The Most Detailed Review of the San Martin SN0111-G-A on YouTube

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  • @DrHWO
    @DrHWO Рік тому +15

    Nicely balanced review Mike, thank you. Goes the extra mile in terms of looking inside at the dial and movement in a way that I haven't seen before. Also for those of us who have cracked open and serviced a couple of dozen NH35s, making it right.

  • @antoinebuhler5427
    @antoinebuhler5427 Рік тому +3

    After almost 2 years of wearing SN017, this one will be the next for me. Your channel is very meticulous and useful for me, keep going man!

    • @mywatchreviews
      @mywatchreviews  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for this feedback. Glad my review has been appreciated

    • @paulvon2378
      @paulvon2378 9 місяців тому

      I would look at Steinhart. Swiss build quality and movement.

  • @MrTw2009
    @MrTw2009 Рік тому +3

    Nice review! That "spring bar" thing is *interesting*.

  • @sinjinadams2862
    @sinjinadams2862 Рік тому +5

    Nice review! I bought the Titanium version of this watch a few days ago, looking forward to receiving it. The Rolex Submariner in Titanium has always been my dream watch. This is probably as close as I will ever come. It looks like a very nice watch.

  • @johnfranklin6394
    @johnfranklin6394 Рік тому +4

    Interesting to see the dirt on the rotor. I have one SM with an NH35. It died on the first day I had it. However, I cannot fault SM's customer service. They organised and paid for it's return to China, and a new movement was put in and the watch returned. I had a custom dial design, so I am assuming they didn't just sent me and entirely new watch. It has worked with no issues for the last two years.

    • @mywatchreviews
      @mywatchreviews  Рік тому +2

      It is good to hear a positive story of their customer service as usually you only ever read negative mainly because the positive outcomes are not shouted out.
      An issue in the movement is probably not their fault, it does not take much to stop a watch and the NH35 will not have been assembled by a human. Pleased your watch is now all good and your happy.

    • @johnfranklin6394
      @johnfranklin6394 Рік тому

      @@mywatchreviewsI just received my SN0111-g-a.
      First impressions are positive. I can see and feel the improvements in overall finish compared to my now 2 year old San Martin. Far fewer sharp edges.
      So far I have only two minor gripes:
      I think a flat sapphire would have suited it better than the slightly domed crystal it has. I have a genuine Rolex Explorer 214270, and I suppose I am used to the flat crystal it has.
      The female end links are pointless. They are not capable of folding down beyond the angle of the fixed outer end links or lugs. This means they extend the effective lug-to-lug length just as much as fixed male end links would. So, you get the less visually appealing (IMHO) female end links with none of the benefits that people with smaller wrists are looking for. In this aspect, I prefer the male end links on my old San Martin’s bracelet.

  • @alamore5084
    @alamore5084 7 місяців тому +1

    I love the detail you are going into. All these details matter to me. I love the fact you've taken the watch apart to inspect how they have done it. The condition of the rotor was naughty! I have subscribed.

    • @mywatchreviews
      @mywatchreviews  7 місяців тому

      Thank you for your subscription. I am pleased you like my style of review.

  • @PaulB__
    @PaulB__ Рік тому +3

    One of the highest quality reviews on UA-cam. The in depth look into the watch is just absolutely amazing. What is the best quality Sub homage around this price point in your opinion?

    • @mywatchreviews
      @mywatchreviews  Рік тому +2

      Wow, thanks! If I’m honest this is the first Sub I have reviewed as I’ve not been reviewing for long. My main channel is watchmaking .
      I have to say though that this one is very well made for the money and it’s grown on me to the point I now wear it.

  • @duanek9892
    @duanek9892 Рік тому +4

    The mix of polished and burnished finishes is very well done, I especially like the highly polished chamfers and bezel scallops. I enjoy the great closeups of the uncased watch, but I don't envy your effort in having to clean up before reassembling,

    • @mywatchreviews
      @mywatchreviews  Рік тому +1

      I almost think this dial had static as the dust poured in! as a hobbyist watchmaker I have no problem taking them out the case and maybe in this channel or my other one I will soon start to take some of these Chinese movements apart.

    • @jonwatson5587
      @jonwatson5587 Рік тому

      @@mywatchreviewsI would watch the heck out of that. Like, over & over. I’m fascinated by these Chinese watches, but I am unsure if they’ll last. If you tear them apart and talk about that aspect, I would be glued to the screen.

