[Danilao]

Hello everyone, I come to this topic from F10 and, after a few hundred Russian watches, I decided to conquer the East :-D

I have a Parnis (described here Tanto tuonò che piovve: Parnis un po' di storia e il Diver K - Parnis PA 6007 ) and a very good Seagul-Nomos-Style (which you can find here Il Gabbiano Orientale - Un Seagull D819.612, preso su Aliexpress ).

Thanks to the monkey you threw on my back, during the eleventh birthday sale, I got a bronze San Martin "tuna" at the price (in my opinion very good) of € 144.

While I wait for it to arrive ... does anyone have any live photos of it?

 

[Danilao]

One immediate difference I'm noticing, besides the different bronze, is that the hardware on mine is all gold-toned whereas on yours it's steel. Even the lugs on yours are steel! It makes me think that only the bezel and shroud are bronze, whereas everything on mine is bronze save for the caseback and gold-tone screws.

Yes, the rear element of the case, like the caseback, is made of steel.
I find this positive from the point of view of the resistance of the lugs, which could be the only weakest point of this whole mammoth watch.
Aesthetically, the steel lugs reflect the color of the screws on the bronze case.
Another positive aspect of the totally steel back is to avoid the transfer of oxidation to the wrist due to sweat.
Last but not least: probably this choice with many qualities allows SM to lower the final price by a few €.

I was monitoring the prices of the bronze "tunas" produced by Steeldive and Heimdallr (I find both are really well made) but, during the sales, this delicious San Martin was even cheaper than the other two and I couldn't resist :-D

I don't have the bronze version. But I've got the stainless steel one, which I've had for quite a while now.

No1VIPER, do you think I have to put the pair of brothers together so they don't suffer from loneliness? :-D

Your review (like all the others you have published, I have been reading this topic for a long time, albeit quietly) is very well done and the steel version is also very nice.

I will wait for the bronze to arrive to understand how I should behave ;-)

 

[Danilao]

Ordered on March 29; reached my mailbox in Houston on April 15. I think that's got to be a record quick delivery time for me.

According to the Timegrapher, it's running 0 to plus 3, depending on the position. I still need to pull out the Diamond selector to confirm sapphire.

I have the "original" one produced by the Italian fashion brand D1 Milano (however it is not assembled in Italy), it is a good watch with excellent finishes and that gives a feeling of weight and quality.

I already identify some differences but I would be curious to see more photos

 

[Danilao]

These evil coupons that accumulate and attack you suddenly, when you least expect it, are terrible.
I had to exterminate them by purchasing a Pagani Design PD1671.
I chose the black one, also considering how I have seen fewer reviews of this model around; after all, you know, curiosity is almost worse than the accumulation of evil coupons

 

[Danilao]

My "tuna" arrived yesterday and, although the bronze case is young and has yet to develop its splendid patina, I am really impressed.

Here are three rough photos in different lighting conditions

Regarding the black Pagani BB58, I also received a similar message from a different seller (BENYAR Outlets Store, 96.6% positive FB).
Will this version be the truth?
Are you aware of bracelet issues and troubleshooting at the factory or elsewhere?
Or are these just justifications for the delay in shipping?

However, I received the tracking number for this watch a few hours after receiving this message, and a few hours before the seven-day shipping deadline set by AE expired.
So, for now, I patiently await the arrival of my watch with the genetically modified bionic bracelet

:-D

 

[Danilao]

I think it looks awesome. However and maybe I'm the only one because I've never bought bronze, I wouldn't want a spec of patina on it. I love the look of fresh bronze without the mold

;-)

 

[Danilao]

I am observing carefully from the coast as if I were a surfer but ... what is the most beautiful Kanagawa’s wave that we have available?

 

[Danilao]

Probably Mark at Long Island Watch.
On Aliexpress, no idea

Thanks, their two models are nice but without indexes I feel like something is missing, plus the price is out of my comfort zone for a watch from AliExpress and for the price I'd like to spend on this quirky dial.

For now my favorite wave is the San Martin 6309, but it always costs too much compared to what I would spend for such a divertissement. Any other advice or suggestions?

 

[Danilao]

There is always the San Martin "Captain Willard" Great Wave. I am not sure what your budget is, but these were about $150 in the most recent sale on AliExpress.

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Yes, for now -after reviews, videos and your advice- it seems to me to be the solution that offers the best value for money combined with a fairly detailed aesthetic.

