I have this exact Tuna and can say it is an impressive watch - the quartz makes it unique especially if you look at the horological significance and history behind this specific quartz movement for the tuna.
I had the 031 tuna for almost 2 years, I loved it! But traded it for a sbbn025 Darth and I am blown away! Love them all but you gotta see the sbbn025 in person! Good job Bruce!
The Tuna series is really the essence of Seiko. A no-compromise divers watch, purpose-built quartz movement (at the request of Japanese saturation divers, who prefer quartz to automatics), and unique looks that in no way emulates the Fifty Fathoms/Submariner/Seamaster design ethos seen in hundreds of other divers, and that whacky-cool kanji date wheel. Of course, none of us a professional saturation divers so we dig them because they are a watch geek’s watch: cool for their own sake and way too expensive to appeal to the average man on the street looking for a dive watch. I have a black bezel 031 and between it and the Sumo, consider my dive watch collection complete.
I love my SBBN033. I had on similar configuration on StrapCode endmill bracelet, yes? Lol. I was also influenced by Jeff McMahon. The lume is awesome and simply the best I've ever had in a watch. It is so reactive, strong and enduring, through moderate use you will often have enough charge to always keep the time visible on the watch. Any time of day the dial and hands are always visible if not for the high contrast, then the lume takes over when it starts to get dark and it really lasts. So much so it almost negates any advantage tritium tubes might have since the Seiko lume is just as capable and ready to go. The quartz movement is solid and ticks perfectly on each mark. And, it is the only quartz specifically designed and used in tuna models. Those hesitant, Dont let the near 48mm round case size fool you. Like many watches, seiko has a special way to design seamingly larger watches to wear and look smaller and always comfortable. I also did a side by side comparison to a SRP and it is visually amazing how the tuna looks smaller than the turtle right next to each other. It's like being at the Mystery Spot in Santa Cruz California. Sadly, I had to sell my sbbn033. I do still miss it from time to time. But, I have a pretty cool replacements in the works in the form of a skx mod. It will be more compact and personalized, but should exhibit much of the design DNA that makes the tuna so cool. Can't wait to finish this project watch.
Yeah, that McMahon guy, he's the one. I had little interest in tunas until I started watching his videos. I agree. People who are in two minds regarding the size should just pull the trigger. The other option of course is the ninja black version which I think looks even smaller on the wrist as it doesn't just look like a big chunk of metal.
Michael Orme I'm inclined to respectfully disagree. The black version could look smaller cause the color black tends to recede visually. However. The reason I argue the SBBN033, or any watch with a dive bezel that is stainless steel versus black or some other color, actually visually looks smaller is just because there is more metal and the dial, often black or other dark color, is only as large as the crystal. Thus, a lot of a watch's wrist presence and perceived visual size is reduced because the dial appears smaller and thus the watch does as well. If the bezel was black, the dial would appear to extend more to include the bezel because it is black like the dial. Look at the side by side comparison Bruce did next to the the Turtle and Samurai which are both physically smaller, but because the bezel is also colored, the watch "face" appears larger as a whole and thus looks kind of bigger than the SBBN033. Adam, from Properly Wound, also did a video on the SBBN033 and mentioned he had the SBBN031, thought it looked kind of big, decided to get and try the all black SBBN035 and still felt it wore big, then finally got a SBBN033 and felt it looked right and smaller between the 3 he had. To each their own interpretation, but that's also how I see it.. Much of the visual perception of size of a watch is determined by how much dial is visible in relationship to the watch case, and consequently a matching (or similarly dark colored) bezel to the dial can make a watch visually appear and wear larger on the wrist, as well. Thus, I generally prefer stainless steel or case matching bezels rather to bezel matching to dial.. At least with watches that are on the larger scale.
I have the same watch and one of the reasons I purchased was because it is a Quartz. It's nice to have a watch that you don't have to wind and set every time you put it on. I've been thinking about the Strapcode, but the stock rubber is really very comfortable and I think it brings down the bulk a bit. Great vid as always!