  • @stephencagle6363
    @stephencagle6363 Рік тому +4

    I really enjoyed the review. I actually like the homage or borrowed design. I also like the blank back. The (R) brand does make some of the best designs of all time so I’m actually happy with all the borrowed designs that they make. Thanks again for the review. 👍

  • @rhutton7851
    @rhutton7851 Рік тому +2

    A nice review thank you Mike. The 'Spring Bar' issue is a backwards step, to use a disassembled version of a product that has successfully been developed into a robust assembly! Good to see Yoda was keeping a close eye on everything. 👍🇬🇧 and Yoda 👌

    • @mywatchreviews
      @mywatchreviews  Рік тому +1

      He is helping me use "the force" on some of my restorations!

  • @mattstolzman
    @mattstolzman 9 місяців тому +1

    Is lume on the hands whiter than on the indecies? I hate mismatched lume on my Cronos L6015

  • @markwade1376
    @markwade1376 Рік тому +5

    Another well video'd and informative review, thank you Mike please keep em coming 👍

  • @pravinsharma567
    @pravinsharma567 8 місяців тому +1

    How is this different from SN017 v3???

  • @chrispeterson2989
    @chrispeterson2989 9 місяців тому

    New subscriber.
    I like how you get up close and personal with the watches under review. Glad I stumbled upon your channel.

  • @masudashizue777
    @masudashizue777 Рік тому +3

    I like design simplicity so the blank back is just fine with me. Rolex knew where to stop and San Martin did also.

  • @daveyoder9231
    @daveyoder9231 Рік тому

    Happy subscriber, love the vintage stuff just as much. You did a good job on this one, a very popular model and maker. See you in the next one!

  • @MartinHubbard1
    @MartinHubbard1 7 місяців тому

    Great review, I think SM did a good job with that exposed spring bar..look at the thickness of the shoulder junction / end pin , I suspect it is used in favour of a usual spring bar for added security & strength and to prevent the deaded `clicking` spring bars make especially in a vulnerable area like that piont in the strap.

  • @bigriceburner
    @bigriceburner 3 місяці тому

    I have one coming in day after tomorrow. This one looks good to me. I caught mine with coins combined with the last sale, the price was $184.00

  • @endy_fx
    @endy_fx Рік тому +2

    I've noticed Yoda making more frequent appearances both here and the myretrowatches channel 😁. For the price, it's a really solid choice. The phantom position on the NH35 would make me twitch, but I dislike cyclops so it might balance out. For someone looking for a decent water resistant tool watch, this Sab Martiner looks like decent pick.

    • @mywatchreviews
      @mywatchreviews  Рік тому +5

      Yoda is something quite personal and he will be in many videos. During my cancer diagnosis, treatment and now afterwards I joined a FB group on prostate cancer where I made some new friends. Amongst some of these fellow warriors was a guy called John. He was a few months ahead of me on treatment and he offered me a lot of support. We had got to know each other and I found out he was a Star Wars nut and also very good at making and painting models .
      I mentioned in one conversation that as a lad I had the original Yoda back in the 80s but a mate of mine nicked it off me.
      Low and behold a few weeks ago this turns up from John. It was a lovely gesture, from what we both went through and our support for one another.
      It 50 it almost feels a bit silly to have Yoda but I said he would make it in the videos here and there. Still means the world to me just as a symbol of all that bad stuff and that we are both still here

    • @endy_fx
      @endy_fx Рік тому

      @@mywatchreviews its so reassuring to know that no matter what we're going through, there are decent people who want to help.

  • @antsfur
    @antsfur Рік тому

    Thanks for the nice review always interesting to see these SM. Is it possible in your next reviews to show how the movement is secured in the case and also to show what type of pendant tube SM are using whether it is push in glued or a nice screw in one like the Daytona trip lock tubes that one can pick up from Ali express.
    Thanks

    • @mywatchreviews
      @mywatchreviews  Рік тому +1

      Hi Tony, any NH35/ 34 / 38 movements are always a friction fit, I have never once seen and clamps to hold them in place. For PT5000 movements I have seen movement clamps. For pendant tubes I have never given them a second thought. I would be surprised if San Martin would be using ones that are clued (never personally seen this on my watch repair channel) almost all San Martin are screw down crown so you would expect these to be a good press fit.

  • @MPiKMS72
    @MPiKMS72 Рік тому +1

    This video was 👍 great! The microscope view really was worthwhile, please keep doing it. Thanks!!

