![[SN0012GB] on Hirsch Liberty strap](https://preview.redd.it/4n7nvyx9fgth1.jpeg?auto=webp&s=0190eb4c864825707bcd235b9dae9bdfcb01abfd)
I want to give this watch a little bit of extra flair, because I think that minimal dial needs it.
I know leather is not optimal for a dive watch, but I think it could work as a tool watch for winter type of vibe.
Still unsure about it, though. What do you reckon?
Yay or Nay? I wanted to make it more comfortable for desk use.
I always liked the Tudor Pelagos, the Marathon GSAR and the Sinn U50. Combined they would cost about 8K €.
I love what I have in my hands after spending only 600 €!
The strap is new so a little stiff but looks much more impressive than the bracelet.
The Ti bracelet wears amazing but looks a bit "cheap", due to the end links mostly.
What's your opinion on the bracelet and the looks of the photo?
Does anyone wear this combination of dial and bezel, with the titanium bracelet?
Could you share some wrist shots?
What do you think of how this looks?
**First impressions**
This is my first San Martin, and I bought it with a fair amount of skepticism. After wearing it for a while though, it's become one of the biggest surprises in my collection.
**The dial**
When I first got it, I thought the dial was a bit plain. After spending more time with it, I realized that's exactly what I like about it. It's intentionally minimalist. The crisp layout, the applied indices and their subtle shadows, and the small splash of red on the seconds hand are what make it interesting without looking like trying too hard. The fully lumed dial is fantastic. It's bright, lasts the whole night, and is one of the standout features of the watch.
**Build quality**
The build quality is what surprised me the most. The case finishing is excellent, the brushing is clean and consistent, and everything feels solid. Nothing rattles, budges, or feels like corners were cut.
**The bracelet**
The bracelet deserves a mention on its own. It's incredibly comfortable and wraps around the wrist really naturally. It's one of those bracelets that you stop noticing after a few minutes. I also love the way the brushing catches the light. It gives the watch a lot more life than you'd expect from an all-brushed tool watch. The amazing on the fly clasp is just the icing on the cake.
**The bezel**
The bezel is another thing they absolutely got right. Ceramic insert, excellent grip, and a crisp, satisfying action with no play. Every click feels precise.
**Why I like it**
What I appreciate most is that this watch knows what it wants to be. It isn't trying to be a luxury watch. It simply focuses on doing the fundamentals exceptionally well. Great ergonomics, outstanding lume, excellent finishing, a superb bracelet, and a bezel that feels far more expensive than it has any right to. Coherent tool design, without corners cut.
I have watches that cost several times more, but I always feel more than impressed when I pick this one up. I genuinely think this watch deserves far more recognition and could become a San Martin staple. It's not a good watch for the price, it's just an amazing tool watch.
**First impressions**
This is my first San Martin, and I bought it with a fair amount of skepticism. After wearing it for a while though, it's become one of the biggest surprises in my collection.
**The dial**
When I first got it, I thought the dial was a bit plain. After spending more time with it, I realized that's exactly what I like about it. It's intentionally minimalist. The crisp layout, the applied indices and their subtle shadows, and the small splash of red on the seconds hand are what make it interesting without looking like trying too hard. The fully lumed dial is fantastic. It's bright, lasts the whole night, and is one of the standout features of the watch.
**Build quality**
The build quality is what surprised me the most. The case finishing is excellent, the brushing is clean and consistent, and everything feels solid. Nothing rattles, budges, or feels like corners were cut.
**The bracelet**
The bracelet deserves a mention on its own. It's incredibly comfortable and wraps around the wrist really naturally. It's one of those bracelets that you stop noticing after a few minutes. I also love the way the brushing catches the light. It gives the watch a lot more life than you'd expect from an all-brushed tool watch. The amazing on the fly clasp is just the icing on the cake.
**The bezel**
The bezel is another thing they absolutely got right. Ceramic insert, excellent grip, and a crisp, satisfying action with no play. Every click feels precise.
**Why I like it**
What I appreciate most is that this watch knows what it wants to be. It isn't trying to be a luxury watch. It simply focuses on doing the fundamentals exceptionally well. Great ergonomics, outstanding lume, excellent finishing, a superb bracelet, and a bezel that feels far more expensive than it has any right to. Coherent tool design, without corners cut.
I have watches that cost several times more, but I always feel more than impressed when I pick this one up. I genuinely think this watch deserves far more recognition and could become a San Martin staple. It's not a good watch for the price, it's just an amazing tool watch.
First impressions
This is my first San Martin, and I bought it with a fair amount of skepticism. After wearing it for a while though, it's become one of the biggest surprises in my collection.
The dial
When I first got it, I thought the dial was a bit plain. After spending more time with it, I realized that's exactly what I like about it. It's intentionally minimalist. The crisp layout, the applied indices and their subtle shadows, and the small splash of red on the seconds hand are what make it interesting without looking like trying too hard. The fully lumed dial is fantastic. It's bright, lasts the whole night, and is one of the standout features of the watch.
Build quality
The build quality is what surprised me the most. The case finishing is excellent, the brushing is clean and consistent, and everything feels solid. Nothing rattles, budges, or feels like corners were cut.
The bracelet
The bracelet deserves a mention on its own. It's incredibly comfortable and wraps around the wrist really naturally. It's one of those bracelets that you stop noticing after a few minutes. I also love the way the brushing catches the light. It gives the watch a lot more life than you'd expect from an all-brushed tool watch. The amazing on the fly clasp is just the icing on the cake.
The bezel
The bezel is another thing they absolutely got right. Ceramic insert, excellent grip, and a crisp, satisfying action with no play. Every click feels precise.
Why I like it
What I appreciate most is that this watch knows what it wants to be. It isn't trying to be a luxury watch. It simply focuses on doing the fundamentals exceptionally well. Great ergonomics, outstanding lume, excellent finishing, a superb bracelet, and a bezel that feels far more expensive than it has any right to. Coherent tool design, without corners cut.
I have watches that cost several times more, but I always feel more than impressed when I pick this one up. I genuinely think this watch deserves far more recognition and could become a San Martin staple. It's not a good watch for the price, it's just an amazing tool watch.
Does anyone have experience with both versions and would like to share their opinion?
Are the Ti expected soon as well?
I am looking for an SN0144-GL (42mm) with the blue dial, in the EU. If anyone knows where I can find some stock or wants to part with theirs, please tell me.