Beautiful watch Bruce! As you said this is not your typical quartz movement. It is made of metal instead of the usual quartz movement and it is made to be serviceable instead of being disposed. And the seriousness of the robust case is not just for show. Google "Seiko Tuna depth test" to see a video of what these watches are capable of.
Fantastic video, great images to whet the appetites for the great Tuna model. I'm assuming battery change is standard and can be done at any watch dealer without being sent to special place. Please say I'm correct on that point.Thanks again, Bruce, for the professional video.
Really cool/weird/quirky piece. I understand that this is one of the best quartz movements that money can buy, but I'm still wondering why they haven't produced an automatic option to run alongside with the quartz. Great vid as always.
I tracked down an SBBN015 as the hands are nicer, but boy do I love those black day/date wheels on this one. It took me a long time to pull the trigger on the tuna because it seemed so large, but it really does wear very small strangely.
Absolute beauty......or perhaps beast is more apt! That is also one fantastic collection of Seiko divers! I really like the fact that this Tuna is Quartz. The more I read about the GS 9F movements the more I would definitely consider one of these. I always thought the Tuna would be far too big for me; however, seeing it next to a Turtle I’m not so sure now........
I'm a one watch per brand kind of guy and the Seiko I felt represented the brand best was a diver and was the SKX(J). I'm a Seiko fan for sure, I just don't feel like they are as automatic of an option per niche I desire like alot obviously do.
Agreed, my favourite watch channel for sure. Just pulled the trigger on an SBBN031 via your and other channel's reviews. CAN NOT WAIT lol! Thanks for another great vid bro!
Thanks for putting together this informative review on the iconic Tuna that has been on my list of sports watches to acquire but not quite ready to pull the trigger due to its intimidating case size of 48 mm! Instead of the Tuna, I recently picked up a Marathon GSAR automatic which was on sale in Amazon. It is a chunky watch but with a L2L of only 48 mm just like the Tuna, but it wears well on my skinny 6-1/4" wrist with no issues. After viewing this video, I am now a little more confident that the Tuna will fit me as well. I watch almost all your reviews and thanks again....
Yes, the tuna. Love it. A purpose built diver that you can wear to the office. I have the 031 and it rarely leaves my wrist. Thanks for the great video.
Seiko has so many good divers... I have yet to buy one but it is just a matter of time. I am still gravitating forwards the Seiko SPB051 or the monochrome Samurai... Hmm...
Been thinking of getting one of these for a while now. I have the SBDX017 plus a coupld of others but no decent quartz divers so I'm thinking the SBBN makes sense
Interesting, thanks for the response Bruce. I even like the silicone strap, which I believe is the same one as on the turtle. I prefer it to the rubber one you get with the SBDX017 and usually wear mine on a zulu
Hi Bruce. What a great watch! I think of pulling the trigger 👍 I just have doubts with that endmill bracelet. Strapcode has 21.5mm for tuna but also 22mm endmill. Can you link the endmill you ordered? Tnx
Great review. I could not see spending that much for a quartz watch and went with the SBDX013 Emperor Tuna. Some seem to call it the "Darth Tuna", not sure why.
Superb review Bruce. Can I ask you: which Strapcode bracelet was that? Endmill (22mm) polished or brushed? Any pointers would be appreciated man. Thanks
Can’t speak to the polished or brushed, but make sure you get the ones they make for the tuna. The lugs are actually just a tad smaller than 22, and they make some that specifically fit that dimension.
I love tuna! But I still prefer the older version compare to this (SBBN017) due to its metal hand set that looks more "solid and expensive", silver datewheel (oh man you gotta look in very close to appreciate that silver metallic datewheel and how the date is printed as glossy on top of it), and lastly for the applied SEIKO, which the "O" there is more ellipse rather than round like the newer gen. Cheers!
Nice review. My 'crop circles' SBBN007 is my beater watch. Even on my 6.5" wrist it feels great but I do like mine on an isofrane rubber strap which keeps it firmly planted in one position all day. (Hate the feel of a loose watch moving about)
I also have the sbbn007, for me the 033 misses the mark with the monster hands, marinemaster dial, smaller indices, prospex crown, less domed crystal and gaudy polished shroud, it's just unnecessary garnish that for me dilutes the perfect formula.
