How is this Watch So Good? - $250 Automatic GMT w/ Incredible Finishing & On the Fly Micro-adjust

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  • How is this Watch So Good? - $250 Automatic GMT w/ Incredible Finishing & On the Fly Micro-adjust
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  • @cunawarit
    @cunawarit Місяць тому +9

    San Martin has become the mainstream microbrand.

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  Місяць тому +2

      Yes they def have - Thanks for the Comment!

  • @flyguy1359
    @flyguy1359 Місяць тому +2

    Just got the 42mm with malachite dial and the finishing and detail is staggering!

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  Місяць тому +1

      Oh the malachite must be beautiful. Thanks for the comment!

  • @carlosbello3062
    @carlosbello3062 Місяць тому +1

    I recently purchased the red dial, 3 hand version and it is a great watch. I am very impressed with the watch. The finishing is exceptional for the price point.

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  Місяць тому +1

      Couldn't agree more! Thanks for the Comment!

  • @twitchyjambo
    @twitchyjambo Місяць тому +4

    They're smashing it now 🤯

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  Місяць тому +1

      Agreed -Thanks for the Comment!

  • @charliealva4833
    @charliealva4833 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for the video. I like purple, especially the combination purple and red is one of my favorites, there’s something about that textured dial and those colors that I couldn’t take my eyes off the screen, it’s mesmerizing! Sadly…I never wear anything that would go with this watch. I hope they make it in blue, it would look ocean like.

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  Місяць тому +2

      I think they make it in a bunch of different colors now I would check. thanks for the comment!

  • @adk7962
    @adk7962 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for continuing to show certain Chinese Brands. I know not showing them wouldn’t affect your numbers so thanks!

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  Місяць тому +2

      Thank you and Thanks for the Comment!

  • @michaelberke9709
    @michaelberke9709 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks Chris. Recently received my first SM watches: the reviewed watch but with the aventurine dial and full brushed centerlink bracelet (truly awesome watch all around); and your “on-wrist “ but on the orange rubber/silicone strap (another great SM surprise).
    Your review covers a lot very quickly - thanks for the insight.

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you. Appreciate and thanks for the comment!

  • @Cville2347
    @Cville2347 Місяць тому +1

    San Martin has been hitting it out of the park recently.
    I really like the look of this watch!👍

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  Місяць тому

      I agree - Thanks for the Comment!

  • @nukadog1969
    @nukadog1969 Місяць тому +2

    The SN-0118-G is a really solid, original SM design! True story, while listening to you, I was looking at the 118. While I appreciate the GMT, I'm not a fan of stainless bezels (including Rollers).

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks for the Comment!

  • @nizarmurar
    @nizarmurar Місяць тому +6

    Most of affordable watches are made in chinese factories like San Martin and many high quality ones. So I am not wondering why we have better prices from the source without the premium of the well known watches .
    These days every watch is homage or "copage " of the other

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  Місяць тому +1

      Very good point! Thanks for the Comment!

  • @DaksheshCorado
    @DaksheshCorado Місяць тому

    I've recently began my obsession as a watch collector. And i must say- out of all the luxury brands I've been researching, for me the MaMaCoo 's watches are the most intriguing.

  • @twitchyjambo
    @twitchyjambo Місяць тому +2

    The 3 hand red fume dial is hot aswell 😀👍

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  Місяць тому +1

      I saw that one also, looks awesome - Thanks for the Comment!

  • @noelmurphy3450
    @noelmurphy3450 25 днів тому +1

    Lovely watch and incredible value Chris.

    • @raphaelcavina6138
      @raphaelcavina6138 7 днів тому

      Reviewers keep being amazed by the price of Chinese watches…Maybe they should have in mind that 250 USD is a monthly salary for many Chinese.
      Value is subjective, depends where you’re living.

  • @zillsburyy1
    @zillsburyy1 Місяць тому +2

    chris i just pre ordered a Nordic Marine Instruments SOVERN

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  Місяць тому +2

      Pretty cool watch congrats 👏

  • @Rch_P
    @Rch_P Місяць тому +1

    The purple-red is an odd combo for me personally but the watch overall kicks ass. I think I may need to dip my toes into the San Martin lineup soon. They’re getting hard to ignore at this point.

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  Місяць тому +1

      They keep getting better - Thanks for the Comment!

  • @ms.bunniesarecute2287
    @ms.bunniesarecute2287 Місяць тому +1

    I wish san martin would use miyota movements instead of the cheap seiko NH movements, but it's easy enough to mod in there so whatever. This is a beautiful watch. The bracelet taper is perfect

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  Місяць тому +1

      A miyota 9000s series would be awesome I agree - Thanks for the Comment!

  • @user-kt9ky3tk8w
    @user-kt9ky3tk8w Місяць тому +1

    👍👍👍 Nice Watch and Elegant Watch with Elegant color introduce by Watch Expert - Watch Chris 👍👍👍

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks for the Comment!

  • @Oak432
    @Oak432 Місяць тому +2

    Beautiful watch and great video, but personally I don't like the San Martin branding and usually all aliexpress brands Brodery, Heimdaler, Lige, Pagani, tandorio..Addiesdive..Hruodland(?)Glenaw ..
    I would rather prefer a chinese watch with a name like Beijing Watch Company, Wang Design, Li Atelier, Maison Wu, Liu Watch, Shanghai Time, etc..

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  Місяць тому +1

      I think a lot of people feel the same way - Thanks for the Comment!

  • @grahamwallace
    @grahamwallace Місяць тому +1

    Beautiful watch. I’d like to see it in a mid / royal blue dial colour.

