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The Kamasu has been the $200 #1 for the last 2.5 years now. Can the San Martin claim the crown? You’ll find out in about 15 minutes. Cheers, Jody
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I'd like to see a video comparing actual dive rated watches. Yes, ISO rated and PADI approved. I love divers but I only have desk divers at the moment.
What is the bezel insert measurements on San Martin? I wonder if it can be replaced with an SKX compatible one
They lent on Seiko to help them design the movement – even before they got bought by Seiko. Its not in house.
Orient squeezed by on Brand clout. I think that’s a pretty impressive showing by San Martin. I agree that the branding and movement are important but think how amazing San Martin may be in another 30-40 years if they’re this good after only 5 years.
To me, San Martin's face looks like a baby toy. The fonts on the bezel, and really strange looking dial… to rudimentary.
🤚 question…I just got mine. Ordered the Miyota 8315 version. Is the second hand supposed to jump back and forth when the crown is pulled to set the time? It has hacking, but a pretty loud rotor..should I be concerned? Thanks in advance for replies
Orient for me, I don't buy anything chinese that's on Aliexpress
Are you comparing Japanese INHOUSE movement watch maker with Chinese homage watch brand..??😆
For me, if you’d added a very subjective ‘Looks’ category of course double weighted, the SM would have crushed the Orient in my book. I personally think Orient divers just look cheap 🤷🏻♂️
Really like the San Martin SN019G but pricing surpasses 350 euro now which is more than an Orient kamasu + a strapcode bracelet 🤔
Hi Jody, I basically narrowed it down to these two for a first automatic. I'm not sure which one would wear bigger the SN019G or the kamasu on my 7.4 inch wrist, thx
Just bought the San Martin in the recent 11 sale, absolutely delighted with it:)
San Martin shouldn't have skimped on the movement. Is that at least the newer hacking miyota? Why did they go chunky on the original design? They hardly ever go bigger than 40mm on most of their watches?
Different hands and the San Martin would be a perfect planet Ocean homage.
In the real world the San Marten is a micro- brand and over scored by you a $200 Non hacking dive watch is a non starter for me. In my opinion even a 1953 Invicta 31290 could and should beat a San Marten at $100.
The day date window kills it for me.
Are you seriously comparing this 2 brands? I mean one is a replica maker from china that started making watches like 1 year ago and the other is a huge brand with heritage and weight in horological history…. I understand that san martin sponsors you, but makes no sense. Even tho i also respect and really like san martin stuff
"No hacking" – aaaand we end the video right there. Thank you, Jody, just saved me $200.
I disagree with your result, the SM looks better and looks more expensive.
Love the bracelet and clasp of the San Martin but if you buy the Orient you get a brand with its own history.. really difficult to choose on these ones
How do you get San Mar-tan, out of this watch brand's name? Jody, I love you like a foot, but this drove me crazy through the whole thing. It won't stop me from watching, but you can't stop me from laughing.
Be aware bought the green Kamasu over a year ago and the green dial has faded to almost black on the face. Def not the cool green when i bought it. Orient claims no responsibility but for $85 they will change the face out for me. Won't be buying another Orient
I have the red Kamasu. I can decide which San Martin to purchase. There are so many choices.
If the San Martín bracelet fitted the Orient, you'd have a half decent watch. Thanks, for the info mate.
Ok…. But the thing about the Orient is it's imperfect out of the box, therefore making it perfect, like the skx to mod…. therefore giving it plenty of potential…. Whereas the San Martin is pretty much as good as you can get out of the box, no amount of mods will improve it unfortunately. Therefore in my eyes there's only one winner.
With a video title like this I was immediately putting all my money on Citizen…
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I will dial down the brand, but serviceability is more important to me.
San Martin could have Tudor quality for 200 and I'll still buy the Kamasu simply because Kamasu is from FREE world.
Orient, please narrow the lug width and enlarge the crown. I have worn mine daily for over 2 years now, and those are my only complaints.
Ahhh but where can I get that Mothra vs. Godzilla t-shirt???
Surprised about San Martin using the Miyota movement usually they use NH35 at this price point. Also San martin usually has pretty good lum. Interesting to wonder how a different San Martin might have fared.
Got a Kamasu Red for $99 during the last Ali Express sale. Couldn't be happier!
The newer Kamasu has a slightly more refined coin edge bezel and polished chamfer edgings to the case, just FYI. It may have won over some of those categories VS its older counterpart.