First look at THE San Martin that they should've made a long time ago: SN021B-1 Explorer
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.พ. 2025
- Hello guys!
I have been wanting San Martin to produce this one, and finally they did.
And I'm simply blown away.
But is there any differences, you might ask?
Check the video out!
Purchase link for both watches as below.
San Martin SN021A-2 (green OP dial)
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San Martin SN021B-1 (black applied indices dial)
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I love the thinner lugs and bezel on the V3. Thank you for the comparison - I am definitely going to get one
You might want to wait for this 28th March sales. And you can help the channel by using the affiliate link below. Thanks for watching bro 😎
Version 3 looks amazing when compared to the previous two versions. The cursive script on the dial was the main reason I held off buying the original but I'm definitely getting one now.
Cool. Use NMWATCH10 discount code to get USD10 off by using the link in my video description. Thanks for watching 😎
Finally! Been waiting on them making this exact watch. Will definitely be picking this up. Thanks for the review.
Hey man. AliExpress will be having another sales from 28th March, so please use my affiliate link to help the channel. Thanks for watching 😎
Great review! After owning a few SMs(sub, retro diver, BB58 and this vintage explorer) this is the best one IMO. Looks awesome on my 6.5” wrist and is a keeper.
Well, I have 3 SN0021 already 😅, so totally understandable. Enjoy your SMs and thanks for watching 😎
I'm actually impressed that for the first time a brand from Aliexpress like the San Martin is being covered by bigger watch reviewers worldwide on TH-cam. The watch brand has really taken off. The model you reviewed reminds me of a Lorier watch.
I wanted to get the Lorier too. But I already have this. So I'm kind of torn about it. Anyways, thanks for watching 😎
@@NMwatch You're welcome! I'd choose the San Martin over the Lorier plus you save some money. You made a great choice 👍
Wow!!! That is a great looking piece 👌 Thanks for sharing Noor 👏😁
Yes it is bro. A bit too small maybe for your wrist, I think? 🤔. Anyways, thanks for watching Aron!
I have this bad boy and I love it. I love everything about it. I have a 6.5 inch wrist and it fits me perfectly. When I ordered mine I asked San Martin if I could get it with the 4 micro adjustment clasp instead of the 2 micro adjustment clasp and it was no problem. A gloss black dial is the only thing I would add if I were nit picking
Ah yes, glossy dial. I would like to see it, but I already have a Tiffany dial with Tudor hands coming in soon. Stay tuned and thanks for watching 😎
How did you ask them to do that? I love the look of the smaller clasp but also have a 6.5in wrist so want the safety of the extra micro-adjusts. I also want to ask for the old clasp but am not sure how to go about doing that. Before or after purchase?
@@sanjay3415 I asked them after purchase. Once you place your order you can go into the order details and message the seller regarding the order. That's how I went about it. I'm not sure if it's the best way to do it but it worked for me. The larger clasp is awesome. Especially since the links are rather long and no half-links are provided. You're much more likely to get a perfect fit with the larger clasp. I did. Good luck!
I'll be releasing a video about the short clasp vs long clasp in a comparison video between the SN021A-2, SN021B-1 and SN021B-2. Stay tuned!
@@NMwatch I’m curious if it’s possible to get the same fit with the small clasp by adding one more link as you would with the large clasp minus one link. If that makes sense.
Love this piece! Just ordered one and can't wait for it to arrive. Going to give my SARB033 a run for its money for sure.
Hey man. How are you doing there? Got my 3rd SN021 yesterday and I'm loving these things. Wait for a full comparison video between the SN021A-1, SN021B-1 and SN021B-2. Thanks for watching bro 😎
@@NMwatch you're on a roll. Can't wait for the comparison!
Received the watch on Monday, recorded the comparison video yesterday and will be editing this Saturday. Hopefully I can release the video on the same day. Oh one more thing, please follow my new Instagram account @nmwatch_original
What is the exact model number of this watch?
Hey man. It's the San Martin SN021B-1. Thanks for watching 😎
@@NMwatch many thanks. I'm looking to buy the SN021-G-B1 model. Is that the same model or different? 👍
Yup. That's the exact same thing
@@NMwatch Many thanks
And the hands, would you say they're flat flat aligned or a bit wonky. I feel my hour hand is slanted a tiny bit and the minutes hand pointing a bit up.
Hey man, I'm wearing mine now and the hands seems OK. Have you experienced your hands getting stuck with each other? Anyways, thanks for watching 😎
Does the case and bracelet have sharp edges like all their other watches
Not at all. Thanks for watching 😎
Congrats on the purchase. Still contemplating between the classic black or vibrant blue dials.
I'll have the Tiffany dial coming to me soon. But with a different dial and hands configuration. Thanks for watching bro 😎
@@NMwatch , I assume it's the newly released BB36 style dial.
@@khairulhelmihashim2510 Yes bro. That exact watch.
Nice watch. Congratulations. I just got the Tiffany dial version. Wonderful. You need to add some color to your collection.
One Tudor Tiffany dial coming to me soon. Check this space. Thanks for watching 😎
Are you sure the lug width is 20mm on the version 3? I may be mistaken but I believe the Ali website reads 19mm.
