The original Tuna from 1978 NEVER had the marinemaster verbiage either. The 2020 release basically goes back to the 1978 design, hence the fatter hands/fatter hour markers and prospex logo. I already ordered my SBBN045 from a Ebay seller.
I still prefer the SBBN031. I prefer the handset, the signed crown, the “Marinemaster” text, the domed crystal and the stock bracelet. I modded my SBBN031 with a sapphire crystal from Crystal Times. Still, the new version is stunning...
I couldn't disagreed more. The pointer hour from the old one just doesn't fit the overall design. The flat crystal just fits better. The bracelet I agree with you...really can't stand rubber straps.
To be fair, this is more like a re-issue of the "Tuna Can", not the quartz Marinemaster. I, too, greatly prefer the Tuna Can over the Marinemaster in terms of looks, size and practicality. My vintage 7549 has an interesting movement: essentially, the 6309 original Turtle movement converted to be powered by a crystal. The domed crystal really tops off its looks beautifully and I wished this new one had a domed crystal as well. The hour hand on the new one is bisected rather than sectioned cross-wise, but that doesn't bother me.
Thanks for the great video, which addresses my desire to get a sapphire Tuna. Battery life is supposed to be 5 years, but I'm going on year 6 on my SBBN033. I prefer the more aggressive handset on the SBBN043. I wore my SBBN031 Tuna yesterday and the only flaw is that the tuna can doesn't conform to the wrist that well, nothing like the Captain Willard, but it's not a big deal. This new Tuna has to be a priority on my wish list. Thanks again.
How about trying the sbbn025 1000m quartz tuna, its not that much bigger has sapphire and ceramic bezel and can be had for similar price to new 300m tuna if you look around.
Can't go wrong with the older 1000m rated quartz models as well. I'm interested in the Darth Tuna SBBN011 which has a sapphire crystal, full ceramic shroud, and also retains the aggressive handset.
You're not missing much. Essentially, it's a while bunch of overpriced micro brands using NH35 movements. I've got my Seiko's, I've got my Breitling's, I've got my Rolex's, I've got my Omega, and I just bought a Patek. Don't need anything else. Don't want anything else. Now I'm gonna go buy another boat.
Much nicer - cleaner dial, lume looks better with the defined border, sapphire etc. I like the muted, deep blue they've chosen. People always complain about change, but they'll catch up eventually.
Damn Rob, this is a beautiful watch, been on the fence about getting myself a tuna for a while and now that I see this one up close with the dark blue dial and sapphire crystal I decided to pull the trigger and placed an order from the same place you got yours, some viewers are bothered by the prospex logo, I don’t care about that it does not bother me at all, in the end it’s all subjective, great review comparison...
They begins using the 7C around the early 80s. So besides the new dials and finishes on these 300m tunas, nothing has been change in 40years. Same goes with the 1000M tunas, which saw even less of changes besides the coating and shroud.
True true. I wish they're just do away with it for good. Or put it on the crown like they do with the 031, and keep the marinemaster text. I'd sell my 035 and get the 043 had that been the case.
Picked up the sbbn033 recently for £700, really happy with it at almost half the price of the new one. I prefer everything about the old model apart from the crystal personally, hopefully Seiko will put in one of the new crystals for me on the first battery change, will see how the hardlex holds up.
I prefer the Marinemaster text but it does look good still, what I don't like is you get no bracelet yet you pay more money just with one upgrade sapphire. For the price of the new 300m can easily pickup sbbn025 1000m quartz tuna with sapphire crystal and ceramic shroud which is surely the better buy.
7549 was the movement used in the first 300m tuna 1978. Was based on the 6309 automatic movement which most of the parts including the main plate which is the same. The 7C46 came out in late 80s which was the replacement not as good as the 7549 lots of plastic and composite parts.. Check out Spencer Klein on TH-cam he goes indepth with the 2
Yeah, if you want to take better photos, the flat crystal is a definite benefit. But it takes away some of the character of the watch, much more generic looking. The previous dial had multiple layers, which is more difficult and costly to align, but adds intrigue. Crown looks cheaper, and is. The elimination of the Marinemaster text...iconic to the Seiko high end diver watches...