This is what's been holding me back from the new version. As you know the (I think, Promethium) lume on our 007's have diminished in 20+ years. I think I could live with the hour hands but would want to change the polished shroud for a brushed one to better match the bezel and keep it more tooly. I bet the crown is a straight swap if you can find an older model one to replace the prospex one.
Quick question for you Bruce. I’m considering buying the SBBN033 from Japan Online Store. Will I pay any import duties in the US? Kenta didn’t know. Thanks!
A truly amazing time piece! I have the sbbn033 myself and wish to pair it with an ENDMILL, I was looking at the one with the polished centred links. I know you bought the brushed ENDMILL but may I ask which one would you choose if you were going to buy for first time. Thanks, your opinion is mostly appreciated.
The essence of tuna is quartz, specially 7C46. If we say 9F is the best quartz, then 7C46 is the best for the tool watch purpose quartz movement. Best of all, you can buy the best of it's category with a fair price.
Thank you for comparing this to other models.. i was searching for someone to do this and couldn't find it till your video. I grew to like the Tuna but i was scared of the size.. I barely have a 7 inch wrist, but it doesn't look too big compared to the turtle and i wear a 6105 just fine. .. im guessing the 6105 is about the same size as that turtle.
Hi Bruce, do you mind me asking if you had to pay import taxes when you purchased this watch from Japan-online store? I’m hoping to purchase this watch and I’m based in Dublin, Ireland and I’m worried that I’m going to get hit hard with added fees. Thanks 🙏
Whaouuu this tuna is beautiful! I have a baby tuna (SRP637) and i love it. Bruce, your seiko's diver collection is wonderful (Turtle, samurai, marine master, Monster, SPB051, tuna) : all the iconic watch, it's my dream !!! Thanks for all my friend. A french fan
I’m fine with the quartz because if we are honest with ourselves it really is the best choice for such an unabashed TOOL watch, but why not go the extra step and put a radio module in there (no doubt it would fit in that beast). That would allow them to nix the crown altogether, as long as it’s a good module and well programmed I wouldn’t miss the ability to set it manually. They could really go nuts with the depth with a monolithic without the need for a crown hole.
Just in time ! I’m close to buying one Debating between the 031 and 037 The blue dial version 🤔 great review Bruce ! I love your Seiko diver Collection, you need an 051 or 053 Tho! Haha
I have a this tuna ordered, can't wait for it, first and hopefully last big purchase, have a super engineer ordered for it, ha Jeff McMahon is the reason I'm getting the tuna as well, he just loves them so much, there must be something to them :)
This is truly a watch which epitomizes the phrase acquired taste. You start off hating it's quirky form and little by little inevitably you're drawn towards it and forced to plonk down the cash. MM 300 still the big Daddy though.
Tuna?....More like Humpback Whale! Think I’ve seen thinner clocks. Beautifully made though. Agree that it does look a lot smaller on the wrist and that lume is amazing!
Jeffery McMahon I think has everybody putting endmill and super engineer bracelets on all their watches. I got the super engineer on my monster after watching that exact same video.
Great little vid as usual bruce 👍🏻.. (I have the 031on endmill) and agree with every word you say in the video 👍🏻 in fact ..I love my 031 so much iv just ordered a “ sbdb013 SD Tuna from kenta 👌🏻 btw ..I’m also the guy who briefly chatted about the “osd” with you on fb the other day 😊 👍🏻 Big fan of your channel fella .. have a great day and keep up the good work .👍🏻 Kindest Regards ..Edward .
Also Tunas are known for their insane lumes. HOwever the SBBN031/033 is not the brightest since it's not as new as some of the newer tunas such as the SBBN037/SDBX014/SBDX016/SBBN025 and even the Spring drive ones. If I rmb correctly, these newer Tunas are able to top the lume brightness and longevity yet again. Then again, this is one of the best looking tunas cus its so unique
7c46 in the MM1000 can withstand 2.04 miles under the ocean before he quits. The 8L35 version can take 2.67 miles under the ocean. Lovin my SBBN023 cuz I'm a Golgo fanboy, but it lacks Prospex and the X,also lacks stepped dial. But I AM Golgo 13 when I wear it. Looking for a used Tuna,but even beaten to snot they still go for 700us or more.
