The KING Of Submariner Homages? | San Martin v3 SN017-G Review

[@Ktrb]

Bought ver 3. Every single edge of the watch was so sharp that I even had to polish the crown on my own to make the watch wearable. Sold it after a few months. I found out that I was always picking other watches because it was just unpleasant to wear.

[@WristWatching]

That's a bummer, I didn't have that bad of an experience but I can imagine how that must have felt. The lug tips were the only part that felt really sharp on my unit. Thanks for watching!

[@chadkinkead3394]

Just found this exact model on eBay. I don't want to pay $25K for a Rolex, so... $200 is much better! San Martin is known for solid builds and they typically hold their value and are respected amongst watch addicts. Great video sir! Thank you for helping with my decision. Have a great 2024!!!!

[@WristWatching]

Thank you so much! It's been a while since I posted this video, and some better versions have been released. Check out the Sugess Ocean Star or San Martin SN0111 if you want to get the best of the best modern Sub homage. ;)

[@paulvon2378]

I purchased the Starbucks (sn0017g-B) for only $144 USD. lol

[@paradoks7487]

@@WristWatchingWhy I think the sn0111 is better over the sn017?

[@jramosgil]

I loved the review. I was hesitating whether to buy it or not, and without a doubt it has become clear to me that it is a very good watch for the price. Thank you very much for making this content. Greetings from Spain 🇪🇸

[@WristWatching]

Glad the review helped! It's a fantastic watch, like all the San Martin pieces I've had. Greetings back to you from Portugal! 🇵🇹

[@renebense]

The sharp edges can easily be smoothed out with a nail polisher with different grades of smoothness. Start with the smoothest to try the effect because you can damage the watch when you start too coarse. Actually start with a watch that does not matter when you spoil it.

[@WristWatching]

That’s great to know. Hope I’d never have to do this though!

[@Agent-vj3ns]

Got the same one with a custom logo (San Martin in cursive script) with the "AUTOMATIC" letters in red. Wasn't a big fan of their hexagon logo, too industrial imo. Also had to use a 1200 grit file on the bracelet.

[@WristWatching]

I'm with you on the hex logo. Too industrial, and it just takes up too much attention on the dial.

[@onemorewatchplease]

I just received mine and i am very excited to review it on my channel, its a great watch.

[@Judas_Phart]

Another great video… thank you. It’s great hearing your review and your opinion of the San Martin homage, the watch looks way better than I thought it would in black. After looking at photos of the black, green and blue, I thought I preferred the blue, but now I’m not so sure as I really like the black. The way the light catches the bezel is gorgeous, it really sparkles similar to ripples on water. I was surprised at how good the free tools are, they look as if they are as solid as the Watch. I will never own a decent Rolex in my lifetime, and it won’t be something I will miss or wish for. If I won the Euro lottery though, I would probably (definitely) change my mind, my comment and buy several. You made me laugh out loud (in a good way) more than once, especially with your comment about the bezel action and your Seiko SKX and then when you were saying about using the clasp for self defence. I have read a lot of comments across KZbin hating on the NH36 movement, but I think it’s great. It’s a solid dependable workhorse that will run for years and years and is cheap to replace, if ever it needed to be. As to the 3 different logos, I like all three, but I would definitely prefer it, if they either used the hexagonal logo and shark logo together, or used the San Martin font logo with the shark logo. Your honest summary at the end is also something I enjoy. You may not like the date magnifier now, but you will certainly appreciate any kind of magnification and clarity a lot more when you get old, lol. Looking forward to your next review.

[@WristWatching]

I'd definitely consider buying the real deal if I won the Euro lottery too! Glad you enjoyed the review. It really is a high quality piece that will scratch the submariner itch for so many people. Thanks so much for the lovely comment!

[@thegorn]

It would be good if the rehaut wasn't so sloped, and if the bezel markers were lumed.

[@WristWatching]

They fixed the rehaut on their newer sub homages. Those look miles better.

[@thegorn]

@@WristWatching yeah but their newer sub homages have other issues that are deal-breakers for me. Specifically SN019 and the SN0111. The former is a 21mm lug width to 18mm taper and doesn’t have enough micro adjustment for me and it won’t take San Martin’s OTF clasp. Plus is bigger and I think heavier overall which I don’t like. The SN0111 has bad bracelet articulation at the end links and a non-boxed domed sapphire which I really dislike. Modern sub homages should have flat crystals. For me the SN017 is the best of a lot of imperfect choices. My fav sub homage is actually the Ginault Ocean Rover II, which I don’t have anything bad to say about.

[@WristWatching]

@@thegorn The Ginault is incredible for sure! Hoping to get my hands on that someday. Have you tried the Sugess Ocean Star? That's my favourite modern sub homage out of all the ones I've owned, including the San Martins.

[@SingleTrackMined]

Bonus: Self-defense clasp. LOL Nice!

[@WristWatching]

Now that's real value!

[@sotirisbinjaku7707]

Which is better in your opinion sn019 or sn017-g v3??

[@WristWatching]

Haven’t had the SN019, so I can’t tell for sure. But I think the new SN0111 is better than both of them.

[@sotirisbinjaku7707]

Thank you so much Because I wanted to be like the Rolex I gonna check the sn0111

[@WristWatching]

@@sotirisbinjaku7707 No problem! Another great option is the Sugess Ocean Star. I have a review of that in my channel too.

