San Martin Sn058gx 36 mm VS ROLEX Datejust 36 mm 126234

Warning ⚠️⚠️ there are a lot of Truth bombs in this video all opinions are that of my own and this is not a paid promotion in any way as I have bought all these watches with all of my own money #watchreviews #luxurywatches #watch #rolexhomage #sanmartinwatches #divewatch #divewatches #watchreviews
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[@jackthomas6952]

Seems more and more Rolex ridiculous high prices are more about the name than anything else….…I hope reviews like this will contribute to knocking them off their pedestal.

[@underachievingwatchcollect1878]

I’m wearing the exact same San Martin on my 7 1/2” wrist. And yes, the blue on the SM is richer and more vibrant than my 41dj. The smaller size does look more elegant and dressy. Once you wear a smaller watch for a while you get used to it and it doesn’t seem small anymore. Btw I found out that the Pelagos 39 has a problem with the hands not being very well lumed compared to the indices and bezel-so close but now off my radar. Keep up the great content Ed!😎

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

Thank you sir Merry Christmas

[@Andrew-ec9ir]

I like the honesty in your videos on the date just. Your unboxing was very honest and vulnerable about why you bought the rolex and this one was honest about look and feel versus good homages. You are one of the least polished watch guys on you tube but you get to the honest heart of watch collecting. Don't change a thing.

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

@@Andrew-ec9ir thank you sir

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

Haven't heard from you in a while just wanted to check in on you see how things are going out west did the work situation ever straightened itself out

[@asiantimepieces]

The SM on the left looks nice but all homages fail in proportions, date wheel, quality finishes and so on. Ginault plays on another level, of course.

[@jaer.6540]

this is not true, and in some cases the homage out does the OG in finishing. There are videos of macro shots on YT that prove this

[@jackthomas6952]

That Rolex should be at the most priced at 4,500-5,000 almost 10 G’s for that is fuckin rape.

[@RabbitWatchShop]

The sad thing is you could get one for that price in the early to mid-2000s. The demand is high, so that justifies the high prices I suppose

[@jodysilvia2]

I dig the San martin on the left the blue is much nicer

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

I think so too

[@AceUp459]

This really convinced me ordering a 36mm San Martin just for trying on on my 7 1/4 wrist. Since I'm a pretty, I never even thought about a 36mm watch and just went with 40-41mm.

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

I fully understand when I first got into watches 2 years ago a quickly got established in my mind that 40 mm was the minimum size that I should do but then I learned historically 36 mm used to be the man size and to be perfectly honest I now enjoy the 36 mm weigh more than all of my 40 mm watches and for reference my wrist is 7 inches

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

Please subscription if you don't mind also

[@loganj6203]

Do you think what is the best Aliexpress watch 36mm or 37mm? I want to hear your thoughts

[@canerbaykara2639]

The bezel is the real tell. The bezel on the san martin doesnt even seem close but other than that seems pretty close. I just wish san martin would changed their logo.

[@calerichmond4234]

true

[@deanP.]

Thanks for the comparison video. That was a cool trick about putting the watch on upside down first. It’s cool that you can get the experience first with the San Martin. Then you know if you want to spend the money on the Rolex. Greatly appreciated.

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MrDucatiti]

Great comparison.. and nice trio. No problem with blue dials in terms of manufacturing fyi. It is only the ceramic bezel insert for the GMT pepsi ONLY.

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

That info came directly from my A.D.

[@markmaraskiward]

The Isl-38 fluted bezel version is another nice homage with the 9015 movement. I got it after selling my dj41.

[@anthonyreid7221]

Doesn't even have the correct end links Would drive me crazy lol

[@rickhammel9541]

I'll take the San Martin and put the rest in Apple stock.

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

Smart 🤓 seriously sir

[@calerichmond4234]

Thanks Mr. E for making this comparison video, its so good that i purchased the san martin SN0059 in blue mop dial and im very impressed. It almost feels like a rolex in hand without the rolex price tag. The finishing and the dials are all perfect for the price couldnt find a reason to complain.

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@felo6035]

It is getting tougher to justify the incredible price gap between top-notch microbrands and luxury brands. That said, luxury brands, like Rolex, do offer incredible heritage, better overall quality for those who appreciate, prestige (for those who desire), and a much safer opportunity to maintain value ( if you're lucky increase). The other thing a luxury brand may do is to boost one's feelings of accomplishment. Bottom line, as you pay more for a watch, the law of diminishing returns kicks in. Are these watches worth it? For some yes, others no. It is as individual of a choice as most other things in life. One thing is for sure, many microbrands offer killer watches for a far far better value proposition.

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

Totally agree 💯

[@felo6035]

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[@frblaze2]

Rolex is a scam

[@johandoe895]

Totaly agree. I four San martins now. The white dail gx. A mop blue dail gx. The small blue dial g. And an explorer type. All sw200. Also have a real. rolex

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

Thank you Johan

[@Pal-us9uv]

Liked and subscribed. I will buy this watch 11.11. It will be my last san martin 🥺 I have too many.

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

Lol

[@siddharthchoudhary4278]

Thanks for the review mr E.

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

Any time!

[@oscarmason3252]

Sir i really like your channel, new subscriber here

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

Thanks much appreciated

[@KingPantocrator]

Everybody hates these Chinese clones homages clomages whatever you wanna call them, but if something they push the big boys to either up their game or lower their prices and that could only be good for us the costumers.