I love these, I have the 35. It wear really small and I quite like the idea of owning a quality quartz movement watch.
I have this exact Tuna and can say it is an impressive watch - the quartz makes it unique especially if you look at the horological significance and history behind this specific quartz movement for the tuna.
Agree completely!
The sbbn tuna is an amazing watch for sure. Great video Bruce. Very cool you have so many killer Seiko divers now too!
I had the 031 tuna for almost 2 years, I loved it! But traded it for a sbbn025 Darth and I am blown away! Love them all but you gotta see the sbbn025 in person! Good job Bruce!
I'm not even into dive watches but I still enjoy these videos because your enthusiasm is infectious! Keep it up Bruce!
I'm glad you enjoy them! Picking out a dress watch soon so hopefully within a month or so you will have a non sport watch review to watch lol
How can you not love dive watches?
The Tuna series is really the essence of Seiko. A no-compromise divers watch, purpose-built quartz movement (at the request of Japanese saturation divers, who prefer quartz to automatics), and unique looks that in no way emulates the Fifty Fathoms/Submariner/Seamaster design ethos seen in hundreds of other divers, and that whacky-cool kanji date wheel. Of course, none of us a professional saturation divers so we dig them because they are a watch geek’s watch: cool for their own sake and way too expensive to appeal to the average man on the street looking for a dive watch. I have a black bezel 031 and between it and the Sumo, consider my dive watch collection complete.
I think I will need to learn the kanji characters for the wheel and set it to that
You've amassed quite an awesome collection of Seiko divers! Enjoy, they all look great!
Thank you!
I love my SBBN033. I had on similar configuration on StrapCode endmill bracelet, yes? Lol. I was also influenced by Jeff McMahon.
The lume is awesome and simply the best I've ever had in a watch. It is so reactive, strong and enduring, through moderate use you will often have enough charge to always keep the time visible on the watch. Any time of day the dial and hands are always visible if not for the high contrast, then the lume takes over when it starts to get dark and it really lasts. So much so it almost negates any advantage tritium tubes might have since the Seiko lume is just as capable and ready to go.
The quartz movement is solid and ticks perfectly on each mark. And, it is the only quartz specifically designed and used in tuna models.
Those hesitant, Dont let the near 48mm round case size fool you. Like many watches, seiko has a special way to design seamingly larger watches to wear and look smaller and always comfortable.
I also did a side by side comparison to a SRP and it is visually amazing how the tuna looks smaller than the turtle right next to each other. It's like being at the Mystery Spot in Santa Cruz California.
Sadly, I had to sell my sbbn033. I do still miss it from time to time. But, I have a pretty cool replacements in the works in the form of a skx mod. It will be more compact and personalized, but should exhibit much of the design DNA that makes the tuna so cool. Can't wait to finish this project watch.
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Yeah, that McMahon guy, he's the one. I had little interest in tunas until I started watching his videos. I agree. People who are in two minds regarding the size should just pull the trigger. The other option of course is the ninja black version which I think looks even smaller on the wrist as it doesn't just look like a big chunk of metal.
Michael Orme I'm inclined to respectfully disagree. The black version could look smaller cause the color black tends to recede visually.
However. The reason I argue the SBBN033, or any watch with a dive bezel that is stainless steel versus black or some other color, actually visually looks smaller is just because there is more metal and the dial, often black or other dark color, is only as large as the crystal.
Thus, a lot of a watch's wrist presence and perceived visual size is reduced because the dial appears smaller and thus the watch does as well. If the bezel was black, the dial would appear to extend more to include the bezel because it is black like the dial.
Look at the side by side comparison Bruce did next to the the Turtle and Samurai which are both physically smaller, but because the bezel is also colored, the watch "face" appears larger as a whole and thus looks kind of bigger than the SBBN033.
Adam, from Properly Wound, also did a video on the SBBN033 and mentioned he had the SBBN031, thought it looked kind of big, decided to get and try the all black SBBN035 and still felt it wore big, then finally got a SBBN033 and felt it looked right and smaller between the 3 he had.
