Bargain Monobloc! The $299 San Martin 'Marine Master'

[@pas05001]

I was watching this video with my 5-year-old son and he says: "Why is he always trying to trick us?" I responded "What are you taking about?" My son replied, "Dad he always says "just one more watch" but I know he's going to do another video after this one." I think he's figured you out! Thanks for the great content.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Ahhh, the wit and wisdom of the child. 😂😂

[@icalexander]

From the mouths of babes lol

[@francishead]

Too funny!

[@brantisonfire]

My wife still hasn’t figured it out when I tell her that. Twenty-six watches later and for some reason she still falls for it. Maybe she is actually the one getting over on me!?

[@UGA.D]

"...taking the Seiko homage thing a little too far... the chapter ring doesn't quite line up with the index at 12." HA HA HA HA HA HA!

[@scafT]

thats a good one

[@kma86]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mabbottify]

I've seen more of Jody in the last 10 days than I have of my wife.... Ah well !

[@fvargy1]

Mabbs-808 we need something from him for all this work

[@ianbutler1983]

Well, in my case that would be cheaper!

[@charliedoyle118]

Your wife maybe happy with that😆

[@danielorozco1728]

Dump her if you don't really love her, you're wasting time

[@shino8854]

Well that's funny, I have seem more of your wife in the last 10 days, than I have Jody...why I never.

[@thefuzz119]

I got the San Martin Marine Master "tuna can" version of this watch and I must say I am in love with is watch. It also has a signed crown and it says "Diver's 300m" on the case back. But given that it is a homage, take that for what you will.

[@nicolascampe8101]

I started with a sharkey mm300 with a one off wave dial and now i own the new limited edition sla047j1 mm300 island green… i will keep the homage(on leather) but it is like the subby… if you want to experience the real deal you have to buy the real deal… the pollish on the seiko is unique

[@11vshank]

Jodi, you really have took the way I use to collect watches and thrown it all out,know I love it so much now it's a fun hobby and you helped me loose my luster to buy a rolex,lol maybe one day but now um just having fun alot of fun..thank you sir...oh and I never miss a JOMW episode

[@Cynical...]

Loving this thick and fast upload schedule Jody! Also loving this watch, really going to struggle to stop myself picking one up; didn't even realise the marine diver was a grail but I think this watch ticks just as many boxes since looking deeper into it's inspiration. Keep it up!

[@kma86]

Believe me, sometimes I watch your videos just to listen to you talk and come with top quality punchlines while poking fun at watches!

[@bengalvin71]

You’re like a dealer putting out stronger yet cheaper product. “The game’s the same, it just got more fierce” 🤓

[@Conaire_Mc]

Holy God another JOMW vid! I would love your energy and watch collection Jody 😀

[@Marisolvillas]

Could not agree more, i just received my 11.11 sale Proxima/Himq Sharkmaster in light blue and rubberstrap, its a fantastic watch, and the build quality and "feel" are above all the rest my collection of Seiko, Orient, Heimdallr etc., and the real hammer was the price, 170 us, delivered

[@jamess8175]

As the saying goes: Imitation is the greatest flattery. It seems to be able to replicate the original Seiko Marinemaster SBDX021 / SLA019 in most areas such as the case and bracelet. However, the shade of green is very much off from the original. That detracts from the appreciation of the original green shade of the Seiko. But overall, a fine effort of emulation at that price.

[@oktc68]

One of the only Chinese homages which all use the exact same case. That means for the same price as the San Martin you can get one with either an ETA 2824-2 or Sellita SW200 rather than the NH35A from Heimdallr or Proxima or a PT5000 for around £200.

[@adaptivekalman]

Jody continues on his quest to wreck havoc on my bank account. Great watch,will probably try to resist it and fail.

[@andrewd7586]

adaptivekalman “Come to the dark side Luke...” Hell I’ve been there for ages!!!💸⏱⏱⏱⏱⏱⏱⏱⏱😍🤪

[@BernardManansala]

Jody, Need to do a sided by side with a real MM300.

[@nicolascampe8101]

Yes please do!

