San Martin supplied a $30 discount code….GARYSN0130
@bigriceburner4 ай бұрын
Is it possible that this code could be used for a different Saint Martin watch?
@ilikewatches4 ай бұрын
No sadly
@fraenker4 ай бұрын
After raising it's price by 30$. Having the Aventurine one in my basked since.. Well, quite some time now, idleing around 370€. The white one (via your link) now magically cost 407€. Funny. :D
@douglaswong34184 ай бұрын
@@fraenker because that $30 is for Gary 😁👍👍
@griffn144 ай бұрын
100K! Congrats Gary!
@ilikewatches4 ай бұрын
Thank you! I really appreciate the support!
@jesperpedersen34304 ай бұрын
How did this channel grow to that number so fast. Buying fake subscribers, are we? 🙈 No hate. Fake it till you make it. But I do recall Gary calling out that Watchreviews4K guy for doing it. 🤣
@adk79624 ай бұрын
It’s a stunning watch, but soon enough other Chinese Brands are going to start making Homages of SM Watches so we can afford them. 🤔
@Box_134 ай бұрын
Gary's 4K watch reviews, there is something truly karmic and poetic about that. Congrats on 100K, much deserved.
@ilikewatches4 ай бұрын
I'm thrilled with the quality and all done on my iphone still....
@kobusvanrensburg40924 ай бұрын
I wonder what happened to Gary's best mate over at 4K.
@Voltanaut3 ай бұрын
@@kobusvanrensburg4092 What are you guys referring to?
@lordcharfield45294 ай бұрын
Congratulations on 100k Gary! - you are rapidly becoming the “go to” watch channel for many of us! Your success is really impressive and well deserved!
@chrisdavis83994 ай бұрын
100K BABY YEAH!!! Can’t tell you how happy I am for you Gary!! 🎉
@ilikewatches3 ай бұрын
Thanks Chris! Really appreciate your support!
@Seantears4 ай бұрын
Congrats on the 100k subscribers, been enjoying your channel through its ups and downs from the start. Liking the varied content and approaches, especially the 70's Quartz stuff and comaparisons of finishing, genuinely learned a lot. Keep it up.
@ballag773 ай бұрын
I have just bought this very watch from Gary. In Person the dial is quite dynamic although it looks gloss white in videos and photos when you vew the dial in person it shifts under the light it has subtle banding running through it and in some lights an oil slick shimmer like effect. The dial is not an obvious MOP dial like you would find on say a womans dress watch with colour shifting happening left right and center its more subdued somtimes almost monochrome almost like the dial has other dials under it. oh and the case finishing is indeed very good.
@ilikewatches3 ай бұрын
So glad you like it and thanks for supporting my channel
@trogpo4 ай бұрын
Verry well deserved 100K! Very happy for your success. No gimmicks, high authenticity and a captivating humble personality on screen. L'Chaim!
@ilikewatches4 ай бұрын
Thank you, I really appreciate that and you continued support
@rossreynolds36984 ай бұрын
Glad this is a bit bigger than the usual 38-40mm I’ve been seeing for a while now.
@ChrisM7524 ай бұрын
Congrats on hitting 100k!
@ilikewatches4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Really appreciate the support
@Uneducatedopinion574 ай бұрын
Its good for consumers that they can get these brilliant watches for such a reasonable price My concern is chinese business practices are usually to undercut the competition and make them go put of business Are these watches more expensive than what they are selling for ? I worry because just a few years ago you could get these for around 150 usd ,now the prices are slowly creeping up
@Getouttahere784 ай бұрын
Congratulations Gary 🎉. Well done 👍🏻
@ilikewatches4 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!!
@watchalot9194 ай бұрын
Best SM watch is the SN0131-G. the one you have reviewed is nice, but a tad large
@phatbass95484 ай бұрын
I’m happy they’re making a lager watch! I normally moan San Martins are too small.
@pallu834 ай бұрын
Beyond 40mm is unsellable in Europe
@watchalot9194 ай бұрын
@@pallu83 Anything over 40mm is starting to become quite unpopular, other than in the USA and Canada
@pallu834 ай бұрын
I think also Asian market favours wrist pans
@ssnerd5834 ай бұрын
@@watchalot919 ...Yeah....lotta wannabe Flava-Flav's out there.....think they need a bloody grandfather clock on their arm to be k00....