To each their own interpretation, but that's also how I see it.. Much of the visual perception of size of a watch is determined by how much dial is visible in relationship to the watch case, and consequently a matching (or similarly dark colored) bezel to the dial can make a watch visually appear and wear larger on the wrist, as well. Thus, I generally prefer stainless steel or case matching bezels rather to bezel matching to dial.. At least with watches that are on the larger scale.
I have the same watch and one of the reasons I purchased was because it is a Quartz. It's nice to have a watch that you don't have to wind and set every time you put it on. I've been thinking about the Strapcode, but the stock rubber is really very comfortable and I think it brings down the bulk a bit. Great vid as always!
I agree, I wind my watches each day to keep them going. Its nice skipping the tuna and never looking at its accuracy
I wear the Tuna nearly every day. Just can't get over the usefulness. The lume is killer.
Well Bruce , you did it again! I ordered the sbbn031 last night ! Super excited to see it in the metal
That lume is unbelievable. Nice to see the MM300 make another appearance.
Thanks for another great video Bruce :)
Bruce, you have the best Seiko videos. Certified Seikopath! 👍
Thank you!
You have the best videos of any watches ...
Love the visuals in the sunlight and the raw review
totally agree :) i currently own a sbdx017 and my next ( if i ever decide to ditch mm300) is a sbdb013 tuna.
Part of my Seiko collection is the 033 and 035 and i love them both the same.
Your not the first I've heard of to have multiple tunas!
5 tunas in total. I know, i'm addicted.
Killin Me Bruce. Remember that first tuna unboxing vid, i think it was a loaner. You were so excited, maybe my favorite vid you ever did
Very cool. I’d have to try one on at least once.
Bruce, what an amazing intro. The first time I saw the Tuna I fell in love. Great video.
Beautiful watch Bruce! As you said this is not your typical quartz movement. It is made of metal instead of the usual quartz movement and it is made to be serviceable instead of being disposed. And the seriousness of the robust case is not just for show. Google "Seiko Tuna depth test" to see a video of what these watches are capable of.
DANG!
That bracelet is perfect for the Tuna! Thanks for the review Bruce...great job as always!
Thanks!
which bracelet width is it? 21.5 mm or 22.0 mm?
Fantastic video, great images to whet the appetites for the great Tuna model. I'm assuming battery change is standard and can be done at any watch dealer without being sent to special place. Please say I'm correct on that point.Thanks again, Bruce, for the professional video.
Yes, simple battery change :)
Peace of mind, thanks. Also I like that when battery is low second hand moves every two seconds so warning is in order.
Love your vids, Bruce. Keep up the great quality work
Really cool/weird/quirky piece. I understand that this is one of the best quartz movements that money can buy, but I'm still wondering why they haven't produced an automatic option to run alongside with the quartz. Great vid as always.
There are some auto Tunas, but Quartz is way better IMHO. Super accurate, less maintenance, more reliable.
@@thestig007 .....and a thousand dollars and some change cheaper!
Great watch. I just noticed the Seiko logo below 12, it's the only time I've seen the letters connected at the bottom.
Good eye
I tracked down an SBBN015 as the hands are nicer, but boy do I love those black day/date wheels on this one. It took me a long time to pull the trigger on the tuna because it seemed so large, but it really does wear very small strangely.
Those older handsets are VERY grand seiko esque to me, congrats!
I just want my divers to power themselves. Make it solar or kinetic, and I’m in.
I'm waiting for Seiko or Citizen to come out with an atomic solar diver.... Please take my money!
Plenty of solar divers out there, just no atomic / gps solar divers.... Yet.
Absolute beauty......or perhaps beast is more apt! That is also one fantastic collection of Seiko divers! I really like the fact that this Tuna is Quartz. The more I read about the GS 9F movements the more I would definitely consider one of these. I always thought the Tuna would be far too big for me; however, seeing it next to a Turtle I’m not so sure now........
You could pull it off if the turtle doesn't bother you. I really want a 9F as well!
