It’s a simple but beautiful watch. Yes, the turbine texture can be a little more prominent. Again, when the Chinese start putting out some great original designs with these specs… Maybe Seiko will start putting sapphire on their watches then. Nah! Who are we kidding?! 😅. Thanks for the great review. This is why these reviews are so important because this watch clearly wears much larger than what’s listed.

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR

28 күн бұрын

😆 There's a reason why I only have one Seiko in my collection, but lots of homages 😉 Yeah this is exactly why I always check everything.

@williamsipe1151

28 күн бұрын

It wears like a 41, maybe even 42

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR

28 күн бұрын

@@williamsipe1151 Yes it does.

I'm inclined to accept the use of ghost date position movements in no date watches in watches that cost up to, say $ 200. San Martin sell their watches as premium, so I expect them to do better. But mate: who are we to not consider a watch with crown guards a pilot's watch while Rolex thinks their Air King needs them? 😅

Man I would love this with a deep blue dial.

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR

28 күн бұрын

That would be pretty nice.

I definitely appreciate this more than an RLX AirKing.

You are always spot on Mate! - As Honest as it gets.. It looks like a dark star (Dial) - Yes a better movement and 22 bracelet for that size and few $$ higher price makes sense. Thanks as always.

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR

28 күн бұрын

Cheers mate I appreciate that 👍

Great review. The Revelot R10 Admiral has that turbine designed dial

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR

28 күн бұрын

Cheers. Ah ok. I'll have to have a look at that.

The dial is really nice,i dont like the crown guards and the movement,i prefer quartz in this type of grab and go watches,thanks for sharing ⛱⛱

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR

27 күн бұрын

That's fair enough. Thanks for watching 👍

Thank you for your excellent review which I waited for. I love this watch and it will bd my next purchase. I wanted the Stowa Verus. Now I can save 900€. I can't get the obsession with the NH38. Yes, there is a date postion. I don't mind. Keep on.

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR

27 күн бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful and that I could help you to save some money too. Are you going to buy it during this current sale then?

I absolutely love this watch. I think it will be a smash hit for San Martin.

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR

28 күн бұрын

Are you going to be one of those that buy it then?

@garethbain7477

28 күн бұрын

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR If the price is right in the upcoming sale I'll buy it. Looks like it will be around the £165 mark.

I've had this watch a few weeks and I'm very happy with it. The ghost position doesn't bother me and I love San Martin bracelets so the 21mm lug width isn't an issue. I'm sure a 22mm Nato will look fine if I do want a change. I really like the subtlety of the dial, makes this a good everyday watch. If you want a little more flash, the white dial might be the one for you. 20cm wrist and surpassingly no need for extra links even in the hot weather.

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR

28 күн бұрын

San Martin's build quality and finishing is always top notch.

21mm lugs… why? Been sorely tempted by this one… nice dial and great review

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR

27 күн бұрын

Yeah that is a bit annoying. Thanks 👍

This one is tempting as legibility is usually my primary criteria, and this (to me) seems to be SM’s most legible dial to date

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR

27 күн бұрын

It is very legible.

I have the white dial version and I think this is the best made watch they have released to date, and I have basically every newer release. The case and bracelet are simple in design, but flawless in execution. BTW, mine has orange lume and it is still glowing brightly at 6:30 in the morning. I wouldn't have ordered it if I had realized it had the NH35, and I am so glad I overlooked that detail. You're right about using a PT5000 or 9000 series movement as an improvement, especially is they made a smaller version. 11.9 mm thick works for this case diameter, but if it were, say, 38mm, they would need to slim it down

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR

28 күн бұрын

I'm glad that you're enjoying your orange one. It's good to hear that the lume isn't compromised on it. A smaller version around 38mm world be pretty good.

Basically a sub with the interesting dial. I am really glad that they are experimenting well with their dial game. It’s getting exciting with what SM is up to.

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR

28 күн бұрын

That pretty much sums it up, yeah.

