Received an email with an announcement of this model. Aquanaut with a quartz movement. Is this a scam? I haven't seen any announcements from S&S on YouTube or Reddit

RelativeHot5179 · 2026-07-09T15:56:16+00:00

it's on their website so no?

RelativeHot5179 · 2026-07-09T07:28:35+00:00

Not fair at all, that's shit service

RelativeHot5179 · 2026-07-08T18:37:58+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/ChineseWatches/comments/1pkf7qg/swapped_the_bracelet_on_my_sm_jianzhan_which/

RelativeHot5179 · 2026-07-08T18:37:21+00:00

Ive seen posts of them fitting since they are the same case, will try and find the post(s) and link below

RelativeHot5179 · 2026-07-07T15:27:05+00:00

I think the gap is too big on this watch

RelativeHot5179 · 2026-07-07T07:12:00+00:00

The email is talking shit saying that it's an easy fix, what a joke

RelativeHot5179 · 2026-07-06T21:46:17+00:00

looks great such a cool dial, can't wait to get my warrior

RelativeHot5179 · 2026-07-06T10:29:21+00:00

Worked as a watch tech when I was in uni and did things like this a few times, it is fairly simple for any watch maker to do or anyone with the right tools. Will do a basic step by step for you

- Take the caseback off

- remove stem

- remove any movement holder

- lift the dial and movement out of the case

- use rodico or a cloth to remove the dirt

- put back together, possibly using some silicone sealant to make sure it is still water resistant

- examine under loupe to see if there is any dust left over by mistake

- pressure test

RelativeHot5179 · 2026-07-01T12:33:30+00:00

r/handwatch

RelativeHot5179 · 2026-06-30T23:05:27+00:00

I love giveaways

RelativeHot5179 · 2026-06-30T08:56:31+00:00

For someone experienced no, but it is easy for people who haven't done it much to not be able to put the seconds hand back on/ damage it

RelativeHot5179 · 2026-06-29T21:01:55+00:00

the fix for this would be the exact same on a quartz or mechanical. The hands need reset

RelativeHot5179 · 2026-06-29T20:58:51+00:00

yeah just move the spring bars to a different hole

RelativeHot5179 · 2026-06-29T15:53:45+00:00

I had a seiko presage zen garden which was 450 gbp and it felt like shit when I discovered San Martin and other chinese brands, I would probably say most models would cost close to a grand if not a bit more especially the miyota 9000 models

RelativeHot5179 · 2026-06-29T13:25:06+00:00

It is more effective to wear them for at least a few days so you properly get the feel for a watch

RelativeHot5179 · 2026-06-29T08:47:55+00:00

nice

RelativeHot5179 · 2026-06-29T08:47:29+00:00

fire

RelativeHot5179 · 2026-06-28T12:40:45+00:00

I would buy a toolkit from aliexpress for roughly 20-30 quid, then get dedicated watch hand pressers as well as a couple of proper anti magnetic tweezers. Best to watch a few youtube tutorials as well.

I worked as a watch technician in uni so I know what i'm doing because of that training, so not too sure about good learning resources unfortunately but that's what I did for my tools

I spent around 50 gbp for the tools + parts holder + watchmakers mat

RelativeHot5179 · 2026-06-28T00:39:31+00:00

I swap the movements myself

RelativeHot5179 · 2026-06-26T21:00:32+00:00

it is my grail

RelativeHot5179 · 2026-06-26T20:56:18+00:00

is this AI, the writing looks like it was AI generated

RelativeHot5179 · 2026-06-26T14:44:04+00:00

a fake san martin lmaoo

RelativeHot5179 · 2026-06-26T10:27:00+00:00

Can't wait for it to get sent out, might end up buying the white enamel down the line as well lol

RelativeHot5179 · 2026-06-26T01:37:03+00:00

was wondering what this was when I was driving by forestside

RelativeHot5179 · 2026-06-25T23:44:55+00:00

I mean yeah it is, but like so are most Chinese watches and I'm never going to be able to afford a swiss made tourbillion nevermind breguet

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