[@alexharris8500]

Your reviews are always excellent and professional packed with relevant info. With humour. I'm giving you the best watch review award on the net. 🕰️🏆

[@bestvaluewatches]

I like this watch, I think the Lume is really impressive for the price. The dimensions are nice, it’s a heavy watch that makes a statement. I would probably be going for a blue dial variant myself!

[@wiljan6198]

San Martin has great customised dial serveice at minimal surcharge. Looking forward to a JOMW version soon!

[@CyberRabid.]

I just ordered the Proxima version of the same watch on Amazon for $219. The only real difference being is that the Proxima comes with the cheap potato chip clasp, but the clasp is only connected with push pins and is therefore an easy fix. As to the loom on the bezel insert; I purchased the Proxima with the ceramic bezel insert and the loomed pip. Normally I would go along with Jody on this and get the fully lumed bezel insert, but the Proxima model I have purchased has guilt applied in this has on the dial and gold markers on the insert giving it more of a vintage appeal. Good review as always Jody!👍

[@Leonidesbm]

Tell us about your experience. You already received the watch... Could you tell us how it is? You received it in excellent condition in general

[@MisterKnightly]

I'm not really a big fan of homages, call me whatever names you want... However, I think Seiko does this to themselves with their absurd pricing. Oh and no judgement for people who do like them.

[@BetamaxBabe]

I've lost some interest in them. Original is always more interesting. I make exceptions when they're well-executed. San Martin makes a Subby homage that looks really good.

[@idahoman325]

Quick someone call him names !!!

[@Televisiontechnology]

I looked at the new Seiko Willard - not the limited one, the newer styled re-release €1400 - way too much. A steel dive 1970SD , is identical to the original *save the logo on the dial, NH35 movement, sapphire glass and ceramic bezel for €100 - the cheapest you can get a Seiko Turtle with that spec is €500 odd. Seiko's value not good nowadays - homage wise, i'll do it on a Seiko - but wouldn't wear a fake Rolex.

[@Yourcommentwasretrded]

Just bought a turtle padi pepsi and im buying an homage by steeldive as well this week. The homage out specs it in almost every way, so im excited. The only benefit of the genuine is you can always get your money back! Which i really like.

[@renebense]

I bought the blue dial SN038-G. This watch is amazing..!! I have Seiko divers from 250 to a 1000 euro, but this San Martin Seiko MM homage is better looking then any Seiko I have. Sapphire coated crystal, lumed ceramic bezel, milled clasp, insane lume. This watch was €250, but can easily compete with a Seiko 12 times that price. The watch feels more like a Breitling than a Seiko. The polishing is so perfect, the dial is perfect, the hands, the allignment. The watch looks stunning in any light. There is simply nothing wrong with this watch, regardless of the price. You have to hold it in your hand, feel the watch, feel the weight. Bring a loupe and you won't believe they can produce this quality for that price. But you have to be able to wear it. It is chunky and heavy. For my 7.25'' wrist, the watch comes in at 206 gram with two links removed. Try it, just try it. You can always sell it if you can't wear it.

[@matthewrikihana6818]

You know me Jody. I like my watches leaving by the Heimdalrr door of this factory. I wonder if the shark logo confuses some customers who are thinking Heimdalrr when they see it. It is good watch at a fair price which is all we ask for as a customer.

[@DuxEtRex]

Heimdalr is a much better value piece. Planning to get a tuna next year

[@lupo1185]

Heimdallr is offering a 20$-off today as well, just saying ;)

[@DuxEtRex]

@@lupo1185 i checked. And maybe it's me, but I don't see $20 off 🤔

[@lupo1185]

I had a pop-up saying 'use code: "11/11" for 20$ off today' and it worked

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

Agree. I think this brand is offering the value for price Seiko used to and is now trying to go up market. They do an SKX homage with better specs than the SKX for $150 and the Seiko is trending around $250. I could get a turtle for that with a better movement on the Seiko side, but even San Martin do the turtle homage with better specs for less as well. Crazy.

[@CoPaE]

Sweet stuff, I totally recommend San Martin! Great customer service so far and amazing bang for buck! Regards, Alex

[@11vshank]

I just ordered one last week I cant wait to wear it wow Jody sell well San Martin should give him a cut,he made them however

[@manzahalem8845]

How’s the overall quality? Are the indices applied appropriately? Does the bezel line up?

