Grand Seiko and Rolex Quality For JUST $300… WOW, WOW, WOW!!

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2 ай бұрын

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I hope you enjoyed the video.
Please find the specs of the watch below along with a summary of what I thought were ‘pants’ & ‘pukka’ and also a link to take you directly to the watch.
Specs
Model no: SN0129-G-B GMT
Movement: Automatic (Seiko NH34)
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Thickness: 13.5mm
Case Diameter: 39.7mm and 42.1mm including the Crown
Case Back Type & Style: Stainless Steel and Screwed-Down
Bezel Type: Fixed (24 Hour)
Crown Type: Signed and Screw-Down
Lug Width: 20mm tapering to 16mm, back up to 18.5mm at the Clasp
Lug to Lug: 46.5mm
Strap Material: Stainless Steel with Screw Pins
Clasp: Signed, Fully Milled with on the Fly Adjustment
Dial Window: Sapphire Crystal
Water Resistance: 100 Meters (10 atmospheres)
Weight: 143.7g with 2 links removed
Pants - Date colour
Pukka - Dial, hands & indices, lume, case shape, size, clasp, finishing and general look
San Martin SN0129-G - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEf...
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@thetattedpharmacist3215 Ай бұрын

I just received my red desert “sunset” dial SN0129 three hander. I have to say it’s blown me away with the finishing standards. Absolutely beautiful watch!

@WatchtheTime Ай бұрын

Nice one man. It does look a real beauty and I’m pleased to hear you like it - enjoy 👍👍

@andyholton7959 2 ай бұрын

Awesome looking watch good review 👌🏻👍👍

@WatchtheTime 2 ай бұрын

It is an absolute banger mate. Am glad you like it and I really appreciate your support - top man 👍👍

@GP-ef3bl 2 ай бұрын

Great rewiew ! Thank you ! I have the white dial version , i love it so much

@WatchtheTime 2 ай бұрын

Nice one mate. I can completely see and understand why you love it, it’s an absolute banger - enjoy 👍👍

@TheFelicityWildcams 2 ай бұрын

It is finally out!

@WatchtheTime 2 ай бұрын

It sure is mate. Apologies it’s taken so long, I wanted to tie it in with the AliExpress sale 👍👍

@howyduinyall7653 Ай бұрын

Please make a non gmt version, go on, you know you want to!

@WatchtheTime Ай бұрын

They have done mate. Unfortunately, not with an aventurine dial but still some stunning pieces; s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DD7diUj This is a stunner 👍👍

@howyduinyall7653 Ай бұрын

@@WatchtheTime Aventurine for me.

@WatchtheTime Ай бұрын

@howyduinyall7653 fair enough 👍👍

@adk7962 2 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed your collab with Gary from I Like Watches! Yeah I’ve said for a while that the SN0129 is not just the best SM on sale, it might be one of the best affordable watches on sale period. Thanks as always!

@WatchtheTime 2 ай бұрын

Ah thanks man, we had a real laugh recording it and I’m sure there will be more coming in the future, he’s a good lad. The SN0129-G is something else mate, as you say, best affordable watch (full stop) 👍👍

@paulkukula6541 2 ай бұрын

Watch looks good. I like the adventurine dial, but probably prefer the white one. Thanks for another good review.

@WatchtheTime 2 ай бұрын

It’s an absolute banger mate and I can see the appeal of all the different dials. Thanks for watching man 👍👍

@martinkavanagh196 2 ай бұрын

G'Day Mate - I reckon that's another great looking, great San Martin watch .. you can't go wrong with quality eh. Full Stop. - But my favorite from them, 'ORIGINAL' SN026 PT5000 movement has packed-up after 29 months ownership and - am I getting the run around from them about paying to get it serviced or replacing the dead movement! They say yes they can fix it BUT won't tell me where to send it back to, as I got it from Ali Express and it's their responsibility .. Keep your receipts eh.