@danielthegeek45824 ай бұрын
Congratulations on 100k.. that shot up quickly! Well deserved, as your reviews are always well presented, fair and honest.
@JonTheComputerDoctor4 ай бұрын
Love the curve of the case so you could call it a wrist hugger and looks amazing.
@porscheoscar3 ай бұрын
this should have a ceramic bezel option for practical durability. It also creates on nice shine from a far that contrasts well with brushed stainless steel. Would look killer with that black/charcoal looking Mother of Pearl version. Also, I'd love to see San Martin or someone else put out an homage to the Shunbun cherry blossom dial or the Skyflake. The venturine is nice but you kinda have to be into that stone. Excellent video quality. Watching on my new Samsun S9 Ultra and someone watching ovrer my shoulder remarked how sharp the image on that "Rolex" wasr
@mattsmiley81564 ай бұрын
Absolutely stunning. I just think the low beat rate is holding it back. Would love an 9075 option here. Or a 3 hander with a PT5000/SW200. Might pick one up anyways. Looks great!
@ilikewatches4 ай бұрын
That would be great but not enough would spend the extra I don’t think
@mattsmiley81564 ай бұрын
@@ilikewatchesI guess not. San Martin knows what’s making them money. But they recently seem to be stuck in the NH34 world. I know they’re popular as I am trying to order the Lapis dial Sn0129 but appears to be on backorder
@ilikewatches4 ай бұрын
Yes but nh35 versions are coming thankfully
@gori2774 ай бұрын
It actually looks more like porcelain than mother of pearl. Love the dial, not a fan of the dimensions (too big). Hope they use this kind of dial on a smaller watch, I’ve been keen to get a white dial smaller watch, lacquer or porcelain. This would do just fine.😊
@gustavotubino50413 ай бұрын
Parabéns pelos 100k, adoramos seu canal aqui no Brasil
@ilikewatches3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@anthonydevono88334 ай бұрын
More GMT watches? Really the market is saturated already for crying out loud why cant watch companies find something else to produce it’s getting boring
@wristwatchdave4223 ай бұрын
Another gorgeous looking watch from San Martin - and very well reviewed by you, as usual! Nice one.
@markhondaturbo4 ай бұрын
Man this one looks good! I really like how the cuts in the bezel reflect the light, the dial/indicies are crispy! And the bracelet is beautiful and something different for a change. I would get one if they did an aventurine dial. I agree with the nh34 getting overused, but it really is a good movement.
@michaelturner94383 ай бұрын
I bought the black one, and it's very good!
@nedflanders37694 ай бұрын
Another banger from SM. Congrats on 100k subs!!!
@ilikewatches3 ай бұрын
🎉
@jims45393 ай бұрын
San Martin does a great job with their finish work and production. SM's work does standup against Swiss mid-tier luxury watches - show tow things I thing - 1. San Martin is putting in the time to produce their product beyond what most other Chinese brands are. 2. San Martin is putting in the money for labor and equipment to produce watches that are finished well and QC'ed.
@funsport13924 ай бұрын
100k subs well done gary
@ilikewatches4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Appreciate it!
@joefagan9335Ай бұрын
Gary, any news on the 3-hand version. I have GMT fatigue ☹️ but totally love the white MOP version.
@ilikewatchesАй бұрын
Yes, it’s now available, I produced a video recently.
@joestar2094 ай бұрын
original???? this is copied from grand seiko
@user-qx5lo8wb6p4 ай бұрын
Air quote
@simonyallop14884 ай бұрын
I had a 43mm white dial aquaracer with an orange seconds hand and it looks very similar
@ilikewatches4 ай бұрын
Please can you provide the model number that this is an EXACT copy of
@simonyallop14884 ай бұрын
I wouldn't say it was copied it just reminded me how much I liked it and probably shouldn't have sold it ,iwill try Google it .
