Is This The Best Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Alternative!

[@PJAndrews19]

Picked this exact watch up in the June Ali Express sale and I have to say it’s absolutely incredible. I love this watch. Highly recommend.

[@AlexanderB.]

I get why they chose to use a colour coded date wheel and most people will like it. I personally would have preferred a white date wheel. I mostly do, when the date complication sits in the place where otherwise a white index would sit.

[@nikc1313]

They offer both. The V2 has the white date wheel and V2.5 has colour coded. Both are available on Ali when in stock. I assume they'll run out of white date wheel watches eventually though.

[@davidnixdorf3048]

I have the silver dial, and it’s way better than I expected, love it. I’m now obliged to pick up the blue dial and black dial when the next batch drops. It would be a crime not to, it’s that good.

[@CoolWatchesOnly]

beautiful finishing

[@STROND]

Agreed !

[@julianb1474]

All except one sold out. What's the point? Also what's the point of a store outside Aliexpress? Requires personal info, shipping extra, taxes probably added, all of which I avoid when dealing through Aliexpress (to Canada).

[@ilikewatches]

Yeah, in the time it took to get the watch in, make the video, post it etc they sold quite a few but they will restock I think .

[@cedarcanoe]

@@ilikewatchesi ’ll have to wait then. Thanks Gary!

[@Schnauser693]

Available on Ali express in the diver watch factory store bought 2 recently… bought the blue and liked the look of the black more so sold the blue bought the black came in at £157 after discount and Ali express codes. Bought Ixdao engineer at the same time but with the lack of adjustability of the strap the San Martin just edges it, great for holidays with the on the fly clasp.

[@donaldmckenzie9439]

Watchdives stated on their website that they wiould restock in August. I will wait for the blue one.

[@julianb1474]

@@Schnauser693 Thanks, I just went for a look, and all sold out except green. So Watchdives is NOT the only place selling these.

[@larryfromwisconsin9970]

Hmmm. I'm viewing this video four hours after it was posted. I went to the linked website and they only have the green version available.

[@FullyLumed]

Gary, I’ve just started my own channel and tried to use you as an example, but no idea how you do it. I’m exhausted after 1 video, never mind the amount you upload. Quality as usual though ❤

[@ilikewatches]

lol, it’s not easy and takes many many hours to make each video

[@FullyLumed]

@@ilikewatches mad respect, as I’ve had an insight into the effort it takes. Thanks

[@laurencehogg6010]

I think there's more than one of him. A bit like the oompa loopas. I bet if you went round his house there'd be dozens and dozens of 3ft Garys all filming watches. There's no other explanation.

[@FullyLumed]

@@laurencehogg6010 haha

[@ilikewatches]

😂😂

[@bloomsburgarts]

I like the hands a lot. Prefer the arrow on the hour hand over most Omegas having the arrow on the minute hand.

[@STROND]

The attention to detail is very good for this Omega watch !

[@bknec]

In my opinion, this would look even better with the arrow on the minutes hand. I would also prefer it with a ST 2130. Other than that I am all for sub 40 mm on this style of watch, anything bigger just seems unnecessary bulky.

[@rotlicht11]

I have two, the blue one first and with the last sale I got the white one too. Awesome watches for the price. Very happy with both of them...the white/creme is even more classy looking. Would not (could not) pay for the original, but there is no need with this san martin V2 model.

[@Mystery_Man84]

I have this exact watch, but mine has a white date wheel

[@MichaelG1986]

That's a pretty nice watch. I'll add the blue one to my list of Aliexpress, etc., watches to consider.

[@SunsetSheen]

Beauty. Just wish SM would reduce the size of that enormous clasp.

[@scollyutube]

They have a smaller micro adjust already too. I wish they would use it more often also.

[@bobbybui8738]

I got the black version. Beautiful watch.

[@gorillasinthewrist]

The clasp looks as big as the head of the watch, but I do like it, great review

[@1in7.8b]

Why did your old channel get deleted?

[@ilikewatches]

I was false accused of featuring counterfeit watches…by a troll

[@1in7.8b]

@@ilikewatches I am sorry, that is horrible.

[@M123OCT]

Could you please ask SM to do this in a 41mm (like Omega!)? Cheers. 👍

[@teenoso4069]

Picked up a Pagani for under £50. It will do me for a homage

[@ccooper8785]

It would be my choice too as San Martins are way too expensive imho given the NH movement

[@MirrlyonTime]

@@teenoso4069 I’m with you as well on that one, san martin watches are better built but for me not 150-200 dollars more better. I only wish Pagani design would wake up and apply more luuuuume!!

[@MirrlyonTime]

That’s a fantastic looking watch! Is watch dives not a retailer then? That’s a beauty!

[@donaldmckenzie9439]

It seems that this model is a collaboration between watchdives and San Martin, so it is only sold in watchdives stores and not in San Martin AliExpress store.

