The Watch Seiko SHOULD Have Made......
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I really quite like this one. I wish that the bracelet version had been out a few months ago though! Grrrrrr. Why did Seiko take a classic design and make it so bloody unattainable? Thank goodness for the Chinese pirates, eh? Cheers, Jody
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How about offering hexagonal logo on your diver watches instead of writen in line? It would be amazing. I'm sure I'm not the only one with this opinion
@@Incursorious You can customize logo
Can you come up with something original?
@@joeandreis568 Yes,We have added a hexagonal logo version
@@sanmartinwatches It looks beautiful. Thank you!
"If San Martan can do it, why can't Seiko?" Oh... they can. The operative word: Won't.
Yes they can and do, but they will let you pay extra anyways. And that, my friend, keeps the stock holders happy.
@@StreamHottieSuperSimp They do?? Where?
They do, they just charge much, much more.
Keeping share holders happy? By making a limited edition 1.100 piece run of SLA037 at $6.300? Let's say they sold only 50.000 copies of a lower spec $500 version of this instead - the R&D would even cost a lot less on the cheaper version not to mention the machining/assembly per unit. You do the math!
Been saying (rather: thinking) this for a long time. Maybe one day Seiko will have gotten trough their apparently massive stockpiles of Hardlex. It's mineral glass mixed with Asian herbs. Makes you Stronger! At least their stock of 7S movements seems to be finally drying up...
Great watch, great vid Jody. I think we should all feel comfortable wearing this homage watch as it has a Seiko movement and sapphire. You will never get a Rolex homage with Rolex movement.
In general: I love the Seiko divers, would love a great looking Samurai etc. but for goodness sake Seiko: MAKE SOME OF THEM SMALLER!
you r so right.
all too big.
I love away from Seiko.
the sbdc 051 and 53 are horrible
@@ericarghirudis3462 It always makes me laugh when people say a watch is too big as if they're the perfect size themselves - they never say too big 'for me''.
Fun fact - we come in all shapes and sizes.
@@jollyrob traditionally speaking, the smaller the watch, the more versatile it is. If they made a 40mm diver, with 20mm lugs, and a good L2L distance, you could wear it with suits, Jean's and t shirts, etc.
TirrelI I could claim everything you personally feel a 40mm is ideal for in a smaller or larger watch.
It can depend upon your body/wrist size but at the end of the day it's personal preference so tradition has very little to do with it.
@@jollyrob exactly... i think your mum is 2 big but someone doesn't. Also steinhart 39
Never clicked so fast, your equipment to review with are getting more and more professional, really something fresh from other watch channel.
They nailed it with this watch for the price... total winner. That would rival a 500-1k Seiko all day every day in terms of appearance on the wrist.
I wonder who good it looks on the bracelet or some leather straps, or a NATO/Zulu
I see this retailer has the Oris Diver 65 homage's as well... But there is a price rise to US440. Makes the San Martin a good buy in the US200 range.
I think you nailed the lunacy of the watch community. We'll turn up or noses at a spectacular homage of a watch Seiko refuses to build, but we'd fall all over ourselves racing to pay twice as much for the exact same watch if it said Seiko on the face. 🙄
I've got a couple of San Martin watches, and personally I think, for the price, you can't beat them.
San Martins are no joke.
@@captainmerica2498 They might be on the more expensive end of AliExpress watches... But you certainly get a lot more quality for the money.
Honest Watch Reviews yes sir. But i still think they are worth the penny.
@@captainmerica2498 Absolutely.
Beware of this:
After a week of ownership,
the insert not siting flush was bugging me too much
as was the impossibly stiff bezel action.
I fixed those issues, but it was not easy.
I slightly warped the bezel during removal ( but corrected it with great effort).
I absolutely love the watch now!
Seiko DID make the perfect Seiko diver....the SLA017. Problem is they didn’t make enough and they priced it insanely.
He literally said that... but well done sandra sully. Thanks for the late news
I've had this one but with LTM on the dial and lumed bezel. No complaints at all. Worth every penny.