Is there any metal bracelet that can replace the waffle without regrets?

 

[Danilao]

Don't forget about the Heimdallr / Shirryu Great Wave.

Thanks, I had already seen your excellent (as always) review, I don't like the spheres of that model, otherwise it looks really well built

 

[Danilao]

Yes, wherever possible I buy from the Belgium warehouses. Most recently, my San Martin Great Wave Willard was from the Belgium warehouse, and it arrived in less than a week. And didn't get stopped by customs, which is the second great benefit.

I'm waiting for mine (which I found cheaper on ebay), some photos of your watch would help me pass the wait ;-)

 

[Danilao]

Well, the "original" bauhaus designs were, what, 80 years ago? I'm not a fan of reps but it must be very tempting, given how simple this watch is (eg, one color printed dial, etc.).

In any case, if you're interested in the design but want to stay away from the rep world, Sea Gull has a model that is also 39 mm but uses a different case. It costs quite a bit more, though.

US $180.00 50%OFF | Seagull Brand Men's Wrist Watch Manual Mechanical Watch Ultra-thin Simple Men's Business Leather Strap Waterproof Watch 819.612

124.52US $ 57% OFF|Seagull Brand Часы Мужские Manual Mechanical Watch Ultra-thin Simple Men's Business Leather Strap Waterproof Watch 819.612 - Mechanical Wristwatches - AliExpress

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That said, IIRC, there was speculation whether this was actually part of the Sea Gull catalog at all. Similar to the Sea Gull branded Aqua Terra models that came out about 5-7 years ago.

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The Sea-Gull is very well made and I am very happy with it

 

[Danilao]

My San Martin SN0068-G has arrived and I am very satisfied with it, here is a short review Dalla Prefettura di Kanagawa alla Piana Campigiana, dal monte Fuji al monte Morello: San Martin SN0068-G - cccp-forum.it and a couple of photos taken on the fly

Regarding the watch with Mao, it is a tribute to the old Dongfeng. I presented mine here Vento d'ESTate, io vado in Cina, voi che fate? DongFeng "Servire il Popolo" Dong Feng - cccp-forum.it

 

[Danilao]

Here is my SM Kanagawa and also my review Dalla Prefettura di Kanagawa alla Piana Campigiana, dal monte Fuji al monte Morello: San Martin SN0068-G - cccp-forum.it

 

[Danilao]

Okay, just received new bezel from the seller, and it has the same problem!
Does anyone have this watch? I would like to order new one, but I'm wondering if all have the same flaw?

Mine, who is now four years old, however, seems in great shape.
You can find (many) other photos here [Recensione/Review] Tanto tuonò che piovve: Parnis un po' di storia e il Diver K - Parnis PA 6007 - cccp-forum.it

 

[Danilao]

New Epoch Watch

Choosing a watch with misaligned pip lume for presentation photos doesn't seem like a good start

:-D

 

[Danilao]

I mean, WTF is that?? A group of worms wrestling?
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I see in that pictogram the Lochness monster who bites the ass of a man who is pooping and a pregnant woman who runs away terrified by the most unpleasant circumstance.
It is probably a tribute to some monster of the local mythology which escapes our recognition

 

[Danilao]

This came to me a couple of days ago, it's done very well but I've already sold it to buy the San Martin version (Pelagos Vs Black Bay). Unfortunately I am a curious man and I want to taste where the difference of 200 € lies

 

[Danilao]

That actually looks pretty good. I'd heard that the lume coloring on the hands and indices of this model were a bit mismatched. Doesn't appear to be the case in your picture.

The color of the spheres and indexes is significantly different, I confirm this. Furthermore, both appear to have a hue that responds with red to certain inclinations of light. It is not annoying but a bit strange.

Where did you sell it? I have a few Pagani Design watches that I no longer wear, and despite my "never get rid of a watch" policy, I have been thinking of selling them. But I have no idea where to sell them.

I sold mine to a friend who lives a few miles from me and is also a fan of watches, so unfortunately I can't help you much, but if you mention names and models I could report your wishes to the friends of cccp-forum.it, who -as lovers of Soviet watchmaking- have no problem falling in love with non-status-symbols (of course, only if you are willing to ship far….)

 

[Danilao]

First pics of the 36mm explorer homage
http://instagr.am/p/CTgsd7pL4JQ/

This size would have been suitable for me when I was 12. Good times, but long gone :-/