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San Martin San Martin Panda BB Chronograph Retro SN052
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San Martin · San Martin Panda BB Chronograph Retro SN052

San Martin San Martin Panda BB Chronograph Retro SN052

Chronograph

$325Sold out

Case

Diameter
40mm
Lug-to-lug
41mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
Seagull ST1901
Type
Automatic

Seagull

Seagull's hand-wound column-wheel chronograph movement descended from the Venus 175 via the Tianjin factory's acquisition of tooling and plans in the 1960s. It is one of very few column-wheel chronographs available at budget prices, making mechanical chronograph ownership accessible to enthusiasts on any budget. The characteristic column wheel provides a crisper pusher feel than cam-actuated alternatives, and the movement has developed a cult following in the watch community.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Sub-dials
2
Bezel
tachymeter
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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4 colorways

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Owners widely report the San Martin Panda BB Chronograph Retro SN052 wears well due to its 40mm case and bracelet, with one owner finding it has solid presence on an 8-inch wrist. The dial's appearance shifts in light, though one owner found the gold-tinge color of the subdials unappealing. Some owners suggest better value exists in comparable models, while others praise the build quality for the price. Overall, owners rate the San Martin Panda BB Chronograph Retro SN052 highly for its wearability and build quality at the price point.

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