I have the same with sterile dial- lume burns crazy bright!!
I love how the crystal distorts the minute track on this version! Really hypnotic when you move it around as they grow massive. Man, too bad the current version doesn’t have this…
Gave up on Seiko a while ago, they’re taking the piss with their prices now.
Thanks for the review, Jody. I have this watch and love it. The lume is bright and lasts all night. Sapphire glass, ceramic bezel etc... Seiko is definitely slipping but San Martin has got a new consumer with me.
So it's a great well made, beautiful watch, being sold at a fantastic price 🤔, yet people still find a reason to complain because it wasn't made by someone else 🙄
Finally! I got mine customized few weeks ago and i loved it. I use it more often than my seiko watch. Thanks for the recommendation Jody!
I was browsing their web site only yesterday. A lot of nice looking watches at great prices, I've been asking the same of Seiko a lot recently with the direction they're taking. Micros are looking a lot better these days! Cheers for another cracking review! 😁
I previously owned the sterile dial version of this watch and it was excellent. I’ve regretted selling it ever since it left my possession; seeing your video makes me want to get another one!!
Well said couldn't agree, my jaw dropped when I heard that the homage to the 62 Mas was 4K, I thought I heard it wrong. Very displeased to hear that now its official that the SKX is being discontinued, a real shame.
I just got one today with a sla017 aftermarket dial on it. Really love it. Personally i like it more than my rolex submariner. It is a looker in my collection. Very solid watch. It comes with ceramic lume insert as one of the 2 modified items on top of san martin leading to closer one w sla017.
San Martín makes some really good watches for the money, i got the sn064 with the seagull movement before the replaced it with the pt5000, and im really impressed with the quality of the watch.
well put together, solid endliks, solid clasp and really good lume for less than 200.
Jody I’ve only ordered this same model 3 days ago! I think they look bloody fantastic! Last week I actually ordered the San Martin bronze “flieger/dive” watch. 200m, auto, sapphire! I’ve already “aged” that using the boiled egg in the plastic zip lock bag & it’s looks amazing! Another great review & a fantastic alternative!👍🏻😎
It is a very interesting watch I would go with the sterile....
Me too, not keen on that San Martin logo
I go sterile every chance I get, I like the pure symmetry!
I am considering sterile with the bracelet and lumed bezel. It appears the sapphire crystal is optional..
My toughts exactly. Seiko is an absolute garbage with the new releases. They discontinue good watches with sub par versions of them for more or same money. Samurai ain't sharp, "new skx" is now a fashion desk diver, and don't even start with the whole limited edition blue alpinist for 800$. These days Seiko sells watches that offer half of specs of microbrands for twice the money. Hope they wake up or end up sinking
@Wave Dancer Unfortunately for us they seem to actually have discovered marketing over there in Minato. They'll just get less exciting and more profitable.
Don't get me wrong, I really like Seiko watches and I'm just saying it as an owner of couple of them, that i'm disappointed of where the company is going with their new releases.
Just don't buy Seiko.
@@syndicatedsatellite7288 well, it was the first automatic for me... cheap, but automatic.. kind of like gateway drug, but as the knowledge of watches and watchmaking increases, you start to see the flipside of that coin 🤷♂️👍
Where can I find this $800 blue alpinist?
Ooh, just seen they do one with a fully lumed bezel, ~£230 on bracelet. 🤔
F Sohail Love the full bezel lume version - seems to be superior to the real McCoy!
@@willardhooton920 I need one in my life. Hope they still do them?
Karlos Think they’re hard to come by these days, but keep a lookout...think it was advertised on EBay as made by Sharky (for what it’s worth) - I have the sterile dial version (came on a nice waffle strap- $200). Good luck👍
Jody, Seiko is really good at f’ing themselves. And we seem to suffer for it more than they do. And yet, I’m still a fanboy. Go figure. 🤔🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤣
That's because they have such an extensive line that you'll always find other Seikos that are great. How they did the 62mas re-issue bugs me enough to almost swear them off, however. I might even have been willing to pay $4000 for one, but, they made sure that if you didn't jump in soon enough, they'd all be gone. How does that even qualify as a "re-issue"?? I call it a slap in the face to fans.
varanid9 I kind of agree, but I think they were also gauging what the market would bear. There are new 62MAS reissues this year that are even more affordable, although still limited. wornandwound.com/introducing-the-seiko-spb149-or-a-modern-reinterpretation-of-the-62mas-done-right/
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I'm praying for Floridians! Be safe.