It was 20mm. After May 2022, they changed the case supplier and all the SN021 series now comes in 19mm lug width. So if you plan to get one, do ask the seller if they will send you the old case or the new ones. Thanks for watching 😎
@@NMwatch Thanks 🙏🏻
I have both the blue and the black dial. Easily the best San Martin to date (together with the SN004). This watch is now also available with the Tudor 36mm snowflake hands & dial.
Yes bro. I'm waiting for the Tudor dial version in Tiffany blue. Thanks for watching 😎
Hey man, I have a question regarding the ghost date position of the crown on this watch. Can you still feel the date turning over while in the ghost date position or is the crown just freely spinning? Basically did they take out the date wheel from the movement or is it still under the dial?
Hey man. I've just checked. There's no date wheel feel when I wind it in the date adjustment position. So yeah, maybe they've removed the date wheel. Thanks for watching 😎
Always enjoy your reviews! I'm seriously considering the new version of this watch with the snowflake hands. Question; when using the 'Custom Logo' option San Martin offers, do they have the ability to print a logo and description of my own design? I'm not a fan of the San Martin logo, especially the applied version, which detracts from the legibility of the watch dial. Thanks again for your efforts, much appreciated.
I haven't use their customization services yet. But I have one customised SN007 with the BSH printed logo, and they look good. Thanks for watching 😎
snowflake hands? This watch?
@@Trex100 Yes... check it out here: th-cam.com/video/iwVLDIa9jl8/w-d-xo.html I own a San Martin SN008 with the snowflake hands as well as a SN006 with the Mercedes hands; not only do the Snowflake hands look better (IMHO), but, as an added bonus, the lume is significantly better on the hands.
any link to get the v3? any local supplier?
Hey bro. Not really sure which version are you talking about but there's no local supplier that I know here in Malaysia. Anyways, thanks for watching 😎
I want this so bad, but I’m trying to be good. I’m not really succeeding though! So who knows, this might be on its way to be sooner rather then later. Thanks for the review!
Hey wait. There's another version of this coming soon to me. Same case, but with Tudor style hands, and Tiffany blue dial. Oh, and next AliExpress sales will be on 28th March onwards. Good news eh?
@@NMwatch Very good news, thank you!
I really am thinking of getting one . Is the clasp with 4 micro adjust just as good as the new one ? I have the old one on my vintage diver, and it's good . I'd have to ask for the old clasp like you did . Good video . Thanks .
Hello there David. The original is the short version of the same clasp that you would find on the vintage diver SN004-G. But you'll definitely need the 4 micro adjust clasp and I'll explain it in a video comparison to be released this Saturday. Oh, during the AliExpress anniversary sales, this will be available for around USD270, and for that price, it's totally worth it. Thanks for watching 😎
Good job
Thanks for watching 😎
Just what I was looking for!
Hold your trigger though. Coz AliExpress will be having a sales from 28 March. Please use my affiliate link in the video description to help support the channel and thanks for watching 😎
Both look like really nice watches. How is the winding on those PT5000's? I have a PT5000 from Escapement Time that I really like. I also bought a ST2130 that winds stiff. Both keep good time. I prefer the new model you reviewed with the more traditional crystal and thinner case. I have a hard time with metal bracelets because of my 6.5 inch wrist. I mostly don't buy them anymore because sometimes they can't be adjusted small enough.
Hey man. The new watch has smaller crown, so that makes screwing it back in a bit hard. But still doable. I think the bracelet on these Explorer watches are good for smaller wrist size like yours. You should give them a go. Anyways, thanks for watching 😎
Great review 👍
Thanks for watching bro 😎
Nice video thanks
Thanks for watching bro 😎
MR, MAY I KNOW WHERE U BUY IT
Hey man. I bought it from AliExpress. Purchase link in the video description. Thanks for watching 😎
I like the explorer homage
Hey man. Thanks for watching 😎
How long did it takes to deliver to Malaysia?
About 2 weeks bro. But there will a sales from 28th March. So please hold on 1st😅. Thanks for watching 😎
The original Rolex Explorers have printed indices and the first San Martin Explorer homage pays homage to that.
Good to know about that. Thanks for watching 😎
Looks like I'm finally getting a San Martin watch. Just debating if I should get a personalised dial with this.
I don't think so bro. It looks as classy as it is. Get one during this coming 28th March sales though. Definitely a bargain under USD300. Thanks for watching 😎
The V2 definitely looks bigger than the V3, but I think that's due the thicker bezel. That V3 is absolutely gorgeous though, I'm smitten!
Wondering, with my 7.5" wrist, do you think I'll need the 4 hole microadjust clasp?
Hello there Manuel. I think you should just get it with the 4 micro adjust clasp. It was quite a challenge to get a good fit with the short clasp. Just ask the seller on Sanmartin Store on AliExpress to change it for you FOC. And don't forget to use my NMWATCH010 discount code for USD10 off. Thanks for watching 😎
@@NMwatch Good to know, thanks. I'll def make good use of your link and code, much appreciated! 💪
The green should be made with Oyster hands it would be a killer, please San Martin made it happen
Ah yes. The OP hands would look great. But I don't mind either way. Anyways, thanks for watching 😎