San Martin Bronze Diver SN004 Q B Review

[@amandawatson5931]

This has to be, for me, one of the best looking watch/strap combinations I’ve seen. Welcome back.

[@stephencech3696]

Good to see you back uploading videos Mike! Horrible thing about the disease and operation, so well done for sticking strong and staying positive. Reviews, restorations, repairs, doesn't matter. They're all great,informative, relaxing and entertaining so I think we will all be happy with what you give us. Thanks again and stay positive!

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thanks for your support

[@theQdomain]

Awesome bronze watch. Glad you are on the road to recovery. Thanks for sharing your experience with the cancer as there are many men out there that think it can’t happen to them.

[@MyRetroWatches]

I was one of them and at 50 I didn’t expect it to strike now. Proves you never know. Hence the message take charge of your health.

[@theQdomain]

@@MyRetroWatches I was recently diagnosed with it as well. Mine is not aggressive now so they are just watching it. My PSA was normal and the doctor discovered it because of an abnormal prostate exam and later biopsy. My dad died from prostate cancer, my grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather had it as well. So I guess I was going to get it eventually. So if anyone reads this and is over 60 get an exam as well as a PSA test.

[@MyRetroWatches]

@@theQdomain sorry to hear that. Hopefully it won’t change for you. I was PSA 7.1 Gleason 7 and it was about to break out . Another few years and it would be a different story for me

[@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands]

Good to hear from you!

[@davidinghram2494]

This is the watch on my wrist now. I went back and forth between the two movements, and finally chose this one. I`m glad I did because it is running between 1 and 2 seconds slow per day. I can sure live with that. It is getting kind of dark now and is really beautiful with the original strap.

[@stevegillespie1968]

Hi Mike, thank you for suggestion to get prostate checked, I'm 54 now & had a digital test done by my GP earlier this week. I'm going back there for blood test & urine sample next week. I work on a acute care ward and so yes I deal with health issues all the time. Good luck with your treatment, I really enjoy seeing you & your videos on here. All the best & please look after yourself.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you for your support. Admirable job you have. Pleased your acting on my advise. Sadly we don’t really screen for Prostate cancer despite it being one/ if not the most common cancer in men. A higher PSA still does not mean cancer but any higher reading is worth investing. Also good to have low readings as you then have a baseline if you check every few years. If it rises you are 100% catching something early.

[@red75v67]

Great to see you back in action Mike. We'll done for the review on a good looking watch.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thanks for your support.

[@simonosborne3047]

Good to see you back in the saddle Mike. Positive thinking is one of the most important factors here. The gods spoke and you listened, now they're speaking to me. I'm booking my test next week.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Well done Simon. Good luck with the text don’t get anxious. If a blood test make sure they tick PSA but also check everything else while your there. It’s only us who can take charge of our health.

[@ronjenkins8529]

Welcome back, Mike! Great to hear from you!

[@tomholloway7566]

Good to hear you are on the road to recovery, take care

[@notreallyachannel396]

Really great to see a video from you pop up in my subscription list! Hope all is going well and looking forward more content. Also, you’ve inspired me to get psa screening. Thank you and best wishes for a speedy recovery!

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thanks and well done on doing your PSA. Makes me feel good that people are doing this.

[@jeanjoun2774]

Glad to see you back Mike! Wishing you the best.

[@johnhannon]

I am glad you are back Mike! Best wishes!

[@Ray.J]

Just found your channel. Sorry to hear about your cancer, I was in the same club but am now "cancer free" about 5 years on. I pray your treatment is successful and that you never experience issues again! The review is great! I've been lusting over bronze watches lately and this was very helpful.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you Ray. Hope you enjoy my channel. There is a good mix on here. As for my cancer. I’m now 16 weeks post operation to remove my prostate. Doing really well and got the all clear although as I am sure you understand it’s never the all clear…. I get tested now every 3 months for my PSA blood test. Next one in December., ! Good luck with a bronze watch. This one I do really like as the sizing is perfect for me.

[@garyg3617]

Great to see you back on your channel. I hope you are well. Thank you for the review.

[@orbwheelsandwatches]

I’ve got the steel one. Really want this one.

[@carlosalvarez9521]

Happy to see you in the saddle again so fast, hope your recovery is as fast as you want .

[@MyRetroWatches]

Recovery is going well. A few setbacks here and there but nothing major.

[@jamiecvincent1]

Good to see you back!

