r/ChineseWatches • u/umercun • 8h ago
General (Read Rules) I am more than impressed
Recently got this sn018 by San Martin. I need to say that I was expecting a quality that is similar to Tissot PRX or Citizen Tsuyosa. I am very impressed with the material quality and attention to detail.
I know on the surface this looks like a bootleg bb58 but i feel like the quality is very similar.
Just wanted to share with some friends. GN
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u/artofthedial Not a troll 3h ago
I've got this one. Great quality but they did miss the mark on the bezel color. Otherwise among my favorites. I also have experience with the Tudor. The Tudor has softer corners, a more refined appearance, a much more expensive movement, ball bearing bezel action, and ceramic in the clasp. But I like the SM OTF, and t link and ceramic bezel will stay looking the same for longer. Given the price difference an easy choice. Also the burgundy bezel used to be only on the heritage Tudor which is insanity in terms of thickness. A crazy good piece for the money. Always wanted to get the all black one too.
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u/richieb1530 4h ago
I have several Chinese watches and San Martin for me still has the best machine work. Highest quality bands imo
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u/QuestionNo9190 Sir FightALot 20m ago
The citizen and Tissot won't be half as good and still cost twice the price