A few months ago, I did a review of a San Martin watch that I purchased. The experience reinforced what I expected from the microbrand – quality at a competitive price.
So, we forged a relationship and I’m happy to say we are now carrying the brand. In today’s video, I’ll review a few of the models and hopefully give you a feel for what they offer. Enjoy!
Check out all of our San Martin watches at: https://longislandwatch.com/san-martin-watches/
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I’m shocked they don’t have US distribution yet
Because you are an honest businessman. 🙂
Likely will pick up a SM from you at some point.
Will be eyeing your store until you have the GR5 titanium diver! Smart move these pieces, with your service. Unmatched.
I do like the San Martins that I've seen. I don't own one yet. Ask Tristano what he thinks of the no date nh35 sub version!
Take a time machine back about 5-7 years and compare affordable watch options to now. It is incredible the renaissance!
This is a good step. Good luck bringing these watches to the US market
Big fan of San Martin and now they're going to be in your store. That's awesome.
My sign to get a san martin ❤
You should look at Baltany too =)
Marc, with Trumps tariffs coming next year, do you expect San Martins and other watches from overseas to skyrocket in price? Is this the time to buy (before January 20th)?
Pretty awesome that you're carrying San Martin now. I hope you guys would have the SN0144 JianZhan in the future!
Get in quick before trumps tariffs !!
Hey Marc, would you consider doing a tutorial video for intermediate watch collectors like myself (those who are not beginners to the hobby / sickness but not experts either)? Perhaps covering things like identifying male vs. female end links. Identifying solid vs. hollow end links. A good bracelet vs. a bad one. Good finishing vs. poor finishing. Etc, Etc. How important is good bezel action? I have several watches with a rotating bezel, and I think I rotated it a couple of times when I first got the watch, and that was the last time. Perhaps even a lesson on how to regulate a watch. I saw another YouTuber give some gift ideas for "the watch lover." And one of them was a time grapher. Yeah, that's a great idea, but if my watch is plus or minus 15 seconds, what the heck do I do about it?
You can see that you have an eye on customer service and being a watch lover yourself you see the value where some bottom line focused folks don't. It's one of the things that makes you great rather than good dude.
I have a San Martin SN004. One of the early versions that looks like a submariner. I love it and it is in the rotation with my Seikos and Hamiltons.
Smart move in my humble opinion!
Smart. Want to make money? Sell the customer what he wants to buy.
Would love to see a collab exclusive design…and possibly an interview with their founder/designer!
Appreciate the insights as always! Really hoping to see you carry their 37mm BB54 and 39mm titanium Pelagos homages!
Never heard of AM until now
I respect that you acknowledge how well made San Martin’s are made. I’m curious to know what tvg thinks about them. And I’m subscribed to both your channels. And I’ve bought a squale from you for my nephew and a bezel for my orient triton. Though it was loose. But that’s not on you but orient. Bravo!
You would do everything for few more Shekels. We understand 🙂
These watches honestly look really well made I've heard a lot of people praising this brand
Congratulations on this coup. So well deserved for someone with such integrity in the business
Hell yeah!
Now thats just good business, fsir olay Mark!
Good video
I don’t lose any sleep on homages of the big brands, especially swatch group, Rolex etc. Seiko aren’t asking the same prices as Rolex, but they sell such massive volume that homages probably effect them minimally.
I’m just wondering what marathon think? I think Long Island Watch are a lot of peoples ’go to’ store for marathon (especially from the U.K.). Sure marathon navigators cost more than this San Martin, but it’s not THAT much more and marathon are a relatively small company that are probably damaged more by watches like this than the larger companies. There is absolutely no confusing that watch for a marathon navigator. I think they’ll sell less marathons because watches like this are about. More than that, if I was a marathon designer I’d be really hacked off with my ideas and heritage being exploited.
Just my opinion, I could well be wrong.
Congratulations Marc! What a great move (By the way, love that Calabro colour)
Yeah, nice offering.
Great content and love the fact that you’re not afraid to carry your competitor. It’s what being a small business owner is all about. Promote each other and spread the wealth!!
Did the original Republic has a Swiss movement? If yes, why the switch?
Hi mate. Hope business is good? Merry xmas to you and your staff and family. Hope we can connect again soon.
even in europe import taxes can be nightmare
tnx to all seller which are willing to declare lower price so we can avoid or pay less to customs
Dude! Finally!!!! Congrats!!!
Islander and San Martin are similar to me. Very high quality and feature set for the price
They really make some great watches! I missed out on the sn0111t, may end up buying the sword hand sn0111.
That’s awesome, will definitely buy SM from you
That's awesome, maybe we'll get an Island exclusive or collab
If you start selling San Martin, you lose me. The Islander homages were a bit cringe, but I understand one has to start somewhere. However, San Martin…. Well.