[@davelowey3074]

It's good to hear from you Mike, even though you're not watchmaking, stay on the mend lad.

[@MyRetroWatches]

I will be soon. I can’t keep away for long!

[@darrentabor4839]

Great-looking watch, but even better to hear you giving the review.

[@tofu3802]

Nice to see you back ,Mike very admirable mate.

[@ajee3229]

I know I'm late to the party, but I'm so happy you caught the cancer quickly and got it dealt with.

[@richardhaney7131]

Great to see you back!

[@brucebarlow6604]

All the best for a speedy recovery and take care. Good to see that you are back amongst your happy place. Regards from New Zealand.

[@walther9161]

Good you’re starting to get back to normal!!

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thanks

[@zlatannezic7921]

Welcome back Mike! Good to see you slowly getting back into it.

[@adrianbirkett594]

Good to see you back Mike!, glad op went well. Adrian.

[@alvinpillay9995]

Nice to have you back Mike.

[@daves6259]

Hi Mark hope your feeling Better !,good to hear you again

[@MagWatchTime]

Great to see you back on my friend , keep the mind active and positive, your a star. 👏👊🏻

[@Ecoat65]

Welcome back!!

[@Bristol1]

Glad to see you back! I'm wishing you a speedy recovery and good health. I'm not a fan of bronze watches, but I enjoyed the review none the less. I do think the suede strap looks very nice with the bronze. Cheers!

[@BryanO92]

Welcome back!

[@hotshoe32]

Found your channel looking for videos of this particular bronze San Martin and very pleased to have done so. Also appreciate you sharing the health advice and best of luck to you sir. Happy to be your newest subscriber.

[@MyRetroWatches]

thank you sir!

[@SamSams_Arcade]

Great to see you. love the videos. Watching from Las Vegas, New Mexico

[@darrencheshire8546]

Nice to have you back, hope all is going well ? That’s a great looking watch. Keep shouting about the PSA … Thanks and stay safe buddy.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thanks Darren. PSA whenever I can mention without overdoing it I will. I see most of my audience is in the age group required. Making awareness saves lives and I need to give back for what I received .

[@freequest]

San Martin is a pretty good watch, but one critique with them is the bottom of the case is very sharp. If you wear it for long periods, it does cut into you. Also, they could do with a little more finishing on the case edge near the skin. Had that problem with the bronze blue water ghost. Basically, the same watch you have there but with a date.

[@dtroutmann]

Welcome back

[@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands]

Take as much time as you want, we'll be waiting :)

[@mntbighker]

The PT5000 has become known for stripping internal gears if you frequently wind manually, over wind, or wind manually a LOT.

[@orbwheelsandwatches]

Hi, I’m 14. Your videos have really inspiring. Currently I’m working on an old bulova. What screwdrivers do you use as I’m looking to get a new set.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Well done to you being so young! Drivers, buy the best you can afford really. I use a set from A&F that I bought from Cousins uk. A&F don’t exist anymore but I think they are now cousins own brand. I can’t remember what I paid. £60 maybe? You want them to be comfortable for you. Blades you can always change to top brands if you wanted. Keeping blades in good order either sharpening or changing for new ones helps to minimise slipping.

[@orbwheelsandwatches]

@@MyRetroWatches thanks👍

[@danilvinyukov2060]

@@orbwheelsandwatches Your channel seems to be videos of you driving a mini. Yet you say you are 14. Do you happen to live in Alberta Province?

[@danilvinyukov2060]

@@orbwheelsandwatches correction: 1959 Austin Healey Sprite in Iris Blue.

[@orbwheelsandwatches]

@@danilvinyukov2060 it’s not my car. The videoing is me in the passenger seat. It’s my uncles car.

[@jumpinspider6489]

Hi Mike, I wish you all the best!! ❤

[@markbyrum4743]

New topic: Leather strap on the dive watch: There are now sail-cloth/ canvas straps backed by rubber being made available. I've got one on my Bremont. This type strap could solve the leather on dive watch conundrum! What say ye?

[@MyRetroWatches]

Worth taking a look. Thing is I never get watches wet and have not managed to get a holiday in 3 years due to pandemic and now my health…

[@markbyrum4743]

@@MyRetroWatches well, I feel I can wash my hands with vigor and not worry about getting leather wet with this combo band.