@WatchtheTime 2 ай бұрын

Ah man, am really sorry to hear that, are you talking to the official store?? They are normally really helpful. As for this watch, it’s an absolute banger and for the money, can’t be beaten IMO 👍👍

@brucecoleman7412 2 ай бұрын

I like it! I have a couple of GMT watches and trying to figure out the hour and minute with a single 24 hour hand is more difficult for me than I would like. Nowadays, the price difference for the NH34 over the NH35 is not that much. I’ll just live with the GMT but I would prefer a 3 hand version.

@WatchtheTime 2 ай бұрын

I get that mate and GMT’s aren’t for everyone. Fortunately SM have just released a 3 hander but at the moment at least, it isn’t available in these 3 colours. Please check it out though; s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBYx3H5 👍👍

@S-Ltd1000 2 ай бұрын

Stunning watch. If there's one slight criticism it's the caseback. I know nobody sees it but it would be good if San Martin started introducing embossing or laser etching to the back.

@WatchtheTime 2 ай бұрын

Not a bad shout mate. As you’ll know, they used to have a really nice shark that was deep etched into the caseback, perhaps they can bring that back?? 👍👍

@dunderhay9169 2 ай бұрын

Great review of a beautiful watch 👍. I love the dial, but I'm not so sure about the bezel and I still prefer my sn0116, but it would be boring if we all liked the same thing. I enjoyed your chat with Gary 😁

@WatchtheTime 2 ай бұрын

No problem mate, the SN0116 is a mighty fine watch and I’m pleased you’re enjoying it + am happy you liked mine and Gary’s chat, he’s a good lad 👍👍

@gregtolley3455 2 ай бұрын

Interesting comment on the 9075, I know they were difficult to come by at first but are more generally available, would love to see SM offer it as an upgrade. I'm betting they could do that for $350 all in.

@WatchtheTime 2 ай бұрын

I think in time many more brands, San Martin included, will have the 9075 movement and it will be a welcome addition, not that I have a problem with the NH34 👍👍

@drebarthelotte5712 2 ай бұрын

Your keep hanging our with old time g. San Martin' is starting to get to you. Might have to buy a proxima unicorn 🦄 watch to help out.

@WatchtheTime 2 ай бұрын

I think you mate be right mate and I do like Proxima, not the unicorn logo so much and I’m really pleased they are moving away from that logo 👍👍

@Ageratos01 2 ай бұрын

Love it! Would buy in a heartbeat. I would love to see someone review the other dial colours to see how they look, as all I've seen is stock images. This adventure style is all I have seen and for good reason, its a banger!

@WatchtheTime 2 ай бұрын

Am sure there are some reviews of the others out there mate, isn’t there?? It really is a banger man and I’m really, really pleased you think so too 👍👍

@scatterbrain9490 2 ай бұрын

👍

@WatchtheTime 2 ай бұрын

It sure is mate 👍👍

@jaesounglee7396 2 ай бұрын

Nice review Proximon!

@WatchtheTime 2 ай бұрын

Proximon - I like it 🤣 Thanks for watching man 👍👍

@siddharthkshirsagar5159 2 ай бұрын

Indeed a beautiful watch. Going to my wishlist.

@WatchtheTime 2 ай бұрын

Nice one mate. Am pleased I could bring it to your attention 👍👍

@caktaylor 2 ай бұрын

It looks like a well made watch, though I've never understood the appeal of Aventurine. I think I would go for the "silver grey" dial if I were to get one of these.

@WatchtheTime 2 ай бұрын

That’s fair enough mate, I completely understand that something like Aventurine is going to polarise opinion and be bit like Marmite. Thanks for watching 👍👍

@Discoworx 2 ай бұрын

Is this a homage or original design? They aren't going to compete with Rolex with that movement. But yes, stunning watch! Imagine if the stars were lumed in a whiter colour?! And sparkled!!! Good point about the date. Would have been next level classy. I'm always desperate for a Day complication. That makes it a proper clock for me.

