Finally Succumbed to San Martin!
I was just looking around on AliExpress when I ran across this pilot watch from San Martin. 37mm, sapphire crystal with anti-glare coating, signed screw-down crown, screw-on caseback, 100m water resistance, and BGW-9 lume. I have to say the finishing on this watch is better than the finishing on the Tandorio, Starking, and Pagani Designs watches in my collection. I can understand why San Martin has really become one of the premium AliExpress brands. I also like the look of this dial; it sort of resembles a cross between my Citizen Garrison and a Type A Flieger dial. The dial coupled with the cathedral hands gives it a retro vibe that I appreciate.
LúmëgaudAnar is the correct spelling, and means time machine of the sun in Quenya. I've been collecting for a few years and have a decent collection of mostly budget and entry-level watches with a few...