Between these and the Year of the Dragon watch; San Martin is putting the watch world on notice. They’ve gotten noticeably and appreciable higher quality/better original design in just a matter of months.
@SpudForceable6 ай бұрын
Just ordered my first San Martin watch, the value for money they represent is incredible.
@rumcajs0096 ай бұрын
I've got that model with silver dial, and it's my favourite watch in my collection. That marble one looks phenomenal.
@Menruleall3 ай бұрын
I ordered the marble because of THIS review. I just wish this watch had the prettier bracelet, like on the desert dial watches. Most people seem to not like it, but I love the polished center. It does make it dressier, that's what I'm looking for. A breath taking dress watch.
@Mystery_Man842 ай бұрын
Love the shot at Seiko at the end😅. It’s well deserved.
@user-ol5zr3pb9nАй бұрын
I encourage everyone to support this channel ‘ Shiny Things ‘ with this gentleman who presents quality in its contest with elegance and a fair honest review. Thank you Sir for your program and professional reviews. Sincerely, Rick in Florida - USA. I am not a paid subscriber I am a person who brings forth an honest opinion and values everyone for their qualities as human beings and things that positive proactive good persons are able to achieve.
@user-ol5zr3pb9nАй бұрын
Excellent reviews that you present. I personally will pass on the white dial, like the black or blue dial instead. Thank you for your thorough reviews that are right on point.
@BrokeWatchFanatic6 ай бұрын
Wow, this one is impressive! Makes you wonder why we buy some of the more expensive options out there...
@simonmcguire42906 ай бұрын
Very late to the San Martin appreciation club but I have to admit, from what I have seen in the metal, they are pretty impressive and now they appear to be raising their game even more. I am a bit of a 'Seiko-path' but if I was in the market for a budget GMT I would definitely look at this and the cheaper models with standard dials.
@AQBPlays6 ай бұрын
They need to create their own etched or stamped casebacks
@DFlemmingАй бұрын
So does Rolex.
@JPLewcun6 ай бұрын
Love the new Lapis GMT, you’re correct, the marble is really cool but the hands get lost in it. Great review.
@ikeman57746 ай бұрын
Fantastic looking watch. The fit and finishing is top tier. That marble dial with applied endices is incredible. Very nice review. Thanks
@ShinyThings6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! 🙂👍
@PhilGuidry6 ай бұрын
This one is a stunner!
@MrKrekkie6 ай бұрын
Grand Seiko doesn't even make different dials on for instance the white bearch. So compliments to San Martin.
@stuartthornton30275 ай бұрын
If you can get past the name, this is one very serious time piece for the money. This is getting significant wrist time right now and already have been asked on three occasions what the watch was. It's interesting to see some people's reaction to the brand. Great review 👍
@nemocloudwalker70675 ай бұрын
The White Marble looks to be Chinese Carrara .There is a plethora of Semi-precious Stone for San Martin to explore . I think the Marble would be my choice in this Model’s current offering . …. 👍
@LyubomirX6 ай бұрын
I've ordered this watch 2 day's ago, first time in Black Aventurine, I really love that dial , but after I realised that I already have 2 black watches in my collection,2 white, 1 blue and I decided to change the order and go for a Blue Lapis, that was the second favourite colour of the line.
@ColdComrade6 ай бұрын
I’m sure that blue one will be stunning! It was a hard choice for me bc I would love both black and blue but I went with the black.
@LyubomirX6 ай бұрын
@@ColdComrade I'm still waiting, they're on Chinese new year holiday, maybe after 20 February I'll get any order update. I don't think that I'll not gonna like it, especially for 250£ that I've paid for that. For my quartz , leather strap, white dial with roman numbers Tissot, I paid 220£ , but this SM looks way better even on photo + steal bracelet + decent Seiko Movement .
@nedflanders37696 ай бұрын
Shut up and take my money, San Martin! 😊
@federicoprice26876 ай бұрын
Beautiful watches, excellent review!! Thanks yet again. 😊 And 👏 👏 to San Martin!
@ShinyThings6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@dunderhay91696 ай бұрын
Great review of a beautiful watch, not cheap, but excellent value.
@neilbotha35276 ай бұрын
Great review as always
@multipl36 ай бұрын
The lapis looks incredible too. Should have come with BoR bracelet which Im sure they will do eventually
@davidc39036 ай бұрын
I‘m hoping for this. Ideally as a three hander too
@AdAce216 ай бұрын
damn, this looks fantastic!! love the look of that marble dial; seems like you got a good one, with a fair bit of gray streaks. I'm sure there will be a ton of variation in these dials.
@tschoy93886 ай бұрын
This marble San Martin GMT has great quality and good price. Great blacelet too. Nothing to say.
@ajcallaway1236 ай бұрын
Love this piece. Id love the markers and hands to be gun metal to stand out a little more. Maybe a smidge thinner
@jamied9315 ай бұрын
Just ordered this after being thoroughly surprised with a no date sub homage (with sword hands instead of the meecedez) This looks like a more originsl design than a straight homage, looks fantastic
@AQBPlays6 ай бұрын
They are going to come for the Zelos market
@drebarthelotte57126 ай бұрын
I'm loving san martin watches. I own a few and i find myself really liking that dial. Great job san martin. Just keep your prices good. Nice review. Congratulations on your new watch. Nice watch. The only thing that I wish is the seconds hands to be capped . 😊 The seiko is only good for it movement. I'll never buy a seiko. San martin is my choice and favorite brand.
@ShinyThings6 ай бұрын
🙂👍
@Discoworx6 ай бұрын
Was starting to think about an opal dial. This is pretty cool as well.
