One of the best Seiko diver models. I have a 6.75 inch wrist and my sbbn007 (crop circle markers, no marinemaster text) wears so well and this coming from someone who’s favorite watch size is 36mm
I've owned my SBBN031 for over 3 years now. It's beat to hell and it still makes it onto my wrist all the time. I replaced the hardlex with sapphire and I'm going to buy a strapcode bracelet. It's a bit heavy, but it's one of the most comfortable watches I've ever worn. It likely won't ever leave my collection.
Still have it Rob. Love it. Second hand hits the marks spot on. Haven’t worn it in a long time, but you inspired me to strap it on. Time was also on the money. Will never sell it, too much history to you, Bruce and the gang.🎉
Seiko tuna is my best watch in my collection I have the 015 and that 7c46 is 🔥 keeping up with my sinn UX and I own Rolex 114060 but the Seiko tuna is my favourite 100%🔥
It's the Toyota LandCruiser of watches. It's a big chunk of steel, comfortable, practical and indestructible. It doesn't matter if it's been sitting under your bed for 2 years, if the lighting is bad, if you dropped it on concrete, if you are diving under water, you know that this watch will tell the time. And the time will be right and you're not even gonna need your glasses because it is as legible as it gets. I love it.
Since the new tuna's hand back to the original look, the previous version monster hand had become the unique icon of tuna family.(And I really love my sbbn031)
The steel bezel version of this exact model i bought 2 years ago. My first watch in this price range. I sold it 6 months later, but i gravitate towards this again like a long lost love of mine. Love that it's not as big as the other Tuna's 50mm+ so very wearable.
In my humble opinion I think the application of this level of 'utterly ridiculous' amount of Lumibrite (which is fortunate for us lume junkies!) isn't only on the Tunas but across the whole Marine Master family. I have three different MMs - an older MM300 quartz Tuna (SBBN031), a Spring Drive GMT MM600 (SBDB011), and also a mechanical MM300 (SBDX043). I feel safe in saying the lume intensity and longevity across all three is very comparable.
@@ivanmejia6843 The Tudor Black Bay 58 is a vintage inspired watch with patina already on it so it will look good with an aluminum bezel. A ceramic bezel on a 58 is like mixing water with oil. This here is a modern Seiko tuna
Much prefer my SBBN031 to this. Don't like the new crystal design, the smaller, wart-like crown, or the Disney cartoonishly-fat minute hand. The existing indices were already nuclear bright, so the ballooning of them in service to "new" makes no sense to me. I do miss the "Marinemaster Professional," too, as the huge "X" is just corporate branding instead of a description of what the watch is/does. Thanks for your great review, as usual.
Recreational diving makes no sense. I can imagine shoals of fish or a rusty U-boat whilst desk-diving if necessary. Under these conditions my Tuna has never let me down (or drown.)
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Seiko Tuna is one of the most serious divers watch out there. When you see one, you have met a serious watch lover
Amen.
You’ll struggle to find a superior diver at the $1000 mark. True quality and value
Nothing like a Seiko Tuna. ❤️
One of the best Seiko diver models. I have a 6.75 inch wrist and my sbbn007 (crop circle markers, no marinemaster text) wears so well and this coming from someone who’s favorite watch size is 36mm
The SBBN045 is probably my favorite watch in my entire collection.
I've owned my SBBN031 for over 3 years now. It's beat to hell and it still makes it onto my wrist all the time. I replaced the hardlex with sapphire and I'm going to buy a strapcode bracelet. It's a bit heavy, but it's one of the most comfortable watches I've ever worn. It likely won't ever leave my collection.
Still have it Rob. Love it. Second hand hits the marks spot on. Haven’t worn it in a long time, but you inspired me to strap it on. Time was also on the money. Will never sell it, too much history to you, Bruce and the gang.🎉
Seiko tuna is my best watch in my collection I have the 015 and that 7c46 is 🔥 keeping up with my sinn UX and I own Rolex 114060 but the Seiko tuna is my favourite 100%🔥
Got mine last week from seeiya. Everything is spot on alignment wise. Currently wearing on the bonetto cinturini 317 flat vent rubber.