@simonyallop14884 ай бұрын
@ilikewatches I wouldn't say its a copy just really liked that watch and probably should of kept it WBD1111
@user-gu7ns5fv3m4 ай бұрын
Love it if they did away with the GMT hand and changed the bezel to something more dive watch traditional. Great review as usual. Do love San Martin watches 👌🏽
@ilikewatches4 ай бұрын
NH35 coming soon
@ungabungus014 ай бұрын
So you'd like it if it was a whole different watch? 😂
@jacc888884 ай бұрын
100K subs!! Congrats Gary! Have seen your channel grow from the low point when you when the first was unjustly deleted to this. Richly deserved!
@Karl-hx6sw4 ай бұрын
I like a steel bezel on a white dial watch although they should have used orange as the colour accent on this one. SM are getting better but a lot pricier too. My ranger homage is twice the price now for the same watch!
@harveyb41144 ай бұрын
Hi Gary! Just noticed you reached 100k subs. Way to go my friend!
@ilikewatches4 ай бұрын
Thanks Harvey…how’s business?
@eslai4 ай бұрын
Fix the logo and this would be a guaranteed sale for me.
@MPiKMS724 ай бұрын
Its a shame they chose to put the date at 3 o'clock instead of 6. Looks a bit big too?
@hattyfarbuckle4 ай бұрын
The finish really does look exceptional as you have shown us in many vids. What impresses me about this case is the lovely curve of the lugs
@philspencelayh54644 ай бұрын
Looks good on the timegrapher, have you experience of wearing an nh34 daily? If so how much does it vary on the wrist. I have one nh35 and can make it correct on the timegrapher but in use its all over the place (just within the limits Seiko specify) where my nh36s and 7s26s are just +/- a few seconds a day.
@ilikewatches4 ай бұрын
each watch varies and my wearing experience isn't particularly normal as my watches are on and off multiple times a day with filming so I can't really comment too much on the accuracy while wearing it.
@hardlylaffing4 ай бұрын
I track the time accuracy of my watches religiously, from the time I put one on until I change to another watch, so that I can keep a running chart of accuracy. With my random sample of over a dozen NH35's, I find them all to have a lot of positional variation, but are easily regulatable to where every single one's daily accuracy is under +/- 10 sec/day, with half being under +/- 5 sec/day. Because of the positional variation, I never regulate by timegrapher result alone - I measure my own daily accuracy (combination of on-wrist during the day and off-wrist at night), then use the timegrapher to adjust the rate relative to that. I'm frankly amazed that this < $30 movement is so robust and accurate across my entire random sample of units, with not a single one being a "bad" sample.
@ireview12044 ай бұрын
Congrats Gary. Have been following you for a long time, have you're watch you are a deserved 100k.
@ilikewatches4 ай бұрын
Thank you…so kind and appreciate the support
@Android_MT19834 ай бұрын
IMO Purchasing a watch is not only about the finishing and price. It’s about the company producing the time piece and it doesn’t need to be a big brand. Although nicely finished San Martin doesn’t do anything for me as they’re either just copying big brands or releasing “safe” original designs. Plus i don’t trust their customer support in case something goes wrong. Better support who is trying to do something new and has a vision!!
@hardlylaffing4 ай бұрын
While their designs may not enthuse you, you can't say San Martin doesn't have a vision, when they have single-handedly elevated the entire "affordable" watch segment (both aliexpress and worldwide microbrands), changing the bar for what everyone expects from a $100-400 watch. Everyone has had to up their game - compare watches to those being made 3 years ago, many of which would just be unacceptable today - loose bezels, badly glued, no lume, uneven markers, poor alignment, etc., that we just used to accept as "oh well, that's just what you get in an affordable watch." The one constant has been San Martin, who's "vision" appears to have been "we can build to luxury-watch standards." And they've been learning on the fly, changing due to customer feedback, and testing different features (movements, etc.). I've yet to buy one, but I absolutely see the affect they've had in the rising quality of the watches I've bought over the past 3 years, and I'm really encouraged by their design direction. (The hands and faceted markers on this watch are better than anything I'm seeing on certain recently announced "microbrand" watches.) I'd love to buy a 39mm 3-hander with 6 o'clock date and a unique dial from them - and I think they're getting there soon.