They are going back to the original Tuna. Marine master was a later addition. Handset goes back to the original too. Crown not too sure but looks much better machined on the new one. Plus sapphire crystal on new one so no micro scratches building up over time. It's a good update I think.
Cool video and congrats on the new Tuna Rob👏👏👏 I’m a fan of Tunas. I was lucky enough to nick name the Emperor, Blue Fin and Ninja Tunas 😎 That being said, IMO Seiko nailed the latest generation of 300m Tunas. Dial, hand set, crown and sapphire are perfect. Price, not so much. For that price Seiko should have reintroduced the SBBN015 bracelet. Having sold off my Emperor, Darth, SBBN007 and S23611J1 “Taiwan golden tuna”, I’m looking forward to ordering a new SBBN045. 🍻 Shannon
I would love to own the Seiko Tuna because it's such a cool looking industrial watch but they're too big for my wrist. Now with the improvements, I'm shaking my fist at it. If Seiko were to ever make a 40 mm (which will never happen) id buy one ASAP. Rob you're banging out those vids and it's freakin Awesome. Thanks.
Have you tried one on? They wear really, really well. I comfortably wore an SBBN035 on my 6.5" wrist. I reckon if you can wear a Turtle you can easily wear a Tuna.
@@benjamin8899 Hey brother, yeah luckily I have a buddy of mine that owns one and I tried it on for 2 weeks to see if I can get away with it. My wrist size is the same as yours but I'm cursed with long boney fingers so it looked even larger. On my wrist, it looked like one of those Invicta monsters. (No offence Invicta crew, my first watch was the Pro Diver 9937 and I have a special love for it. The Sellita SW200 is still working with no problems after so many years.) I think I'll try it again because I freakin love the look of the Tuna. Thanks for the positive push . I'm going to give it another go.
Since you like the tapering bracelet I recommend the z199 from uncle seiko. He has a new straight end z199 that I believe tapers down to 18 and seems to be less flashy than a traditional jubilee.
RR excellent review on the Tuna's which one would you go for and why ? and what make that one better ? I'm comparing and debating vs a Tag Heuer Aquaracer Quartz lightly used. thank you
Yeah boyeeeeee!!! Love the stepped dial of some of the newer ones. I have the Golgo Tuna. Flat dial. Want a used Tuna to rotate between my Turtles and Arnie.
Wao... I might relook at 300m tuna again. Used to own some and don't like the difficulty of turning the bezel (hard to turn with wet hand) and the CRAZY reflection of the crystal (not readable when swimming in water). Used to own 1000m tuna also but too big and worry about battery change. This new 300m tuna might solve all the above.
The original looks great and I had one but sold it because I hate quartz... If it had an auto movement it would have been a keeper. I still miss it but can't be doing with battery changes on diving watches. The seals man! :-/
Was avoiding watching this video cause whenever I see something on the tuna, I want to buy another one. I had the previous gen blue Tuna SBBN037. Loved that watch and also got from Gnomon. But, I think it had slight flaws in it.. which was something I never experienced in an authentic new Tuna. 1) the second hand didn't hit every marker exactly. I'd say somewhere around the bottom half seemed like it started to go off a bit. 2) the bezel action wasn't consistent . The sound and tension changed about 1/4 of way through 360 rotation, off an on. Both of these weren't deal breakers. But, I do expect perfection from a Tuna if I'm to expect perfection from any Seiko diver. I'd love to get a new blue Tuna like what you have some day again. The price is a bit hard to swallow as they've gone up like around $300 over my last version. But, you know, despite the prices and hit or miss qc issues, ,it's easy to coax a reason to bite the bullet and swallow the bitter pill for cost of Seiko ownership.. the heart what the heart wants.. About the bezel. I also doubt it is ceramic. It looks like same kind of "liquid blue" they used in bezels of the sbdc053 and sbdc063.
