Reply With QuoteSan Martin watches are among the best quality Chinese brands IMHO. You might be pleasantly surprised if you go for it.
Here's the one in my collection right now (BTW, loving the PT5000 movement. Extremely accurate so far, at +1.6 sec/day):
As I can't find a Helson Sharky anywhere and being desperate (!!??) for a PloProf Homage I came across the San Martin offering...
But on checking out their website I came across this FAQ:
FAQ:
1. What should I do if there is water in the watch?
If there is only a small amount of water vapor inside the watch, the water vapor will disappear automatically over time, or the watch will be properly heated (recommended ambient temperature is 60 degrees Celsius). After two hours, the water vapor will disappear automatically. If there are some water droplets in the watch, please do the repair as soon as possible.
So I left and crossed them off my Christmas list...
San Martin watches are among the best quality Chinese brands IMHO. You might be pleasantly surprised if you go for it.
Here's the one in my collection right now (BTW, loving the PT5000 movement. Extremely accurate so far, at +1.6 sec/day):
I've never had one but they're usually well reviewed - I doubt they're less water-resistant than similar offerings at the same price point, if that's the concern.
It's more likely just a way to avoid responsibility in case of an issue, as any brand at this price point would anyway.
I reckon it shouldn't be too much of a concern, although for sure their phrasing is not the most reassuring...
Incidentally, San Martin's founder just landed on WUS https://www.watchuseek.com/index.php?posts/53608296
Nearly every watch will show condensation on sudden change of temperature.Originally Posted by redmonaco
Take your most water resistant watch and put an ice cube on the crystal for a minute and then check what you see.
Mitch
And should you then heat your watch up to 60c to dry it out?
I've just bought one and I absolutely love it. The quality seems excellent although I have not been diving to 600 metres in it.
Last edited by sprite1275; 18th June 2021 at 19:23.
60c shouldn’t do it any harm.
An alternative is to sit it in top at a warm radiator with the back off. You’re only evaporating the water off.
Steeldive also do one:
https://www.steeldiveuk.com/product-...-diver-watch-1
Heretic! The unbeliever has dared to buy a watch with a greater indicated WR than he has dived to!
Everyone knows this is illegal in the watch collecting world.
It explains why one Rolex is called the James Cameron as only he is allowed to own one!
It probably won't work at 600M, but it'll be the least of your problems if you're wearing it!
M
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"Probably won't work"!!! Now who's the unbeliever? This is a precision piece I'll have you know.Heretic! The unbeliever has dared to buy a watch with a greater indicated WR than he has dived to!
Everyone knows this is illegal in the watch collecting world.
It explains why one Rolex is called the James Cameron as only he is allowed to own one!
It probably won't work at 600M, but it'll be the least of your problems if you're wearing it!
M
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Ha ha - let us know how you get on!
M
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Mick P'll be along in a minute to call you a peasant...
Has anyone heard or seen much about the explorer 1016 they have done- it's out this week ?
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Last edited by bond; 20th June 2021 at 20:52.
Not heard. They do have a sale starting tomorrow on Ali express. Has anyone bought from them recently post Brexit?
Yes I too heard about the sale , I've not bought any post-Brexit but I'm led to believe they fly though customs judging by the scale of reviewers and owners on here otherwise there would be folk moaning .
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