Do i trade my San Martin for an SKX007 with box and papers?
So, the oportunity for an skx008 in good condition arrived at my door. I just dont have the money right now. I would have to sell my San Martin SN021-G-B1 that is my first mechanical watch.
The SAN Martin have sapphire, and PT500 what is theoretically a better movement.
Help me decide
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Gabriel Perin
Brazilian watch enthusiast
Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Which do you want more?
Keep your first watch. It's irreplaceable.
Wait, other opportunities and just around the corner.
Which do you want more?
I dont know! Seriously thinking about buying and decide after wich do i sell
Keep your first watch. It's irreplaceable.
Yes, it have a lot of sentimental value
Wait, other opportunities and just around the corner.
Thats a true
Are you sure it'll be worth much to sell your San Martian, most times used watches dont sell for a lot.
As a owner of the SKX I can say they are better watches to have. It is not that great of a watch. Just sayin.
As a owner of the SKX I can say they are better watches to have. It is not that great of a watch. Just sayin.
That is a fear that i have. There’s some kind of mith on the skx that is an incredible watch, but in reality is a cheap mechanical watch that used to be a great deal. The thing is that i really like the look of it, but i guess the new seiko 5 gmt (ssk001) have a similar look and beeing a better watch overall.
You would be downgrading, just to get a name on your wrist.
The SKX is "iconic" because it was cheap... I wouldn't be surprised if San Martin is the darling of the watch community in 20 years.
San Martin watches are great! I own 6 of them now. I also know that they do not resell for much as I only buy used if it’s around 50% of the retail on the SM website. I would say keep the SM! Plus it’s your first mechanical! #sanmartin
Little worries turn into big fears if you dwell on them. Always trust in your talents.
I am no fan of San Martin but you are going to take a bath if you sell it.
Keep it as is your first mechanical.
The SKX will always be available and honestly, having owned so many versions, it just isn't that great a watch.
The Citizen NY0040 series is a much better dive watch option.