Great review & great looking watch. Love the orange & grey together. So easy to match with other straps, as you’ve shown. Happy new year & can’t wait for next review.
Excellent review of a nice looking watch. My addiction continues for the new year and I’ll be doing my own “review” of the white dial/white bezel version when it arrives next week. Keep up the good work!
Happy New Year, John 🎉 I really like this one. The color combo is awesome 👌 Thank you for a great review. Looking forward to many more this year. All the best buddy.
Great review, I liked your strap options 😎. It's a good looking watch, and I'm glad the shark is back, but the colour combinations are a bit bright for me.
Happy New Year everyone! This watch is stunning. I’m still partial to the white dial versions (with the orange accents and the one with the red bezel) though. Thanks for a great review as always!
Really nice choice of colours, and the lume colour looks great. The bezel insert looks awesome but I'm not a fan of a light bezel. Another great review, cheers John.
Happy new year John. Nice review of a nice watch although, I'm not sure I'm sold on any of the colour combos currently (the white and orange being the stand out for me).
Happy New Year John. The watch is nice! The shark caseback looks so much more refined than the sterile ones and despite the extra thickness the watch didn't look too bulky on your wrist. And since this is a dive watch I don't mind the crown guards here. But I'd still prefer the female end links on this model.
Happy new year John. Hope you’ve stayed well. Another good review. Love that line. I really hope San Martin land on a core range (a bit like ChrWard) rather than just banging out watch after watch. Little bit of critique John if you don’t mind - those zooms when talking to camera. Are a real annoyance on YT. Separate yourself from the crowd mate with your humble style as you do 👍🏼
I use them to separate clips as I am hopeless facing the camera .I really don't feel comfortable with it. If I could string a proper sentence together without making mistakes it is feasible 😆
@johnswatchjointthe cuts are fine sir. It’s the little zooms near the start. Was a big trend on YT and for me really frustrates. But that’s just me 😂 and you can’t help being Scottish & not being able to talk proper innit 😵😉
Wow! That watch looks great on the bracelet on your wrist. I like the grey dial, but I think that their diver with the grey bezel and black dial looks the beans. Still, this one is beyond a sweetie, it's a full on Sandra Bullock!
The unmatched white date window is a shame, but the rest of it is pretty cool. Nice video! I am curious, what is the best watch performance ever witnessed in the cupboard of doom? 😎
That would have to be my favourite watch of 2023: My Atticus Pelion. So close to being my perfect watch. If that had been 37mm it would have been a 'one and done'.
I just wish San Martin would start releasing these watches with the higher beat Miyota movement. I've got too many watches with the 4R/NH movements. I understand that the price will increase, but the upside to having a watch with a Miyota movement (providing thats what they started off with when designing & making the watch) is that it has a slimmer profile to the NH series, therefore the watch thickness would be a bit more slimmer. I would happily pay a bit more for a higher beat movement and slimmer design watch.
I'm yet to buy a San martin watch but they all seem good quality time pieces. I've been to buy a watch off AliExpress but it keeps getting cancelled for some reason
I've tried 3 times but it keeps being declined for security reasons. I always get a refund straight after which makes it more annoying. I've tried to send you a Message on Instagram but just waiting for the invite to be excepted
@leechi001 It may be your address has been flagged for some reason like the rime I was on a rented flat but I had the same issue. It turns out there were nefarious individuals at the address prior. I am sorry but my Instagram account does not get used much and I am not seeing anything pending
Interesting how they have 3 different colours of "BGW" lume, which would normally be white. Did they mix the white lume product with their own pigmented laquers? That might explain the relatively poor performance in the dark, but also the pleasing white-ish glow. I'm wondering when Tritec started producing BGW in X1 grade? I didn't think they had. Is it just marketing buzzwords by SM or is every Chinese lume manufacturer just using the Tritec grades for reference? An interesting rabbit-hole. Anyway great review. I do quite like that grey-orange combo.
That's correct, but with some nuance - with few exceptions, a watch's water resistance rating is a static measurement; meaning a 200m rated dive watch should not be considered wearable when swimming at a depth of 200m as the watch is not moved at the rated depth while testing. That said, for almost any swimming and/or diving anyone is actually likely to do, 200m should be considered more than adequate.
200m would mean you can swim and snorkel but if you want to dive then you would be better with an ISO 6425 rated Diver's Watch such as the Citizen Promaster series. The apostrophe is very important on such watches ie Diver's rather than Diver.
