Are San Martin making CHEAP watches again?! 🤔 SM SN0139 Review

[@adk7962]

Short and sweet. Glad SM is offering less expensive models. But l do prefer the Seestern’s version. Also, this exact design was used by literally half a dozen brands back in the 60’s and 70’s so I don’t feel too bad about it being a Homage. Not that I felt all that bad before. Thanks!

[@LumePip]

Yeah, good point! It’s not one of those homages that very precious upper middle-class men will get annoyed about 🤣thanks for the support as always, mate

[@Thomas-cz2vg]

was going to write the same thing 😊 adk7962

[@FT4Freedom]

I like this version better without applied indices. Appropriately vintage. Love the plain caseback 🎉Even better with a matte bezel insert.

[@AdAce21]

Nice watch, especially at that price. Seems like a good daily beater. My favorite San Martin at the $150ish price point is the SN0033-G2. I have the "wine" colored dial on the bracelet, and it's excellent for the price (buy it during the sales; these usually go for around $150)!! My only gripe is that the clasp only has 2 micro-adjustments (they went with a smaller clasp to fit the retro aesthetic).

[@turnbasedtoddy7664]

That’s a killer price! They make a 37mm version of this with a better movement and on the fly clasp as well but it’s more expensive.

[@LumePip]

Holy shit I need it

[@reperealegandirii]

can u specify the reference or a link?

[@brianmurphy8154]

Glad you did this…I saw this watch the other day and was shocked SM did an auto under $200. Looks great on the tropic…hopefully SM will start offering more affordable options. Like your mom, they are popular…great video

[@LumePip]

Unlike my mum, somewhat affordable! I think they've got a new design on a tropic coming out too, might be worth having a look at. Probably a bit more than $200, mind, cos it's a GMT

[@WatchWitt]

The numerals are awesome, and I dig the utilitarian handset. I also thought it looked like the Wolbrook Skindiver, just chunkier.

[@joostkiefte7683]

the Wolbrook is bigger, actually. But it has an aluminium bezel which is just a touch nicer (and no date)

[@joehenderson1]

Wonderful review. I actually like the micro adjust clasp- the on the fly clasp is much longer. I would love to see drilled lugs too! Cheers mate.

[@kanemillard3315]

The macro shots on this are really well done.

[@LumePip]

Nice one, Kane!

[@AlexanderB.]

It's a nice watch and it's well priced no doubt. It's a classic skin diver case shape and San Martin are using it for 62MAS and SeaQ homages likewise. Mate, if you can pass on feedback to San Martin than tell them on this particular watch a date window at 3 o'clock wouldn’t hurt. For this and other dateless version it's time they start embracing the proper non-ghost-position NH38 movement.

[@LumePip]

Mate, I’ll pass it on - along with any more suggestions from people! But you’re spot on. 👌🏻💪🏻

[@adk7962]

Seestern’s had a date which is why I prefer it over the SM. I’m one of those weird “Date Only” guys.

[@AlexanderB.]

@@adk7962 With this particular watch design, I could live with both. But if it's no-date like this one, I'd rather have the NH38 movement, please.

[@woozertoo]

You got me, with that “Short Answer, Long Answer” crack, Pippy Lumestocking.

[@caktaylor]

It would be nice if San Martin decide to offer it colors other than black. The two-tone GO looks really good.

[@LumePip]

I’d like to try that one too! And I totally agree and will pass this on 👍🏻

[@richardtyler9407]

I love San Martin watches, but they’ve had some real QC issues lately. Hopefully they get right again.

[@TheSilverDubberII]

"Long answer: YEEEEEEEEEES!" 🤣🤣🤣
Love it!

[@robertmcnee682]

Looks good for the price

[@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands]

The real problem with San Martin, the straps are too short for normal wrists, and you can not order extra links, they send you two with the watch, that is all, you will need three, unless you are a Hobbit... Great watches though, besides that, I have one myself..

[@harrietboulding1459]

Great review!

[@simonmcguire4290]

Another entertaining vid - still haven't broken my San Martin cherry and this looks tempting for the coin. Still perturbed about your obsession with my mother 🤣🤣🤣

[@LumePip]

Sorry, Simon - I did single out your mother and you'd have to ask her about why... 😂 A lot of people reporting QC issues lately. I haven't had this problem and still think, especially during sales and at this kind of price, it's worth a punt!

[@simonmcguire4290]

@@LumePip 🤣

[@mojoe7951]

Honestly thought you were gonna say it’s got a myota 8215 in it. It’s a good looking piece

[@victorcatch]

I really want a date window on that watch ....thank you for the review 😊

[@joostkiefte7683]

Glashütte in not pronounced /glaeshuette/ but /glaes huette/, the sh should not become one sibilant sound but two separate ones (sharp 's' and aspirated 'h')

[@jonboy8181]

These styles I’m always afraid are going to look big on me, and I have an 8 inch wrist.

[@seanhickling7340]

No date gets a massive thumbs up from me. Very few watches look good with a date.

[@johnmonachelli5256]

Ill wear it to work until it turns to dust at that price

[@zillsburyy1]

as far as i know they are king of the micros

[@reperealegandirii]

What is your wrist size?

[@LumePip]

6.5 inches

[@ragnarone5409]

Drilled lug holes would be fine.

[@ajcallaway123]

Mum says hi.
Did think Wolbrook, didn't know that was a homage so well done SM. Looks nice. Would like to see them add some tweaks to the designs to make them better so it's inspired by. They make great matches, got a few myself. Generally, want more white dials from SM

[@LumePip]

I've got a white dial SM coming up on the channel at some point soon! (I think)

[@sivanstar]

SM doing what theyre doing the best. Taking an existing case and bracelet and changing the dial. Its the same case on the 62 mas. isnt it???
And ofc once more, not using the proper movement.
I honestly believe their best models are their original designs.
the new GMT's omg eye candy! i want a 40mm diver date at 6 or no date with proper movement. with the GMT's originality and colors. I dont need a GMT nor do i own one.
Yeah i know there has to be a market for these so ill stop my rant :)
dude youre soo funny!

[@LumePip]

I think you're right, mate - in fact, I have a bit of footage of it next to my 62MAS and they do both have those sloped downtuned lugs. Nice! They've got some new GMT designs which look really nice. Hoping to get a look at them at some point!
Thanks so much for the kind words, mate - much appreciated indeed 👏

[@sivanstar]

@@LumePip you welcome! Actually i have a 62 mas homage on the way. The islander fire ball 😍

[@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands]

Give the prices in € please..., nobody uses $$$, we don't live in Argentina , or Russia..

[@user-km1cf1gs8x]

A ratio to Bitcoin would be helpful ( to NO one 😂 )either .

[@LumePip]

Based on my analytics, though, the majority of my subscribers use dollars, and the second biggest group use pounds. Obviously I’d like to accommodate everybody but I think the two biggest currencies my audience use as a general rule is fine. Nowadays the pound and the euro are basically the same anyways! 😅🤣

[@litan114]

i bought this watch after seeing this video
1. looking at the watch "in person" - meh! nothing special - where online looks better
2. metal bracelet is way to chunky for this watch - change to leather strap then look ok
i wont buy it - given an option

[@LumePip]

I respectfully disagree - I think for the money, you’ll struggle to find a better finished watch. When I made this it was about £130 on a bracelet! The tolerances are solid, it has solid endlinks, movement working well, milled clasp, screw pins, perfectly good bezel. I’m really sorry it wasn’t as good as you’d hoped but I think the same money on most other watches and the SM would come out on top! 🤞🏻👍🏻

[@ScottNotAvailable]

All San Martin watches are inexpensive