  • @Bluborder
    @Bluborder 3 місяці тому

    I have the San Martin SN0111-G-B and noticed there is a 10 seconds variance between dial up and 3 o'clock up. The variance was even greater before adjusting the beat error and effective length. I hope this is not typical for an NH35A from SM.

    • @mywatchreviews
      @mywatchreviews  3 місяці тому +1

      I think your expecting way to much from a humble NH35. Firstly San Martin will have nothing to do with it. I really doubt they regulate as it’s all to a budget and the people who would be doing it would not be adjusting for positional error. When I repair customer watches I can be 30minutes on regulation and then a few days later to be sure.
      Seiko just knock these movements out for peanuts. If I can buy a movement for $30 or less then what are they at manufacture?
      It’s all robotically produced and would never be checked by human hand and that is why Seikos tolerances on the data sheet for the NH35 are so huge . It’s something like +/- 40 seconds and nothing on positional error.
      You want chronometer standards be prepared to pay considerably more to ensure positional error is less than 10 in all angles.

    • @Bluborder
      @Bluborder 3 місяці тому

      @@mywatchreviews I'm still learning and what a nice watch movement to practice with. I'll probably leave well enough alone. Thanks for the long view.

  • @jb678901
    @jb678901 3 місяці тому

    I went with the SteelDive SD1953, at only ~US$100 (AliExpress; on sale at the time), with the same NH35. I did upgrade the bracelet to an unbranded oyster with micro-adjust for an additional $20. Basically, half the price of the SanMartin. The key difference...no pip with the SD1953. In terms of fit/finish and materials...very competitive.

  • @Cybex.
    @Cybex. 6 місяців тому

    💥Hello, do you think that SM, installing the SW200 mechanism in its watches, also neglects the approach to the watch mechanism in an identical way?😊💥

  • @DavidV4444
    @DavidV4444 4 місяці тому

    As an owner of Rolex, I feel justified owning the SN017 - I can’t by a Sub from Rolex so Inwill buy a Sub somewhere else and this one (17 in my case) is quite good. These are not my GMT Master II but excellent and I love it.

  • @MrFarzamie
    @MrFarzamie Рік тому

    thank you for the review. the most thorough i can say!

  • @sentiamongjamir1294
    @sentiamongjamir1294 10 місяців тому

    Great review.... time well spent watching. Thanks

  • @Juuuls
    @Juuuls Рік тому

    Good lookin piece right there! Thanks for the detailed review. New sub!

  • @goldfools5445
    @goldfools5445 Рік тому +1

    The Sub homage is so overdone.
    Prefer under the radar homage myself. Pretty sure I had that clasp bar issue. Just replaced it and thought no more. If it has a purpose, I would like to know.
    I am still a fan of the brand and love the quality feel of these watches.

    • @mywatchreviews
      @mywatchreviews  Рік тому +1

      I agree it’s done to death and I make mention of that. However this design sells in numbers and for San Martin it’s a numbers game and people want these designs. As much as it’s a nice watch it’s not really for me.
      The clasp is fine I like the glide lock system but curious why a spring bar is not used. I can only think these pins are perhaps harder wearing? Most people would never be undoing it like me anyway.
      Thanks for your comment and for watching.

  • @JamesP_TheShedShop
    @JamesP_TheShedShop Рік тому +2

    I love the watch but i love the "classic" look of a dive watch. I would prefer a date wheel. As for the case back. I like it as it leaves space for engraving and exhibition backs have become tiresome to me. Bulletproof Nh35 movements are everywhere nowadays. I appreciate these reviews as they have introduced me to brands i had no knowledge of. Thank you

    • @mywatchreviews
      @mywatchreviews  Рік тому +1

      I love a display caseback but even as the massive Seiko fan I am I do bore of looking at a Seiko NH movement through the glass! some of the Miyota movements look nicer and on one of mine I thermally blued the screws to add more interest.

  • @NischalSheodayal
    @NischalSheodayal Рік тому +1

    Spectacular review.

  • @catcancrunch7260
    @catcancrunch7260 11 місяців тому

    I do like this offering however the clasp i think needs a safety catch imo, it is nice to see the bracelet ends polished... Thanks for your upload 👍🙏🐱

    • @mywatchreviews
      @mywatchreviews  11 місяців тому +1

      You don’t need a safety in these both sides have to be pushed for it to open and that’s never happened on any watch like this that I own.