[@MirrlyonTime]

@@donaldmckenzie9439 I’ve noticed some other San Martin watches on that store as well. Was wondering what was up

[@kobusvanrensburg4092]

Tried getting the blue version during the 11/11 sale. They were sold out in a day or two.

[@garethhanna9173]

Jumped on this when it first appeared, now sold out. Quality watch, only drawbacks are that the bracelet binds (bit of a non issue) and the clasp is too big for this style of watch (made up for by the on the fly adjustment for the perfect fit).

[@josephgalicia7142]

Got a Omega clone my watch shop guy wants one he can't tell the difference

[@Skurtle]

I totally get what you mean with the hands! Looks two dimensional… The bracelet should get more attention, since it’s not a simpel O-style bracelet, it’s a different bracelet with smaller links. On a different note, maybe you could take a look at sugess new Yachtmaster homage?

[@davida3025]

I don't know why you'd call this a homage, it's a copy. These don't pull some characteristics or subtle details, they just copy the watch. If that's your thing, great, but it's not a homage watch, it's a knockoff.

[@cedarcanoe]

Damn only the green available

[@Joerilla369]

Can you compare it to the phylida AT replica?

[@aaronbiddulph1442]

Gary would you say this is the best aqua terra homage you’ve personally handled!?

[@ilikewatches]

I think so…

[@ptrm7815]

At the moment of me writing this, they are calling this watch a "chronometer" on their website. Don't know if that is a case of a watch seller not knowing what basic watch terms mean, or just their marketing person randomly throwing out words because they think it will make the watch seem more appealing.

[@Emaratilfy]

Man, San Martin needs to trim that clasp. It's BIG

[@Spectrecontrol]

Nice dial, this would look good on a rubber strap I think

[@serenityinside1]

😢

[@aniruddhpatel1372]

Can you review seestern s435

[@TelephoneNinja]

I'd love to have this bracelet on my SN0129

[@shireoryx6153]

Lovely watch ❤

[@Xraycrayon]

You didn’t show the case back

[@bestboy897]

stunning homage

[@brianmsahin]

Nice looking watch Gary ! For some reason the logo seems to be sticking out more on this dial. It might be better reduced to about 75% of the usual size. An optical effect maybe but it looks very big on this.

[@sdiver68]

San Martin will do custom watches for anyone willing to buy in sufficient quantities.

[@tyyven]

paused the vid at start and im gonna take a wild guess its a san martin. 😀

[@ilikewatches]

😂

[@BenGoodbrand]

Agree on the hands, they just look clumsy. That bracelet on a real Aqua Terra would be a big upgrade.

[@nikc1313]

Picked this one up in the summer sale for under 150 pounds. Probably the best bang for buck watch in my collection. Really well finished watch and one of the few watches I've ever had a compliment from a stranger on.

[@paulwiffin2452]

Appears they're sold out in all colour combo except green with white calendar. Shame

[@GunGuy258]

It will be back in stock. 😂

[@stephenschroeder6567]

Just looked now and the white is gone as well. All that was there was the green, which did not look that great. I hope they all come back in stock.

[@M123OCT]

Perhaps with your SM influence, you could remind them always to do a 40/41mm version, particularly as the Omega original is available in 41mm. There are many like me for whom 38mm just immediately rules it out. (Don't require lecture from anyone about how the 'trend' is towards smaller watches - my wrist size doesn't follow trends, funnily enough.) 👍

[@rickhammel9541]

right? 38? that's for my gf!

[@flyguy1359]

Same here, anything under 42 looks like a button on my roof tilers wrist. Just got the sn130 in green and the finishing is next level

[@M123OCT]

@@flyguy1359 I just got the same one, but the aventurine dial - I agree, superb watch. 👍

[@fontyyy]

Ironically the hands are the only thing not 100% lifted from the Aqua Terra, and it's the one thing they've cocked up.

[@D2Nine]

i just wish san martin would change the applied logo, it just sticks out so much

[@1marcusmitc]

38mm? for Kids. 41 or 42 for me pls.

[@adk7962]

Thanks for showing us the watch. Definitely one of the best Homages out there. If you’re looking for a value for money Homage watch, Watchdives has become my favorite brand. Thanks!

[@hootonhoot]

Loving Watchdives now!! Two of my favorites of all time is their “1967” big triangle Seamaster300, and the BB54 homages are off the chain!!!

[@AlexisPerez-do4ve]

First to the party 🎉

[@philspencelayh5464]

It may be different in the flesh but that dial looks even worse, if that's possible than the one that Omega fit. If they make a homage of the new version with the plain black dial that could be an interesting proposition.

[@jacklogan4141]

I’ve had a few SM watches, great quality but you gamble with the colours. They really struggle with blue and the colour never matches the website images. They are a nightmare to return to, they request you post it tracked/recorded but then refuse to refund you the postage costs. Poor customer service. Be careful with your colours!