[@11vshank]

Everything is great,its 5 secons slow per day,the bezel is kinda hard to turn,it does line up,it wears alot smaller than the spec,I've not taken it off yet...great watch

[@11vshank]

Really I have no complaints awsume quality,wow what a watch...I love it

[@robertlindo8058]

If you're interested in this watch I'd buy it from San Martin. I saw the seiko Marine master in titanium with a rubber strap on the Internet the other day and it was priced well over £5000 pounds!. So if you like the watch get it from San Martin.

[@JavierEspi77]

Very good price for the mono block case construction. Lume looks fantastic

[@walkerhawes2200]

Sweeet shirt! I knew I liked your videos for some reason. Great review as usual.

[@nicklasprince]

Beware of San Martin! i bought the Datejust homage and received it with the dial completely misaligned, they refused to send me the free return ticket promised and wanted me to pay 45 euros to return it. Aliexpress didnt help either because according to them, the seller was communicating even though they didnt help. Very disappointed by the watch and this awful experience.

[@saairgunner5925]

The Citizen ProMaster Tough has a Monoblock construction, sapphire crystal end screw down crown, for way less than $300. But it is an Ecodrive, not an automatic.

[@JeeGee114]

And titanium coating.

[@saairgunner5925]

@@JeeGee114, indeed. Probably one of the best field/explorer watches at ANY price

[@JeeGee114]

@@saairgunner5925 Het is inderdaad een baje goed horloge.

[@AgniWatchLugun]

Nice video, keep up the good work 👍👍, but the Citizen Promaster Tough has a monocoque case for under $300, it might be a quartz and not a dive watch, but it does have 200 meters of water resistance so it could go in the water

[@JeeGee114]

The "Ray Mears" monocoque 2018 even has 300 mr Wr. San Martin 62 Mas on it's way. Probably bought my last Seiko with the 007 pimped with Sapphire by Monsterwatches. 300 bucks for the new 5 "Sports" is just silly.

[@AgniWatchLugun]

@@JeeGee114 well said, while I think the new Seiko Sports 5 models look good since I like the look of the old SKX cases, but the increased retail prices for new Seiko models make for poor value, this is true not just for the new 5's

[@kerpowski1]

My bank account is begging for mercy but it's just so hard to pass on a bargain. Must... resist...! I just put in an order for a Heimdallr 6105 homage and that'll have to do for now. Insane how much you get for your money with these.

[@zentrolm]

jody boy, you are on a roll, 10 in a row, keep em coming, just don't overdo yourself, cheers.

[@zigamikeli7233]

what does heaven look like? a new JOMW video every dau for 2 weeks straight.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Ha! Thanks mate! I'm overloaded. Back to normal at the weekend, I promise.

[@marioaquilina248]

I picked the Steeldive. Good quality and for a much cheaper price.

[@sanmartinwatches]

Awesome! We are the San Martin Official Store, and we are very grateful to Jody for their professional testing. If you like our watch or have other watches you want to know, please feel free to contact us at our store. They are participating in the 11.11 discount event, Bset Deals of The Year!

[@drwindsurf]

Too bad about the chapter ring...I have the Merkur version of this watch and I am amazed at the build quality. I modded mine to add a lumed bezel insert and a new dial and added a Seiko MM300 clasp. It is a fantastic watch...if a bit heavy. The Crafter Blue rubber strap is a must if you decide to keep this one :)

[@carmeloalfano6963]

Hello Where did you find the clasp from?

[@walksuphills]

If you're looking for another affordable monobloc, the Citizen Promaster Tough is a good option. Not the prettiest thing, but built like a tank.

[@b.2221]

Actually nice looking watch for certain people, but you would easily be at home reviewing more expensive watches which I have seen you do, but that is down to your knowledge and talent, and feel very impressed that your efforts on your channel gives us all the benefit for different classes of watch. Quite the guy my friend 👍 Tam.

[@poppad1187]

Come on man , the things damn looks, specs are solid, case is MM cool and lume is killer. After watching this for the second time I am placing an order because I am not spending MM money. Thank you Jody ! It was this or a new Sumo but for what I wanted it for this will do really well for me. Just loving that mono case !

