Ultra affordable Tank Showdown Full review (pablo raez vs Sanda)

here's a video I know some of you are intested in.

unless you want the larger size and/or the date window, skip the Pablo Raez Tanks and just get the Sanda...much better.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - B-Roll
00:46- Intro
01:27- Specs
02:12- Dimensions
04:28- Wrist shots and Strap show
07:56- Case finishing
10:52Crystal
11:08- Dial
14:13- Movement and Crown
15:26- Bracelet
17:44- Conclusion

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[MalintheSamarakoon]

I bought a Sanda after seeing this review of yours. It truly feels like great value for what it is. I hope someone like San Martin would do their own version.

[andrewts]

Thank you for reviewing these three. No one's really done that, especially for Sanda. On my way to order one for myself

[MyAffordableWatchCollection]

I've been enjoying my Sanda Tank a lot more than I thought I would. Even won it for a formal event and it didn't feel (too) weird. It looks great on that dark blue strap you put it on.
Thanks for the shout-out Steve, great review!

[dannyg]

Great review, just ordered the Sanda. It looks great, especially on the textured tan leather strap.

[jimmyclaw]

Really glad to see this review. I was thinking about buying a Pablo Raez but was waiting for a review. Might pick up the Sanda now.

[JasonTheWatchGuy]

Love the ultra affordability of these. Personally for me to Sanda takes it.

[OneMillionGBPBusinessOnl-jndk]

16:30 SANDA Clasp Strap Adjustment . Thank you very much for the video. I love it. Just bought a set of couple watches under 20 euros.

[MaMa-qgti]

Thank you so much. I was thinking about choosing Pablo because it just had a date window, but after watching your video now I go for Sanda

[fats]

Yay! You ve finally got ur channel back mate😃

[Martin-]

After watching this review, I pulled the trigger on Sanda through the affiliated link. I've always thought about getting a Tank-ish watch, and this will be a decent gateway watch for me. Thanks for a great comparison and review!

[arick]

I bought the sanda with steel strap and steel strap quality is unexpectedly great, doesn't seem like folded steel because there are no seams, they are probably hollow inside but you can't tell at all from the outside, I'm using it with a leather strap though because butterfly clasp isn't my thing. Overall very happy with it. For the money you can't go wrong or get better than this

[Benth]

Thanks for comparing these watches. Really like the grey strap on Sanda. Regarding the 2-stich leather strap, which diameter do you order ? 19mm, 20mm or 21mm?

[cutecoots]

haha love the video especially @7:50 😋 Great review, will buy one.

Which one do you prefer, the smaller or the bigger one? Any ideas for rubber straps for it - or stupid idea? Or generelly straps?

[ballnr]

Usually not a fan of these tank watches but every time I watch a review I feel like I need one in my collection. Sanda knocked it out of the park with this one. I think it's safe to say that your review was great because now I'm actually considering getting one :D

PS. not sure if you do requests but I'll try: lately I've been seeing a lot of the Berny moonphase watch. Any chance you could get your hands on one and review it?

[goofygoober]

I agree. A watch like this, made by San Martin or Watchdives, for example, would be a bestseller.

[whereisvanuatu]

I personally like the JLC Reverso set up better, so I bought the Rotary Cambridge. 5 times more expensive than the Sanda, but you get 316, saphire and some heritage. Still, if I wanted a tank hommage, I would go with the Sanda too.

[Mr-Safology]

Great review, added Sanda to my cart. San Martin need to take note on the Tank and Santos medium style watch cases. If they create this type of watch, it might be the bestseller of all time. Great review as usual 👍🏼

[Kairosdex]

What Mekur did you get the strap off @ 6:49?

[craigphillips]

I have recently purchased both the Sanda and the larger Pablo Raez. I am a taller guy (6'-6") with large (XXL) hands.

I felt that the Sanda was a bit too small for my tastes and would constantly flip around under my wrist. The Pablo Raez is a larger watch and stays in place for me.

For some reason, the Pablo Raez strap seems to be short, considering the larger size of the watch. It's long enough to buckle on me, but im on the last two holes.

I didnt notice the dial being misaligned at all. Maybe i got lucky or I'm just not that observant. The date complication is so small that i can't glance and read it.

I have a wedding this weekend, so I'll probably try out the Pablo Raez and see what i think.

I will disagree on a couple of points made in the video:
* What good would a nicer movement do? Its a small, no second hand dial. It's good enough for what it is.
* While a stainless steel case would be nice, these likely arent a watch that youll wear a lot. As long as the plating holds up, an alloy case will be fine.
* I will agree that a nicer band would help either one. But, again, whats included is "good enough" for a sub-$20 tank.

[NANA-gyyx]

I would love to see your review on the square Fararute Doctor.