It’s ok John I’m not fan of San Martin my collection is being thinned out sold first one already on eBay only another half dozen to go before I buy anything else this year!
The cupboard of doom for me. WM diver you reviewed wouldn't lume in nuclear blast. Sorely disappointed that you receive watches that customers don't. If youd like to buy it np.
These videos are not about reviewing watches. The makers give them watches for free advertisement, the reviewers do it for clicks, and so you buy through links, getting them paid. They only win if you buy. Their only incentive for honesty is integrity.
Aah. Congrats. First troll of the year. For your info I spent £7k on buying watches in for review last year. Not every watch is provided free for review. Not every watch gets a good result either, as I have now a handful of suppliers who will no longer supply me. My honesty and integrity is not for sale. I have proved it multiple times. Perhaps if you looked at my last review it would give you a better perspective. I find it sad that some people have nothing better to do than spread false information and negativity. This is a hobby and I enjoy sharing it. I suggest if you are so upset by it, you just go elsewhere. You are bringing nothing to the community.
@ Tell me where I was wrong? I never called you out, never said this, or the video he referred to. It could be taken that way, I’m sorry I wasn’t clearer about that. I would suggest caution on receiving watches for review. If you are sent a prepped one, that will be bad for your credibility…
Buddy...you obviously haven't been watching the channel. The biggest release of the year, the sn0144gx, I bought it myself and sent it back. It was an obvious QC failure and I let my subscribers know about it. It was not prepared prior to despatch! It is a myth that is often bandied about. I get my fair share of poor watches and I review them as such...3 or 4 Steeldive SD1970's now that have been awful and I also get hate for calling it out. Phoibos won't send me watches as I gave their supplied watch a negative bracelet review. Ciga design sent me a $1000 dollar watch and I gave it a negative review. I will no longer recommend Merkur watches as they are poor in my opinion. Before making hurtful comments at least look through the channel to see what's what. I am a normal family guy who has a hobby and the hobby has become more of a job that I like because people like my honesty. It's not cool to make daft statements about a fellow human being. 😔
Are you joking. I'm in Scotland and the current temperature is -4 degrees C! Plus I swim like a double - decker bus with the doors open! I have used many San Martins while paddle boarding without issue.
@johnswatchjoint I will never understand people buying dive watches and never dive or off road vehicles to do the school run. I have had my RAF issue watch for years and I doubt if anyone notices or cares what I use to tell the time with. Oh and it's waterproof.
So I'm not allowed to buy dive watches then because I like them?I spend a lot of time outdoors in my leisure time and in Scotland it rains pretty much all the time. I like all watches so it's my job to review them 🤨
It's ok, just another diver really. I do like the fifty fathoms style rounded/domed bezel but that's not enough for me to purchase. So glad I bought the 42mm sn0144. An all round better looking and higher quality piece with a great miyota movement 👨🏻🦲👌🏻
Hi Sean... unfortunately for me the SN0144 was a bit of a shocker. For a start it was running -18 secs per day and the clasp adjustment system kept opening but the marriage of the bracelet to the case was really poor. Sharp edges and lugs badly scratched where they had obviously had an issue getting the bracelet to fit. It was real Amateur hour stuff.
Great review & great looking watch. Love the orange & grey together. So easy to match with other straps, as you’ve shown.
Happy new year & can’t wait for next review.
Thanks Paul. Happy New Year buddy 🤗
That is an absolute stunner. Different to anything else on the market colour wise.
Ace! Really looks outstanding on the wrist.
Excellent review of a nice looking watch. My addiction continues for the new year and I’ll be doing my own “review” of the white dial/white bezel version when it arrives next week. Keep up the good work!
Thank you 🙏
looks so good bro and fits your arm perfectly
I wanted to see the lume, and there it is. Looks pretty good. Very nice watch. Great job once again, John!
Cheers Joseph 🙂
Happy New Year John.
That is indeed a wee belter of a watch. Getting 62mas vibes , not usually a bad thing. Great review 👍
Cheers Stuart 🤠
Happy new year, John! Brilliant colour combo on this model. Great review.
Happy New Year Kieran. My two favourite watch colours. It's an excellent standalone watch 😎
Happy New Year, John 🎉
I really like this one. The color combo is awesome 👌
Thank you for a great review. Looking forward to many more this year. All the best buddy.
