Best Sports Watch Under $200

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Today we are looking at a an updated version of probably the best everyday watch on AliExpress / Watchdives.
The watch was provided at discount for review purposes by San Martin Watch (links below) and can be purchased directly from that link
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I have reviewed the San Martin SN0113W V2 and voted it my GADA (Go anywhere do anything) watch of 2024 but with a new black colourway and colour-coded datewheels they have taken an already excellent watch and made it even better.
Chinese watches have come a long way and this watch easily affirms that!
Link to original San Martin SN0113W V2 review:
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@petarradocaj913 3 месяца назад

I have blue one for half year and I love it.... my only problem is I have to many watches to wear...lol

@alistairmacphail2936 3 месяца назад

100% agree John, I have mine with me at work tonight, to be entirely transparent there’s not been a moment when I’ve not had it with me since I received it about 4 weeks ago, got a V2 in blue. It’s been in rotation with other watches, but always there in the background whispering to me “go on…..slip me on, you know you want to”, foxy weeee temptress 😂 Good shout again John 👍

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

Cheers Alistair. It is the best bang for buck Chinese watch in my opinion 🤗

@Mr1MOA 19 дней назад

I bought the black dial version, and you're right..........pictures just don't do it justice, you really have to get one in your hands to truly appreciate the stunning quality of these watches.

@jwags24 3 месяца назад

I've always wanted the blue, but that black is gorgeous!

@RandallSlick 3 месяца назад

Fully agree. Now if only SM could produce one with a co-axial escapement and chronometer spec for £300.....

@moboei 3 месяца назад

You’re sounding a lot better. Nice review

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

Thanks my friend ☺️

@bensynewsshoedown4999 3 месяца назад

Thanks John for this review. Watchdives did a great thing to get San Martin to make this, then make an update with the colour matched datewheel. It looks great on you in all of this video.

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

I love it . It was going to be a rebuy for me in the sale as I knew as soon as I sold the green one it was a mistake!

@WatchtheTime 3 месяца назад

Black is the absence of light mate. Great work as ever 👍👍

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

Cheers Simon.

@josephtucker7397 3 месяца назад

Hey John, I bought my first San Martin about 6 mo. ago, and i'm very impressed. I don't consider where it's made because I don't care what anybody thinks. If you don't like what you're looking at, then look the other way. Anyways. When I first saw your watch, I wasn't too sure of the horizontal lines on the face, but after your video being up close, it's not as bad as I originally had pictured. Long story short: I'd buy it...

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

Hi Joseph. Well said. Buy what YOU want to buy and wear it with pride 💪🤗😺

@JonGH33 3 месяца назад

I had £200 to spend on a watch and it was between this V2 and the Baltany Discovery 36mm. I went with the Baltany which I love but now this video has got me pining for the SM again. I need to take a cold shower to sort myself out.

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

Haha. Decisions decisions :)

@garethhanna9173 3 месяца назад

I have the blue variant arriving with Fed Ex. Bit slow so I expect I'm going to get stung for import duty, always worth bearing in mind when ordering watches from China.

@dunderhay9169 3 месяца назад

I'm not really a fan of the original watch, and I wasn't that interested despite a great size and thickness, that was until you showed it on that black strap, it looked fantastic! You've converted me 😁

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

Yeah 😂

@nikc1313 3 месяца назад

Just received mine in the mail today. £148 with Ali express vouchers. I went with the blue and it's lovely with the little sky blue accents. Unbelievable quality for that money. Unbelievable quality at even 3/4x that money.

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

Nice one. Wear it with pride 🤗

@karlgozo 3 месяца назад

Where you get vouchers?

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

Just search stores on AliExpress and use in conjunction with vouchers in your account plus those advertised on individual stores. Stack them up and save

@karlgozo 3 месяца назад

@@johnswatchjoint thanks.

@MrSimonfoz 3 месяца назад

I love this watch it’s just too small for me . Hoping for a 40mm in the future.

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

That's a shame 😞

@thegorn 3 месяца назад

The Orient Kamasu has similar “teeth” indices and is 41mm but wears like a 40mm. Might suit you.

@johncoote5134 3 месяца назад

Same… too f small bugger

@losangeles9320 3 месяца назад

Black is the absence of color and white is the reflection of all colors at once. Hope I remember my color theory right. Glad you're feeling better mate.

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

Cheers my friend

@losangeles9320 3 месяца назад

@@johnswatchjoint Cheers to you and yours mate 🙏

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

Likewise 🙏

@spuckuk7039 3 месяца назад

in print it's the opposite

@losangeles9320 3 месяца назад

@@spuckuk7039 A technicality mate. Where are talking about 2 different things. Yes, you are right. However, I'm wasn't referring to that aspect but only to why we see black or white. Cheers👍

@alexprendido2023 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the video

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

No problem! 😃

@AlexanderB. 3 месяца назад

This watch has a feature many wish the OG would have too: brushed centre links. The silvery white version has some orange colour splashes. I like it!

