Clomage Brand No More? The San Martin SN0144CG "Azure" and the Rise of Original Design

This isn’t just another San Martin review. Today, I’m diving deep into the story behind one of China’s most prolific factory brands — from their homage/clomage-heavy beginnings to their evolution into culturally rich, original designs.

In this video, I review the San Martin SN0144CG in detail: case, jubilee bracelet, movement (Miyota 90S5), dial work, and real-world wearability. We’ll explore what this watch means for San Martin’s future, whether they can truly step out of the clomage shadow, and why the SN0144CG might just be their coming-of-age moment.

Timestamps:
0:05 – Intro & Channel Disclaimer
2:00 – San Martin Origins
4:30 – Who Buys Clomages?
6:05 – Review Commences - Case and Dimensions
7:35 - Crown, Caseback and Movement
9:07 - The Real Winner Here - That Awesome Dial
12:00 - Jubilee Bracelet - Well Built, Albeit Flawed
13:27 - Versatility (Different Strap Options)
13:55 - Pricing and Availability
14:30 - Can San Martin move on..and up?
16:35 – Closing Thoughts

🛒 Watch purchased with my own money. Not sponsored.

💬 What do you think — is San Martin still a clomage brand, or have they earned their place as an original watchmaker? Drop your thoughts below!

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