Cheers Rafael. It's a lovely piece 😊
Great review John. You've tempted me to play around with strap options. Looked nice on the grey military style 👌
Cheers Adam. Thanks for watching 🤗
This reminds me of a shop floor. Orange safety lines on a drab gray floor. Nice looking watch overall and another great review.
Great review, I liked your strap options 😎. It's a good looking watch, and I'm glad the shark is back, but the colour combinations are a bit bright for me.
The music during your wrist shots could be the foundation of an awesome cover of Daft Punk's Get Lucky. Nice video!
well spotted. It pretty much is already, right?
Happy New Year everyone! This watch is stunning. I’m still partial to the white dial versions (with the orange accents and the one with the red bezel) though. Thanks for a great review as always!
Hey Albert. Happy New Year buddy 🎉
Really nice choice of colours, and the lume colour looks great. The bezel insert looks awesome but I'm not a fan of a light bezel.
Another great review, cheers John.
Thanks Tommy 🙂
Happy New Year John!!!!
Hey Keith Happy New Year 🎊
Happy new year John. Nice review of a nice watch although, I'm not sure I'm sold on any of the colour combos currently (the white and orange being the stand out for me).
Happy new year Alan.
Brilliant review bud.
Blessings from Hogganfield Loch 🏴
Thanks buddy 🙏
Happy New Year John. The watch is nice! The shark caseback looks so much more refined than the sterile ones and despite the extra thickness the watch didn't look too bulky on your wrist. And since this is a dive watch I don't mind the crown guards here. But I'd still prefer the female end links on this model.
Happy new year Alexander. Good to see you my friend 😀
Happy new year John. Hope you’ve stayed well. Another good review. Love that line. I really hope San Martin land on a core range (a bit like ChrWard) rather than just banging out watch after watch. Little bit of critique John if you don’t mind - those zooms when talking to camera. Are a real annoyance on YT. Separate yourself from the crowd mate with your humble style as you do 👍🏼
I use them to separate clips as I am hopeless facing the camera .I really don't feel comfortable with it. If I could string a proper sentence together without making mistakes it is feasible 😆
@johnswatchjointthe cuts are fine sir. It’s the little zooms near the start. Was a big trend on YT and for me really frustrates. But that’s just me 😂 and you can’t help being Scottish & not being able to talk proper innit 😵😉
Wow! That watch looks great on the bracelet on your wrist. I like the grey dial, but I think that their diver with the grey bezel and black dial looks the beans. Still, this one is beyond a sweetie, it's a full on Sandra Bullock!
Haha 😂
That color combo is the one I'd choose
If I was to design a watch, those colours are it!!!
Relógio lindíssimo ❤❤❤
The unmatched white date window is a shame, but the rest of it is pretty cool. Nice video! I am curious, what is the best watch performance ever witnessed in the cupboard of doom? 😎
That would have to be my favourite watch of 2023: My Atticus Pelion. So close to being my perfect watch. If that had been 37mm it would have been a 'one and done'.
I just wish San Martin would start releasing these watches with the higher beat Miyota movement. I've got too many watches with the 4R/NH movements.
I understand that the price will increase, but the upside to having a watch with a Miyota movement (providing thats what they started off with when designing & making the watch) is that it has a slimmer profile to the NH series, therefore the watch thickness would be a bit more slimmer.
I would happily pay a bit more for a higher beat movement and slimmer design watch.
San Martin need to make their logo an S and an M side by side inside the hexagon.
they should do the whole damn dial like that!!!!!!!
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year 🎊
I'm yet to buy a San martin watch but they all seem good quality time pieces.
I've been to buy a watch off AliExpress but it keeps getting cancelled for some reason
I have not heard of that issue. Check your account details and settings.
I've tried 3 times but it keeps being declined for security reasons. I always get a refund straight after which makes it more annoying.
I've tried to send you a Message on Instagram but just waiting for the invite to be excepted
@leechi001 It may be your address has been flagged for some reason like the rime I was on a rented flat but I had the same issue. It turns out there were nefarious individuals at the address prior. I am sorry but my Instagram account does not get used much and I am not seeing anything pending
So getting this
Nice. You'll love it I'm sure 😊
Interesting how they have 3 different colours of "BGW" lume, which would normally be white. Did they mix the white lume product with their own pigmented laquers? That might explain the relatively poor performance in the dark, but also the pleasing white-ish glow. I'm wondering when Tritec started producing BGW in X1 grade? I didn't think they had. Is it just marketing buzzwords by SM or is every Chinese lume manufacturer just using the Tritec grades for reference? An interesting rabbit-hole. Anyway great review. I do quite like that grey-orange combo.