[@raybyrne9168]

You've been busy since 100k...all the better for us!

[@felipebastos9484]

Great video Jody! I'm curious to see the skimei's full metal video. I'm in a conundrum - casio dw56 ir skmei full metal?maybe both.

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

At this rate give it ten minutes. He'll post that vid by the end of the day.

[@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm]

I have a lot of Seiko watches....A couple with sapphire crystal( that I didn’t have to mod to get it ) and a couple with higher end movements. The problem is you have to step into their mid range watches and above to get these things... this is one of those watches that I have no problems with buying an homage. If the quality is better than the original, and it’s considerably less expensive, Then buying the original is kind of silly right?

[@syndicatedsatellite7288]

Sometimes it's fun as hell to be too cheap to buy a luxury watch...

[@sugoi3082]

Me: ended watch Jody video Jody: there is another Only man of culture will understand

[@erikjohansson8769]

Timur I see you are a man of culture

[@1968jpy]

Jody thanks for this video I’m a huge Seiko fan I own a Padi Turtle and a Blumo and I’ll at least for now not be able to afford a real Seiko marine master but this is the perfect alternative 😀👍🏻

[@briancarpenter1255]

Great video Jody. A bit large for me but I do like the 62mas homage because it is a well made and much better dimensions.

[@reveelz]

Hi. I wanted to order this but the blue version is not available. If you have time, would you mind helping me choose between the bronze version of this and the Cronos Ocean diver PT5000? Thanks in advance

[@rogerpianoking1945]

Having failed to snag a Vanuatu yesterday from helm😩, I’ve been trawling through jodys videos for another chunky diver and found this SM. Had a look at the SM watch seiko should of built but the marine master got the nod. Took the plunge and purchased the blue one from aliexpress about £244. The Lume looks pretty decent. Not too worried about jodys niggles, just hope the nh35 is an accurate one. Thanks again Jody for the review. 👍👍 will give my feedback when the watch arrives.

[@rogerpianoking1945]

Hi Jody, picked up my blue dial San Martin today and got to say it’s a stunner and I’m very satisfied. Like you said, inspect the watch before taking the stickers off is very wise.Had to take out 2 links and 2 steps in on the micro adjust on the clasp. First time I’ve done it on a bracelet with the pins and collars, not to bad if I say so myself. There’s plenty of videos showing you how to do it, just take your time. This watch is insane for the money paid. I’ve got the tissot black dial star of the sea powermatic 80 diver at £620 that you personally did not rate or not your cup of tea. The Lume is nowwhere near as good as this SM. I’ve also got the 12 marker lining up spot on😂. There’s one thing for sure, I’ll be using Aliexpress again in the future. The only minor niggle I’ve got is, I ordered the date window watch and got the one without, but I’ve decided to keep the watch as it doesn’t really bother me at the end of the day. So there you have it, another happy bloke that’s got one more watch to the collection. P.s looks like SM gain is Helms loss at the minute.

[@MrBossie75]

Hey Jody, I just bought a variation of this one, the HIMQ marine master, a homage of the Seiko Marinemaster 300M SLA015, with the light bue dial. I will comment further when I receive the watch.

[@leegotting4523]

Hey Jody, any chance of doing a comparison of the best MM300 homages that are available?

[@Mark-sd7fc]

Do you REALLY want a dive extension? I’ve got 8 Seiko dive watches and I would love to get rid of the extensions! Any dive watch I own is really just a vacation swim watch! Do you dive?

[@Bob.martens]

It's very easy to print a WR-rating on a dial, but I am inclined to trust this one around the pool.

[@skyhill4279]

Nice wan china, pure dead brilliant!! Magic looking watch. Just bought a Special edition Turtle PADI on the bracelet. Just loving it especially the red, white and blue colours. Keep up the good work Jody, love the channel and your opinion on the watches you review.

[@donaldoxley1222]

WOW, l've not seen a solid block watch like this before. I adore the case back !