Seiko is trying to go high end and abandon the mid range quality watch. That’s the only explanation I can come up with. They discontinue the Alpinist only to rerelease it in a more expensive version. Men like me who like watches in the 200 - 300 dollars range may have to switch to another brand like San Martin or Seiko’s sister company Orient in order to get quality.
I paused the video and ordered one. Found it on San Martin Ali Express shop on bracelet for 152 quid (less couple quid new customer voucher) I've been looking for a case to do a new/old diver mod project using OEM seiko parts. This will be perfect. Always good content on your channel but this time you did me a "Braw Turn" as my mum would say. Thanks Jodie :-)
I've never really been into these "Chinese specials" (mostly because of the ridiculous names) but this one has really caught my eye. Thanks for reviewing it before the sale is over - I'm soooo tempted!
3Liter my thoughts exactly. San Martin looks and sounds like a proper watch brand.
HEIMDALLR Sharkey HimQ also makes the same watch, but includes a full lumed bezel insert. Nice watch.
well not really, quality is bad, has regular spring bars, bezel is really poorly made...had it and willard... really not good...
@@mercifulangel8750 I beg to differ. I must have received a good one because I own both the San Martin and the Sharkey and to me there is no difference in quality.
My Sharky feels top notch, absolutely zero complaints!
Got the San Martin 62mas with a fully lumed bezel when I asked for it when ordering. Think it cost $20 additional, well worth it.
Wow...that waffle tropical rubber strap...the market grey sunburst and sharply simple design is bang on indeed!
Seiko's current approach is starting to remind me of Longines - a once great brand.
I agree on a nice steel bracelet Jody...but that IS a rather nice tropical style rubber strap. Quite nice indeed sir. I am LOVING THIS WATCH the longer this review goes. Lovely and brings me back to...well, sweet old days when things seemed more simple and direct. Thanks Jody always!
At first I was thinking about ordering a Seiko SPB143J1 because I couldnt afford the SLA017. But with my last Seikos I had some QC issues. After looking this video I ordered a San Martin...it looks better in reality than in the video. I am so impressed, that I will order another one.
This is actually sold on San Martin's Official Taobao shop in China with multiple options.
Firstly, you get a choice of logos, San Martin/LJM/Tiger Shark or having a sterile dial etc.
(Even have the option of a custom logo but you have to engage the seller/San Martin)
Secondly, you get the choice of glass(Mineral or Sapphire crystal) so both versions do exist.
Thirdly, you get the choice of a normal caseback (Depends on which logo you chose) or a custom caseback.
Forthly, you get the choice of strap (Metal/silicon).
The Standard San Martin 62 MAS comes with a Green, Gray and Blue sunburst dial, 316L steel case and C3 Lume, so a great steal.
Their off-shoot/affiliate Sharkey/Heimdallr too sells this 62 MAS Homage with a definite Sapphire crystal.
So if you want to buy this watch and are dead-set on Sapphire, buy it straight from San Martin or Heimdallr and not from the Dropshippers on Ali.
Bit late to this party but have just purchased the most recent version of this watch - SM have fixed those gripes re the crown and buckle, mine is on the bracelet and both are now signed. The case back has been changed to the deeply etched shark which looks awesome, and mine also has the lumed ceramic bezel. I paid £210, of all the value watches I’ve seen (and bought) via the JOMW channel this is the best - best looks, best build quality, best pound for pound bang for buck, really a fantastic piece.
Mine arrived today. As yours but on a rather good bracelet. It has a signed crown, a lumed bezel and an engraved shark on the back. Cost £157, an absolute stunner at a bargain price.
