San Martin SN021G Explorer Homage Watch 36mm Vintage Sapphire Glass PT5000 Automatic Mechanical Watches for Men

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The good thing is this watch made me realize I like 3-6-9 dials, but to me, the 3-6-9 dial looks far better proportioned in a 36mm case. The dividing line between heavy and light watches alludes me, but I can say my SN021-G is heavier than my digital Casio. If the product you receive does not match our description, we will refund the full amount without affecting the resale of the product. Cheaper diving watches can be found, however, they will not be of the same quality, and will not have sapphire glass windows, if that is important to you.

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Due to not having enough micro adjust positions, the watch is a bit too tight with 3 links removed, but too loose with two links removed. Given the ruggedness and bubble-wrap, I think the box would have protected the watch had it been dropped from a tall building. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. So overall, it looks like San Martin watches incorporate an interesting mixture of different alloys.

They add weight and bulk (which can be a plus with a 36mm watch, but is a problem for me with most other watches) and 2. I got an excellent deal on it in the 11/11 sale and it costs a fraction of a percent of what a Rolex Explorer 1016 costs.

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Since I lack a scale that measures the weight of small items, I can only say my SN021-G weighs about the same as my iPhone. I have been surprised by the professionalism of the interface, the quick responses and the perfect understanding of my needs behind them. Now I know San Martin watches are not exorbitantly expensive, but there are cheaper options out there. Whatever else Orient movements may be -- and the YN55 is theirs, not Seiko's -- difficult-to-field-regulate is not one of them.For what it is worth the Outdoor's crown thread is kinda crappy too; otherwise extremely comfortable and legible in all conditions. The applied indices add great depth to the dial and the matte black color can look almost grey at times with how it plays with the light. Keep in mind that I would not be purchasing a dive watch to actually go diving in, and I think that’s true for most people who purchase these types of watches.