Seiko's Flagship Automatic Tuna
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Prospex Tuna Professional 1,000m Divers Collection
This watch shape is affectionately nicknamed by Seiko fans as a ‘Tuna’ - because of its larger diameter and bold shape like a tuna tin - loved for decades since its release.
The accordion-style silicone strap combines high durability and comfort - a strap design invented by Seiko in 1975 as a practical solution to the expansion and contraction of a diver's wrist at different depths.
This model features simplified indices making it easy to read underwater.
Plus its case back shows the new ISO standard stating it's diver's watch capability and metre depth for saturation diving.
In a 2020 watch industry first, the grade of stainless steel in this watch, Seiko’s “Ever-Brilliant Steel,” is more corrosion-resistant than in most luxury watches today and only usually used in the marine industry.
Seiko Prospex watches are designed for sports lovers and adventure seekers in the water, in the sky or on land.
Since launching Japan’s first diver’s watch in 1965, Seiko’s innovative watchmaking has changed global dive watch standards.
Model Specification: SLA042J1
The watch has a stainless steel case and silicone strap. The case measures at 52.4 mm in diameter and has rose-gold detailing throughout.
An anti-reflective sapphire crystal protects the black dial. The black and rose-gold bezel is unidirectional.
The large hands and rounded hour-markers are luminescent.
Water-resistant to 1000 metres or 100 bars.
Features on the model include a screw-down crown and a stop-seconds hand function.
Movement type - Automatic with a power reserve of up to 50 hours. The watch is accurate up to +15 to -10 seconds per day
Calibre - 8L35
Excellent review as always! Seiko tunas are just so unique and unbelievably hardy.
I believe the bezel insert for tunas are acrylic or some form of plastics. When it gets scratched, polywatch works on it, though the frosting will pretty much be removed along with the scratches.
The only tuna I know that has a different bezel insert is probably the SLA041 - which is either in aluminium or ceramic.
Cheers for the info Sir
I love the Tunas. Have owned several ones myself. They definitely wear a lot better than case dimensions may suggest. In my experience and side by side comparison to a SRP Turtle, the truth looks larger than the Tuna. Excellent watches and I don't mind the excellent quartz version, either. Solid watches and maybe Seiko's best Lumibrite application.
Some might not be aware that this was a 007 Bond watch.. at least its variant from the 80s. Can be seen in the underwater scenes in "For Your Eyes Only".
Didn't he wear 4 different Seiko's in the movie ? but yeah I remember the Tuna 👍🏻
@@ClickSpringReview quite possibly. From that particular movie, I remember the golden tuna the most. It inspired me to pick up a modern version. A more affordable solar version. But, it looks quite close to the original one.. actually even more wearable as it is thinner and maybe a tad smaller in diameter.
I have a comparison video coming soon with this one and a solar , quartz plus a mini tuna which I dare say you may like then
I have the SBDX014 which is with the "straight arrow" hands. Awesome watch
I know the one you mean very cool 😎
My work watch… get it on a 24mm Isofrane for the period correct look . Case is Ti. 8L35’s need servicing every 3 years and can now be done at Maidenhead .
Really good to know that, I'm in the UK and own a marinemaster 300 which is due for service.
The 8L35 I can service also at AJWSL its pretty straight forward
The 300m are all quartz models I believe, there aren't any with a 8L35 movement
@@setter55is your mm300 running slow/fast?
It's running slow, was at +1 second per day when I first got it. Now it will loose as much as 30 seconds per day.
Love the tuna, I have three in my collection 🐟😁
I have another Tuna video coming out very soon I’m sure you will then Matt
@@ClickSpringReview I have just recently bought the OG tuna 😍🔥
Lucky guy as it’s a very cool watch if you can pull it off 😎
Another great review. I’m looking forward to getting my hands on this watch as your early teaser of it inspired me to buy it. The comparison video is much anticipated.
Its a real beast and would look great on your wrist chap :)
Awesome piece, id love an auto tuna. Currently have the all black quartz 035 variant.
I really like the 035 I used to have the all black SBBN013 Tuna a super watches
Very cool awkward looking watch!
Yeah the Tuna has got a bit fan base for its non-compromising looks, I love them
Thanks Eric
Anytime Eric glad you liked it
I love the Seiko Tuna... I have several of the older ones (pre Prospex X on the dial), all quartz, however.
I can pull off wearing the quartz Tuna models (49mm dia.), but not the automatic models at 52 mm.
I'm wearing an old SBBN007 on the in the video its a classic , Ive got a comparison video coming out soon of some different Tuna's you may like
@@ClickSpringReview Look forward to your comparison video! I also have the 300-m version (SBBN015) but I think the 1000-m quartz version wears better due to its shorter springbar to springbar distance. I have tried on the automatic version, but It's just too thick & too big for my wrist...
I had the 1000m Darth Tuna SBBN013 but always found myself wearing the 300m, so ended up selling it
Great review as always 👍
Thanks as they do take time to put together 👍🏻
Hope you can get your hands on the new sinn braclet with quick adjustment.
First Class Watches are trying to get me one to review 👍🏻
I think it looks really cool, how much is it? Thanks
This one is expensive as it houses the 8L35 RRP is £3.6k but FCW have it for £2.9 i think. I don't believe there is any model with this movement under 3k
It's actually not that big on the wrist. I was kinda disappointed in how small it really looks. It's tall but doesn't look as big as one would think.
Tuna's hide their dimensions so well because of there lug-less design 👍🏻
@@ClickSpringReview yeah, I love the watch. It's a wonderful design.
I have to agree its a great design
This watch is a great example of why Seiko is not a serious watch brand anymore.
I say the opposite sir Seiko came out with this design almost 50 years ago, it set them about with their bold hardcore looks. The design came from the request of their pro divers
My tuna looks a lot smaller on me than yours does on you.
Which Tuna do you have ? my wrist size is only 7.25''
@@ClickSpringReview reissued Arnie. After watching your video, I now want an automatic with the black bezel and black dial
@@dire67 Cool I personally I love the 300m quartz the most. you will love the Tuna its very different to the Arnie as the Arnie has a normal lugs style case so works out to over 50mm L2L but the Tuna's dive watches have a lugless design so they wear very differently Sir
@@ClickSpringReview I did notice that difference, though it still wears small on me. I wonder what the actual tuna will look like. I'm headed over to my AD right now to see if he has one. Thanks for a great video.
Anytime Sir
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What's that ?
@@ClickSpringReview best tuna sashimi lol
@@kuanwang9107 I understand now LOL
I like original quartz model way better than this. This looks ugly.
I've done a comparison video of 4 different types of Tuna this a quartz, solar and auto min Tuna which I will release in the next few weeks Samuel