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

Hey buddy. I love this but I should have kept the original green one too!

@AlexanderB. 3 месяца назад

@@johnswatchjoint Have you sold it?

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

I did sell the green one and regretted it immediately...and couldn't get another as they were sold out. I was about to rebuy in black when San Martin contacted me. I couldn't say no. This one stays :)

@daveindevon5240 3 месяца назад

Love this black version. I agree John, a near perfect gada watch. Really the only change I would like to see is the hour hand fully lumed, instead of just the tip. This one is definitely calling me!

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

Hi Dave. This is THE watch 🤗😺

@simonmcguire4290 3 месяца назад

Nice piece, hope the second half of your year is a big improvement 🤞

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

My wife and daughter...and you guys keep me grounded. Everyone has times like these and I have taken my fortune for granted. 2023 was brilliant. This year hasn't been so a return to brilliance is required haha! 🤣

@Skurtle 3 месяца назад

The otf clasp is the only upgrade that was really needed, but still, man lovely piece! GADA indeed! Nice video, thanks for the review!

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

Thx buddy 😊

@adk7962 3 месяца назад

If Jody hadn’t released his Ascent, I would be wearing this watch as we speak. Heck I could be wearing one on each wrist! Thanks for the great re-review! Although I think the Ascent is going to be a banger!

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

You are right. I didn't rate the diver at all but the Ascent looks awesome. I have the Fume red/brown colour on the way and a face off with this and my Clemence Munro is pencilled in. Chinese Vs budget micro Vs mid tier micro 😺🤗

@thegorn 3 месяца назад

@@johnswatchjointlooking forward to that comparison!

@adk7962 3 месяца назад

@@johnswatchjoint Oh…that should be interesting…👍🏼

@ColonelJGHyde 3 месяца назад

Good to hear you're doing well. It's a beautiful watch screams quality for the price. I was wanting to ask is there additional import tax added if I pull the trigger. Cheers

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

Unfortunately I can't answer that as I am not allowed to give anything resembling financial advice. Check their website and the Watchdives website and they have to tell you. In the UK things are different since leaving the EU and it is very confusing

@ColonelJGHyde 3 месяца назад

@@johnswatchjoint ok thanks for the reply I'll check it out.

@ThomUnder 3 месяца назад

Damn, another one to add to the list! Watch looks fantastic.

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

Oops...sorry 🤗

@weswatches 3 месяца назад

There is something special about this piece! Awesome review☝️

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

Hey buddy. Good to see you here. Thank you 😊

@thegorn 3 месяца назад

Uncanny. I just came from checking the tracking on my one of these before RU-vid and I straight up see your video 😊. I’m getting the green dial - sort of olive looking - with the colour matched date wheel. Am really looking forward to this one.

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

Hi buddy. I have left my original review of the green version ( white date wheel) in the description. A lot of viewers say the video I took shows the watch at its best ;)

@Karl-hx6sw 3 месяца назад

Really like this one but wish they did it in pure white (not silver). My only negative would be logo. Not the design but more how its applied, it needs toning down imo. Either punch through it so its not a solid hex or gun metal finish it. I find its fighting for attention too much. I have a green ranger SM with it printed in gilt and looks way better imo

@AJB1702 3 месяца назад

Great looking watch. Thanks for the review!

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

🤗

@robh.2400 3 месяца назад

Looks very nice! I've considered this one a few times, but worry it might be too shiny and blingy for me.

@wm500 3 месяца назад

beautiful watch , great review John, pleased to know you are feeling better 👍

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

Thank you. Holidays coming up so a time to reflect and refresh 💪😺🤗

@wm500 3 месяца назад

@@johnswatchjoint yep, hopefully plenty of chill and recharge, enjoy your break

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

I certainly intend to ! 😊

@NemoOmen-g5d 3 месяца назад

Excellent balance to this Dial and the fully brushed bracelet is the Cherry on Top . Black on Black looks like a watch Batman would be proudly sporting on wrist 😁☝️ 🦇 ‘ ‘ ‘

@JonTheComputerDoctor 3 месяца назад

That one has been on my list for a while so looks like I will have to have one.

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

It is fantastic Jon 🤩

@bernardbarroga1497 3 месяца назад

Great review on a good looking watch.👍🏼👍🏼

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

Thx 🙏

@Schnauser693 3 месяца назад

Had the blue but picked up the black after seeing your review 😊 …in the post now. During the current sale I picked up two bargains this sn0113 in black for £154 sale price plus Ali code ukju15 and the ixdao engineer for £169 with code ukju20. The codes only work once or the sn0113 would have came in at £149 as the code used was for £15 off orders over £110 whereas the other code was £20 off orders over £145. Can’t wait for both to arrive …thanks for the great reviews 👏

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

Well done sir. Very informed shop 🤗😺

@HoroHigh369 3 месяца назад

Stunning❤

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

Thank you! Cheers...and so is the watch ☺️

@CaribeConstructionInc 3 месяца назад

So John, this or the recent Octopus? Can only pick one

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

That is a VERY tough question. Both get top marks...