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  Місяць тому +1

      That would be nice -Thanks for the Comment!

  • @quarters-eye8922
    @quarters-eye8922 Місяць тому +3

    Love San Martin 👍👍👍

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  Місяць тому

      Agreed and this one is one of the best I have seen from them! - Thanks for the Comment!

  • @wkanost
    @wkanost Місяць тому +1

    I love it! I plan on getting the Aventurine dial.

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  Місяць тому +1

      The adventurine dial looks beautiful Thanks for the comment!

  • @KP-wp5sz
    @KP-wp5sz Місяць тому +1

    Homage in the best sense! Price is even lower during the sales. Pretty sure you can get this one for closer to 200 usd

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  Місяць тому

      $200 would be a real steal for this - Thanks for the Comment!

  • @niveusgaius
    @niveusgaius Місяць тому +8

    Chris has gone all Ali Express. Let’s hear it for sane watch prices. Just went to the Windup in Chicago and the prices are eye-watering and frankly ridiculous. Christopher Ward in particular is now out of reach for most of us living on a budget and would rather pay the rent than buy one of their watches.

    • @jaer.6540
      @jaer.6540 Місяць тому +4

      My c63 Sealander was $795, plus tax. Is that out of reach? Its not much different than it was 3 years ago

    • @Chris-de2qc
      @Chris-de2qc Місяць тому +1

      ​@@jaer.6540on non-bracelet right?

    • @dado380
      @dado380 Місяць тому +2

      You do know that San martin doesn’t have anything,no responibility towards the customers, no massive army of people which all are working just to delivere that same watch on your door step, no,distribution.warehouses, AD’s,warranty centers,marketing, various agencies,shipping companies,service centers,PR companies and manny many more.This is why you can have 200€ san martin with ceramic and saphire while Seiko profit margin on 600€ watch is miserable considering army of people which all needs to be payed!!

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks for the Comment!

    • @johnholkham2420
      @johnholkham2420 26 днів тому

      Still CH C60 half the price of an Longines diver and better made.

  • @Clubbow5
    @Clubbow5 Місяць тому +2

    The case and bracelet is exceptional that’s what I hear, good value for the money. On some videos it’s compared to a Rolex bracelet and case. In some cases is a better finish than Rolex bracelet and case. San Martin are giving you a whole watch for a fraction of the price of a Rolex. Obviously, the movement in a Rolex is more sophisticated. When you take out the commercial side of the business what are you paying for in a Rolex. Can some one explain.

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  Місяць тому

      I agree. It's hard to see what you actually end up paying for with larger brands. Mostly hype I suspect. Thanks for the comment!

  • @Spectrecontrol
    @Spectrecontrol Місяць тому +1

    I love my addiesdive sand dial, now I want one of these too 😅

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks for the Comment!

  • @samnova450
    @samnova450 Місяць тому +1

    Watch is great, like to see a version in titanium.

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  Місяць тому +2

      Ti would be awesome - Thanks for the Comment!

  • @EricZ726
    @EricZ726 Місяць тому +4

    Change the unsightly logo and that should make an almost perfect watch.

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  Місяць тому +2

      Yea I think a lot of people feel that way... Thanks for the Comment!

  • @AshleyAlgire
    @AshleyAlgire Місяць тому

    amzwatch is best watch factory!!!

  • @juniorjohnson5961
    @juniorjohnson5961 Місяць тому +4

    I don't like the logo i wish you could choose between the logo & the script they used to use.

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  Місяць тому +1

      I think a lot of people feel that way - Thanks for the Comment!

  • @wildbuck6574
    @wildbuck6574 Місяць тому +1

    Insane. All other brands have no excuse.

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  Місяць тому +1

      It makes you think what other brands are actually charging you for, esp. major brands. Thanks for the Comment!

  • @seanhickling7340
    @seanhickling7340 Місяць тому +4

    To get the same specs from seiko would cost minimum 4 or 5 times the price and it would still be inferior to the San Martin. I can already feel the seiko fanboys losing their 💩 because they can't handle the truth.
    You can keep your superfluous brand heritage I'd rather have a good watch.

  • @joegeoghan
    @joegeoghan Місяць тому +1

    This watch is so so so close but I really don't like this handset that they keep putting on everything. I know it's such a small nitpick but they just feel so generic.

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  Місяць тому +1

      Yeah I can see that it looks a little bit more dynamic in person. Thanks for the comment!

  • @watchdogpodcast239
    @watchdogpodcast239 Місяць тому +2

    Thank you for not calling it an original design like JOMW and Just the Watch did

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  Місяць тому +1

      Haha! Thanks for the Comment!

  • @N3VURMYND
    @N3VURMYND Місяць тому +1

    That logo is just hideous!

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks for the Comment!

  • @davidstewart3868
    @davidstewart3868 Місяць тому +1

    All that build quality with a horrible logo.🤦‍♂️

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  Місяць тому +1

      😅 Thanks for the comment!

  • @AinatMorrissette
    @AinatMorrissette Місяць тому

    I believe no man can say no to #MaMaCoo

  • @melissasmess2773
    @melissasmess2773 Місяць тому +1

    I love my bronze SM and I have watches that cost $2,500-$4,000 so I just like a good watch regardless of price. I can't think of a use for a GMT though but love this watch, definitely Grand Seiko homage. Thanks Chris for sharing good, affordable watches, with the World!

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris  Місяць тому +2

      Thank you for watching and Thanks for the Comment!

  • @SisramShivani
    @SisramShivani Місяць тому

    I've recently began my obsession as a watch collector. And i must say- out of all the luxury brands I've been researching, for me the MaMaCoo 's watches are the most intriguing.