Thanks for watching.
Pardon my ignorance but dive watches means this can be worn while you swim and dive underwater?
That's correct, but with some nuance - with few exceptions, a watch's water resistance rating is a static measurement; meaning a 200m rated dive watch should not be considered wearable when swimming at a depth of 200m as the watch is not moved at the rated depth while testing. That said, for almost any swimming and/or diving anyone is actually likely to do, 200m should be considered more than adequate.
200m would mean you can swim and snorkel but if you want to dive then you would be better with an ISO 6425 rated Diver's Watch such as the Citizen Promaster series. The apostrophe is very important on such watches ie Diver's rather than Diver.
Tank you John, good 2025
🤗
I like the watch quality, but couldnt live with something orange.
Happy new year!! Wishing you all the best for 2025!
Thank you so much and Happy New Year to you too 💐
It’s ok John I’m not fan of San Martin my collection is being thinned out sold first one already on eBay only another half dozen to go before I buy anything else this year!
The cupboard of doom for me. WM diver you reviewed wouldn't lume in nuclear blast. Sorely disappointed that you receive watches that customers don't. If youd like to buy it np.
These videos are not about reviewing watches.
The makers give them watches for free advertisement, the reviewers do it for clicks, and so you buy through links, getting them paid.
They only win if you buy.
Their only incentive for honesty is integrity.
Aah. Congrats. First troll of the year. For your info I spent £7k on buying watches in for review last year. Not every watch is provided free for review. Not every watch gets a good result either, as I have now a handful of suppliers who will no longer supply me.
My honesty and integrity is not for sale. I have proved it multiple times.
Perhaps if you looked at my last review it would give you a better perspective.
I find it sad that some people have nothing better to do than spread false information and negativity.
This is a hobby and I enjoy sharing it. I suggest if you are so upset by it, you just go elsewhere.
You are bringing nothing to the community.
@
Tell me where I was wrong?
I never called you out, never said this, or the video he referred to. It could be taken that way, I’m sorry I wasn’t clearer about that. I would suggest caution on receiving watches for review. If you are sent a prepped one, that will be bad for your credibility…
Buddy...you obviously haven't been watching the channel. The biggest release of the year, the sn0144gx, I bought it myself and sent it back. It was an obvious QC failure and I let my subscribers know about it. It was not prepared prior to despatch! It is a myth that is often bandied about.
I get my fair share of poor watches and I review them as such...3 or 4 Steeldive SD1970's now that have been awful and I also get hate for calling it out.
Phoibos won't send me watches as I gave their supplied watch a negative bracelet review.
Ciga design sent me a $1000 dollar watch and I gave it a negative review.
I will no longer recommend Merkur watches as they are poor in my opinion.
Before making hurtful comments at least look through the channel to see what's what.
I am a normal family guy who has a hobby and the hobby has become more of a job that I like because people like my honesty.
It's not cool to make daft statements about a fellow human being. 😔
I much prefer the applied logo, not a fan of the printed at all.
Each to their own 🤗
Have you dived with it?
Are you joking. I'm in Scotland and the current temperature is -4 degrees C! Plus I swim like a double - decker bus with the doors open! I have used many San Martins while paddle boarding without issue.
@johnswatchjoint I will never understand people buying dive watches and never dive or off road vehicles to do the school run. I have had my RAF issue watch for years and I doubt if anyone notices or cares what I use to tell the time with. Oh and it's waterproof.
So I'm not allowed to buy dive watches then because I like them?I spend a lot of time outdoors in my leisure time and in Scotland it rains pretty much all the time. I like all watches so it's my job to review them 🤨
No, it's not.
What's your choice?🧐
It's ok, just another diver really. I do like the fifty fathoms style rounded/domed bezel but that's not enough for me to purchase.
So glad I bought the 42mm sn0144. An all round better looking and higher quality piece with a great miyota movement 👨🏻🦲👌🏻
Hi Sean... unfortunately for me the SN0144 was a bit of a shocker. For a start it was running -18 secs per day and the clasp adjustment system kept opening but the marriage of the bracelet to the case was really poor. Sharp edges and lugs badly scratched where they had obviously had an issue getting the bracelet to fit. It was real Amateur hour stuff.