@Android_MT19834 ай бұрын
@@hardlylaffing i like the design on most of their watches but for this I need to thank other major brands which they are copying. An excellent finished watch is nice to have but i prefer a watch with a “soul” if you know what I mean. I buy watches to keep them and wear them. So after some years of use, The finishing won’t be the same as wear and tear will start showing. With a watch with a “soul” I will still find the same enjoyment in wearing it after years even with wear and tear showing while with a watch like SM, I will just stop wearing it. I do have a couple of SM which have ended up in a drawer for this reason.
@bevboakes89824 ай бұрын
Hi Gary,well who would have thought 100k a few years back. Well done you,but I’m not surprised more to come I bet. The new SM is not too bad either.
@ilikewatches4 ай бұрын
Thanks Bev and thanks for your continued support! You are so kind and supportive it really is appreciated
@therichieboy4 ай бұрын
I love the subsurface scattering on the not totally opaque dial.
@aaronbiddulph14424 ай бұрын
Stunning watch gary. Just what we expect from San Martin! More importantly 100k!!!🎉 It’s just what you deserve Gary. Your reviews are top class. No one does it better! Here’s to 200k🍻👏🏻
@ilikewatches4 ай бұрын
Thanks buddy, really appreciate your continued support!
@bestboy8974 ай бұрын
100k subs lets go
@ilikewatches4 ай бұрын
Woohoo.....where to? ;)
@bestboy8974 ай бұрын
@@ilikewatches 200k I guess lol
@scwarzewaffe854 ай бұрын
I like the NH34 movt. I’m surprised people would complain at its frequent use in watches now. Would they prefer a non descript movt made in the far east with zero history/pedigree/provenance ?
@ilikewatches4 ай бұрын
I agree…it’ll be used in a lot more watches 😂
@Huwberts_Emporium4 ай бұрын
San Martin watches truly are phenomenal for the money but I believe they would really benefit from a rebrand. In fact, come to think of it, I can't think of a single Chinese watch company that has nailed the branding or marketing of their watches, they all just feel like... manufacturers, sterile, surgical and faceless. I'd happily keep a Lorier, Traska or Phoibos in my collection but a Proxima, San Martin, Steeldive? Not so much. Would love to see a company like San Martin go that extra step and inject some personality into branding and their otherwise fantastic watches. If they would would embrace that fact they're Chinese rather than try to disguise themselves as some European sounding brand like "San Martin" I think they'd appeal to a wider audience. Think of all the awesome Chinese heritage, culture and folklore they could draw from. Huge congratulations on 100k btw!
@mattinmalaga4 ай бұрын
Congratulations on the 100k subs, very well deserved, next target 250k 👊🏻
@ilikewatches3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@GavinKohAquascaping4 ай бұрын
Congrats on 100K! What an achievement!
@ilikewatches4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@baandoptager4 ай бұрын
Added SN0036 vibe.
@josephkelly29644 ай бұрын
I own a bunch of watches and I have to say...SAN MARTIN KICKS A$$. I only own 1, but I do that on purpose so I can have numerous brands in the collection. This one looks great.
@SingleTrackMined4 ай бұрын
San Martin attention to detail is putting everyone to shame. Looks like porcelain dial. A beautiful watch. Cheers!
@ccr60424 ай бұрын
Thx for the review. I prefer the former design, but would love to get a red GMT hand on mine, for sure. That is a good move.
@mCblue794 ай бұрын
San Martin make some cracking watches. It's only down to snobbery that they're not far more appreciated in some circles. Nice work mate 👍😎
@hernantesler-mabe24004 ай бұрын
Hey Gary you've hit the 100k! Well done!
@ilikewatches4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@julianb14744 ай бұрын
Nice except for the fact that It's yet ANOTHER GMT
@ilikewatches4 ай бұрын
it coming with an NH35 soon
@julianb14744 ай бұрын
@@ilikewatches I approve
@christionk4 ай бұрын
@@ilikewatches any sample pictures of the nh35 sir?
@michaelredding62192 ай бұрын
Nice watch; great review!
@mobelue4 ай бұрын
Larger date window, with framing. Hooray!
@Tobi_Jones4 ай бұрын
that bracelet is beautiful
@andrews5274 ай бұрын
If I go down 100m, I'm never coming up again, so forget the water resistance.
