I will keep being a sucker for these gemstone dials. They're so nice, it's by far the best way to set these homages apart, cause the original brands could NEVER. Hope they bring them to their other lines of clomages too!
San Martin pays homage to Seiko's case design. Then, Cronos pays homage to San Martin's case design. In turn, San Martin responds by paying homage to Cronos with their bracelet design.
What watch isn’t “playing homage” to some other watch(es)? Whenever I see a watch that seems completely original it’s either weird or ugly or impractical and likely all three
Remarkable intuitive production of new San Martin watches with crisp color textures and the completion in this market of micro brand watches that are selling as fast as hot bakery goods. The competition if they don’t catch up soon will take loses and perhaps think of how they avoid going belly up from said facts. The world is ever changing with no exception to all markets and businesses to get further creative in under to stay alive in a very demanding environment and the Chinese with such watches and other product ideas have quickly develop an urge and appetite for these watches because like you sir ‘ I like watches.’ Thank you for your great channel and colorful show casing of these San Martin watches. !! Rick in Florida U S A ..
I have the aventurine and it is spectacularly good, beautifully finished and running spot on. In combination with my San Martin Aqua Terra V2 I have the perfect two watch collection.
No argument here. And these are stunning. That orange one is especially nice. What ever happened to their independent brand? Thanks for showing these to us!
Ordered the new blue dial one before this video even finished, what a lovely looking watch, and the chamfer on the bracelet really makes it looks extra nice, and better follows the shape of the case. £177 all-in, amazing.
I know. I want to see pictures of it already. The bracelet look like it might be the GS bracelet they made in the past when they wanted to show they had the same finishing abilities as Grand Seiko. Then they never made anything like it since. Would be perfect on that gada type watch.
It's a shame that they released the new SN0129 models just before the sale and there are no other reviews yet. I'd like to see what the other colors look like. I'm most curious about the gray and purple. On SM video there are no purple and dark blue ones.
Thank you for your excellent channel. San Martin explosive colors and as you well indicated someone should be able to find a color theme that is suitable. I really like what San Martin is producing with these models however they may wish to consider taking off about $25 in their prices for the SN0129 GMT’s as they pricing looks like is beginning to spike with said color themes variations. Sometimes you as a business company such as San Martin can gain more in sales when the pricing gets a little more conservative not that it is unaffordable but if you agree a business any business can sell more much more when one gives an irresistible value.. What do you think about such thought..?! Thank you for your excellent reviews and channel. Rick in Florida U S A ..
While I do confess to being something of a purist and wouldn’t normally look at watches like these I must say they do look rather lovely - can we say Christopher Ward level of quality Gary?
@@Wtfizdat I have one with the nh34, I don’t mind that but once you try a sw200 or a myota 9000 everytime you put a nh35 back on you feel kind of disappointed. They just don't feel as nice nor look as nice and the price difference to the myota isn't that big.
Well that edge of the bracelet is now polished, but the side isn't anymore if I see correctly? Not sure if I would replace it on my red fume wavy one (which I bought after your video) - it's already pretty shiny
I have an 'original' SN0129 in my collection but damn San Martin are doing a great job of tempting me to get another. That orange dial looks the business. Can't justify 2 GMTs but if they did that Agate dial in the 3 hander then I'd be in trouble. Edit: Looking at the pricing for the new 3 hander SN0129 (oil pressed dial) you can get $30 off until 25th with code SN0129GC30 and $40 off for the GMT with code, SN0129GB140. I assume that with stack with back to school codes so it's actually a decent deal for a new release.
The SNO144 looked great. I like these other ones fine, but 3 o’clock dates annoy me. I like at the 6 or 12 or not at all. There’s too many options out there to buy a watch that annoys me so I just pass on these
Do you know what would be cool and extremely different? If the brand name/logo and the "dial specs" were etched, or applied, to the under side of the crystal. SM what do you think?
iPhone 14…with a cheap 12x macro lens from Amazon…lighting is more important than the hardware but I also adjust the images to get the colours more realistic
У тебя самое красивое видео в ютюбе , наверное ты снимаешь видео на очень дорогую камеру. Это очень классное качество. Ставлю ЛАЙК и подписался на тебя. Жду от тебя новых видео. SM 👍👍👍👍
San Martin is losing a lot of strength because of its prices to which we do not forget that import taxes must be added. Before, if they were a purchase, it is currently better to invest in seiko orient citizen than San Martin
Some of the dials look cheap and plasticy. I'm not into the mineral dials for the original brushed grey dial. Which I own is still the best in my opinion. A true GADA.