Not really. The original version never had that verbiage either. Seiko added it later. And the whole MM text is just a fanboy thing...most people that will buy the new gen wouldn't even care for it. Personally, I like the new version with the flat sapphire and broader hands that really make the dial pop (with the new fatter hour markers).
I think it would have been cool to compare this new tuna SBBN037. Anyway, what are the major differences Rob compared to the 037? I think you mentioned the crystal and the handset. Is the dial and bezel the same exact colors as the old?
I like both the handset and the dial of the new version better. The bars instead of dots on the old one give the dial a somewhat unbalanced and nervous effect in my opinion.
Awesome vid, as always. I have three Tunas: SBBN031, 033, and 037 and would love to add one of these updated ones to my Seiko collection; maybe they’ll update the Ninja Tuna....! If I may make a recommendation for bracelet; check out Uncle Seiko’s beads of rice. I have one that’s generally on my Blue Tuna (SBBN037) and my goodness it’s gorgeous.
I wish they had this with the hi-beat. Seiko need to incorporate that movement more. Also, Rob, how does the fit and finishing compared to an Aquis? I wonder because really the price difference between the two would be the movement.
IMO, the previous generation is vastly superior simply due to "MARINEMASTER PROFESSIONAL" on the dial. I have the last generation ninja tuna on a Strapcode Hexad bracelet, and it is by far my favorite watch.
Cool serious diver. For that money, I expect a ceramic bezel. The loose action of the bezel is not such a big deal with the shroud. Is it made with a mono-block case? The Hexad will be perfect for that watch!
In my experience the domed crystals are clearer in the water. I am not a huge fan of the domed crystals used in the Tuna's. I recently got a modded sbbn007 with a domes sapphire with blue ar. I had to chuck that turd and install an original hardlex so I can actually read the dial. We have serviced quite a few 7c46's. The battery life is suppose to be 5 years if I recall. But most of them seem to be right at 8 years on battery life. Maybe they have low consumption on batteries so that is why they last longer than stated? I am not sure. I think the 043 will be next on my list. Thanks Rob!
Four years ago you could buy a Tuna for $995 w/bracelet. Today, it will cost $1,500. Only difference is sapphire crystal; it still uses the same quartz movement. Seiko, WTF?
Dayum, my 031 tuna has been my favourite watch since I got it late last year, but man does that new refresh look amazing. All the updates make it look fantastic, my only niggle would be the prospex logo, would still prefer the marinemaster moniker. How do you get on with the Strapcode 22mm bracelets on the tuna, given the 21.5mm lugs Excellent video as always🖖
@@RandomRobReviews Hi. No, not at all! I just wonder if you think they're trying to save money with the enamel, and if it's a good as ceramic. The only other brand I know that does enamel is Certina.
I for one lament the loss of the Marinemaster text
I too wish the MarineMaster was on instead of the X
Marinemaster wasn't there from the beginning. I think its a much cleaner dial now then the generations with MM.
The original Tuna from 1978 NEVER had the marinemaster verbiage either. The 2020 release basically goes back to the 1978 design, hence the fatter hands/fatter hour markers and prospex logo. I already ordered my SBBN045 from a Ebay seller.
@@sac_fijian6314 I am sure you are right but I like "marinemaster" 100x better than the X
Nope. I like my 031 much better, even without saphire crystal. And why would they take off Marinemaster? Bad move IMO. But great review, thank you.
I prefer the look of the older tuna. Better hand set, better indices and I much prefer Marinemaster on the dial.
I still prefer the SBBN031. I prefer the handset, the signed crown, the “Marinemaster” text, the domed crystal and the stock bracelet. I modded my SBBN031 with a sapphire crystal from Crystal Times. Still, the new version is stunning...
is it domed like the original?
I couldn't disagreed more. The pointer hour from the old one just doesn't fit the overall design. The flat crystal just fits better. The bracelet I agree with you...really can't stand rubber straps.
@@nbrikha This one is extremely comfortable.