Don't get into Seiko dive watches , or you will end up buying at least 3 different models....😂
I'm a one watch per brand kind of guy and the Seiko I felt represented the brand best was a diver and was the SKX(J). I'm a Seiko fan for sure, I just don't feel like they are as automatic of an option per niche I desire like alot obviously do.
Agreed, my favourite watch channel for sure.
Just pulled the trigger on an SBBN031 via your and other channel's reviews.
CAN NOT WAIT lol!
Thanks for another great vid bro!
Thanks for putting together this informative review on the iconic Tuna that has been on my list of sports watches to acquire but not quite ready to pull the trigger due to its intimidating case size of 48 mm! Instead of the Tuna, I recently picked up a Marathon GSAR automatic which was on sale in Amazon. It is a chunky watch but with a L2L of only 48 mm just like the Tuna, but it wears well on my skinny 6-1/4" wrist with no issues. After viewing this video, I am now a little more confident that the Tuna will fit me as well.
I watch almost all your reviews and thanks again....
Yes, the tuna. Love it. A purpose built diver that you can wear to the office. I have the 031 and it rarely leaves my wrist. Thanks for the great video.
Love the 31 too!
Yep, I wear mine to the office. It rarely leaves my wrist. I've fallen in love with it because it keeps up with my lifestyle.
Seiko has so many good divers... I have yet to buy one but it is just a matter of time. I am still gravitating forwards the Seiko SPB051 or the monochrome Samurai... Hmm...
Jeff is also responsible for an endmill on my tuna sbbn031. Great guy, same as you Bruce. Two great watch guys.
have a 033 it is impressive for sure. adding a marinemaster soon before they are all gone
Been thinking of getting one of these for a while now. I have the SBDX017 plus a coupld of others but no decent quartz divers so I'm thinking the SBBN makes sense
I think it's the ideal quartz diver. I'm still in the honeymoon phase but I reach for it more than the mm300
Interesting, thanks for the response Bruce. I even like the silicone strap, which I believe is the same one as on the turtle. I prefer it to the rubber one you get with the SBDX017 and usually wear mine on a zulu
The tuna is essential. I love my SBDX014 :D
Hi Bruce. What a great watch! I think of pulling the trigger 👍
I just have doubts with that endmill bracelet. Strapcode has 21.5mm for tuna but also 22mm endmill. Can you link the endmill you ordered? Tnx
Great review. I could not see spending that much for a quartz watch and went with the SBDX013 Emperor Tuna. Some seem to call it the "Darth Tuna", not sure why.
Emperor tuna is the automatic movement, Darth tuna is the quartz movement...
The apparently some people have been calling it the wrong name!
Superb review Bruce. Can I ask you: which Strapcode bracelet was that? Endmill (22mm) polished or brushed? Any pointers would be appreciated man. Thanks
Evan Ahern did you get your answer?I was wondering the same
Can’t speak to the polished or brushed, but make sure you get the ones they make for the tuna. The lugs are actually just a tad smaller than 22, and they make some that specifically fit that dimension.
Jeff is really good dude.
For sure
As usual, awesome video. Which tuna model is the one that has the full/empty gauge for your tanks? I love that one.
I love tuna! But I still prefer the older version compare to this (SBBN017) due to its metal hand set that looks more "solid and expensive", silver datewheel (oh man you gotta look in very close to appreciate that silver metallic datewheel and how the date is printed as glossy on top of it), and lastly for the applied SEIKO, which the "O" there is more ellipse rather than round like the newer gen. Cheers!
Love your videos, keep up the good work.
Nice review.
My 'crop circles' SBBN007 is my beater watch. Even on my 6.5" wrist it feels great but I do like mine on an isofrane rubber strap which keeps it firmly planted in one position all day. (Hate the feel of a loose watch moving about)
Classic! I really love the old style hands too.
I also have the sbbn007, for me the 033 misses the mark with the monster hands, marinemaster dial, smaller indices, prospex crown, less domed crystal and gaudy polished shroud, it's just unnecessary garnish that for me dilutes the perfect formula.
This is what's been holding me back from the new version. As you know the (I think, Promethium) lume on our 007's have diminished in 20+ years. I think I could live with the hour hands but would want to change the polished shroud for a brushed one to better match the bezel and keep it more tooly. I bet the crown is a straight swap if you can find an older model one to replace the prospex one.