I have to take a contrary view I’m afraid. I bought one with a white, sand dune effect dial. Without the benefit of studio lighting and an optimum angle, the sand dune effect was barely discernible. It was also faulty. So that doesn’t say much for quality control. Overall it looked really cheap and tacky. I sent it back. I accept this was just one watch, so I remain open-minded, but for now - San Martin - no thanks.
SAN MARIN really needs to change their logo/branding. Maybe they should start a contest to replace the unattractive hexagon 😮😮😮. What do you guys think? ❤
They're pretty nice honestly, the font type on it is a little goofy and a nice rune or chinese letter or whatever would be more welcome. But I've seen far far worse from very reputable brands and especially some aliexpress brands being named sug(ess) deez jokes.
San Martin are 'evolving' their watches without using V2, V3 on their model numbers? That's pretty shady - how do you know what you're getting? So if I see one reviewed and like it, the watch I get might be different?
Just checked the prices and yikes!!! Way too expensive for a microband, they are creeping on Seiko prices which makes me wonder; why not just buy a Seiko instead?
@@gilbertoflores7397 ha this watch isn’t that great in quality. SM is notable for QC issues. A typical 300 dollar Seiko blows this out do the water by a large margin. Seikos offering is better than anything san matin puts out
@@gilbertoflores7397 lol what? Literally every 200 dollar Seiko is better than this Chinese brand. SM has quality control issues and at the end of the day, rely on Seiko movements
![This is San Martin's Best selling watch [San Martin SN0129]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/wmorm9yzzAg/mqdefault.jpg)
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San Martin is killing it! I hope they'll stay true to their current price range when they get more popular.
I will keep being a sucker for these gemstone dials. They're so nice, it's by far the best way to set these homages apart, cause the original brands could NEVER. Hope they bring them to their other lines of clomages too!
San Martin pays homage to Seiko's case design. Then, Cronos pays homage to San Martin's case design. In turn, San Martin responds by paying homage to Cronos with their bracelet design.
The great cycle of homage lol
I thought the case resembled the light catcher case of CW. What Seiko models have this style of case as well?
What watch isn’t “playing homage” to some other watch(es)? Whenever I see a watch that seems completely original it’s either weird or ugly or impractical and likely all three
Sadly i am going back to school as I'm a teacher! Have a 129 in my collection. Stunning watch for the money
lol….
Remarkable intuitive production of new San Martin watches with crisp color textures and the completion in this market of micro brand watches that are selling as fast as hot bakery goods.
The competition if they don’t catch up soon will take loses and perhaps think of how they avoid going belly up from said facts. The world is ever changing with no exception to all markets and businesses to get further creative in under to stay alive in a very demanding environment and the Chinese with such watches and other product ideas have quickly develop an urge and appetite for these watches because like you sir ‘ I like watches.’
Thank you for your great channel and colorful show casing of these San Martin watches. !!
Rick in Florida U S A ..
That orange dial is really cool.
Very
I have the aventurine and it is spectacularly good, beautifully finished and running spot on. In combination with my San Martin Aqua Terra V2 I have the perfect two watch collection.
No argument here. And these are stunning. That orange one is especially nice. What ever happened to their independent brand? Thanks for showing these to us!
I think it’s still going…
Ordered the new blue dial one before this video even finished, what a lovely looking watch, and the chamfer on the bracelet really makes it looks extra nice, and better follows the shape of the case. £177 all-in, amazing.
I'm digging the glossy agate dial. But still, I would like the watch more without crown guards.
Waiting, increasingly less patiently, for that SN0144 to drop. Kinda hoping for a nice blue dial GMT version
I know. I want to see pictures of it already. The bracelet look like it might be the GS bracelet they made in the past when they wanted to show they had the same finishing abilities as Grand Seiko. Then they never made anything like it since. Would be perfect on that gada type watch.
It's a shame that they released the new SN0129 models just before the sale and there are no other reviews yet. I'd like to see what the other colors look like. I'm most curious about the gray and purple. On SM video there are no purple and dark blue ones.
Been eyeing San Martin for a while and I am impressed with them but I think I’m going to spend a bit more and get a Wise.
Wise are also incredible. I can see why you'd spend the extra
I wish San Martin started using Miyota movements and getting slimmer cases
That new one he shows at the end looks like it has the 9000 miyota movement
@@gilbertoflores7397it has the 9015. They released a video of the case on IG. Looks well finished and thin
They used to have PT5000 and SW200 options on a lot of models, but they always sold like shit.
That chamfered edge on the bracelet fixes my one issue with this and the SN0129
The bracelet update is really great. Hope they extend that to the whole range. The simple oyster is a bit disappointing in the GMT.
