San Martin Watch Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right Model for You

Choosing the right San Martin watch goes beyond the design. You want to find a watch that is good for your wrist size and your everyday style.

When it comes to watch size case diameter is the most publicized watch size. However for a lot of people lug to lug size often goes unnoticed yet is equally important. If you have a smaller wrist look out for the lug to lug size. For lug to lug sizes at 48mm and above the watch most likely will be oversized for you even if the case size is smaller. Finding a watch that is a good fit means that it will sit well on your wrist and not hand over excessively.

Once you know your size it’s time to pick the right style. Sport style watches and San Martin’s watch style is thanks to the dive construction. Each watch is made for a purpose. Want something for a evening of drinks and drinks turn into a pool outing? That would be a good time to have a 200m water resistant diver. For the office you might find watch with a clean design to be more useful.

Deciding the movement of your watch is important. If you want a watch that offers a bit of craftsmanship then an automatic movement is your best bet because it doesn’t require a battery. If you want something that is low maintenance and stays accurate a quartz movement is the way to go. Therefore consider an automatic movement over a quartz movement.

Do not forget about the comfort of your band. The type of the the band is important because it will determine the weight and overall experience of the watch.

Lastly think about how frequently you’ll wear the watch. The best watch is not necessarily the most expensive one but the one you grab without thinking. A watch that’s well-designed comfortable and practical is more likely to be worn than one that’s merely photogenic.

With San Martin the watch should be all about the small details, Take the time to choose your watch and you’ll be rewarded with a watch that feels just perfect every time you wear it.