Bruce, how does the case size of the Tuna compare to the Marathon JDD? Thanks!
Quick question for you Bruce. I’m considering buying the SBBN033 from Japan Online Store. Will I pay any import duties in the US? Kenta didn’t know. Thanks!
No import duty or fees
A truly amazing time piece! I have the sbbn033 myself and wish to pair it with an ENDMILL, I was looking at the one with the polished centred links. I know you bought the brushed ENDMILL but may I ask which one would you choose if you were going to buy for first time. Thanks, your opinion is mostly appreciated.
So to get the better lume does there have to be a 3 in the model number or does any Sbbn tuna have that new lume? Thanks
That polished shroud really looks awesome. How is that polished finish holding up to scratches?
Not great to be honest
Bruce Williams Hmm, just as I’d suspected, I think I’ll get the 031, when I eventually get there. Cheers mate.
Oh god, aint that monster gorgeous! Looks much better than a BM or SM, if im honest!
so the height with the domed crystal is 15.3 mm, what would you say the height of the case without factoring the crystal?
The essence of tuna is quartz, specially 7C46. If we say 9F is the best quartz, then 7C46 is the best for the tool watch purpose quartz movement. Best of all, you can buy the best of it's category with a fair price.
Thank you for comparing this to other models.. i was searching for someone to do this and couldn't find it till your video. I grew to like the Tuna but i was scared of the size.. I barely have a 7 inch wrist, but it doesn't look too big compared to the turtle and i wear a 6105 just fine. .. im guessing the 6105 is about the same size as that turtle.
Hi Bruce, do you mind me asking if you had to pay import taxes when you purchased this watch from Japan-online store? I’m hoping to purchase this watch and I’m based in Dublin, Ireland and I’m worried that I’m going to get hit hard with added fees. Thanks 🙏
I did not pay any. But Ireland may be different...
Bruce Williams cool thanks for the swift reply Bruce. Love the vids, keep up the great work 👍
Does the crystal sits below the bezel, or its higher than the bezel?
Whaouuu this tuna is beautiful! I have a baby tuna (SRP637) and i love it. Bruce, your seiko's diver collection is wonderful (Turtle, samurai, marine master, Monster, SPB051, tuna) : all the iconic watch, it's my dream !!! Thanks for all my friend. A french fan
I'll try and borrow a couple more and do a Seiko diver line up vid
Bruce Williams thanks you. I'm impatient to see this !
That would be awesome Bruce :)
I’m fine with the quartz because if we are honest with ourselves it really is the best choice for such an unabashed TOOL watch, but why not go the extra step and put a radio module in there (no doubt it would fit in that beast). That would allow them to nix the crown altogether, as long as it’s a good module and well programmed I wouldn’t miss the ability to set it manually. They could really go nuts with the depth with a monolithic without the need for a crown hole.
Just in time ! I’m close to buying one
Debating between the 031 and 037
The blue dial version 🤔 great review Bruce ! I love your Seiko diver
Collection, you need an 051 or 053
Tho! Haha
What did you choose- if any? I'm considering a sbbn037 myself but not sure whether to go for a blue pelagos instead
I would only get the spring drive movement...
I have a this tuna ordered, can't wait for it, first and hopefully last big purchase, have a super engineer ordered for it, ha Jeff McMahon is the reason I'm getting the tuna as well, he just loves them so much, there must be something to them :)
Hey i was checking out Japanese online store, so if we buy watches there we can get any jdm seikos? If so that is so cool.
Never hurts to email and ask if Kenta can source a JDM watch not listed on his site
Is it incompetent about the model number?
Where do o buy that exact watch I can't find them anywhere
Excellent review on a really unique watch. You have some great Seikos in your collection! The Marine Master is the bomb!
Does anyone know what model was the 300m diver (6309 mvmt) with a shark where the Seiko logo would be?
What iscthe model number of this watch?....thanks
Tuna is the best quartz diver I got the 031 and 7549 but it does not hit the markers but still a good watch though
Which watch is heavier, the tuna or the turtle?