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

Exactly 💯 I'm just here to tell the truth it is what it is

[@davidsonviray1403]

Do you have an idea why the crystal is raised? Does it have a advantage vs the flat crystal

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

All of these have a flat Crystal with a cyclops for the date as far as why in protrudes above the bezel I do not know why they do it like that my guess on the Rolex would be to protect the white gold fluted bezel has a sapphire cheaper to replace

[@davidsonviray1403]

@@mr.eswatchreviews i see because the san martin have a raised crystal whereas the rolex have flat so maybe the san martin raised it to protect the fluted bezel am i right?

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

@@davidsonviray1403 I'm actually wearing the Rolex right now and is sapphire is raised just above the bezel the Saint Martin is copy of the Rolex so they're just doing what Rolex did

[@davidsonviray1403]

@@mr.eswatchreviews oh i see so the san martin and the rolex both have raised crystals thank you for confirming it

[@davidsonviray1403]

One last thing how many removable links on the san martin?

[@stevenmccarthy112]

I love your no bullshit style man. Subscribed.

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

That's what I'm here for thank you

[@driller7714]

Hey Ed, congrats on the Rolex, beautiful watch. I finally got my Speedmaster and was able to compare it to my Ginault. Movement aside, the build quality, fit and finish, of the Ginault holds up very well to the Speedmaster. However, the movement on the Speedmaster is on a whole other level. Pictures don’t do it justice. I was in the Tag Heuer shop in the mall of Asia with my Ginault on and I have to say, my Ginault was better quality than those watches, looked better too. Can’t be happier with my Ginault.

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

Awesome man very happy to hear you agreed

[@kresimirpleic]

Your Ginault has a movement that can be serviced and regulated by any watchmaker on Earth. You can drop your Ginault off at your local watchmaker on monday and pick it up after a week and it will be serviced and regulated for not much money. And your Omega? You will have to ship it and wait a few months for it to arrive back and you will spend a lot more money. Is it worth it? Well, that is up to you. Ginault is a value packed watch. Your Omega isn't. Because that movement is still a mass produced, machine made, machine assembled and machine decorated movement.

[@driller7714]

@@kresimirpleic It’s worth it. The Omega is 10 times the watch the Ginault is. Not that the Ginault is bad, the Omega is just that good.

[@driller7714]

@@kresimirpleic I can say that after owning both for a little while. The only time I don’t have my Omega on is when I’m at work and then it’s a cheap pagani quartz chronograph. Yes, the movement is still machine made but it is still 10x better. And, after owning both watches for a while, the overall build quality of the Omega is simply better.

[@kresimirpleic]

@@driller7714 Sorry, but I can't take you seriously if you claim that an Omega is 10 times the watch Ginault is.

[@johandoe895]

Mr. Ed. Since we have the same taste in blue face watches and quality watches……have you seen the Pitzman II? I’m gonna buy it in the spring…..sw300!

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

I have not heard of that one do you have a link

[@johandoe895]

@@mr.eswatchreviews the pitzman II

[@johandoe895]

@@mr.eswatchreviews oh. By the way. We texted before regarding the ginault diver. I wrote to them asking if i could get one without all the text on the dial. I’m gonna wait and see what some of their next versions look like.

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

@@johandoe895 that is a very refined looking piece

[@joehenderson1]

Extremely informative. Thank you!

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thetimebombardier]

whole lot of blue lagoon goodness going on there dude 😎😎

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

If the watch I ordered from chronos will hurry up and get here I hope to do the best blue dial in my collection video before the end of the year

[@thetimebombardier]

@@mr.eswatchreviews will be interesting to see how they stack up against each other and apart from the movements what else sets them apart 😎😎

[@jackthomas6952]

You’re Wild comparing the DJ to the SM 😂

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

You think so?🤔🤯🙊🙉🙈

[@jackthomas6952]

@@mr.eswatchreviews It’s informative though especially when you say the SM isn’t all that much from different from the DJ. Videos like this help tell the truth about Rolex. I ordered the Cronos DJ and I can verify that it doesn’t feel that much different or much different than a DJ.

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

@@jackthomas6952 yeah Jack I mean when you compare the difference in price the disparity between the two is definitely not enough in the sense those two brands actually offer several of their watches with sw200 again that is if it's a real SW 200 but the overall look feel and finish is extremely similar

[@user-zb6el4ks2b]

San Martin facel colour looks best ..........

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

I agree that 36 mm is it the prettiest the San Martin

[@lukew2194]

36mm is a lady size

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

@@lukew2194 lol I used to think that too however 36 mm was considered man's size until more recently most vintage Rolex are 36-39 mm including the submariners GMT and datejust

[@scatterbrain9490]

Lol have you a Merry one Ed

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

You too Scott

[@haromaster6086]

it is pronounced Omaage

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

Cool story bro

[@johnlacroix1639]

Its like comparing a VW bug to RR lol

[@jackthomas6952]

Nah more and more reviews I see you can get a Rolex quality homage for wayyyyyyyy less than the price of the Rolex which really means you are only buying a name.

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

LMAO John 🤣 honestly as a mechanic the Rolls-Royce and the VW bug are both in the same s*** pile of European vehicles for me I would have made more than comparison like a chevette and a Corvette

[@ThePolosatiyton]

This is cheap fake. Bad unacurate movement.

[@mr.eswatchreviews]

There are no fakes in this video there are two homages and one genuine Rolex

[@ThePolosatiyton]

​@@mr.eswatchreviews Difference between sm and rolex is... logo?) SM - fake rolex with legit logo for sales