paulkukula]

Enjoyed the review. SAN Martin put out a great product for the money. Sizing, finishing & feel good factor are all there.

[chadgraber]

I have San Martin watches and I have Rolex watches. Many others in between. I love them both for what they are.

[jakubircow]

These are nice but the OMEGA Seamaster is better made and is also more affordable than the Rolex

[ViolinistWilliam]

Fantastic video. Loved it. Truth is, it’s about how the watch makes you feel, my 114060 makes me feel like I accomplished my goal. My Islander makes me feel like a got a deal. Very, very different feelings.

[DamianMathew]

I ride motorcycles, travel and go diving, and I just feel way more comfortable with a San Martin if it breaks or gets stolen. Rolex I just hate the feeling of wearing it ironically. About the clasp, you can easily put a Rolex style clasp on the SN if preferred. And I wouldn’t even say the Rolex is better, certain parts are manufactured better on the SN, I prefer the female end links, the double dome crystal, and that you can just replace the movement on the SN, to me is a big plus over the rolex. I hate servicing my cars already, I don’t need that for my watches as well. I’m done with Rolex. If I want something nice, I’d choose a grand seiko any day over a rolex.