[@docgify]

I just bought the 54 watches marine master homage the one with the ETA unfortunately I didn't go all out and get the fully lumed version but I did splash out on a strapcode hexad with a divers extension looking fwd to those things arriving I imagine it will take around ten to fifteen days anyway have a good one peeps all the best

[@mr22guy]

I like this watch, and I like this brand. It's nice to see homages to something other than Rolex. But I don't get why they cost so much if other well made homages go for under $100, and an NH35 is like $25 on Aliexpress. I mean the Invicta pro diver was both - an homage with an NH35, and it was under $100 on Amazon.

[@idahoman325]

Yeah but in the end it was still an invicta.

[@brobot7695]

NH35 goes for $50 not 25. It's easy to see why this watch costs more than $100, other micro brands would sell this same watch for $500.

[@lawrencelau2612]

Jody, how about the San Martin sn086? I think it's a beautiful watch...could you do a review on it?

[@watchfan4]

I really like those San Martin watches, Seiko is very expensive meanwhile, and this is a good alternative. Thanks for showing.

[@Mister_Phafanapolis]

Only other monoblock watch for $300-ish I know of is the Citizen Promaster Tough. Similar in that it's a single piece case but a different style of watch and a different type of movement.

[@NotoriousK_I_T]

Great review as ever, Jody. 👍🏼

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

Omg Jody, take a break! Just kidding, keep them coming! San Martin are awesome value for money 👌

[@viktor_crow69]

Man, you 're putting out videos like crazy! Keep up the good work 🔥🔥🔥

[@timothythomas1626]

San Martian does Solid Work. I love the LTH Model's by San Marin with the Riveted Bracelet

[@meshmesh22]

Jody What did you do to my brain. I am JOMW addict. Thank you for this work Those watches attracted my attention and now a review about them from you is great welcom.

[@BruceButterfield]

Always a like just for the T shirt!

[@briancolyer8483]

Cracking review as always brother, these San Martin are tremendous value....got one on my Christmas list....⌚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@goaztecs7549]

HOW ARE YOU PUTTING OUT SO MUCH AWESOME CONTENT!?!?! Do you have a twin? You and your twin ROCK! Thanks for the great vids!

[@BeNoRed]

The watch is actually less expensive on the company's website than it is on Ali Express.

[@mchockney3664]

That lume is truly crazy. Almost looks as sharp as a smartwatch display.

[@Szczekacz94]

ugh literally nothing alines on this dial

[@DM-rc4yu]

Very Seiko like.

[@nakazatotakeshi4286]

Just like Seiko

[@MarkM58]

BEWARE! I received a San Martin watch yesterday and the bracelet is too small. I tried to return it and was rejected. So I appealed and they told me to send them a detailed video showing how the watch doesn't work. I told them I will keep the watch and not order from them again. (I own 3 other SM and 4 Pagani Design). I have never had a size problem before so I didn't expect an issue.

[@HVG67]

Ok, you can get a Marine Master with an ETA 2824-2 for about the same price from Heimdallr... So... There's that...

[@theadventuresofwolf5.77]

Cool review 👍

[@nightraker]

San Martin clasps look suspiciously like they come from Strapcode. As Strapcode charges $35 for that style, that's a good thing! Except for the Seiko 5, Seiko seems determined to move upmarket. Even their solar quartz chronographs have doubled in price of late.

[@drbobsnightmare2521]

And they ship Strapcode out of Hong Kong. 🤔 Hmmm?

[@bigshoe84]

Do these use bracelets made for the MM300?

[@k.g.l3336]

Love these San Martin watches, I bought the SLA107 homage after watching your review a few weeks ago will be purchasing another diver(maybe this one) from San Martin soon.

[@TheDesius]

the Citizen Promaster BN0211 is also a monobloc for around the same price

[@darinmcadam5453]

Aaaalllo! Just one more video. I hope you had these cranked out in one day. You're working hard Sir. We're going to expect too much soon.

[@b-rad5855]

Beautiful. Let's hope it is spot on when it arrives.

[@schaffelaer1902]

Was eyeing the bgw9 proxima of this one for a while, but the finishing, lume and dial colour of this one got me doubting again. I love that green!

[@bjdenil]

Lugyou (the company that makes San Martin) is in the middle of rebranding to Cronos and the Bronze diver they have out looks and feels incredible. You should check it out and review it.

[@BayuMukti937]

Could you please make a review of san martin sn086g aka MM300 SLA homage?