To be fair, this is more like a re-issue of the "Tuna Can", not the quartz Marinemaster. I, too, greatly prefer the Tuna Can over the Marinemaster in terms of looks, size and practicality. My vintage 7549 has an interesting movement: essentially, the 6309 original Turtle movement converted to be powered by a crystal. The domed crystal really tops off its looks beautifully and I wished this new one had a domed crystal as well. The hour hand on the new one is bisected rather than sectioned cross-wise, but that doesn't bother me.
Thanks for the great video, which addresses my desire to get a sapphire Tuna. Battery life is supposed to be 5 years, but I'm going on year 6 on my SBBN033. I prefer the more aggressive handset on the SBBN043. I wore my SBBN031 Tuna yesterday and the only flaw is that the tuna can doesn't conform to the wrist that well, nothing like the Captain Willard, but it's not a big deal. This new Tuna has to be a priority on my wish list. Thanks again.
How about trying the sbbn025 1000m quartz tuna, its not that much bigger has sapphire and ceramic bezel and can be had for similar price to new 300m tuna if you look around.
Can't go wrong with the older 1000m rated quartz models as well. I'm interested in the Darth Tuna SBBN011 which has a sapphire crystal, full ceramic shroud, and also retains the aggressive handset.
2 yrs later. Do you know if this is JDM only?
@@rodrigoquintanilla5497 I believe it is.
I've stopped collecting watches for over a year. Now when I hear about watch prices it's like what the whiskey market is now.
I stopped collecting too but I only have 2 good watches that I love
You're not missing much. Essentially, it's a while bunch of overpriced micro brands using NH35 movements. I've got my Seiko's, I've got my Breitling's, I've got my Rolex's, I've got my Omega, and I just bought a Patek. Don't need anything else. Don't want anything else. Now I'm gonna go buy another boat.
@Kyle Linde
I don't have kids. I do have slaves though.
@@Sam123QU29 which two?
@@NunYa953 you've got overpriced ETA watches.
I think I still prefer the older design, though a flat sapphire makes a lot more practical sense. That domed hardlex was way too easy to scratch
The domed hardlex on the 031 looks more “nautical “ in my opinion 😯
Yeap . I like it more than flat 👌
this one will be one day my grail watch, I just love this watch so much
Much nicer - cleaner dial, lume looks better with the defined border, sapphire etc. I like the muted, deep blue they've chosen. People always complain about change, but they'll catch up eventually.
Damn Rob, this is a beautiful watch, been on the fence about getting myself a tuna for a while and now that I see this one up close with the dark blue dial and sapphire crystal I decided to pull the trigger and placed an order from the same place you got yours, some viewers are bothered by the prospex logo, I don’t care about that it does not bother me at all, in the end it’s all subjective, great review comparison...
They begins using the 7C around the early 80s. So besides the new dials and finishes on these 300m tunas, nothing has been change in 40years. Same goes with the 1000M tunas, which saw even less of changes besides the coating and shroud.
Looks amazing on your wrist! keep the blue strap! perf!
I like the new one a lot more than I thought I thought I would. I think it looks really good actually.
Love both my tunas. SBBN017 and the LE JDM Golgo. The domed crystal to me is a must for a tuna.
The Prospex logo and name are no substitute for the S and Marinemaster.
Watching this with my 031 on.
Great vid, would love to add the new one later in the year.
I’m watching with my daniel wellington
@@Ferien7 thats why your watching it late
I'm hoping Seiko will come out with a black dial SBBN045 with a newer/updated bracelet.
The original quartz movement was the 7549 used from 78 to 86 it's been the 7c46 from 86.
Prospex logo ruins a great looking watch 😬
True true. I wish they're just do away with it for good. Or put it on the crown like they do with the 031, and keep the marinemaster text. I'd sell my 035 and get the 043 had that been the case.
Picked up the sbbn033 recently for £700, really happy with it at almost half the price of the new one. I prefer everything about the old model apart from the crystal personally, hopefully Seiko will put in one of the new crystals for me on the first battery change, will see how the hardlex holds up.
I prefer the Marinemaster text but it does look good still, what I don't like is you get no bracelet yet you pay more money just with one upgrade sapphire. For the price of the new 300m can easily pickup sbbn025 1000m quartz tuna with sapphire crystal and ceramic shroud which is surely the better buy.