San Martin’s images of the SN0129 with these oil-pressed dials show the old bracelet and old clasp. Maybe you can follow up what‘s the deal here?
Great review! San Martin has found many different ways to extract money from my pocket. These are further proof of that!
Im giving serious consideration to making a San Martin my next watch and the last watch I bought was a Longines
Very nice! The AE link shows the bracelet wo/chamfer. How do I get the one in your review?
Make sure to ask the seller it has the new bracelet before shipping it.
Fantastic! I'd love to see something in the style of a Seiko Alpinist case. That would an interesting change in my opinion.
How do i get the one with the shamford edges? the one online doesn't show it with the Polish edges on bracelet
It will have it, ignore the pictures…buy from the official store, link in my video description
I really wish they would produce a 38mm version of these under 12mm thick.
That’s what has helped me hold back 😅
The clasp is different, that’s a nice touch!
I have the red burst dune dial. It’s absurdly nice. Captivating
Aren't we all always in school Thanks for sharing and teaching us professor Be well my friend 👍
Thank you for your excellent channel.
San Martin explosive colors and as you well indicated someone should be able to find a color theme that is suitable. I really like what San Martin is producing with these models however they may wish to consider taking off about $25 in their prices for the SN0129 GMT’s as they pricing looks like is beginning to spike with said color themes variations. Sometimes you as a business company such as San Martin can gain more in sales when the pricing gets a little more conservative not that it is unaffordable but if you agree a business any business can sell more much more when one gives an irresistible value.. What do you think about such thought..?!
Thank you for your excellent reviews and channel. Rick in Florida U S A ..
The one watch collection continues to evolve.... we are now at TWO watches ! 🤯🤯🤯
While I do confess to being something of a purist and wouldn’t normally look at watches like these I must say they do look rather lovely - can we say Christopher Ward level of quality Gary?
Personally I don't think they are quite there when compared to CW but are very close. The main issue for me is they need to stop using the nh35
My SM has a very buttery smooth NH34 in it and the finish is as good as my seiko. I'm sold. Best value watch out there IMO
@@Wtfizdat I have one with the nh34, I don’t mind that but once you try a sw200 or a myota 9000 everytime you put a nh35 back on you feel kind of disappointed. They just don't feel as nice nor look as nice and the price difference to the myota isn't that big.
@@renatorocha8274 I've heard the sw200 has some longevity concerns.
Well that edge of the bracelet is now polished, but the side isn't anymore if I see correctly?
Not sure if I would replace it on my red fume wavy one (which I bought after your video) - it's already pretty shiny
I would also like to ask for a review of the version with the green jade dial. I am still hesitating whether to buy this red agate or green jade one.
The green dial one!!
I feel the new emerging king of value budget watches is Watchdives.
Agreed that SM has the best product 👌
I have an 'original' SN0129 in my collection but damn San Martin are doing a great job of tempting me to get another. That orange dial looks the business. Can't justify 2 GMTs but if they did that Agate dial in the 3 hander then I'd be in trouble.
Edit: Looking at the pricing for the new 3 hander SN0129 (oil pressed dial) you can get $30 off until 25th with code SN0129GC30 and $40 off for the GMT with code, SN0129GB140. I assume that with stack with back to school codes so it's actually a decent deal for a new release.
That one at the end SN0053 with the Arrow hand is the best looking. I also like the white San Martin.
In black, it would be more versatile. Nice watch as always and worth every penny from SAN MARTIN.
the dial is incredible
San Martin watermelon unboxing? Love to see it through ur camera 👏🏼❤
The oil-pressed ones don't have that bracelet con Ali, will it be optional? Or will they offer that exact model later?
The oil-pressed ones on San Martin's UA-cam page don't have that updated bracelet either. Seems like the bracelet he received may be a mistake?
My perfect watch is still somewhere in the middle of these two. Might wait a little bit longer and see what else they produce
Wish they would do a 36 or 37 mm
That red is fricken stunning!
The SNO144 looked great. I like these other ones fine, but 3 o’clock dates annoy me. I like at the 6 or 12 or not at all. There’s too many options out there to buy a watch that annoys me so I just pass on these
Do you know what would be cool and extremely different? If the brand name/logo and the "dial specs" were etched, or applied, to the under side of the crystal. SM what do you think?
Can you do a few reviews of go nowhere do nothing watches?
It's beautiful 👍👌🍸
When they make a no date w/nh38 I’m in!