Beautiful watch! Great pick Jody; look forward to more of your epic bargain finds haha
Another great review Jody. There's also a version by Heimdallr which they claim has 300m water resistance and is $169. They have also just launched a Grand Seiko homage. Wonder what that's like?.....
Sandy L Man I’m really curious about Heimdallr after hearing of them here... would love to see a review of that GS homage!
@@arikjohnson412 Personally, I want a comparison between that and the Reef Tiger Grand Reef.
@@arikjohnson412 Me too. Looks but....
they should re~design their logo. back to seiko, they discontinued quite a handful of their popular models and imho theres only one reason for it
re packaging them and sell them with much higher price tag.
I bought an SKX009 for 169 three years ago and now I see them well over 200.00 and it is not even a great watch. Durable yes. But does not hack or wind. I bought it used from a guy who regulated it. its like +2 seconds a day. Pretty good for that movement. It has taken abuse from me. Mainly swimming. I like to know the time and how long I have been in the pool so I don't get too burned. I am sad
@@scottsj4625 indeed they are increasing their price and whether it justifies or not, it will be up to individual to decide.
throughout horology journey of mine that span 2 decades, I dont have much exp with seikos, I kicked off with an omega, subsequently rolexs, pan... and others so on so forth. I only came across seiko just few years ago when I had my first 6r15 ~ not impressed, not overly disappointed either as with couple of hundred dollars, I cant compliant. but it looks like seiko is increasing the price substantially but with pretty much the same quality, to me that is disappointing.
and interestingly I acquired a 5626 9040 a year ago, cost wee little more than my 6r15, and man it's old but I was blown away by its quality from movement (cosc) to dial, hands, finely polished applied indices and the case design and level of polishing... I mean I started wondering, seiko absolutely has (or had) the ability to make watches as good as any swiss better rivals... they chose not to do that. and given the amount I paid for this brilliant piece, it just put the 6r15 cocktail time to shame. my only compliant (personal preference )to this watch is it's a dress watch which I dont get to enjoy it very often....pity.
so it comes back to the question, why couldn't seiko continues making watches like that... I can only explain this that seiko is trying make more profit. unfortunately in a way like giving 50% of effort and asking for a 200% return.
@@ricchrono5907 I see. You are probably used to higher tiers of watches. Grand Seiko are hand made to a point and they take a lot of effort to try to compete with the swiss. You might want to look at some photos. I have some vintage Seiko's only kept because my Grandmother gave them to me in the late 1970s and she has long past. I don't change the batteries but the one she got me when I turned 16 was a digital watch ahead of its time. It has 5 lines of text. This is 1981. Many people I know had Analog Seiko's and I think more effort was put in then as to what they do now. I have seen some nice vintage Seiko watches. I agree with you about giving you less of a watch for more money.
@@scottsj4625 please take good care of them, personally I think older seikos are much better made than the new ones😉
and about the higher tier subject, I dont exactly view it that way. the longer I played with them, the more i appreciate watches from different brands. i like my vostoks almost just as much as those way more expensive pieces. it all comes to occasions, and how well they accompany you on you are doing, your outfit, how they blend in with your personality. sometimes I take my sd to the water, sometimes I take vostoks... speaking of occasions, i was crazy enough to take my moonwatch (my all time fav) to the sea once 🤦♂️, I read it says 50m water resistant, i could barely reach 3m....so I brought it out. that was 15 years ago lmao. what a twat I was.
i have the San Martín sn064 and the logo on that one is pretty neat. I think they should use it on the other models as well
I'm with you on this one. I'd rather buy the San Martin. The lume is awesome and it looks great on your wrist. It has everything you need in a watch. This homage is definitely NOT garbage!
Just got one of these in last week. Exactly the same as in the video. Totally loving it! Great quality, great size, super value, tons of complements already! Can't wait to see how it stacks up against the SLA017!