[@sotirisbinjaku7707]

I ordered the sn017 g v3 Finally I want to ask you if is coming with this bracelet like in your video ??because on the other videos I see with differents bracelet

[@WristWatching]

@@sotirisbinjaku7707 I believe it now comes with their newer clasp. The clasp I have on mine is no longer used. Congrats on the purchase!

[@sokaktvsakinahmet5246]

Aynısının steeldive olanı daha çok hoşuma gitti inceleme için teşekkürler 🙏🖐️

[@malikshabazz7596]

I agree a 100% for the price, but if you pay a little more 10-20 € $ more. The Cronos is just as good its a toss up, l have both, San Martin Submariner homage date ,and the Cronos Submariner homage no date. I prefer the no date for the Symmetry so l like my Cronos more, but l love and wear both.

[@WristWatching]

Definitely a hard choice to make, I've heard a lot of good things about the Cronos. I think the fact that the endlinks on the San Martin are recessed makes it wear much more comfortable for my wrists. I've noticed that none of the other sub homages have that, it was honestly a game changer for me. I'm glad you're enjoying both your San Martin and Cronos. Thanks for watching!

[@cuckooforwatches382]

Another well built San Martin. 👍

[@WristWatching]

They're giving other brands a run for their money. Thanks for watching!

[@detonatorfd]

Chapter ring on this is too thick, suguess engraved shallow chapter ring is just perfect.

[@martinwilliams6027]

Just bought one from steel dive the bracelet is so sharp you can shave with it

[@WristWatching]

The San Martin bracelet is levels above Steeldive, that’s for sure.

[@WristWatching]

What is your favourite sub homage around the $200 price point?

[@vanillamuffinssugaroipunkc2456]

looking forward to receive the San Martin

[@JohnSmith008]

Отличное видео! Спасибо🙏💕

[@WristWatching]

Thanks for watching!

[@WatcheswithGeorge]

Well done man. I would check Sugess, I would go as far to say that probably Sugess has one as good.

[@WristWatching]

Thanks man! I didn't know Sugess has a sub homage, always knew them only for their chronos. I'll need to look that up.

[@josephchoi]

I own a sugess sub homage and it's a nice piece, though I find the bezel sitting a hair too low for my tastes. Still, it comes with a very functional glidelock and the bezel itself turns easily without backplay.

[@WristWatching]

@@josephchoi Love a good glidelock clasp. Had that on my Tisell Marine Diver and realized how practical it is. Thanks for sharing your take on the Sugess!

[@jhoag2577]

They are crazy good for the price. My favorite better watch.

[@WristWatching]

Definitely a killer value, especially during the sales!

[@TillSwims]

I own one sadly. It’s a great watch but it has very very sharp edges and bezel. So it’s unwearable basically . The bracelet is way to thick. Beside this it’s well done

[@WristWatching]

Agreed, the sharp edges really soured the experience. I recently got a new Sub homage from Sugess that blows this San Martin out of the water. Review of that coming soon!

[@jonirwin7316]

Good tools? Lol! Try Bergeron

[@WristWatching]

These tools may not be Bergeon quality, but they’re also not Bergeon priced. Trust me, they are still much better than anything you’d find in the usual tool kits.

[@jonirwin7316]

​@@WristWatchingI use Bergeon. Not expensive. Good tools pay for themselves.

[@peterlandbo2726]

To cite Metallica: King Nothing

[@eduardoaburto8604]

This is not a sub homage because of too many discrepancies with the original. First; the bracelet is totally different, it is too thick, the clasp is a simple push button design and no divers extension provided. The only coincidence is the oyster style links. Now with the watch head; it is thicker and bulkier, there are sharp edges and the lug endpoints are pointy sharp that can tear your skin. The bezel is too tight, it has very white bold numbers and is miss aligned with the 12 triangle dial mark and a totally different lume pit. The dial has creamy indices that do not match hands color. The cyclops is miss aligned and magnification is distorted. The inner chapter is too tall and distracting so makes the watch seem bulky. Conclusion is that this watch is no homage sub, it rather is a Chinese overpriced diver’s beater. If you want a very good sub homage get a Sugess Seaman for even less money. Delivery took too long (70 days) and seller provided false delivery warranty of 15 days, a dispute was opened but of course neither the seller nor aliexpress offered acceptable help but “wait for arrival” and “get a 1 dll cupon”, shame on both. Too much fuzz on San Martin watches, they are nothing but cheap copies of real watches. Waste of good money.

[@WristWatching]

To me, that's exactly why it's a homage. It gives a similar vibe while not being an exact copy of the original. Thanks for watching!

[@Thebigfella011]

How’s it look it your wrist? It looks like a cheap Chinese copy of a Rolex and that’s because it is. It’s currently at £100 on Ali express so it’s a really cheap watch. Some Casio watches are more valuable than this scrap. Anyone you see wearing one is a day dreamer and actually thinks they are fooling people into thinking they have a Rolex sub. They talk about specs but you can get 40 quid watches on Ali with the same specs so that should tell you its value. It’s cringe at best and unless you are five years old you shouldn’t be interested and certainly should not be funding communism. This fella prob can’t even spell communism. Imagine the embarrassing situation when someone asks what you are wearing and you have to say a ali express fake Rolex with a silly name on dial. 😂. All these copy/fake otherwise known as homage watches are silly.

[@ОООДмиТРойл]

This is best watch ❤....

[@WristWatching]

Thanks for watching!