I actually like the look of this. My problem with San Martin watches, is the thin hands on most of their dive & dive style watches. Thin hands should only be on dress & chronograph pieces imho

At the moment i am thinking either of seagull 1984 retro diver or wise shades of Thailand 💁

I know the turbine style dial from my old Jacques Lemans 1-1540, so it´s not really new. Nice review, thanks for that 👍👍👍

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR

28 күн бұрын

Thanks for the information 👍

I bought the white dial one. I like it more than I thought I would

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR

27 күн бұрын

That one does look interesting. Especially with the orange lume as well.

I would have described this as a field watch with flieger 12 and dive crown guard. On balance, isn't it really a ruggedized field watch? Either way I like it. Shame about the lug width.

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR

28 күн бұрын

It's a weird one to categorise really isn't it?

Good review, man. I think it needs the four cardinal directions etched onto the bezel. I guess it's a gada watch with strong pilot motifs in the hands, turbine, and all numerals. They could have made the triangle upside down to make it more piloty.

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR

28 күн бұрын

Thanks mate. Yeah I guess it is more of a gada watch really.

I really like it although as you said the movement and the lug width😬 also what's going on with the crown guards 😬 can't see them guarding much, would rather have none or more substantial ones 🤔

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR

28 күн бұрын

They did make some interesting design choices with this one.

Most of the time i like the SM logo, but i feel it's just a bit too big and bold on this watch. If they had ghosted it in the same colour as the dial i think it's would've looked nice. Solid release overall though.

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR

28 күн бұрын

Yeah, that could have looked good too.

I could see this being a nice GADA watch. I like having so basic watches

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR

27 күн бұрын

Yeah it would make a nice gada watch.

explorer i bezel + submariner crown guard + flieger hands + flieger numerals + 007 omega dial

Omg that is a beautiful piece! Do not tempt me, man😂

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR

28 күн бұрын

Which colour is tempting you the most?

The crown guards, crown, hands and case profile are quite like the Sinn 556. So I guess that's why they call it a pilot watch?

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR

28 күн бұрын

Ah ok. Interesting 🤔

Good review Sir 💁🇩🇪

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR

28 күн бұрын

Thank you very much. What do you think of the watch then?

Если у вас принято дарить часы на юбилеи , дни рождения , к какой то знаменательной дате , то такой скромный подарок скрасит на многие годы чьи то воспоминания и если часы вдруг сломаются , то починить у мастера не составит большой сложности , потому что внутри стоит довольно распространённый механизм . В крайнем случае на барахолке можно купить часы СИТИЗЕН и использовать их на запчасти . Покупать ли себе такие часы ? Дизайн не плохой . Но практика показывает , что с циферблата апельсинового цвета время считывать удобнее при любом освещении . Цена вопроса . И вопрос предпочтений . У меня есть СИТИЗЕН , есть СЕЙКО . У кого ещё нет , не плохой выбор за не большие деньги . Хорошо когда выбор есть .

excellent lume like all SM watches. there is a watch where the small seconds is in a shape of a turbine. very cool looking but too big for me

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR

27 күн бұрын

That's very true. They never disappoint when it comes to lume.

Good review 👍 . Sound criticisms, a flieger dial in a Sub case does not make a pilot watch. I do quite like the dial, but wouldn't buy it in that case.

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR

28 күн бұрын

Cheers mate. It's an odd combination isn't it?

@dunderhay9169

28 күн бұрын

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Yes, not well thought through, but it may appeal to some 🤔

I prefer this dial compare to IWC

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR

27 күн бұрын

Are you tempted to get one of these then?

they should not use nh38s, they should put more date windows on ae watches

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR

18 күн бұрын

I'd normally agree, but I think that would ruin the effect with this particular dial though.

Yes it needs a little extra - it is too basic for me

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR

28 күн бұрын

What would you have liked to have seen to give it that little extra?

@guidine7

28 күн бұрын

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR at least a date 💁and a miyota 9 Series

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR

28 күн бұрын

@@guidine7 Some different movements now and then would be good.

Nice, but the numbers are far to big

21mm lugs on a Ghost Martin. They are just making it too easy for me save my money