At Looong Last Jody! I've been waiting for this review since the last Ali-Express video. I simply LOVE that there are so many quality Automatic offerings available;e to us are really good prices today and folk like you help push out our horizons with your craft.
I actually really want to get a San Martin in my collection at some point, I’ll continue watching now.
I love the San Martin collection. Especially the 62 Mas. San Martin is really tough to beat them when it comes to value.
Jody, we all know they could do it. Seiko won't, because of all the stupid people who will buy anything with a Seiko logo at any price. We, ourselves are to blame.
I've given up on Seiko, they use the same 4R35/6 and 6R15 movements in everything and the newer watches have poor QC. While these movements are great, they're not shouldn't be in watches costing $400 - $1000. Seiko's are now overpriced and I can get a better deal on Swiss Autos on the grey market. Unless they introduce a movement worth it's price tag, I'm never buying another Seiko. I still love my $350 SARB035 though.
I am stupid. I buy Seiko and never regretted it !!! Cheers Bro !!!
....and now you have the Seestern and it is even better. BTW, for the bigger wristed, the Seiko SBDC053 is a great watch. I had a barely used one, kept it for two years and sold it for a small profit.....beautifully made.
Hey Jody, how about an 62MAS homage battle between the San Martin and the 54!
I also think owing a 62MAS homage is the exception to the “no homages rule”, especially when it comes with a Seiko movement.
I have checked all the ‘Seiko’ boxes that I care (at this time) to check...an Alpinist, Flightmaster, an SNG, a turtle, a SKX 007 and 009, a Samaria, a Kinetic and a Solar ‘Tuna’...Of late I have been rounding out my collection of Seiko Homages! In search of the homages, that are in my opinion, are better than the reissues that’s Seiko has been releasing...This is one of them!… watches like this have forced me to turn in my ‘Seiko-fanboy’ membership. Thanks for a great review Jody!
I am very happy with my San Martin 62mas V2. I have owned the following Seiko models - skx, Turtle, Sumo, Mini-turtle, Sarb035 and Samurai. I currently own the Kinetic Tuna, Alpinist, Tuna Marinemaster 300, and recently acquired the new “baby mm200” SBDC053. My point is running through this list of Seiko’s formerly and currently owned is to lay the groundwork for saying that the quality and finish of the San Martin is as good or better than “real Seikos”.
Hello.
I have bought the blue Version via Ebay today. With Sapphire Crystal and stainless steel bracelet
Thanks for reviewing this, Jody. I bought it based on your review, and it's a terrific watch. I ordered it directly from San Martin on the SS bracelet. Everything about it is absolutely impressive. My only small moan or niggle is that the first link in the bracelet doesn't articulate, so it makes the watch sit a little wide on my wrist (55 mm). I can certainly live with that given the overall quality of the watch. Seiko is going down a path I don't appreciate, so as you said, I'll proudly wear my San Martin.
Damn you Jody! Now I have to pickup this one! Definitely a missed opportunity for Seiko.
Mine turned up today, and it's a seriously good watch. Everything from case to the bezel just ooze quality. You are right, the bracelet is fantastic, and believe me, as good as a bracelet available on watches ten times the price.
Just ordered one of these from the Aliexpress Black Friday sale for £120. I love its looks.
wow ive owned a sterile one of these for about a year maybe a bit longer now, totally agree. 62 mas modern interp. i love mine, got a nice thick waffle strap on it.
Totally agree, horrible ball drop by Seiko, said the same in the crappy video I made about this watch :).
I watched your crappy video 5 times and bought the watch.
@@mahathir101 Haha nice one! Hope you're enjoying it :).
That crappy video convinced me to order too. Hopefully getting mine in a few weeks from now. Keep up the good work!
You're video helped me too. I bought the watch and made my own video too.
I was contemplating buying one of these, and just swapping the dial out with an aftermarket 62mas dial. Ended up modding my midsize skx to an homage of one instead. Grey sunburst dial, sapphire lumed insert, nh35, box type crystal. I call it my 13mas mod 🤘🏽
Seiko are practically asking to be ripped off. I've been almost done with Seiko for a really long time. I might really be this time. Tomorrow.