  • @excdracmagyarszarnyak2398
    @excdracmagyarszarnyak2398 Рік тому

    I see, the Force is with the Bulova now! 😄😄😄

    • @mywatchreviews
      @mywatchreviews  Рік тому +1

      It might need it to repair..l looking forward to filming that one on the main channel soon.

  • @Xemis5
    @Xemis5 2 місяці тому

    The plain caseback is perfect for personal engraving

  • @davidinghram2494
    @davidinghram2494 Рік тому

    I have the bronze version, very nice watch.

  • @iron883cd
    @iron883cd 2 місяці тому

    my friend, I NEED A BIG FAVOR, i tried to change the bezel on this watch and i broke it, and i throw it in the garbage, i order a 38*30.6mm bezel but is not the right size
    can you do me a favor and measure the inside and outside of your watch and tell me the exact size of this bezel , so i can order one, THANKS MY FRIEND

    • @gerry9306
      @gerry9306 16 днів тому

      No friend I reckon

  • @Sands1995
    @Sands1995 6 місяців тому

    Спасибо большое! Шикарный обзор! Хоть уже год прошел, я решил заказать только недавно!

    • @mywatchreviews
      @mywatchreviews  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you. I think you will like the watch!

  • @1SaG
    @1SaG Рік тому

    Nice to see this thing under the microscope. Truth be told, I've seen Rolex watches at similar magnification and while they do look better and more carefully finished, none of them were "perfect", either. The difference in quality is there of course, but is it a $9,700 difference? Not sure.. :)
    Two things are holding me back from getting this one: Lack of date/cyclops (I actually like those in this type of watch) and the choice of movement. I recently bought my very first San Martin (SN 0109) which has an NH34 and I'm not overly impressed with that movement. Otherwise, that watch is lovely, BTW and I do hope you'll be putting that one under the microscope as well.
    Their other Sub-homage that interests me (SN 019G) does have a lot of features I'd like to have, but it's a little too big, its bracelet doesn't have enough taper and its male end-links stick out way too much for my taste.

    • @mywatchreviews
      @mywatchreviews  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for the detailed comment. What don't you like with the NH34? its simplicity? In one of the Tudor homage GMT they did they had a high beat Chinese GMT which I quite liked ( think its on this channel in one video with 3 watches) That movement gets some stick online but I actually quite like it. Its certainly a ETA clone base.
      I am sure San Martin will be making many more sub homage, my bet is they sell really well so hopefully in time they make one that you like. This on in this review they have now made a titanium version but it has some magic going on with the steel as its steel coloured rather than that dull titanium look.

    • @MPiKMS72
      @MPiKMS72 Рік тому

      @@mywatchreviews I think that watch had the Hangzhou 6460 a clone of the ETA 2836-2. I haven't owned one but would like to try one.

    • @1SaG
      @1SaG Рік тому

      @@mywatchreviews Yeah... as it happens, WD are offering the Ti-version from their "Germany Warehouse" at a pretty great price at the moment. Since I live in Germany, I'm very tempted - despite the lack of a date/cyclops :)
      There are a few points I don't like about the NH34:
      1. Less smooth 3Hz sweep
      2. Very tricky to re-start the movement without the minute hand jumping around (could be the fault of the watch/crown)
      3. GMT hand doesn't align properly and not in a consistent kind of way. According to my watch-maker after he inspected the watch, it's the fault of the movement, not of shoddy setting of the hands ("I could re-set those hands all I wanted, it would never line up properly").
      4. Hand-winding feels coarse and almost ratchet-y (again: could be my example or the fault of the crown/watch).

  • @trooper427ss
    @trooper427ss Рік тому

    A before and after cleaning picture would be nice.

  • @trooper427ss
    @trooper427ss Рік тому

    I subscribed because you used the 🔬 . Awesome

  • @martinkavanagh196
    @martinkavanagh196 Рік тому

    You never know what you'll find if you look eh. Excellent reveiw Mike - More Please. Very good product from 'SM' as we've grown to expect. - Not much originality but that's easy to criticize, while new ideas that work are hard to find. - Just another 'dive watch' copy ..

  • @georgecupac1202
    @georgecupac1202 3 місяці тому +4

    id rather spend $200 on a Rolex instead of $40,000.

  • @davidperkins605
    @davidperkins605 Рік тому

    A really great review, 👍

  • @peterlandbo2726
    @peterlandbo2726 Рік тому

    Beautiful Rolex Submariner

  • @sharpe340-
    @sharpe340- Рік тому

    The dial needs to be 40-50% shallower. Everything else is great.

