San Martin 40mm Sub Diver SN017GEvsZelos Swordfish 40mm SS 'Jade' Launch Special


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Measurements
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40mm Sub Diver SN017GE

Swordfish 40mm SS 'Jade' Launch Special
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Thickness
n/a
12mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
MSRP
$218
lowest
$349
Movement
Automatic
Seiko NH35
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the San Martin 40mm Sub Diver Watch SN017GE for its quality and value, with one owner calling it the best automatic watch they had owned. However, one owner criticized the bezel action. The San Martin 40mm Sub Diver Watch SN017GE is considered a good quality Submariner homage for the money. Overall, owners rate the San Martin 40mm Sub Diver Watch SN017GE highly for its quality and value proposition.
Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 40mm SS 'Jade' Launch Special for its gorgeous appearance and excellent build quality, with one owner noting the superb sandblasting on the case and its suitability as a field watch with a sapphire crystal and screw-down crown. However, some owners feel the dial is not as advertised, and one owner reported sharp edges on the case and bracelet. One owner also anticipates the sandblasted finish may show shiny marks from wear over time. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish 40mm SS 'Jade' Launch Special highly for its striking aesthetics and robust construction, despite some concerns about the dial's accuracy to advertising and potential wear marks on the finish.
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