Watches - another OCD problem
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Hey Davito! I haven't found the tuna too be too tall, but it's definitely not a thin dress watch. Case measures 14.7mm tall. I don't know how tall the MM300 is, but the tuna definitely feels a lot shorter. I really like the short, hidden lugs on the tuna, very comfortable.
I was initially looking only at automatics. But the quartz movement in the tuna is changing my mind.
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f21/what-makes-7c46-superior-movement-439547.html
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Ive owned two Tunas through the years and regret selling them both. It is a great casual watch that can still be dressed up. I didnt like the stock band, but a switch out is so easy with the perforated lugs. Honestly, I would buy one again except that they almost doubled in price over the last few years.
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I think that's the one Chiba. There's also a more expensive titanium version with a black face (and different font) - SBDC007.
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^^ Maynard, that's the shogun, the one I've been looking at previously but have now dropped in favor of the Tuna or MM300. The shogun's great. But I find it a little plain, and I want something more strongly representative of Seiko's diver history.
Anesthetist, thanks for the thoughts on the Tuna! Seems like it's a design that everyone likes, if they've seen it in person.
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That's the one, very nice. My ultimate Seiko diver's watch would be the SBDX001 (Marinemaster) - not sure if it's better known as something else!
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^^ The SBDX001 is an awesome watch, and it's the one I've been referring to as the MM300. For some reason it doesn't have an affectionate nickname like seiko's other divers, but it seems that the most common appellation is MM300. I'm trying to decide between that and the tuna. Actually my plan was to get the tuna first and the MM300 later, but now I'm very tempted to go for the new limited edition version of the MM300, the SBDX012, which will be produced in a limited edition run of 1000 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Seiko diver. It is pretty much the same as the standard MM300, but has gold details and highly scratch resistant diashield coating.
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I (finally) decided to go with this cheap workhorse…
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For 155 €, you get:
- a Japan made watch
- with a sapphire dial
- and a titanium bracelet
- Japanese quartz mvt that runs on light (no battery needed!)
- 5 year warranty
I dare you to find better value for money… Granted: you might find a less dull looking watch for the money but I'll be saving for a nice dress watch anyhow...
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The Japan made Citizen and Seikos always punch high for the price. Sometimes they look dull in pics, but on the wrist you can pick up all of the subtleties that only natural light can define. The Citizen Chronomaster looks like something from JC Penny… Until you see it in person! Mind blowingly beautiful. So nicely done Seul! As for a higher end dress watch, go for a Nomos!
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These are the specs: http://www.nywatchstore.com/aw124057l.html
As for dress watch: first Seiko SARB065, in the long run I want an Omega Aqua Terra, blue dial, 41.5mm…
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Good taste Mr Seul. I almost forgot to post the watch my wife bought me for Christmas. It is a Nomos New York Sundial. You set the date on the outer ring and allow the sun to shine on the aperture which projects onto the inner ring which shows the time. Be it a little unconventional but pretty neat!
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Interesting, how accurate is it? Nomos always does cool stuff.
I think the SBDX012 and the SBBN017 would make a great pair. The former, with the gold accents, is a fairly dressy automatic and the latter is a rough and tough quartz tool watch.