@gregcarterfineart 3 месяца назад

Oh god. Have to order this. It's just too good.

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

😆

@goldfools5445 3 месяца назад

It looks the business for sure.

@neilparkin2008 3 месяца назад

Some people have reported having quality issues with the bracelet. Have you heard anything about this and what was the bracelet like on both watches you bought? Enjoyed your videos by the way. I certainly would like to buy one of these. Regards, Neil

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

Hi Neil. I did hear there were issues with the occasional sticky link near the watch head but I certainly haven't experienced it on mine or I would have mentioned it. For the price it is well above all expectations. Hope this helps 😊😺

@neilparkin2008 3 месяца назад

@@johnswatchjoint Hi John, thanks for confirming. It’s certainly unusual for San Martin. I watched another review of this watch where the clearance between the links looked quite tight, which affected the articulation of the bracelet. I assume that it’s an isolated manufacturing issue. Regards, Neil

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

No problem 😊

@jaysterling26 3 месяца назад

Nice, but I'd rather go for the totally original & more expensive Erebus Ascent ; actually a Hamilton Jazzmaster with a discount would be good cost per wear. ( Don't say the whole word for that bracelet design with an 'O' or a 'J').

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

I have bought it....and will be doing a comparison but remember, the whole point of the video was to explore the value to be had at 200usd and the Ascent is way outside that price range 🤗

@hardlylaffing 3 месяца назад

Beautiful watch - both the original and this homage - but is no one else bothered by the fact that they’ve put the arrowhead on the *wrong* hand? On the Omega, the arrowhead hand is the minute hand, which seems a more natural hand to emphasize, since it is the longer hand that reaches to the indices and the minute track. If you’re going to honor Omega’s design, why mess with something so innate?

@ryannewby447 3 месяца назад

A stunner..for sure.

@ryannewby447 3 месяца назад

Do you sell any of your old watches? Like the previous version of this?

@driftadt 3 месяца назад

What is it homaging?

@nedflanders3769 3 месяца назад

The Omega AquaTerra. I have an AT and it’s one of my favorite watches. This is definitely a good homage, no doubt.

@Chris-de2qc 3 месяца назад

Yup the AT

@LymanPhillips 3 месяца назад

It's a pretty watch, but being a fan of SM's brushing, I don't like the polished lugs with the brushed links. I think the contract is a bit jarrinh. But the upgrades are very welcome.

@bohochwarter750 3 месяца назад

Looks like it’s not available anymore. Anyone know why?

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

??? Still available via Watchdives as per link given and also still available via the AliExpress link given on my community page...

@moboei 3 месяца назад

Oh by the way in the information you called it a “san sartin” instead on san martin

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

Well spotted sir. Many thanks 🙏

@moboei 3 месяца назад

@@serenityinside1one

@c.s2001 3 месяца назад

Nice. Very nice.

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

Thank you

@oliviersebastian1516 3 месяца назад

The pagani version is more a beauty and cheaper

@wristcandy5451 3 месяца назад

Wow😊

@johnrb9397 3 месяца назад

ID guy just poo poop this style of chines watch suggesting inferior steel or movement or assembly. Looks fine to me.

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

It does look great.

@mmadchef808 2 месяца назад

Too small. Bracelet too small. Bummer

@johnswatchjoint 2 месяца назад

For you, yes...

@thebricktop429 3 месяца назад

240$ + tax is hardly under 200

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

Everyone's tax status is different and all prices quoted exclude tax for obvious reasons

@thebricktop429 3 месяца назад

well ignoring tax it's still 40$ more expensive :p

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

Nope...£164 to UK and that is where I am from.

@vilninho 3 месяца назад

The only gripe with mine is the gaps between case and endlink.

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

Very unusual...send it back.

@springbay1 3 месяца назад

Luckily for my wallet, the SM web store does not have it in the EU collection and the official SM store doesn't have it either, so I can go back to my original soccer sale plan

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

It's in the Watchdives store. I have left a link below.

@springbay1 3 месяца назад

@@johnswatchjoint Watchdives Ali store does not want to send to my adress. Same with the Diver watch store. And the Tactical Mess store will not get any more of my orders. So my wallet is still safe this time :) I guess it has something to do with distribution rights or warehouse locations for the EU. I have the same issues with some Seestern, Sugess and Seagull watches in certain Ali stores that will not ship to Sweden.

@johnswatchjoint 3 месяца назад

Ah ok. Sorry I am not familiar with different restrictions on certain countries 😔