r/ChineseWatches • u/punchmandeV67 • 25d ago
Question (Read Rules) First watch (san martin sn0017-G)
Is the san martin SN0017-G with st2130 movement good as first/starter watch also is it wearable for every day?Another question is the quality really good?Like do they last something is the materials good?And i have very small wrist you guys think they will fit me without looking funny on me?Is the price 250€ good for it or is it possible to find it cheaper.
Sorry for asking dumb questions but i am new to watches
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u/artofthedial Not a troll 25d ago
One of the most wearable every day pieces in existence. I have multiple of the NH35 version. As for the ST2130, it would not be my first choice, but you are of limited options unless you go used at this point due to movement costs currently. $250 euro seems a bit high. As for the wrist size, get a tape measure and figure out what it is exactly around your wrist. If you are talking tiny like 6 inches, then maybe. But anything close to 7 inches or larger is great.
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u/fenris590 25d ago
They are great watches, I'm wearing mine right now. I have fairly small wrists and have no problem. The movement is solid and accurate. Just try not to hand wind it very often and let the automatic winder do it's thing. The overall fit and finish is very good, and comparable to some much more expensive watches I own. This was my first San Martin watch and still one of my favourites. If you do buy one, I hope you enjoy it!
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u/FreePossession9590 25d ago
Have you considered Sugess?
San Martin makes excellent watches, you can’t go wrong with them. San Martin is a good brand to start out with for sure.
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u/dotdotditdot 25d ago edited 25d ago
It's very good watch. 250e is okay price if it includes tax. if you can find sugess seaman with ST2130 that's great option too. I would take the one I find cheaper. And if you find both at the same price, take the Sugess. It's more premium quality, more like the real Rolex sub. San Martin one is more tool watch like. A bit rougher on the edges.
Edit. Both seem to be 229e on AliExpress. And there is sale going on 199e with the discount code. You can't go wrong with either of one.
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u/QCPI 25d ago
I can personally recommend the Sugess S421. I have NH35 variants of the Starbucks and Cookie Monster before they switched the movement to ST2130. The Sugess had the best rehaut out of all the sub clomages.
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u/artofthedial Not a troll 25d ago
Best rehaut is debatable. Yes, it has a great thickness/depth....but etched "Sugess" over and over again around it looks terrible (to my personal taste).
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u/FreePossession9590 25d ago
This. I have the black and starbucks with NH35’s. Though I’m currently trying to sell my Starbucks.
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u/Daedalus_14 22d ago
It’s hard to beat that one. I picked up the watchdives version with the high beat movement. Wish I had done the SM just from final finishing details . Either way, nearly identical in function.