[@awdturbopowah773]

So great to see you back Mike! Stoked to see this upload today, and really happy you seem to be in good spirits and doing well. Oh and the watch is nice too 😄.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thanks pal. It’s good to be back. I’m going to try film a repair shortly!

[@awdturbopowah773]

@@MyRetroWatches Oh that's great news! I'm sure you've been eager to get back at it. Wonderful to see you back in the saddle so to speak 😄.

[@simonesphinx1738]

Glad to see you back in action so fast Mike! Interesting watch and nice review, but I'm not sure if I would grab it for that price range, considering also that it's "quite similar" to what we known.

[@MyRetroWatches]

£280 used to be Seiko money but now they got greedy and want twice as much. Thanks for watching

[@uthomo7275]

三年以前我找过san martin的老板想要定制一块青铜潜水手表，不过他们当时没有我喜欢的表盘，于是不了了之。没想到现在在海外也可以买到 san Martin 了。

[@andyfletcher1214]

As always a very honest and entertaining vid Mike ...Good to see you on the mend 👍

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thanks Andy for all your support.

[@pipodorologio1648]

hi mate, good to hear you are back online....and that you are recovering..take care bro...👍👍

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thanks. I want to be back on the watches to help with recovery.

[@pipodorologio1648]

@@MyRetroWatches I can understand that...take your time m8, we won't go away.......only with these reviews I pass...😉😉

[@NubletPie278]

Honestly I like the caseback. I know it's boring, but it's different to everyone else (except Rolex & Tudor), looks clean and quality and is guaranteed comfort. Nice review, superb watch.

[@wabwabwab2262]

Good to see you back, I hope you're feeling well. Lovely watch too but I think I prefer the bronze turtle that San Martin do. I'm trying to persuade myself not to buy it during this sale 😐

[@Bama_Law]

You can refinish bronze and brass I believe with lemon juice

[@markbyrum4743]

Great review. Glad you are back. Hope you keep improving and find yourself "at the bench" soon. As to the movement, considering the spectacular performance, do you think this movement might be the equivalent of the Elaborate or chronometer grade? Perhaps that's a future video topic. Good vid. Keep at it!

[@MyRetroWatches]

I would not put it to that standard. It’s completely mass produced probably completely automated assembly too. I can’t speak for long term reliability either. Why I want to take one apart to see inside.

[@markbyrum4743]

@@MyRetroWatches are you saying that if someone disassembled a machine built movet and somehow 'tweaked" the parts one could go from "standard " to "Elaborae" quality? As to your planned disaster, we would look forward to seeing that!

[@eurabio]

Kinda like pencil hand instead of the mercedes. What do you think, would it be a mistake? I guess it would be less popular if I would eventuallly sell it.

[@MyRetroWatches]

They offer that option for a reason so can’t be that unpopular. Some people like the cleaner look. The steel version (s) are I think the most popular San Martin watch made.

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

Had to pay £256 for it but still worth every penny 🙏

[@Ron_DeForest]

omg. first i've heard of the cancer. very sorry to hear. hope all is looking up for you.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thank you.recovery is going well.

[@oscarjimenez1564]

Bienvenido a bordo.👌

[@mikebruegger8654]

Nice.... Never saw those

[@eurabio]

Are the hands also bronze color?

[@MyRetroWatches]

Hands and index are gold .

[@boydsargeant7496]

Hi Michael, not had time to watch the video, but just wanted to check in and say I hope you are well.

[@sabio777]

I just Made the PSA test, thank you

[@MyRetroWatches]

Well done. Pleased to here.

[@educarmar]

Good to see you are recovered for at least record paid content. I hope you dont miss income.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thanks. I’m recovering well. I don’t get paid for reviews by the manufacturer, but often they let you keep it. I guess in part to sway your opinion but also return costs are probably quite high. Difference for me is I like all watches so enjoy them. Many reviewers sell them on.

[@educarmar]

@@MyRetroWatches I understand, I just meant this type of recording is less demanding on you than the tutorial-like you usually do. It is a step nontheless in the right direction and I am glad you have started to feel better

[@wichywoo]

tea made with the root of the nettle is an ancient remedy for prostate bud , really good for you ;o)

[@martinlouden9005]

That's rather nice in bronze Mike, if you'd like to pop it into a jiffy bag and send it to my home address I'd be much obliged! And I wish you a full and speedy recovery from your recent surgery.