7549 was the movement used in the first 300m tuna 1978. Was based on the 6309 automatic movement which most of the parts including the main plate which is the same. The 7C46 came out in late 80s which was the replacement not as good as the 7549 lots of plastic and composite parts.. Check out Spencer Klein on TH-cam he goes indepth with the 2
Yeah, if you want to take better photos, the flat crystal is a definite benefit. But it takes away some of the character of the watch, much more generic looking. The previous dial had multiple layers, which is more difficult and costly to align, but adds intrigue. Crown looks cheaper, and is. The elimination of the Marinemaster text...iconic to the Seiko high end diver watches...
They are going back to the original Tuna. Marine master was a later addition. Handset goes back to the original too. Crown not too sure but looks much better machined on the new one. Plus sapphire crystal on new one so no micro scratches building up over time. It's a good update I think.
Cool video and congrats on the new Tuna Rob👏👏👏 I’m a fan of Tunas. I was lucky enough to nick name the Emperor, Blue Fin and Ninja Tunas 😎 That being said, IMO Seiko nailed the latest generation of 300m Tunas. Dial, hand set, crown and sapphire are perfect. Price, not so much. For that price Seiko should have reintroduced the SBBN015 bracelet. Having sold off my Emperor, Darth, SBBN007 and S23611J1 “Taiwan golden tuna”, I’m looking forward to ordering a new SBBN045.
🍻
Shannon
I would love to own the Seiko Tuna because it's such a cool looking industrial watch but they're too big for my wrist. Now with the improvements, I'm shaking my fist at it. If Seiko were to ever make a 40 mm (which will never happen) id buy one ASAP. Rob you're banging out those vids and it's freakin Awesome. Thanks.
Have you tried one on? They wear really, really well. I comfortably wore an SBBN035 on my 6.5" wrist. I reckon if you can wear a Turtle you can easily wear a Tuna.
@@benjamin8899 Hey brother, yeah luckily I have a buddy of mine that owns one and I tried it on for 2 weeks to see if I can get away with it. My wrist size is the same as yours but I'm cursed with long boney fingers so it looked even larger. On my wrist, it looked like one of those Invicta monsters. (No offence Invicta crew, my first watch was the Pro Diver 9937 and I have a special love for it. The Sellita SW200 is still working with no problems after so many years.) I think I'll try it again because I freakin love the look of the Tuna. Thanks for the positive push . I'm going to give it another go.
My SBBN031 wears tiny on my 8" wrist. Really disappointingly small.
Without doomed crystal looks somehow incomplete.
Thank you VERY much for this, been thinking about getting a Tuna again, this is very helpful, thank you!!
Since you like the tapering bracelet I recommend the z199 from uncle seiko. He has a new straight end z199 that I believe tapers down to 18 and seems to be less flashy than a traditional jubilee.
Looks like a nice bracelet - thanks for the tip👍
RR
excellent review on the Tuna's
which one would you go for and why ? and what make that one better ?
I'm comparing and debating vs a Tag Heuer Aquaracer Quartz
lightly used.
thank you
Yeah boyeeeeee!!!
Love the stepped dial of some of the newer ones.
I have the Golgo Tuna. Flat dial.
Want a used Tuna to rotate between my Turtles and Arnie.
I’ve got the Yellow Fin Tuna love the tuna line.
Nice video Rob. Just ordered a SBBN031from Gnomon on Wednesday, crazy that they're sold out now.
What was the flaw you found?
Prettier but lost some character. I do love the new crown. Much like the hesilite Speedmaster, on this Seiko I like it to be purpose designed.
I have the SBBN045 (black version). The bezel on mine is very smooth as well.
Wao... I might relook at 300m tuna again. Used to own some and don't like the difficulty of turning the bezel (hard to turn with wet hand) and the CRAZY reflection of the crystal (not readable when swimming in water). Used to own 1000m tuna also but too big and worry about battery change. This new 300m tuna might solve all the above.
The original looks great and I had one but sold it because I hate quartz...
