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San Martin · San Martin Sub Diver SN017

San Martin San Martin Sub Diver SN017

Diver

$161Sold out

Case

Diameter
40.5mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
200m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Automatic

Seiko

Seiko's third-party supply version of the 4R35, sold to external watch brands and modders worldwide. Adds hacking and hand-winding over the 7S26 it effectively replaced. The NH35 has become the default automatic movement for watch modding and microbrand watches, thanks to its low cost, reliability, and wide availability of compatible parts including dials, hands, and cases in the Seiko-compatible format.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Bezel
rotating
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
mercedes

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3 colorways

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03The community take

Owners talk.

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Owners widely praise the San Martin Sub Diver SN017 for its finishing quality, sharp lume, and accurate timekeeping; the 40.5mm case suits smaller wrists well, and the bracelet features tight tolerances and a solid clasp. One owner took it on five scuba dives to 30m with flawless results, confirming it as a capable daily diver. However, multiple owners report sharp case and bracelet edges causing wrist discomfort after a few hours of wear, and recent V3 units show date-window misalignment. The SN017 offers strong finishing and sapphire crystal at a low price relative to Seiko, though at full retail it doesn't justify a significant premium over direct competitors. On balance, owners rate the SN017 highly as a reliable daily driver and entry diver, prizing its finishing and feature set for the cost.

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