@ilikewatches4 ай бұрын
lol…it doesn’t quite work like that…😂
@linzitazim2 ай бұрын
Is this s nice as the sn0129 Gary? Brought the whote dune version but want an aventurine dialled watch.
@Kevinjimtheone4 ай бұрын
The bracelet looks a bit sharp. How’s the bracelet comfort?
@hattyfarbuckle4 ай бұрын
If i was in the market for this type of auto GMT Seiko mvmt may be my choice.
@Qm4554 ай бұрын
Lovely watch, it's 4mm too big for my bang on average wrist, and GMT doesn't particularly excite me as it's a complication with little use for me. It just makes watches thicker than they really need to be. I do like the watch though.
@eddieworley34093 ай бұрын
@ilikewatches Hi Gary thanx for the 30 $ off just purchased the 0130 with the black mop anyways could you do a video of what to do when you first get one of these how to power up and such and just the dos and don’ts
@walterderooij87624 ай бұрын
Congrata at 100k!🎉
@benjaminvis4 ай бұрын
If San Martin hired a few excellent designers, considered a steady supply of Miyota 9 series, and focused more, it could become the brand it clearly just refuses to be. I'll take your word for these being made and finished very well, but it fails to excite me as virtually all others before.
@mell31094 ай бұрын
This design would do well as a full lume dial
@AlexanderB.4 ай бұрын
Congrats on hitting 100 k subs Gary! Isn't it time for another nice giveaway? 😜 If you hadn't mentioned the MOP I wouldn't have noticed it, it just looks like a glossy white dial. At least the effect seams very subtle. But I'd still prefer the smaller SN0129.
@rev.waynet.oleary73873 ай бұрын
Nice!
@rongurney7383 ай бұрын
Looks like a beauty 👍
@TjinChatterpal4 ай бұрын
Why would someone pay almost $400 for a chinese watch and not buy let's say a Seiko in same price ?
@ilikewatches4 ай бұрын
Significant step up in quality….have I not taught you anything 🤦🏻♂️
@hardlylaffing4 ай бұрын
@@ilikewatchesNever ceases to astonish me that Seiko produces this amazing NH-series movement, at a retail price of $30, that powers all these great watches, and then Seiko builds competing watches with hardlex crystals, stamped clasps, and misaligned bezels - at a non-competitive price.
@ilikewatches4 ай бұрын
So so true….but then the comment above shows they aren’t wasting their time completely as there are always people too blind to see the value these Chinese watches offer
@ungabungus014 ай бұрын
Does San martin pressure test all their watches?
@ilikewatches3 ай бұрын
I don’t know if they test every one but they do have sophisticated testing equipment
@monologic48064 ай бұрын
Too big for me but damn that is a nice looking watch. 100K 👍
@ilikewatches4 ай бұрын
Yup…appreciate the support!
@mattinmalaga4 ай бұрын
I can't fault any of my San Martin watches, the quality is second to none but their model numbering system is starting to drive me mad, I have to screen shot the photos on their official website just to see the differences 🤦🏻♂️
@gefthetalkingmongoose4 ай бұрын
San Martin has absolutely no finesse in their 'designs'. They may use a good factory for case finishing but there is not a hint of balance or consideration to scale anywhere on this watch, which makes it look like a jumble sale of blingy parts. No-one would ever mistake a San Martin for a Swiss watch, not because of the quality, but because they look like they were designed on a Friday afternoon. YMMV ;)
@CyberRabid.4 ай бұрын
21mm lugs? That sucks.
@kerrybayton29544 ай бұрын
How many people really need a GMT?
@RandallSlick4 ай бұрын
That's a lot of subs. Well done. I like that SM. Different enough with a trusted movt. No longer a bargain alas, or is it?
@ilikewatches3 ай бұрын
Thank you, really appreciated
@9mmmike6424 ай бұрын
San Martin, please move your crowns to 4:30
@franciscomoliner12964 ай бұрын
Hey, 100K. Gary, congratulations! Unfortunately just another rather bland GMT. Regards
@ilikewatches4 ай бұрын
Thank you appreciate it…
@coldude25594 ай бұрын
Not bad at all 👌👌
@georgebonilla86854 ай бұрын
40mm with 20mm tapered bracelet would be a winner
@samwang58314 ай бұрын
Beautiful watch, however, the dial is too perfect to be a mop. It may be made of synthetic white marble
@howyduinyall76534 ай бұрын
Corian?