Looking at this model on Amazon, it seems they've significantly improved this product since this video was uploaded:
- new (optional) applied logo
- optional full loom on the bezel
- signed crown
Good point, why did Seiko make this watch? I don’t really care about the logo on the watch, myself, I just want a good watch. I’m going to look into that San Marten! Thanks for steering us right Jody! You’re a true friend!!!
Awesome video Jody! I think Seiko is still suffering from QC issues and dealer losses at least here in the states. I’m wondering if they’re just trying to stay afloat? If you think about it the separation from Grand Seiko and the focus on designer watches instead of fallowing they’re heritage makes me think Seiko might be in trouble! Maybe if seppuku was still practiced the company would be on track?
What's seppuku?
@@anishabisht4213 Also known as harakiri (literally, "stomach cut"), traditional ritual suicide by slicing open one's stomach...
On Taobao, you can actually buy this one with a customised logo for a small surcharge
Yes Jody, Yes I am okay with an outright ripoff of the overpriced SLA.
What about ripoffs of overpriced Daytonas, Milsubs and even Subbies?
@@theoneandonly7213 I am okay with that. They are nice watches but I also look for value for money. If you can get an homage with decent specs at a decent price and you can't afford the real deal, this is the market for homage watches.
I have been waiting for this review! Thx just ordered a blue one!
Thanks Jody for sharing this watch! Mine just came in and I love it! Great addition to my collection. Keep the great videos coming!
Hello,
I bought this watch with blue Dial and it’s amazing. I only paid 239,- Euros and was very surprised from the high Quality it offers.
I can recommend it 100 % for sure. You definitely will not regret to buy this really amazing watch.
I have forgotten mine is on the Bracelet.
Also mine has the Shark engeaved on caseback and crown.
San Martin is the Patron Saint of frugal divers ☝️ 🚢 it
Jodie my 62mas came in yesterday, and it looks marvelous came fast to, well I'm going to continue looking at these Chinese watches they seem to be very worth the money.
I bought a Heimdallr (same as Merkur, San Martin, Sharkey etc) Tuna homage, and it's great! Sapphire, rock solid bezel action, really nice finishing, NH35, SS bezel insert, pretty nice lume. And all that for $155 shipped via DHL (arrived in 5 days from china!). I bought directly from Heimdallr, they run discounts all the time, and they have a nice selection of homage watches. At this price range, it's the best deal ever.
The seiko I'd love to buy
Interesting as usual Jody. Not my bag but I can see why this would scratch an itch for a lot of people. Seiko seem to be consistently pulling people's pants down at the moment, I'm currently irked at the crappy replacement for the SARB065 cocktail time which has pushed the prices right up for the original. Twats!
I have the blue dial San Martin, the Proxima (himq) black dial and the Merkur 62mas black dial. Sla017 too $$$, sbdc051 to big. They are all amazing but the Merkur is the definite standout and my clear favorite. Better detailing, fit, finish and a matching date wheel. Another excellent video to be followed by F1 Spa Free Practice highlights.👍
I'll stick to my 1953 blancpain 50 fathoms homage also from aliexpress in the steeldive watch store.All the same features as yours but with that iconic early dive watch look,and just $175.0.CLASSIC!!
The San Martin actually looks better 😅
I actually agree. Love those huge lumed hour markers 😍
The only reason to buy Seiko with this competition is their branding. Seiko is ripping their customers with lower quality for higher prices. The SARB,SKX were really good and discontinued and limited editions is insulting. When adding their quality control,lack of regulation and no sapphire it's hard to justify buying Seiko.
I agree. Seiko dropped the ball on this. I would have lined up for this too for $400!
I've been looking forward to this review for a while! Thanks Jody!
“i’ve got the sla017 which bloody better have sapphire on it for 4 grand” that cracked me up😂
I'm more than happy to wear San Martin. I've got an homage tuna and have been eyeing that same watch u just got for awhile. I've scratched my Seiko itch with an affordable save the ocean. It's a good watch, but no sapphire or ceramic bezel insert.