  • @MrPleers
    @MrPleers Рік тому

    Just wished San Martin would design something original. I'm not a fan of homages to start with. But hasn't a Rolex Submariner homage been done a million times already ?

    • @mywatchreviews
      @mywatchreviews  Рік тому +1

      Agreed it’s what I said in the video too. This one has been done to death but it sells…. The MD of San Martin posted on insta a while back saying that their original designs do not sell well which when they put money into making the Watch is not a good business model. So they have almost become a bit typecast as a result. I know when they do put their minds to it they can make some great designs. I own a few to prove it.
      The Sub has been done to death and this one although nicely made is not my cup of tea .
      There will be a video coming on 3 Tudor wannabes which you may think the same however I actually see them as a good stepping stone. Try it out and if you like it go for the original . At least with Tudor they are not out of reach and you can actually buy one from a dealer.
      The beginning of the video I also show a GMT which is coming up (so I can move on to other reviews) this one I Beckie is their own design and I actually like it. Think it’s a 38 or 39mm too so perfect for sizing .
      Thanks all the same for watching I need all the support I can over on this channel to get it off the ground so I can get more brands involved. They all want 8-10k subs before they will look at you.

    • @MrPleers
      @MrPleers Рік тому

      @@mywatchreviews Sometimes a brand can rise above themselves. I used to dislike Christopher Ward watches. But the latest "12" design looks amazingly good. I hope San Martin can do the same someday.

  • @DrHWO
    @DrHWO Рік тому

    Perhaps I should be in it to win it!

    • @mywatchreviews
      @mywatchreviews  Рік тому

      The first video on the channel DrWho it’s the bronze pilot. You nearly made it.

    • @DrHWO
      @DrHWO Рік тому

      @@mywatchreviews Ahhh, zut alors!

    • @mywatchreviews
      @mywatchreviews  Рік тому

      If you want to be in the prize draw its this video you need to comment on. ua-cam.com/video/SaimJf-Qm_I/v-deo.html

  • @rossjackson3670
    @rossjackson3670 Рік тому

    In it to win it

    • @mywatchreviews
      @mywatchreviews  Рік тому

      Wrong video Ross, it’s the very first vid on the channel a bronze pilots watch

    • @rossjackson3670
      @rossjackson3670 Рік тому

      @@mywatchreviews Thank you. Dyslexia rules, K. O.

  • @JoseReyes-jt6ob
    @JoseReyes-jt6ob Рік тому

    No me sorprpende que los chinos hagan chanchullo.
    Salú2 desde Puebla México.

  • @SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands
    @SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands Рік тому +1

    :)

  • @TheBimmer74
    @TheBimmer74 Рік тому

    The Steeldive homepage is better at half the price.

  • @derekstiles5801
    @derekstiles5801 Рік тому

    The new Rolex knock off reviewed!

    • @mywatchreviews
      @mywatchreviews  Рік тому +2

      dont fear there will be another brand knocking it off next week. Like I said in this video I think this is the most homaged design in a watch ever.

  • @AMore429
    @AMore429 27 днів тому

    It’s Chinese AR 😂

  • @PINKFL0YD-s2h
    @PINKFL0YD-s2h Рік тому

    I would love to buy this but until they can bother to put the correct movement in it I'll not be buying it. With the prices they are now charging (+20% tax) it is not on.
    This is not an enamelled dial which is powdered glass fired in 20 layers. It's just enamel paint. Totally different.On a true enamelled dial by Moser & cie you get a very fine orange peel or chalk like finish even on high horology pieces.

  • @gunjja13
    @gunjja13 Рік тому +3

    San Martin is way to overrated and "over priced" IMO.

    • @mywatchreviews
      @mywatchreviews  Рік тому +9

      I see their prices coming down on many models. To me the $200 is where they should be that. I would not say they are overrated though but I respect completely your opinion and others.

    • @markwade1376
      @markwade1376 Рік тому +13

      Yes I'd expect a good looking watch with a very well finished case, a sapphire crystal, ceramic bezal, quality japanese movement, quality bracelet with glide lock to cost a lot less than 200 quid. 🙄

    • @dariusx4829
      @dariusx4829 Рік тому +4

      ​@@markwade1376Exactly... Some people complain about everything.

    • @ivoshandor6859
      @ivoshandor6859 10 місяців тому

      *too overrated

    • @DFlemming
      @DFlemming 4 місяці тому

      It's all looks, behind the looks it's total rubbish.