@quarters-eye89226 ай бұрын
Fantastic watch 👍👍👍
@sp102906 ай бұрын
These are very nice! just ordered the Aventurine
@bikeman1236 ай бұрын
3:13 That GMT hand is not snapping to the correct position. Seiko NH movements may be reliable but I have found them to have poor time keeping. Such a nice watch deserves a better movement.
@ShinyThings6 ай бұрын
Im waiting for Miyota 9000 series GMT option. That could be a game changer, but we are yet to see the price implications. Thanks for watching!
@keving44086 ай бұрын
Excellent review as always, and nice watch. You suggest that SM took loose inspiration from Grand Seiko, but Vincero has been making an automatic watch with a marble dial for a long time (and I realize I may get flamed for bringing up that brand).
@sinjinadams28626 ай бұрын
Cronos just came out with a Meteorite dial. I hope more brands start using exotic materials.
@titoparedes68394 ай бұрын
Great job San Martin......
@anthonyhauser3063Ай бұрын
I wish I could get my hands on the first San Martin marble dial they made around ten years ago can’t find them anywhere
@aussie81146 ай бұрын
Looks good 👍🏼
@cmc60406 ай бұрын
This is a beautiful watch......
@mariog72136 ай бұрын
It would be cool if they used the miyota and made it slimmer
@davidcopeland5409Ай бұрын
Would probably buy if they dropped the gmt
@ShinyThingsАй бұрын
@davidcopeland5409 I believe a gemstone model without gmt is on the cards. I'm not sure if it will have a marble option though.
@manacass2 ай бұрын
It looks like the video contains two watches with marble dial. One has hands and hour marks in black frame, other version has white. I prefer the one with black framed hands and hour markers.
@nedflanders37696 ай бұрын
This SM defecates all over that new Seiko gmt
@ShinyThings6 ай бұрын
🤣👍
@dimasakbar76684 ай бұрын
may San Martin elevate other PRC maker games. I am heavily conflicted between the lapis lazuli and aventurine, which one usually considered more rare / premium out of the two? I hope someday SM showcase PRC movement.
@ShinyThings4 ай бұрын
I agree. Do you have some specific movements in mind?
@dimasakbar76684 ай бұрын
@@ShinyThings i am not well versed in movement, but anything to challenge NH35 / Miyota 8200 / 9015 is good imho. Some that come to mind are PT5000, ST3600, ST3621, ST16, the venerable ST1902, Hangzhou 5000. Sure some of it may be derivatives, but i think we of the working class (and of those who failed the birth lottery hence lower earning ceiling) would also like to have access to the world of mechanical wonders.
@Robespierres_Ghost6 ай бұрын
I ordered the Lapis model and they sent me the Aventurine. 😐 I don't really care for Aventurine. Other than that this model is a nice watch overall.
@AQBPlays6 ай бұрын
You in the US?
@AQBPlays6 ай бұрын
I’m after an Aventurine!
@crusader15636 ай бұрын
What is the link I can't find it
@ShinyThings6 ай бұрын
Here is the link: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdCjOVx also in the description.
@adamcarlson49225 ай бұрын
Boo to get another seiko caller gmt. We need more love for the miyota 9075.
@gilbertoflores73974 ай бұрын
They're a little pricey, that's why we really don't get many watches with 9k series At all on ali watches, outside of the random dress watch.
@RA61626 ай бұрын
Jewellery for men !
@daveho8526 ай бұрын
beautiful ❤
@user-kx5sz6bx4u6 ай бұрын
Da che mondo e mondo gli orologi si assomigliano. Vince sempre chi si attribuisce la paternità di una presunta novità. Sono in attesa del Dragone e quando lo avrò ricevuto e non sarò deluso può darsi che la versione nera o blu di questo orologio susciti il mio interesse. Mi piacerebbe che San Martin utilizzasse altri movimenti perché talvolta non è facilissimo spendere 300 per qualcosa che altri ti danno a 100. Vero è che l' utilizzo di calibri NH.. risolve l' ansia di eventuali malfunzionamenti per 2 buoni motivi: 1) sono affidabili 2) puoi comprare il movimento completo al prezzo di cappuccino e brioches a Londra😂😂😂😅
@ShinyThings6 ай бұрын
Yes these days Cappuccino and Croissants are becoming a bit of a luxury in London 🥐☕🥐 😁👍 Thanks for watching!
@KevinNiven6 ай бұрын
Another San Martin I can't wear. I wish they would do some in 41 or 42mm
@Dreammyw0w6 ай бұрын
Why? Is it too small for you?
@jaer.65406 ай бұрын
Original design? This is a direct "homage" of a GS.
@LyubomirX6 ай бұрын
It's not 100% similar, especially Lapis and Aventurine, but they're inspired from GS SBGE283 Evolution 9 Collection GMT Titanium
@gregtolley34556 ай бұрын
SM is one higher tier movement away from being a real pain in Switzerlands posterior.
@gilbertoflores73974 ай бұрын
Seagull produces their own ETA movement clone that is said to be very decent, or would you think a 9K Miyota would be the best route to go? I think if they could produce a HAQ movement for their watches they'd rule to industry, as a lot of watch companies don't really do high end quartz anymore outside of "The Citizen" and Grand Seiko. Bulova and Seiko Dolce dabble in it, but don't make many appealing options.
@lormitto6 ай бұрын
Why do you do this to me. I have just put this one my list. Real beauty. But why? I do not want to keep buying :)
@ShinyThings6 ай бұрын
Lol 😂
@justaman10905 ай бұрын
Русский акцент - он навсегда. У меня такой же.
@MrPINKFL0YD6 ай бұрын
It's an advertisement. I give up
@Chris-de2qc6 ай бұрын
I would buy SM watches if they didn't have such an ugly logo
@LyubomirX6 ай бұрын
Some of their watches has an option with NO logo ))