Why should I pay thousands,which I can't afford and refuse to pay, when I can get a quality Chinese made case with Seiko movement!? Seiko just refuses to upgrade their watches and make them affordable to most everyone when it comes to reissues. They could've upgraded the skx as you've said. Instead they discontinued them, only to reissue them one or two decades down the road for thousands of dollars.
All these guys that say they would never buy a Chinese watch, guess what? Seiko is cased in China and so are some Swiss watches, so why not cut out that huge mark up?
I just bought one! I hope you’re right
San Martin is a surprisingly good new brand, even if they do only homages. I've bought three watches from them directly (they also have an official shop website), and in all cases their communication and shipping has been quite solid. No language problems either.
"homages" more like rip-offs.
@@Ex.zed. And yet they are cheaper and better for the price than what Seiko gives. Is raw brand loyalty really that important to your life?
@@ElijsDima At the end of the day, your cheap ass would still be wearing cheap chinese rip-offs.
@@Ex.zed. Yeah, and I wouldn't even bat an eye. Why should I pay so much more just for a brand badge? Makes no difference to me... And you're sitting at your keyboard, fuming and stewing even at the notion of that, let alone the reality.... So, once again - deep down, is brand loyalty really that important to your life? Is it worth all the stress and upset? Or do you simply like giving part of your money away for utterly nothing?
I bought this... absolutely fantastic watch. Absolutely fantastic
Good stuff mate! Great to hear that.
So true. Why can't Seiko? Because of so many issues. Upmarket strategy overpricing even watches with 4R movements, inaccurate 6R35 movements, misaligned bezel and even misaligned printed chapter rings for watches over US$1k, unlimited limited editions, various QC problems.... so many weaknesses
This is my EDC watch. It is the essential classic. A true piece of history. And better than the original. NH35 movement is rock solid and can easily be replaced when needed. Looks amazing on ss bracelet. Thank you San Martin. I chose the sterile dial. I hate advertising on a watch. My next purchase will be green dial with black bezel insert.
I bought the bronze one with a green dial
Might I add another contender? The Armida A12. 38mm. 300m WR. NH35. Domed sapphire glass with AR coating inside. 316L bracelet with push button clasp. Priced at $449USD. It's a better Seiko than Seiko for sure.
Been waiting for this review, thanks Jody. I just want a 62mas/ SLA017 homage without the crazy price. San Martin is the best 1:1 solution.
Very very attractive package. Especially at the stated price. I thought that I was settled on a Mini-Turtle...but you've complicated things for me.
Of late..it seems seiko got light headed and got carried away with upping their prices...
You're right. I still, however, got my first Seiko a few weeks ago. The Seiko Presage SRPB-43, a great looking watch. You could say it's not the best watch for the money but it makes me happy so I don't mind. However, I think that Seiko is heading in the wrong direction overall... Still a fan of the sunburst cocktail time dial though! Happy they brought it over from Japan and reissued it.
Thank you for the review! i just got mine and it's great! Some sharp edges but still very comfortable and easy easy to adjust the bracelet. Thank you J! it is a keeper as the alt 62mas.
San Martin always knocking it out of the park
Thank you Jody, just got my St Martin delivered and it’s great.
I'm really tempted to buy this one since I saw this video...
Great video, Seiko are really good at shooting themselves in the foot. Good lookin watch👍
Nice! Seiko ain't stupid, a pricey homage is clearly more profitable. Cheers 👍👍
But only 2000 of them? Surely they'd make more from 200000 cheap homages?
Excellent review. Like a lot of Seiko fans, I've always liked the styling of the 62mas. So, after watching this about three times, I've just ordered a San Martin 62mas. Can't wait for it to arrive! I hope Seiko listen to you, Jody. Like you, I have no idea where they think they're going with their current product range.
I got the San Martin brown flieger with ST2130 high beat movement and it is an amazing quality, a little less than 200$. I'm watching their products all the time.