If it had an auto movement it would have been a keeper. I still miss it but can't be doing with battery changes on diving watches. The seals man! :-/
Was avoiding watching this video cause whenever I see something on the tuna, I want to buy another one.
I had the previous gen blue Tuna SBBN037. Loved that watch and also got from Gnomon. But, I think it had slight flaws in it.. which was something I never experienced in an authentic new Tuna.
1) the second hand didn't hit every marker exactly. I'd say somewhere around the bottom half seemed like it started to go off a bit.
2) the bezel action wasn't consistent . The sound and tension changed about 1/4 of way through 360 rotation, off an on.
Both of these weren't deal breakers. But, I do expect perfection from a Tuna if I'm to expect perfection from any Seiko diver.
I'd love to get a new blue Tuna like what you have some day again. The price is a bit hard to swallow as they've gone up like around $300 over my last version. But, you know, despite the prices and hit or miss qc issues, ,it's easy to coax a reason to bite the bullet and swallow the bitter pill for cost of Seiko ownership.. the heart what the heart wants..
About the bezel. I also doubt it is ceramic. It looks like same kind of "liquid blue" they used in bezels of the sbdc053 and sbdc063.
Very cool. Thank you for sharing this one Rob 😊👍
Without the MARINEMASTER text it just isn't the same :(
Not really. The original version never had that verbiage either. Seiko added it later. And the whole MM text is just a fanboy thing...most people that will buy the new gen wouldn't even care for it. Personally, I like the new version with the flat sapphire and broader hands that really make the dial pop (with the new fatter hour markers).
@@sac_fijian6314 the profex X is off-putting. The MM differentiate it from the lower priced.
They both the same watch period
I'm glad it's gone, I feel like I'm watching the beginning of Star Wars reading the old dial. Too much bloody text
What was the defect?
What's the flaw ?
All the updates look great. 👍
The new one looks really nice. Throw a Strapcode on it and it would be a perfect daily driver.
I got the old SBBN031 with scratched crystal. I wonder would it be possible to fit SBBN043 sapphire to it?
I think it would have been cool to compare this new tuna SBBN037. Anyway, what are the major differences Rob compared to the 037? I think you mentioned the crystal and the handset. Is the dial and bezel the same exact colors as the old?
What time does the day change over on the 7C46 movement?
i would like to see the same 12 o'clock mark shape like the previous version
beautiful watch.
It's the perfect tool watch
Yeah, I like the older one better
The lack of reflection makes up for a lot. The domed stuff did nothing for me.
Hey Rob, can you let me know if your sbbn043 second hand ticks perfectly to each marker? Thank you Rob
I'm sure the bezel insert is aluminum, like the SBDC07X series. It looks very similar.
I like both the handset and the dial of the new version better. The bars instead of dots on the old one give the dial a somewhat unbalanced and nervous effect in my opinion.
I think the answer is yes, but does the sbbn031 have a ceramic insert?
I noticed that all the tuna's I've seen ,the second hand lines up with markers
Awesome vid, as always. I have three Tunas: SBBN031, 033, and 037 and would love to add one of these updated ones to my Seiko collection; maybe they’ll update the Ninja Tuna....! If I may make a recommendation for bracelet; check out Uncle Seiko’s beads of rice. I have one that’s generally on my Blue Tuna (SBBN037) and my goodness it’s gorgeous.
Are the case & bezel dimensions of this new model exactly the same as the previous sbbn031? Cheers. 👍
Measurements covered in video
@@RandomRobReviews... Thanks. I re-checked your 031 video and the numbers match.
should I buy certina ds action diver or seiko diver watch?
I have never liked the reflection on my sbbn031 crystal. Have you installed the new crystal yet? Which one did you order? Thank you
Only one on crystaltimes, I will show it on video after it’s done.
@@RandomRobReviews is the flat installed yet?
@@RandomRobReviews hello. I may have missed it but did you get the flat sapphire installed on the sbbn031? Thank you
@@stevepodraza6363 the Crystal Times sapphire did not fit - the dimensions were incorrect.
I wish they had this with the hi-beat. Seiko need to incorporate that movement more.