It's the Toyota LandCruiser of watches. It's a big chunk of steel, comfortable, practical and indestructible.
It doesn't matter if it's been sitting under your bed for 2 years, if the lighting is bad, if you dropped it on concrete, if you are diving under water, you know that this watch will tell the time. And the time will be right and you're not even gonna need your glasses because it is as legible as it gets. I love it.
Since the new tuna's hand back to the original look, the previous version monster hand had become the unique icon of tuna family.(And I really love my sbbn031)
As far as Seiko’s mid-tier goes, this may be the best value for money.
The steel bezel version of this exact model i bought 2 years ago. My first watch in this price range. I sold it 6 months later, but i gravitate towards this again like a long lost love of mine. Love that it's not as big as the other Tuna's 50mm+ so very wearable.
I have the SBBN033 and much prefer the black bezel of the 031 (or this newer 045).
Very nice watch!
Returning to the original hands was a great move in my opinion.
SBBN031 was first, and remain the best.
I've got to get one of these 😊
Awesome watch
In my humble opinion I think the application of this level of 'utterly ridiculous' amount of Lumibrite (which is fortunate for us lume junkies!) isn't only on the Tunas but across the whole Marine Master family.
I have three different MMs - an older MM300 quartz Tuna (SBBN031), a Spring Drive GMT MM600 (SBDB011), and also a mechanical MM300 (SBDX043). I feel safe in saying the lume intensity and longevity across all three is very comparable.
Nice review.
Can't beat a tuna ,robust dive watch built to last.
Have you seen or know of anyone that converts Seiko Manual automatic type watches to quartz?
I can't seem to find this in stock and several sites no longer list this watch. Is it already discontinued?
I think so?
Rob I am trying to track this down in titanium. What is that model known as?
I believe the 1000m Tuna is the only titanium tuna.
Any of my Seikos come with that metal keeper it's the first thing to go. It cuts into my wrist.
I like this one but would rather have a baby tuna.
Hi,
Is there a metal strap available for this model?
J
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Hey Rob will my 22mm lug width straps/bracelets fit onto this watch? Thanks,
Ryan Warkentin
Should workn
I love seiko but I've never been able to get into the tuna
i’m with you on this. then again i have never tried one on.
@@jesseseiko It’s all over, once you do.
My Marinemaster is accurate to about 2.2 seconds per month!
Yes I wish people would stop nagging about the MARINEMASTER on the dial, the new dial is better. The original SEIKO bracelet tapers down to 18 mm.
I prefer the baby tuna with thee automatic movement.
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it just needs a ceramic bezel
@Truth Kilcarry cause it will scratch. same why you use sapphire glass instead of hardlex
Ceramic will always look "new", even in five decades. Aluminum bezel patina's gorgeous. One of the reasons 5k Tudor Black Bay's have aluminum.
@@ivanmejia6843 The Tudor Black Bay 58 is a vintage inspired watch with patina already on it so it will look good with an aluminum bezel. A ceramic bezel on a 58 is like mixing water with oil. This here is a modern Seiko tuna
+or - 15 sec for a quartz? for $1000 ? pass i'll stick to the clones with an nh35 or a PT5000
Much prefer my SBBN031 to this. Don't like the new crystal design, the smaller, wart-like crown, or the Disney cartoonishly-fat minute hand. The existing indices were already nuclear bright, so the ballooning of them in service to "new" makes no sense to me. I do miss the "Marinemaster Professional," too, as the huge "X" is just corporate branding instead of a description of what the watch is/does. Thanks for your great review, as usual.
I have the 033 and like it’s handset better than this “new” version.
I don't get quartz diver watches at all.. makes no sense to me
When the batteries need to be changed, the seconds goes every 2 seconds
Recreational diving makes no sense. I can imagine shoals of fish or a rusty U-boat whilst desk-diving if necessary. Under these conditions my Tuna has never let me down (or drown.)
You stop being brainwashed about the Swiss watches. The Tuna is one of the greatest drives long up the history before you start talking madness 😠 🤣 😂
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