@samwang58314 ай бұрын
@@howyduinyall7653 NO, it does not look like Corrian which looks plasticky.
@howyduinyall76534 ай бұрын
@@samwang5831 It’s definitely mother of pearl then?
@massi90394 ай бұрын
Is it a homage or an original model?
@dunderhay91694 ай бұрын
Congratulations on 100k subs! I'm not so keen on this one, too chunky for me, but it will suit others and is beautifully made. However, 21mm lugs? No, no, no, just stop it!
@paulwiffin24522 ай бұрын
Neither the white or black dial look like MOP to me 🤷♂️
@marius68ify4 ай бұрын
Something doesn't luke right judging by the position of the hands... It looks like a dual time not GMT😮😮
@abdulazizalshahrani67154 ай бұрын
The edges of the bracelet are very sharp it is practically unwearable,
@ilikewatches4 ай бұрын
Not at all…
@abdulazizalshahrani67154 ай бұрын
@@ilikewatches mine is sharp, i’m not sure if san martin manufacture different grades of the watch and gives better units to reviewers.
@HORIZONTIMEPASSIONEOROLOGI4 ай бұрын
100K 😉
@aeh34863 ай бұрын
Nicely made watch but I don't know why they are so obsessed with making GMTs 🤷
@user-yu1pm9vj8j4 ай бұрын
No female endlinks and the bracelet doesn't taper. Maybe next version.
@hemantishwaran57414 ай бұрын
Male endlinks all the way and tapering is good why?
@Flockingtheherd4 ай бұрын
A tapered bracelet is normally found on cheaper watches to save money
@echochambers84184 ай бұрын
Agree,just my personal preference though.Female end links give a better fit and articulation.Tapering isn’t as important(to me)but I just think it looks a bit better.Rolex does the taper but the Omega SMP 300 doesn’t.Again,just personal preference.
@kws4e4 ай бұрын
I see the benefits of female endlinks but honestly male endlinks look better.
@rsinger25974 ай бұрын
Pretty sure that bracelet tapers from 20 down to 18mm.
@DavidUKesb4 ай бұрын
Very nice but as least 2mm too large. Would be ideal in a 38mm case.
@Aliens_Gonna_Get_Ya4 ай бұрын
Nice… 👍😊
@Zonediver4 ай бұрын
And again: a BLANK Caseback... i hate this... looks unfinished...
@davidhunternyc14 ай бұрын
It's not mother of pearl. It's plastic! OMG!
@ilikewatches4 ай бұрын
lol….😂 don’t think so
@howyduinyall76534 ай бұрын
Probably corian or similar
@gefthetalkingmongoose4 ай бұрын
100K! 🎉 Side view looks nice but the front view is 😴 (and the logo is 💩)
@TimRobertsen4 ай бұрын
100k🎉
@ilikewatches4 ай бұрын
ohhhhhh yeah!
@Great-Scott4 ай бұрын
If 39 mm & 6 o'clock date, I'd be in.
@expat38584 ай бұрын
It's a watch it's round and has twelve hours There is only so much you can do with a watch. Basically everything you show is pretty much the same
@ilikewatches4 ай бұрын
Same as what, every other watch on the planet?
@expat38583 ай бұрын
@@ilikewatches same as any other diver. If you lined up one hundred five watches all with a black face they pretty much look the same but people manage to talk about each one for twenty minutes as if it was unique
@user-qq8jn5bb4m4 ай бұрын
Yikes, ur taste is deteriorating fast
@seanwidezki4 ай бұрын
Stop promoting this brand at your channel ,your review seems so bias ,they are no the best brand
@danielthegeek45824 ай бұрын
Stop telling people about superbly made watches? What a splendid idea for a watch channel..🙄 Let me guess.. you’re a Rolex fanboy who get their fee-fees hurt because SM finishing wipes the floor with their shoddy workmanship..