It's Missing Something!! San Martin Pepsi GMT SN016
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I think once San Martin starts getting into the $500-$600+ range (which it might be with a Swiss movement) then you start to compare these to Swiss (Swatch group?) Brands. Not sure San Martin can compete there yet head-to-head.
The watch reviewed is the SN015, not the SN016. the SN015 has the jubilee watchband, the SN016 has the sporty watchband and is missing the cyclops
Great review I seriously considering this one or the BM
I've had my eye on this one for a Lil min I said to myself let me take a break from buying so many watches... but I gotta have at lease one GMT from sM
Rather tempting 🎉 would the nh34 change the hand stack or the way the gmt operates
I think the "losing interest" point is mostly on watches that homage too close to being "clones". I bought an sn006g2 and sn051g2 and I haven't lost interest a single bit. I also have a hulk sn006-milsub coming that I'm quite excited about.
however, my sn020g2 and sn059, I do feel some loss of interest there :)
Looks fantastic
I would considering buying this watch if San Martin release a new version with the miyota 9075 movement!
Got that in my new Zelos Mako with the blue meteorite dial. In a word: awesome!
No way Miyota is going to let them use their movements.
Does the bezel have recessed numbers? It looks like they are just applied.
Fantastic review as always!
Your point about losing interest after the honeymoon period is exactly how I feel with my San Martin watches. Excellent pieces, but I never connect with them long term. Really hope they release the NH34 Batgirl version of this soon.
Glad I read this, I was wondering if I would have the same feeling.
What other watches do you have ?
@@JohnConnor636 could just be me though. I did connect with some San Martins much more than others, especially their 6200 Retro Diver that I wore quite a lot for 1 year.
Other watches in my collection: SARB033, SKX007, SNK803, Sinn 556i, Steinhart Ocean One 39, Casio EFR-S108D, Sugess Sub, Steeldive SD1970, G-Shock G-5600E-1
Would love to try one of the San Martin Ranger or BB GMT homages soon!
I totally connect with this pepsi GMT. I love them because they are well made
Question friend is this a 16 or 15 because when I pull up the link you provided there "no cyclops " on the 16
Only on the 15 so if there another link or u might have to retitled the description of the VIDEO
Very nice video. What is your opinion about the Seiko Sports 5? Bought it last week
The Seiko Sports 5 has the brand name to back it up which in the long run holds that much wanted love about the watch. With these as much bang for buck as you're getting the novelty factor wears off very very quickly and you always end up going back to the Seiko. Thanks again for the comment and support
Cronos Pepsi GMT is also a great choice
What are the differences?
@@ZackSilver77mostly just the clasp.
Really great review! I’m intrigued by the “losing interest” comment? Of course subjective for everyone, but why do you think you have lost interest? Is it because it reminds us too much of what we really want (Rolex), we feel embarrassed to own such a close homage, or some other reason? No judgement hear at all…genuinely interested in yours and others opinion on this.
Did you get an answer to this question anywhere? I'm also curious 😊
their bracelet are almost a good as a rolex one
Yeap.. I can agree to that!
Pls review steeldive SD1993 Pepsi GMT
Hi George, does it have sharp edges? I had one sub from SM, but the edges was so sharp i was afraid that i was going to cut someone xD
Hi, thanks for the comment and support. If I was to compare with the Steinhart, the Steinhart had better finished edges but then again this has a better finish then most watches on AliExpress period. I didn't think in anyway that it was sharp. Hope this answers your question!
Really great review! I’m intrigued by the “losing interest” comment? Of course subjective for everyone, but why do you think you have lost interest? Is it because it reminds us too much of what we really want (Rolex), we feel embarrassed to own such a close homage, or some other reason? No judgement hear at all…genuinely interested in yours and others opinion on this.
Pagani Design is bargaining (litterally giving them away) their Hangzhao movement GMT's I saw earlier this week. They are changing to NH34 as well
True.. but having them side by side I think the SM wins in finishing! Thanks for the comment and support.