[@MyRetroWatches]

Oldies are goldies ! Thanks Martin

[@msh4598]

ساعة تنافس الماركات العالمية بجدارة ان لم اصنفها ساعة عالمية😊

[@chrisoz4929]

My brother’s life was saved by having a PSA test. I have one every year now as his cancer scared the crap out of me

[@MyRetroWatches]

Hope your brother is okay now. I have to have PSA every 3 months for the next 2 years then twice a year thereafter. Hopefully all zero reading.. it’s this I now worry about

[@chrisoz4929]

@@MyRetroWatches he’s fine now. It did change his outlook on life. Before, he was very business focused, now he spends much more time with his family and enjoys life to the full. Your test regime sounds like his. There were a couple other of issues after his prostate was removed (the blue pill kind), but eventually, that sorted itself out too.

[@MyRetroWatches]

@@chrisoz4929 yes I have ED for certain and right now battling incontinence

[@hamshackleton]

As you are finding that sitting is uncomfortable (understandable!) - have a look at those donut or polo cushions intended for haemorrhoid sufferers. (Cushion with a hole in the middle!)

[@MyRetroWatches]

Thanks I’ve been thinking of those but I’m better every day down there. It’s when you know where the prostate is . It’s still healing in there although they go in from my belly to get to it.

[@msh4598]

لدى العديد من ساعات سان مارتن موديلات مختلفة

[@1959Berre]

The bronze sure looks nice at first glance, but green oxidation is a bitch. Anyone with a metal allergy might develop some serious problems wearing it. Bronze, being rather soft, will soon round of sharp corners, especially at the crown, as it often rubs to the skin. Eventually, the crown will completely lose its ribbing on one spot, and it will change to sort of an egg shape. Ask me how I know...

[@MyRetroWatches]

Speaking from experience clearly. I’m liking the bronze because it’s different. Steel back so no real skin contact but all your points are totally valid

[@EduardoSilva-qi7hf]

Comprei um .

[@joshvega4020]

Hello, Would you consider selling you San Martin bronze? I checked the link and it is $336 USD.

[@Sergeant_Fury]

Imitation is the highest form of flattery. I love the Submariner and the bronze version is very cool. Your health problems remind me of the father of a friend who died of prostate cancer. He refused to do anything about it, knowing full well that he would die, remarking about proctologists, "What kind of a man looks up another man's a--h--e for a living!"

[@drdr73]

Wish you good health....

[@msh4598]

❤😊

[@endy_fx]

Firstly, not keen on the styling on this one. The bronze doesn't appeal, and the strap is really not for me. That out of the way - it's great you're on the mend and back to uploading. Take it at your own pace, we're not going anywhere :)

[@lassejupin6684]

Nice watch but I have to say that I have had only problems with the pt5000 and especially the winding gear which I my case with 5 watches has stopped functioning after a very short time ( often weeks ). So I will never buy another watch with the pt5000. The watches I have that have stopped working are additionally impossible to be repaired as the watches have to go back to China and the watches that I have sent back have all been stopped In the Chinese customs and have never reached their destination. So all in all don’t buy there’s watches

[@MyRetroWatches]

Sad to hear. It’s why I want to take one apart to see what they are like inside. I hear good things about them but there is always two sides and sounds like you had a very bad experience. I do accept sending anything to China is very difficult. They only like things to leave that country..

[@darkart6487]

Привіт з України. I wish you a quick, easy recovery! ❤

[@igedeputra8625]

you from buy wacth

[@itadamson]

It's such a shame that they put their logo on the bronze version. I really liked the script on the steel version. I find their logo very ugly.

[@hamshackleton]

Copying the Tag Heur logo?

[@itadamson]

@@hamshackleton I could see that as the inspiration, yes. But a poor execution in my opinion. There's something very sketch-like to it that undermines the retro vibe of this piece to my eye.

[@MyRetroWatches]

I do prefer the script on this model. I also do like their hex logo but only when it’s applied rather than printed.

[@MyRetroWatches]

@@hamshackleton tag is more a shield . This is hexagonal

[@bramopheij2928]

I quite like the design of the case, but the crown, generic and boring dial is a bit of a shame, whats up with the conversion chart. I don´t care if 200m=660ft. They deliver it on a 'leather strap, noone is going diving with that thing.

[@BeatPoet67]

Let's be honest, 99.999% of us who ever buy a consumer "dive" watch never go diving with it...

[@Fred-nv8gf]

A stunner.