[@jenks7243]

Keep the vids coming, great content

[@rre9121]

That is an absolutely gorgeous case.

[@storm3016]

I'm probably the only one, but I actually prefer a single lume pip on the bezel. The cleaner look makes it easier to tell the (elapsed) time in a pinch imo. I'm still looking for a sapphire SKX bezel insert with a single pip or triangle btw, if anyone knows where to find one let me know pls.

[@RavenWindrunner]

Looks pretty awesome but dang is that chunky! San Martin seems to to really go all out on lume which I appreciate.

[@jamlove2020]

Jody why don't you rotate the watch when you have it on he time grapher? I've heard some of those Seiko movements have huge discrepancies when in different positions.

[@dirk954]

Hi, First of all I really like you channel and you honest and great reviews. May I ask you to test the new Proxima MM300 with the NH35/PT5000/SW200? Thank you very much in advance.

[@RyanHall_]

Do you think they really pressure test these? I really doubt it.

[@ElijsDima]

Hmm, I wonder how would it be possible to remove the movement, even. Usually you have to press a lever on the rear of the movement, to release the crown stem. Looks like there's no hole or thing on the bottom that allows pressing that movement lever - so there's no way to uncouple the crown stem and the movement...

[@jimfeldman4035]

Just a guess here. Pull the bezel, pull the crystal, pop the chapter ring ,remove the "cushion ring" (depending how it's fitted, maybe not), grab the stem with a needlenose, unthread the crown and angle the movement out. I've done the reverse when I wasn't sure I could get a stem inserted without screwing up the keyless works.

[@jimfeldman4035]

The other possibility is uglier. The movement is adjusted outside the watch, the watch assembled and rechecked to be within the fairly generous spec. Fixing is finding the nearest trash bin although you could probably salvage the case, crystal and crown.

[@MrUrmanwitdaplan]

Great Video as always Jody! Is it possible to service these watches or is it bin time after 10 years? Be good to know!

[@iHaejeog]

Do you think you could review the San Martin 6105 bronze? Interested in what you think about it, but I know you've reviewed the bombfrog before.

[@natfingerboard]

I have to say I don't like the idea of throwing away a watch when it needs service just because it's so affordable, not only 300$ is not a throw away price for many, by then the watch is gonna be full of history.

[@fatkev1983]

I keep eyeing up all these Seiko homage watches... I will get around to buying one, trust me!

[@ForeverUnknowing]

That's a serious chunk of watch! I'd love an MM300, but this would at least somewhat satisfy the desire plus be a good way to tell if I'd even like that much watch on my wrist.

[@captbumbler5356]

Hi Jody, Another great video but please please can we have some other style of watches I am a little feed-up with the Divers watches. thanks keep up the good work

[@mediastarguest]

0:40 With all due respect "The save-up-and-buy-the-real thing argument" can be discarded completely by doing something called "shopping around:" I'm no watch snob and just about make ends meet on a courier's salary, and it admittedly won't work with a Rolex or Omega but by shopping around and being in the right place at the right time I've bought brand new from shops Hamilton valjoux movement chronographs and Raymond Weil quartz for between £250 to £350 - about the same or ever so slightly more that what this Frankenstein watch costs. I even bought a Girard-Perregaux in a closing down sale in a London store for half price.

[@NathanChisholm041]

Just bought a San Martin and their fantastic!

[@77cjam]

16mm thick? Not saying it's a chunk, but I expected it to do the truffle shuffle.....but it's certainly a fantastic looking watch. Great homage. Given it's a monobloc at that price you do have to wonder how well it's truly made. But, as per most dive watches, given the most water it will see is rain I'm sure it will last very well. Nice unusual watch 👍

[@vegard2000]

That clasp looks identical to the ones offered by strapcode

[@charlie_yt1164]

Same manufacturer maybe.

[@rhyscourtney8032]

Great video Jody..... has anyone got or seen the blue dial version!? Can make my mind on the green or blue........

[@RodneyDorville]

Great gods Jody! Don't you have anything else to do? One video after another these past week! Anyway great review on the San Martin, a bit too chunky for the likes of my slender wrist. I'll still waiting for my SM bronze 007 to come but looking at that green dial, makes me want to change my order!