Monterey Watch Co. Slipstream ChronographvsSan Martin Panda BB Chronograph Retro SN052
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Measurements
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Slipstream Chronograph
Panda BB Chronograph Retro SN052
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
41mm
lowest
Thickness
13.5mm
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
MSRP
$489
$325
lowest
Movement
Seagull ST1901
Seagull ST1901
Case
6 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Monterey Watch Co. Slipstream Chronograph for its solid quality and good pricing, with the brand owner's hands-on customer service and knowledge being a significant draw. The included leather strap is comfortable and requires no break-in, though the 22mm lug width necessitates new NATO straps. On balance, owners rate the Monterey Watch Co. Slipstream Chronograph highly for its value proposition and attentive customer support.
Owners widely praise the San Martin Panda BB Chronograph Retro SN052 for its surprising wearability on larger wrists, with one owner noting it wears well on a nearly 8-inch wrist due to its chunky case and bracelet, despite the inherent thickness of a mechanical chronograph. The dial's appearance shifts in light, and some owners praise the build quality for the price. However, one owner dislikes the green color of the lume, and another found the gold-tinged subdials on a specific variant unappealing.
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