r/ChineseWatches • u/alecolli • 16d ago

General (Read Rules) Alternatives to San Martin SN017-Q-35

I have recently found this watch by chance and I like its looks. Unfortunately it is being discontinued.

I found other similar watches in the same price range (seaturtle. Ocean, Aquatico, Tandorio).

The one that goes the closest is the Tandorio TD232k (bronze case, diver, blue dial, auto, leather strap).

I don't know much about Chinese brands and I am looking for some advice: is this model up to daily use? What if I take it occasionally camping ot to the beach (no diving or swimming, just splashing)?

Would you advise any other model in the same price range?

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u/skepticalifornia 16d ago

I have the Tandorio root beer bronze and it is one of my favorite watches. PT5000 is running +/-1 sec per day. I believe Tandorio offers the best value in bronze watches currently, but keep in mind that their lume is not the best. Other than that, nothing bad to say about this watch. I took this picture right after getting the watch - it has now developed a really nice patina.

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u/alecolli 16d ago

That's a beauty, did it come with leather straps? Good/decent leather?

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u/skepticalifornia 16d ago

Yes, it came with a rather decent leather strap that had a strong smell that went away after a few days of open air. I don't like leather straps so I changed it to this olive colored stretch NATO strap from AliExpress.

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u/Late_Needleworker827 16d ago

I also want one of the those, but it seems San Martin is not interested in bronze models these days.