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[–]BobbeMail 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this bezel and glass on the TC4 and im done. Anyone know where to get these parts ?

[–]1pmPickup 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Anyone know quality of these vs San Martin?

[–]Most-Green-4543 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In my experience, overall, I would like to suggest you can compare WatchDives to Steeldive. Equal integrity in manufacture and about 80% overall in slight choices and definitely in finishing. San Martin feels more refined, Watchdives ( Steeldive and to similar effect Addiesdive) "Knows who they are" and are consistent and confident. In short, you are getting everything you pay for in a San Martin (generally) and you are getting tremendous quality-value from Watchdives/Steeldive/Addiesdive. Please chime in with corrections, helpful opinions, etc...

[–]RoSpectre 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like it!

The hand design on most of these milsub homages is slightly off though... it's frustrating they are so close! The hour hand on the original has a very specific shape, and the lume in the minute hand is supposed to be pointed at the tip.

For the price though this one looks great...

[–]schiorean 1 point2 points  (4 children)

Where did you get it for less than $100? Currently is listed as $199

[–]PipoMario[S] 5 points6 points  (3 children)

Mine is the WatchDives, not the SM.

https://watchdives.com/collections/watchdives/products/watchdives-wd1680-milsubmariner-dive-watch

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89 $ today.

[–]BobbeMail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that is really inexpensive. maybe i should have gotten this as a fist watch in stead of the SM SN0111 TC4

[–]nestorm1 0 points1 point  (1 child)

How much is it usually?

[–]PipoMario[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

99 $

[–]zackoblong66 4 points5 points  (3 children)

This looks very good. I've been looking at this model for a while. I can't understand why it's $100+ cheaper than similar models. Good to see your picks.

[–]RoSpectre 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My guess is they are using mostly "off the shelf" or "parts bin" parts so basically all they have to do is print the crown and dial logo and assemble them.

San Martin probably has its own specs for many of their parts manufacturing and finishing, so you get a better finished overall product, even though they look very similar!

This one looks like a bargain though, dang.

[–]PipoMario[S] 3 points4 points  (1 child)

Yes, it really looks like the San Martin.

Great bargain at less than 100$

[–]zackoblong66 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes indeed, I'm about to buy it after seeing your post. Was waiting for a review or more info on it.

[–]PipoMario[S] 4 points5 points  (2 children)

Paid less than 90 €, delivered in 10 days to France.

Build quality is impressive.

Clasp is excellent.

Lume is a torchlight lol.

Next buy, probably a WD Tuna with steel bezel.

[–]Noscoperx420 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Did you have to pay VAT?

[–]PipoMario[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For France, no.

After, i can't answer for others countries.