@WatchtheTime 2 ай бұрын

It’s a homage of a Grand Seiko but I wouldn’t say 1:1 or anything. I think this watch is an absolute banger and the best watch on AliExpress. Thanks for watching mate 👍👍

@user-kp1es7to6z 2 ай бұрын

I really like the special lapis stone face that has the night sky or space impact. It is beautiful.❤

@WatchtheTime 2 ай бұрын

Ah nice one mate, that is a real beauty as well 👍👍

@franciscozaragoza7193 2 ай бұрын

I think it’s amazing except for that bezel.

@WatchtheTime 2 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that mate but thanks for watching 👍👍

@presterjohn71 2 ай бұрын

I don't think they match the likes of Rolex and Omega etc, but they are definitely at the level of the old guard of "first proper watch" brands like Mido, Glycine and Hamilton and are nipping at the heels of Longines and Oris etc. Fantastic value for money.

@WatchtheTime 2 ай бұрын

I think you summed it pretty well in just a few lines mate, fair play… Thanks for watching man 👍👍

@DFlemming 22 күн бұрын

My SM Pelagoose surpasses my Longines hydro conquest on build quality.

@WatchtheTime 22 күн бұрын

@DFlemming 👍👍

@garethhanna9173 Ай бұрын

From the likes of Longines a watch of this quaility would be £1500. Have a look at their Aqua Terra V2 homage, I just picked one up and am blown away by the quality.

@WatchtheTime Ай бұрын

Very true mate. I’ll check that watch out as well - thank you 👍👍

@jamegumm 2 ай бұрын

Been waiting for San Martin to put something out “original” for my first purchase from them.. this may be it….

@WatchtheTime 2 ай бұрын

Am glad you like this watch mate and I completely understand why, it’s an absolute banger 👍👍

@nikc1313 Ай бұрын

Managed to get one of these for around £190 in the last Ali sale. Honestly cant believe i can have that level of quality on the wrist for that price. Feels like i stole it. Onky issue i have is crown stem appears to have been cut too short so can need a little bit of a fiddle to lock into the threads without still being in the GMT/Date setting.

@WatchtheTime Ай бұрын

Tbh mate it’s an absolute steal at the RRP so for that, you’ve had a right touch as it’s a great watch that feels SO premium. Sorry to hear about the stem but I hope that doesn’t stop you enjoying it immensely 👍👍

@EricZ726 2 ай бұрын

Great looking watch. Just can’t get over how unsightly that logo is.

@WatchtheTime 2 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear you don’t like the logo mate but yes, this watch is an absolute banger IMO 👍👍

@EricZ726 2 ай бұрын

@@WatchtheTime it’s nice. I’ve been watching SM for a while now. They truly make good products. Are you indifferent about the logo? It’s just too big. Too loud, and takes away from the dial. Nothing elegant about it at all. I’d even consider it if they remove the 12 o’clock marker and replace it with the logo. It’d be less noticeable and won’t intrude so much in the dial. The minute they change their logo, I’ll be all over it.

@WatchtheTime 2 ай бұрын

I can’t say it really bothers me tbh but I can see what you mean. Let’s see what they do moving forwards mate 👍👍

@EricZ726 2 ай бұрын

@@WatchtheTime awesome review btw. Subscribed

@WatchtheTime 2 ай бұрын

@EricZ726 thanks man 👍👍

@formertstv1908 Ай бұрын

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@WatchtheTime Ай бұрын

I’m glad you like it mate 👍👍

@costa7060 2 ай бұрын

It really is a stunning watch. But from my perspective and personality it's a watch that I would quickly get tiered of and just let it sit in the back of the watch box.

@WatchtheTime 2 ай бұрын

I hear that mate and that is the risk you run when you have a watch collection but that being said, this is an absolute banger of a watch 👍👍

@lowersaxon Ай бұрын

Mate, 21600 bph a n d 41 power reserve is such a bold indicator of inferior quality! 1990’s standard. Open up your eyes.

@WatchtheTime Ай бұрын

My eyes are wide open thank you very much. You don’t think you can see what many of us can, and that is that San Martin are making exceptional watches 👍👍

@twitchyjambo 2 ай бұрын

Is there a 3 hand version with the aventurine?