Also, Rob, how does the fit and finishing compared to an Aquis? I wonder because really the price difference between the two would be the movement.
IMO, the previous generation is vastly superior simply due to "MARINEMASTER PROFESSIONAL" on the dial. I have the last generation ninja tuna on a Strapcode Hexad bracelet, and it is by far my favorite watch.
Cool serious diver. For that money, I expect a ceramic bezel. The loose action of the bezel is not such a big deal with the shroud. Is it made with a mono-block case? The Hexad will be perfect for that watch!
It's not made with a monocoque case my friend. You'll only find those on the 1000m tunas and SLA mm300 models.
In my experience the domed crystals are clearer in the water. I am not a huge fan of the domed crystals used in the Tuna's. I recently got a modded sbbn007 with a domes sapphire with blue ar. I had to chuck that turd and install an original hardlex so I can actually read the dial.
We have serviced quite a few 7c46's. The battery life is suppose to be 5 years if I recall. But most of them seem to be right at 8 years on battery life. Maybe they have low consumption on batteries so that is why they last longer than stated? I am not sure.
I think the 043 will be next on my list. Thanks Rob!
Who is a good retailer of these I’m in Florida can’t find one anywhere!
Sir, do they make the new model with a metal band like the 031? thank you!
新型⌚がやっぱり良い❗
Where can I buy the new one in black? Would you have a model number ? TY
Rob, what was the flaw?
You didn’t see it? Lol
Just posted pic of it on community page
Dang that's unfortunate, it's always something with Seiko.
prettyy sure domed on underside is for better depth. stronger
I really want to like the newer model but i dislike the hands and much prefer the ones on the former. It changes the entire aesthetic to me.
Beautiful
I prefer the SBBN031.
Oh, if only this exact design was Automatic. Maybe 6R or 4R. Hell I even take 7S and mod the movement myself 😭
Four years ago you could buy a Tuna for $995 w/bracelet. Today, it will cost $1,500. Only difference is sapphire crystal; it still uses the same quartz movement. Seiko, WTF?
Many other changes were listed in the video
@@Newtypenewtype besides the sapphire with AR coating, what were actually "improvements" and not just minor cosmetic changes?
Dayum, my 031 tuna has been my favourite watch since I got it late last year, but man does that new refresh look amazing.
All the updates make it look fantastic, my only niggle would be the prospex logo, would still prefer the marinemaster moniker.
How do you get on with the Strapcode 22mm bracelets on the tuna, given the 21.5mm lugs
Excellent video as always🖖
Why Seiko?
Anybody know, can I use Sbbn031's bracelet with SBBN043? You I should wait upgraded Tuna version with bracelet?
I think the thing that lost me was the flat crystal vs the dome, and the basic dial vs the beautiful stepped dial on the 031
7549 was first quartz in tuna
what's the issue with it not being ceramic? are you suggesting that seiko's enamel is cheaper and isn't as tough as ceramic?
Did I say that?
@@RandomRobReviews Hi. No, not at all! I just wonder if you think they're trying to save money with the enamel, and if it's a good as ceramic.
The only other brand I know that does enamel is Certina.
✌️😎✌️👌😎👌
Damn QC 🤬
Give me sapphire all day long. I have no idea how any of you likes hardlex better. It scratches if you sneeze near it
Really dislike that metal keeper on strap. I find they slip. Very annoying!
looks like Beyblade
IT RATTLE BUDDY, MOST OF THEM. SHAME SEIKO, SHAME
Sorry stick to my 015 marine matser ⌚🐟👌
For that price, I'd expected a signed crown
I dunno why seiko is going to wrong direction. their quality is dropping bad.
My bezel will turn if u look at it wrong and the crown is flimsy and wobbly this model sucks in my opinion seiko slipped on this one
It's a fat watch
I hate the looks of that cheap X
weird , bruce said the lume on the old one is way brighter than the new one.
at least it lines up.
I like the old design
The new design is boring 🥱
Come on how much seiko paid you to over react so much on this new one ?
It seems a fake review 🤥🤑🤑