What camera are you using?
iPhone 14…with a cheap 12x macro lens from Amazon…lighting is more important than the hardware but I also adjust the images to get the colours more realistic
@@ilikewatches damn, I can't believe it is just a smartphone!
One cool sarde! Agate of solid red is called sarde.
I want that Orange, Oil pressed.
У тебя самое красивое видео в ютюбе , наверное ты снимаешь видео на очень дорогую камеру. Это очень классное качество. Ставлю ЛАЙК и подписался на тебя. Жду от тебя новых видео. SM 👍👍👍👍
The watch with the 3D pattern will look like you’ve shown, yes? Not like their video in the listing?
i wish they would make it without the red touch on the second dial.
7:11 holey moley! That's a lot of Seikos!
Serious question, how do you capture the watches in so much high quality and yet the download size is low....how!!!!😂❤
Is the download size low? It’s 4K….i use an iPhone and a cheap macro lens
Where is the version without the crown guards?
Love the look a bit too thick for me.
Studi0 Underd0g dial technique. Very obviously done on the Watermelon
If only they were under 11mm thick I’d get one noon a heart beat
I love San Martin! Love their HEXAGON LOGO, but SN0129 is getting over boring now!
San Martin is losing a lot of strength because of its prices to which we do not forget that import taxes must be added. Before, if they were a purchase, it is currently better to invest in seiko orient citizen than San Martin
You're having a laugh! San Martin worse value than Seiko, Citizen and Orient. Not on the planet I inhabit.
@@rarknivesandleatherwork8045 ?????
I just which they dropped the nh35 for a myota 9000 series... i would gladly pay the difference in price 😢
And slimmed them down a bit, which the miyota movements would allow to a greater extent.
The just released a new one with a miyota 9000.
End of summer?? What summer ha ha.
I'm really not liking these recent dials from SM. I just want a simple white/black or colored dial with this new case design and bracelet.
Some of the dials look cheap and plasticy. I'm not into the mineral dials for the original brushed grey dial. Which I own is still the best in my opinion. A true GADA.
Waiting for a yellow dial.
I have to take a contrary view I’m afraid. I bought one with a white, sand dune effect dial. Without the benefit of studio lighting and an optimum angle, the sand dune effect was barely discernible. It was also faulty. So that doesn’t say much for quality control. Overall it looked really cheap and tacky. I sent it back. I accept this was just one watch, so I remain open-minded, but for now - San Martin - no thanks.
That’s a Rimalti
why did they use the red GMT hand on red dial, lmao
SAN MARIN really needs to change their logo/branding. Maybe they should start a contest to replace the unattractive hexagon 😮😮😮. What do you guys think? ❤
I think the logo and the name are not bad.
It’s too late to change now, the sell thousands of watches every year now….maybe even more so I suspect they are beyond considering it.
They're pretty nice honestly, the font type on it is a little goofy and a nice rune or chinese letter or whatever would be more welcome. But I've seen far far worse from very reputable brands and especially some aliexpress brands being named sug(ess) deez jokes.
I think the logo is nice
Yeah, their case, bezel and bracelet are BORING, the logo is fine
It's time for color-matched date wheels on all models. If it doesn't have a color-matched date-wheel, I'm out.
I tried posting this to SM on AE but my message was prohibited for some reason:
They don't like "youtube" in messages. However, San Martin doesn't sell bracelets individually, I've asked plenty of times, they say no all the time.
San Martin are 'evolving' their watches without using V2, V3 on their model numbers? That's pretty shady - how do you know what you're getting? So if I see one reviewed and like it, the watch I get might be different?
There are references numbers so you should know. As well as direct links to which one you might want.
I’m too old to be going to school
Sorry but their quality isn't that good, on our forum I have seen a lot of issues wrong with them....
Not with that ugly logo, still. :(
Just checked the prices and yikes!!! Way too expensive for a microband, they are creeping on Seiko prices which makes me wonder;
why not just buy a Seiko instead?
Which seiko in this price rage has this level of quality? Only their higher tier ones can even compete at about 1000 price range.
@@gilbertoflores7397 ha this watch isn’t that great in quality. SM is notable for QC issues. A typical 300 dollar Seiko blows this out do the water by a large margin.
Seikos offering is better than anything san matin puts out
@@gilbertoflores7397 lol what? Literally every 200 dollar Seiko is better than this Chinese brand. SM has quality control issues and at the end of the day, rely on Seiko movements
Plz! Stop! Saying! GADA! 🙄
Why would anyone want to buy anything from ali express? Total garbage.
Why are you on this channel? It reviews the stuff from aliexpress.
Er no. Some watches are amazing, many are good.