As an old engineer, I feel a joyous relief every time I see you back-wind before securing a screw-down crown. Those that don't, don't get subbed. Cheers fella!
Excellent channel on TH-cam .. I am a San Martin watch collector and just recently ordered the San Martin SN0116 in the green avocado. This color theme in purple however I can’t feel it for my taste.. Thank you friend for the great channel that is easy to listen to with a friendly approach and without the hype,the focus I have noticed by other watch channels and reviews are more about the host and not the watch to be reviewed.
Thanks for the great review. That’s a great way to put it. They are becoming undeniable. Speaking of which, you have to wonder; are Swiss, Japanese, etc. brands just in denial about the emergence of Chinese Brands. I was not around when Rolex or Seiko first came onto the scene, but I was when San Martin did. It’s going to be interesting to see what the watch world will look like in ten years time. Thanks!
Im trying so hard not to buy another watch, but i love the value and build in this one and the color (colour) looks fun. Great reciew and i think you're spot on with the counterbalance. Keep paying attention to the lasses and don't sweat the little stuff! Pip-pip!
You’re a real bonafide watch lover when you have framed pictures of watches on your shelf. Fantastic and Cool. God bless. Also agree about your comment on the second hand counter balance. Good pick up.
Thank you for your exceptional pleasant channel presentations. The San Martin SN0116 is quite nice well done watch as San Martin produces well executed watches. I recently purchased the SN0116 with the avocado color theme and indeed the watch looks very nice, quite comfortable fit and truly a beautiful time piece. Thank you again for your very intuitive excellent channel. Your pleasant approach makes a world of difference to be an outstanding and it is indeed a great channel. Rick in Florida USA. 👍
So great too see more colour in watches , and San Martin biting at the heels of the bigboys .Quality stuff . I have three Sans , cant reccomend them enough .
Great review of an amazing watch. A year ago I bought the original blue dial GMT sn0116 and I still love it. The case/bracelet are perfect, I really like the drilled lugs, colour matched six o'clock date etc, I had to buy it, because there was literally nothing I didn't like 😁
Been wearing my orange grapefruit for the past couple weeks. I think it'll be one the favorites of my collection. Some watch fans are way too uptight. Colorful watches like these are meant to be fun.
Bought this actual watch and I can honestly say it’s one of the nicest watches I think I have ever owned. I’ve owned nice watches before and spent way too much on watches in the past but the value and quality of this is unreal! Size is perfect, colour looks great, bracelet is comfy attention to detail is great! Very very happy, going to have to buy another San Martin in the future. Thanks 👍
Glad I watched this before I pulled the trigger, the trigger I won't be pulling now I've seen that bezel not lining up. I know Seikos seldom line up, but I don't buy them either for that reason. Thanks for stopping me from wasting 200 quid 👍🏻
@@WatchtheTime Probably just unlucky with that one then mate. To be fair, the watch itself, finishing etc, looks superb for the price. I'd take the gamble if buying from the UK because at least I could send it back (like I did with a £1200 Seiko🙄). Also, I'd like to commend you on the quality of your reviews. No nonsense, informative, straight to the point and coverage of all the things that matter. Spot on mate 👍🏻
San Martin put a lot of effort in this watch. I like the bezel insert and how well it blends with the colourful dial. Maybe the hour hand could be beefed up a bit. But I wouldn't be happy if I received a copy with a misaligned bezel insert. Some other brands send you a picture of your copy, I believe Proxima does that. It gives you some piece of mind when you order a watch. Frankly I've been turning away from San Martin because of potential QC issues.
I get that mate and you’re right, Proxima do send many pictures of your new watch, a great touch tbh. I love San Martin but I do understand your perspective 👍👍
I absolutely love the purple colour but the green second hand and the green internal lume part really don't gel IMO, so ive just bought the green (avocado) one.
I picked this watch up and the the diagnonal lines of the bezel triangle look wobbly/uneven (I know the domed glass could create an effect), yours looks totally even in the video...do you see any wobbly lines on the bezel marker depending on the angle?
I’ve had a few SM watches, great quality but you gamble with the colours. They really struggle with blue and the colour never matches the website images. They are a nightmare to return to, they request you post it tracked/recorded but then refuse to refund you the postage costs. Poor customer service. Be careful with your colours!