@WatchtheTime 2 ай бұрын

I don’t believe so mate but am sure that is something they will change in the future 👍👍

@leonardkoh6926 2 ай бұрын

I only have a 15cm /5.9 inch wrist, do u think it’s able to fit my wrist? Thanks for the help 😊

@WatchtheTime 2 ай бұрын

I think given its proportions, it would look great on all wrist sizes, including yours mate, so yes indeed 👍👍

@leonardkoh6926 2 ай бұрын

Thanks I actually worry that even with all removable links removed, it’s still too loose for my wrist 😂

@serenityinside1 2 ай бұрын

@@leonardkoh6926think you need to 1) eat more 2) lift sone weight routinely imo .

@garylangford6755 2 ай бұрын

@@serenityinside1bro he could be a teenager or could be a woman.

@WatchtheTime 2 ай бұрын

@leonardkoh6926 🤣🤣 Am sure you’ll be fine man 👍👍

@mrmods7912 12 күн бұрын

+40 -30 seconds per day? That is terrible!!! What a crap movement. My Invicta pro diver runs at +2 seconds per day

@WatchtheTime 12 күн бұрын

That’s just the perimeters it works within and I’m pretty sure this movement is better than most you’ll get in an Invicta. The 9000 series of Miyota movements are great 👍👍

@mrmods7912 12 күн бұрын

The NH35 A in the Invicta is miles better@@WatchtheTime

@WatchtheTime 12 күн бұрын

@mrmods7912 That is basically the same movement that is in this but this is the GMT variant NH34 👍👍

@mrmods7912 12 күн бұрын

Basically the same? Yes! But the Nh34 movement can't clearly cope with GMT .... That second discrepancy... Is awful

@user-jk4oz2eo9w 2 ай бұрын

HEY #mamacoo I have been watching you for years and im so proud of where you have made it! I love you so much! Also thanks for making my day

@jerryjensen6430 2 ай бұрын

Not a must by from me. I do not like GMT! They ruin the dials and I believe it’s just a fad like tiny watches. Fads come and go. Also SM has had a few quality control issues and it’s not easy or quick to get them fixed. At the price SM are now, I will buy better watches like Zelos and getting my Helm Vanuatu today after a long wait.

@WatchtheTime 2 ай бұрын

No problem at all mate. Enjoy your Zelos and newly acquired Helm Vanuatu, I’ve been on the waiting list for some time 👍👍

@charleshermetix3886 2 ай бұрын

Am i the only one who sees what ive pointed out for ages n they havent corrected,wich is blatantly obvious in the thumbnail?? THE LOGO IS OFF CENTER FOLKS. FFS WHYYYYY DOES NO ONE SEE THIS??

@WatchtheTime 2 ай бұрын

Really?? I can’t say I have ever noticed that. Am out at the minute but as soon as I get home, I’m gonna have to look and check this very closely 👍👍

@charleshermetix3886 2 ай бұрын

@@WatchtheTime when its applied,its way off to the left from the bottom tip of the 12 pointer. U must have a million macros of the dial just facing forward on any model w an applied logo. Pass the image onto Paint and draw a perfect X/Y grid on it. Maybe do a vid w the results?ive never done it myself as im a lazy non computer savvy stoner but im certain the fault is there. If u look at a Subby homage its clearer cus of the 12H triangle points down,n u can see perfectly it doesnt line up w the top tip of the SM logo☹️ aaaand unfortunately,thats the sort of thing once u see..u cant help seeing eeeeevery single time u look at the watch.😐🤷‍♂️

@WatchtheTime 2 ай бұрын

@charleshermetix3886 I’ll have to check that out mate, thanks for bringing it to my attention and I know exactly what you mean, once seen it can’t be unseen 👍👍

@gregcarterfineart Ай бұрын

Mines the same way, slightly left. And it's annoying. I've got a Pelagos homage, but the applied logo isn't in line. Hard to unsee. Otherwise flawless watch, however.

@che7wins614 Ай бұрын

@@charleshermetix3886I think you’re right…….