[@steveflower9579]

Great homage: yes. But a real alternative: I don't think so

[@jaer.6540]

bought this, and just didnt like it. SO much reflections due to the domed sapphire, and they switched the hands for some reason. Also, the bezel is just too thick IMHO

[@PC-ju6pp]

Does anyone make something with this level of finish but quartz? I'm tired with mechanical watches, they are too heavy.

[@CG-Bloxfruit]

It looks nice, i love the short links(SM should use more often this design on their watches), i can live with that hour hand,but that clasps is hideous, out of proportion and doesn't suit the watch whatever. This type of watch should really have a butterfly clasp or at least a small clasps

[@oxdoc]

Only available in green, sadly.

[@gregtolley3455]

I disagree, its a straight rip, the best actual at alternative is basically anything by Henry Archer.

[@fyioska]

It's an amazing looking watch but totally agree. They have made some great original watches, no need for the homages anymore

[@twitchyjambo]

Christopher columbus 😬 another San Martin😭 we get it, they're descent....but😅

[@basvleeskruyer]

San Martin is just hommages to the real deal. Ofcourse you have to wonder how come the real deal is 10 times the price.

[@billandben5998]

The hands are in the wrong order. The second hand looks out of place

[@tychosteve]

A sad say for Omega when the San Martin has a better looking bracelet and far better clasp...Omega OMG 😂

[@AndraJevtovic]

Copies like this should be illegal. Casio had to remove marlin logo cause of the trademark issues, but if they steal everything exept logo than it is fine?

[@ilikewatches]

The law only cares about what has been legally protected.

[@AndraJevtovic]

@@ilikewatches Oh ok. Then I guess it is fine to copy entire design of another brand and sell it to people who are lying themselves cause they can’t own real thing.

[@ilikewatches]

Yes…not every has $10,000 to spend on the original sadly

[@laurencehogg6010]

In order to steal something, whoever you're taking it from must own it. As Gary tried to point out in his reply, many (all?) heritage brands do not own their own designs. Why? Because in years past they were able to rely on the huge barriers to entry to this industry as a deterrent, and so they didn't file (and protect) their designs because its expensive. At the same time, the same people who patted themselves on the back for saving a bit of money cut costs further by outsourcing production to China. While this did cut costs (and maximised bonuses) in the short term, in the medium term they effectively paid Chinese businesses to learn how to make watches really, really well. In the long term, China took this knowledge and shattered the barriers to entry. I have absolutely no sympathy with big brands - theyre just reaping what they sowed.

[@AndraJevtovic]

@@laurencehogg6010 it’s one thing to copy knowledge of how to do something and use it, and completely other to make cheap replicas for wannabes. That is my point. As Gary said not everyone has 10k for real thing. Fine, than buy 200$ original chinese watch that is better than 1000$ Seiko. Be real with yourself… I own Sea Gul, but I will never own shameless copy like this. You just lie yourself with that thing on a wrist

[@angelco71]

Bonito reloj, pero otro NH35.... podrían haber puesto un PT5000.

[@Zonediver]

It somehow gives the impression that San Martin is going backwards... Printed logos, cheap ugly hands and case backs that look like cheap cooking pots... I won't buy any more San Martin...

[@han_pritcher]

The stylistic choice to have every third groove in the dial wider than the rest looks really bad. From a distance it just looks like a mistake. It's a pity because it ruins an otherwise lovely looking watch. Their logo needs to be less huge and annoying, too.

[@markhagan3653]

You mean Omega made that mistake, so you're commenting on that?

[@han_pritcher]

@@markhagan3653 Right you are. I guess I never noticed it before. It looks weird though. I'd prefer uniform spacing, like some of their other models have.

[@marclucybarrett7283]

Indices not indexes gaz lol

[@markhagan3653]

Both are grammatically correct. @ilikewatches

[@marclucybarrett7283]

@markhagan3653 both are words but when referencing watches and specifically dials 'indices ' is used as a plural

[@markhagan3653]

@@marclucybarrett7283 Both are acceptable plural.

[@marclucybarrett7283]

@markhagan3653 if you have been around watches for any amount of time or ever bought parts you would have seen and used indices, both words are used with similar meaning but used in different areas

[@markhagan3653]

@@marclucybarrett7283 🤣

[@Richie_P]

I'd rather have no Seamaster than a fake Seamaster.

[@hugejohnson5011]

Who in Hell is "Sam Martin", and why is he flogging knock off watches?

[@jorgels400]

not worth the price

[@twitchyjambo]

How about, create a channel dedicated to San Martin? I'm not being horrible at all but then your viewers have a choice 🤗 I'm sure I'd watch them but it can get aaaaa little tiring 😢❤

[@ilikewatches]

You always have a choice…just watch the videos that interest you.

[@ralphg427]

Straight rip off of Omegas design. No thanks.

[@JacobBlom-i6q]

This is just sad.

[@ilikewatches]

🤡 here’s a clown face to cheer you up

[@astridhurron1198]

Man...this watch is such a ripoff....

[@markhagan3653]

Yeah at $150! 🤣🤣

[@GEMSofGOD_com]

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