All 3 in this series are just a bit too cartonish, almost like comparing a grape jolly rancher to a real grape, the colors are just off. Better colors are easily doable, look at Henry Archer. Plus they need high beat movements.
As an old engineer, I feel a joyous relief every time I see you back-wind before securing a screw-down crown. Those that don't, don't get subbed. Cheers fella!
No problem mate - thanks for watching 👍👍
Been doing that since day one... I'm a construction worker since I was 16 years old. I'm 41 now..
No point in cross threading your nice watch
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Excellent channel on TH-cam ..
I am a San Martin watch collector and just recently ordered the San Martin SN0116 in the green avocado. This color theme in purple however I can’t feel it for my taste.. Thank you friend for the great channel that is easy to listen to with a friendly approach and without the hype,the focus I have noticed by other watch channels and reviews are more about the host and not the watch to be reviewed.
I’m pleased you like San Martin as a brand and I can completely understand why. Many thanks for your kind words as well, means a lot mate 👍👍
And there was me thinking i didn't really need another watch.
Maybe i don't but i definitely want this one
I can completely see why mate 👍👍
Thanks for the great review. That’s a great way to put it. They are becoming undeniable. Speaking of which, you have to wonder; are Swiss, Japanese, etc. brands just in denial about the emergence of Chinese Brands. I was not around when Rolex or Seiko first came onto the scene, but I was when San Martin did. It’s going to be interesting to see what the watch world will look like in ten years time. Thanks!
I think you’re right mate, San Martin and Chinese watch manufacturers in general are definitely making the world stand up, great stuff 👍👍
Im trying so hard not to buy another watch, but i love the value and build in this one and the color (colour) looks fun. Great reciew and i think you're spot on with the counterbalance.
Keep paying attention to the lasses and don't sweat the little stuff! Pip-pip!
Will do man and I appreciate your upbeat comments, keep em coming 👍👍
That’s a sharp looking watch love the vibrant colour! Shame about that bezel alignment argh that irks me. Love the bracelet on this one as well
You’re a real bonafide watch lover when you have framed pictures of watches on your shelf. Fantastic and Cool. God bless. Also agree about your comment on the second hand counter balance. Good pick up.
And they were drawn for me by my wife - I love them 👍👍
Agree about the counter balance throws the seconds hand off a bit, and I do love the clasps and on the fly adjustment.
Am glad you like it mate and I appreciate you watching 👍👍
Thank you for your exceptional pleasant channel presentations. The San Martin SN0116 is quite nice well done watch as San Martin produces well executed watches. I recently purchased the SN0116 with the avocado color theme and indeed the watch looks very nice, quite comfortable fit and truly a beautiful time piece. Thank you again for your very intuitive excellent channel. Your pleasant approach makes a world of difference to be an outstanding and it is indeed a great channel. Rick in Florida USA. 👍
Am glad you like the watch and San Martin watches in general + you kind words are really appreciated - thank you 👍👍
So great too see more colour in watches , and San Martin biting at the heels of the bigboys .Quality stuff .
I have three Sans , cant reccomend them enough .
Good to hear man and like you, I recommend them very, very highly for sure 👍👍
It's a braw watch, love the colour, but has to be said the others are very nice also....cracking value
Am glad you like it man 👍👍
Great review of an amazing watch. A year ago I bought the original blue dial GMT sn0116 and I still love it. The case/bracelet are perfect, I really like the drilled lugs, colour matched six o'clock date etc, I had to buy it, because there was literally nothing I didn't like 😁
Good to hear and I can completely understand why. Thanks for watching mate 👍👍
That's a stunner. Me on the other hand am so boring that all I did was buy a second sn004 fake bay, this time in blue.
No problem man, I’m sure you’ll enjoy your new watch too 👍👍
Been wearing my orange grapefruit for the past couple weeks. I think it'll be one the favorites of my collection. Some watch fans are way too uptight. Colorful watches like these are meant to be fun.
They sure are man but I’m pleased to hear you’re enjoying yours, long may that continue 👍👍
I have so many purple watches but I saw your review, the lume and sale coupons and well…you know the rest lol. Thanks Simon!