@@WatcheswithGeorge... it should at the price difference $400 vs. What will be around $100-$120 or even just under $100 in the sales (if not now then just wait a year).
Agree if you have the extra money go with San Martin, Cronos or Steinhart.
To be honest I'm particularly infatuated with the Tudor GMT - Black Bay Pro ... maybe San Martin will do one of those soon. Or even a Squale color pattern (light blue dial, blue and white - day/night 24hr bezel).
Not a fan of the Pepsi Dial.
Fyi I have the Pagani Hangzhao movement GMT ... still runs fine no problems with the movement ... agree San Martin finishing and lum are much better than Pagani.
Also have the Pagani Steve McQueen, a Citizen Promaster Ecodrive Worldtime GMT and Casio Royal Worldtime ... so at this point I'll probably just save up for something high end (Tudor or Christopher Ward).
@@karlsenula9495 actually san martin did do a homage for the bb pro, its actually thinner too so that's a plus
Pagani does not use Hangzhou. They're 21600 bph Mingzhu DG3804B movements. Hangzhou are 28800 bph movements.
Are the numbers on the bezel recessed or applied?
Recessed and filled with paint!
I have this and kept it, instead of the Steinhart equivalent
Waaaaa. Any particular reason why?
@@WatcheswithGeorge It was a nicer better finished wear, San Martin really nailed this one.
Although my current favourite watch is a Steinhart 39 Steve McQueen Rolly homage, the Olko edition with the steel bezel, fantastic watch, wear it work installing alarms every day👍🏽
@@Dondaddyh I just bought that recently but the regular version, bought it from Gnomon Watches. It's as good as you think it is 😂. Honestly, it wears bigger than a 39 but it just does a lot of things right. I will review it soon! Thanks again for the time and support.
@@WatcheswithGeorge Look forward to viewing it 👍🏽
Why rolex is so expensive…it’s due to marketing cost as sponsorship many event. As well as very accurate quality control which resulting high cost. The actual material cost is not that much money
Labour costs of swiss factory's and swiss overheads are a factor
common knowledge......everyone know this already bro
Nope. Thanks for a good review. I’ll wait for the NH-34.
How has the movement reliability been?
So far so good! But I can't confirm in the long run. I think the movement can be easily swapped, worst case scenario, as these are around 100 dollars, even cheaper than servicing. I think they do these now with that NH 34. So have a look. Thanks again
@@WatcheswithGeorge thanks for the response. They haven't rolled out the Pepsi ceramic with the NH34. They have a version 3 with a hidden clasp. I snagged 1 of the final version 2s on eBay and await delivery. Just hoping the movement lasts. I know they have issues with the number of Pepsi ceramics they can produce and I didn't want to miss out.
I'd like to find a shop that will delete the cyclops, because they're often poorly done.
Too bad they don’t have a day date hommage watch.
way too much money
Blatant copy watch. Go buy something original!
I’m on a wait list for the original, 3 years for now.
What do I do in the meantime?
@@Dondaddyh Wear a different watch?
@@grahamcrane83 why not this one, it’s like the one I’m waiting for?
@@Dondaddyh You do what you want with your money. My opinion isn't really relevant to your watch purchases. Personally, I wouldn't touch it with a bargepole.
Ehhhh…. Sometimes when you had to work your way up…it’s really hard to wear a $10-20k watch and risk scratching it. Given Rolex went from under $100 to $200 price range during my fathers’ mid 30’s, I’d say it’s all about name. And Rolex is a non-profit. I find that interesting.
Don’t get me wrong. I like Rolex. Because for now it’s a good investment. Buy one, wait three years and even selling it the day you get it…you could double your money based on which design you chose…like the Batman. Then go buy another with the money you made. Good for investing cause someone will always be desperate enough to pay that increased price.