The tuna is
What is the difference between sbbn033 and sbbn031, sbbn015
I have one, I put it on an MN strap and I have to force myself to rotate my watches. I miss it when I am not wearing it.
idk man... you're mm300 sbdx is the best watch in the world for me :p
The service situation on that watch kinda kills it for me. Most watchmakers wouldn't be able to service the MM300.
Spencer Klein from U.S will service any Seiko ; plus if u sent the watch to Seiko ; they will take care of everything.
This is truly a watch which epitomizes the phrase acquired taste. You start off hating it's quirky form and little by little inevitably you're drawn towards it and forced to plonk down the cash.
MM 300 still the big Daddy though.
Well said
I am a bit confused. It seems that the vast majority of reviewers say no to quartz and huge diameter size??????
Really cool watch, did you take the sticker off the caseback yet ;)
I have now haha
Tuna?....More like Humpback Whale! Think I’ve seen thinner clocks. Beautifully made though. Agree that it does look a lot smaller on the wrist and that lume is amazing!
Jeffery McMahon I think has everybody putting endmill and super engineer bracelets on all their watches. I got the super engineer on my monster after watching that exact same video.
Yeah, I would never have considered it if not for him :)
I was intimidated by the size of this watch but after seeing it next to the tuna I might finally pull the trigger
Don't look at the size. Just point and shoot. Do a service to the rest of us.
What? $ 1,000 for a quartz movement?!
Great little vid as usual bruce 👍🏻.. (I have the 031on endmill) and agree with every word you say in the video 👍🏻 in fact ..I love my 031 so much iv just ordered a “ sbdb013 SD Tuna from kenta 👌🏻
btw ..I’m also the guy who briefly chatted about the “osd” with you on fb the other day 😊 👍🏻
Big fan of your channel fella .. have a great day and keep up the good work .👍🏻
Kindest Regards ..Edward .
Hey nice to see you here too! Excited for you man!
Could not pull it off because of its mammoth size, but would like to.
Also Tunas are known for their insane lumes. HOwever the SBBN031/033 is not the brightest since it's not as new as some of the newer tunas such as the SBBN037/SDBX014/SBDX016/SBBN025 and even the Spring drive ones. If I rmb correctly, these newer Tunas are able to top the lume brightness and longevity yet again. Then again, this is one of the best looking tunas cus its so unique
Been going back and fourth on this watch, I think I’m going to pull the trigger.
Its hard to resist this one. Its so good
Do it Dude! I’m about there too but I also have my eye on a Sinn 556a
Idk 😐 I’m so confused 😂
Probably gonna be the Tuna!
Robert Sanchez just got one from amazon for 980 with prime. I believe there is 2 left if your interested. Seller has good rating so 👍🏻
Royland Rivera thx I’ll check it out
Royland Rivera did you get the blue from japan treasure factory?
Go TUNA or go home
Monster Mondays, Tuna Tuesdays, Turtle Thursdays, Samurai Saturdays, Sumo Sundays. Any watch Wednesday.
Damn... Just when I thought I didn't need another Seiko watch
I love my tuna, unique!
7c46 in the MM1000 can withstand 2.04 miles under the ocean before he quits.
The 8L35 version can take 2.67 miles under the ocean.
Lovin my SBBN023 cuz I'm a Golgo fanboy, but it lacks Prospex and the X,also lacks stepped dial.
But I AM Golgo 13 when I wear it.
Looking for a used Tuna,but even beaten to snot they still go for 700us or more.
Wish seiko offers it with sapphire crystal..
Why do I want this?!
My dream watch
very nice watch
personal taste,wouldn't wear one if I was paid $1000 - but good that we all like different things ! 👍
whats your wrist size?
7.25"
Really want one of these, I have heard though, that you can get one where the hands or bezel does not line up.
You are missing one thing...for ultimate cool factor the day wheel must be set to Kanji!
This is true
Beast!!!
I need to be bigger so I can wear this watch!!!! I have small wrists.
Seiko please make these watches $300 so that everyone can enjoy one and you sell more.
Even its too big for me but in general tooop class watch
I've been bitten! Now I just need a 1000.00 USD bill.. I know they aren't made anymore...