I do indeed and am sure you’ll love it 👍👍
Bought this actual watch and I can honestly say it’s one of the nicest watches I think I have ever owned. I’ve owned nice watches before and spent way too much on watches in the past but the value and quality of this is unreal! Size is perfect, colour looks great, bracelet is comfy attention to detail is great! Very very happy, going to have to buy another San Martin in the future. Thanks 👍
Ah nice one mate. I’m really pleased you like the watch and I can completely understand why / enjoy 👍👍
I had to look up pants and pukka - lol.
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they regulate the movements too
I didn’t know that but it would make alot of sense, as I’ve never had a bad movement from SM 👍👍
Glad I watched this before I pulled the trigger, the trigger I won't be pulling now I've seen that bezel not lining up.
I know Seikos seldom line up, but I don't buy them either for that reason.
Thanks for stopping me from wasting 200 quid 👍🏻
No problem mate but I would definitely caveat that with the fact that, aside from this watch, I’ve never had a misaligned bezel on a SM watch 👍👍
@@WatchtheTime Probably just unlucky with that one then mate. To be fair, the watch itself, finishing etc, looks superb for the price. I'd take the gamble if buying from the UK because at least I could send it back (like I did with a £1200 Seiko🙄).
Also, I'd like to commend you on the quality of your reviews. No nonsense, informative, straight to the point and coverage of all the things that matter. Spot on mate 👍🏻
@stuartcaddick5696 probably as they are normally bang on with great QC checks. I appreciate your positive feedback man, makes it all worth while 👍👍
Really wish they'd give us some more basic color options for this. Or an option with this dial with a black bezel.
Perhaps mention it to them? They are normally pretty good at taking stuff like that on board 👍👍
I just brought the sn118,I want this one know,I'll have to stop watching your channel. 🤣
Sorry man but am sure you’ll love that watch, it’s a banger 👍👍
San Martin put a lot of effort in this watch. I like the bezel insert and how well it blends with the colourful dial. Maybe the hour hand could be beefed up a bit. But I wouldn't be happy if I received a copy with a misaligned bezel insert. Some other brands send you a picture of your copy, I believe Proxima does that. It gives you some piece of mind when you order a watch. Frankly I've been turning away from San Martin because of potential QC issues.
I get that mate and you’re right, Proxima do send many pictures of your new watch, a great touch tbh. I love San Martin but I do understand your perspective 👍👍
I absolutely love the purple colour but the green second hand and the green internal lume part really don't gel IMO, so ive just bought the green (avocado) one.
Ah once one mate - enjoy 👍👍
I picked this watch up and the the diagnonal lines of the bezel triangle look wobbly/uneven (I know the domed glass could create an effect), yours looks totally even in the video...do you see any wobbly lines on the bezel marker depending on the angle?
I can’t say I have noticed anything like that mate. Apologies
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I love these bright colours but i just don't like the high prices
No problem mate - thanks for watching anyway 👍👍
Amazon owner reviews are spotty on San Martin.
From looking, reviews on Amazon look very good, which is exactly what I’d expect 👍👍
San Martin are very well made and value for money in my limited experience.
I own 2 .
Thank you for the replies and the videos. I guess we aren’t reading the same reviews.
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The original in root beer is the goat
That’s what I’ve heard too. I may need to try it out 👍👍
If only they'd make a non-GMT version, I'd buy it immediately.
New colors don't make an original design IMHO. When the resale value becomes good, they will be undeniable.
No worries - thanks for watching 👍👍
I’ve had a few SM watches, great quality but you gamble with the colours. They really struggle with blue and the colour never matches the website images.
They are a nightmare to return to, they request you post it tracked/recorded but then refuse to refund you the postage costs. Poor customer service. Be careful with your colours!
I love there watches but I take your point, given they’re based in China returns could be a bit of a nightmare. Thanks for watching mate 👍👍
All 3 in this series are just a bit too cartonish, almost like comparing a grape jolly rancher to a real grape, the colors are just off. Better colors are easily doable, look at Henry Archer. Plus they need high beat movements.
Henry Archer is a great shout but quite a bit more expensive than San Martin and given that, I’d choose this tbh 👍👍
Really dislike the logo and price point
No problem - thanks for watching anyway 👍👍
Need to move from these silly colours and stand alone on the design.
Thanks for your feedback and for watching 👍👍
Rip off of spinnaker fluess
Really? No problem, thanks for your feedback 👍👍
It's undeniable that they all use $20 movements. As a purchasing decision, very deniable 😂
Very short sighted in my opinion mate but you do you 👍👍