Reply With QuoteStick with the standard version. On preowned market, one of the best watches to be had for the money.
I'm lacking a dive watch at the moment and pondering a Seiko MM300 ... but having started looking in earnest at one I see there are so many versions/iterations/special editions.
I had it in the back of my mind that there was one in titanium, but it seems there isn't?
Anyway what would people recommend? I'm a bit of a traditionalist I don't like funky colours (unles dark blue), weird hand combinations, and not any kind of collector of strange or vintage versions, so what's the best model to go for?
(Apologies if this is a bit of a newbie question but nearly all the discussion out there on these is among the already familiar ...).
Stick with the standard version. On preowned market, one of the best watches to be had for the money.
MM300 is only available in steel (I think).
Is it this one you're talking about?
Always thought it was pretty standard? The older non signed crown and the newer P & S lasered crown.
Yup that's the one, on bracelet most likely as I'm not a rubber strap (or indeed Nato) fan.Originally Posted by Dave O'Sullivan
MM300 is only available in steel (I think).
Is it this one you're talking about?
Latest generation = SBDX017.
They come with both bracelet and rubber strap.
What's the differnce from 001 version?
Slightly updated 8L35 movement (MEMS technology), diashield coating and signed crown.The last one to appease a certain Captainhowdy:-)
Interesting .. so soes that mean that Seiko-philes prefer this one over the old one? (Fairly unusual, for the most part people aren't keen on updates).
I had a titanium Shogun for a bit and liked it in fact it was lovely on the wrist, but I prefer a bit more heft (8in+wrist so don't have a problem carrying a wee bit of size and weight).
No idea why Seiko continue to not put a proper signed crown on the MM300, the Sumo crown with the proper 'S' is infinitely more attractive and upmarket. The cheap looking laser engraved P & S looks pretty awful IMHO.
The Prospex 'X' mark on the updated version wasn't well received.
I don't think anyone objects to coating or updated movement.
The standard models are very fine watches, but I was chuffed to be able to pick up an LE 012
Last edited by andy tims; 11th December 2016 at 09:43.
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
Old version 001 also comes with both iirc
Good luck everybody. Have a good one.
I just bought a SBDX017 new last month and it is a really lovely watch. I don't mind the Prospex logo on the crown, but am glad they didn't put one on the dial. My wrist is about 7.5in, and I could get the bracelet sized perfectly, but the ratcheting clasp allows for infinite adjustment anyhow. It's also very comfortable and sits great, as long as you are used to thicker watches. I've read that some people don't like the bracelet, I very much do.
I think they all do from new.
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
they need to get that ugly laser etched prospex logo off the crown.
instead add the "S" or atleast engrave the prospex logo... or better yet, leave it alone/blank. it was fine like this.
The one in titanium is the shogun, I have one. Absolutely amazing.
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Agree with this. Blank is fine.
More pics, just because it's a fine looking thing
Yes I had one too and very much liked it but felt I needed more heft on the wrist - it's extremely light.
That is one stonkingly good looking watch.The standard models are very fine watches, but I was chuffed to be able to pick up an LE 012
Agreed - a model I'llbe looking out for.
This may be wrong but seiyajapan say MAX wrist size 20cm/ 7.9 inch, worth trying it on before you buy if you can. If you do buy and it is too small I will take it of your hands for £100 ( i am good like that)
http://www.seiyajapan.com/products/s...nt=34535448711
Lucky that you don't like this one causes it cost double of the normal. The dial looks fantastic but to me, Seiko is over confident about this set of hand.
PNM
There were few occasions that I nearly sold mine but when I turned it over, its the case back that saved it.
My pic & watch.Lucky that you don't like this one causes it cost double of the normal. The dial looks fantastic but to me, Seiko is over confident about this set of hand.
PNM
There were few occasions that I nearly sold mine but when I turned it over, its the case back that saved it.
Regardless of current asking/selling prices it will stay with me, I really like the dial and hands but admit I was far from sold on it when I saw the first PR pictures released. It is quite unlike any other watch in my collection.
And the SLA013J case back for reference,
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