Reply With QuoteIt might be back but not as SBDX018.Originally Posted by minkle
The SARB's here will come back very similar but with 4R36 movements. 6R15 based watches have been moved upmarket over the last 3-4 years and these are the remaining anomalies in their range that hung on because they have been staples and great sellers.
Shame to see the MM300 go but again, I think this is coming tweaked and moved upmarket (in terms of price).
It might be back but not as SBDX018.
No that's a tuna of some sort isn't it? Anyone know what the new limited edition green MM300 is going to be or will we have to wait till Basel?
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No Tuna with that designation that I’m aware of.But unless I’m mistaken odd numbers are SS (i.e SBDX001, SBDX017 etc), and even numbers indicate other metals.
Last edited by S.L; 26th February 2018 at 21:16.
That is what i thought but i couldn't be bothered telling the bloke, he appeared to have a huge problem with the MM300
Alpinist now all gone on ebay, in one day. That was quick.
Yeah, my mate was dithering about whether he should get one or not. I told him to just do it quick even if he just puts it in a drawer for a couple of years. Sent him the link and noticed it said 'last one'. Gone now.
I think the post below is right, they'll reissue a version of the 033/035, but with the 4R15 or 4R36 movements and maybe Hardlex?
The worry for me there is Seiko phasing themselves out of that piece of the market where for me they exceed - the quality for <500 area, making a quality Seiko more unattainable.
Citywide still seem to be selling them on eBay for £270 but with a delivery date of mid to late April. Why such a long delivery date when they are based in Ireland??
I had wondered if Seiko was going to have continued access to GS movements (like the 8L) since the companies split. Perhaps that is an issue in the MM300 being retired?
There must be hundreds of thousands out there.
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The company has split?!
It has.
Grand Seiko is now running as its own entity. I have no idea how much they will continue to share components going forward.
This is seriously the first mention I've heard of a structure change within Seiko, as opposed to their taking the SEIKO logo off the dials. Have you a link I could read? (genuine, non-sarcastic question)
Maybe there's none left in Ireland and they're waiting for a 'consignment' to arrive ?
Thanks. They don’t seem to have the greatest of feedback on eBay after looking into them more closely. Customer service seems pretty poor.
Even for £270 inc. shipping asking price I’m sceptical.
SeiyaJapan have them back in stock but it’s £317 + import tax so its going to work out around £380 all in.
I really like the Sarb033 but I’m wondering what it will be replaced with. My gut feeling is that it will be replaced with a similar version but with the 4r movement and I’ll regret it but then on the other hand, a better propersition may come up. Who knows!
Thought that I had better get an 035 while I can
The Basel invitation gives the impression of one company,
Looks like they are flogging the SARB017 off cheap now to get rid of stock :D
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SEIKO-SAR...IAAOSwN7pal6td
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SEIKO-SAR...QAAOSwGjZal6x5
Cheapest I can find is £339. ??Looks like they are flogging the SARB017 off cheap now to get rid of stock :D
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SEIKO-SAR...IAAOSwN7pal6td
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SEIKO-SAR...QAAOSwGjZal6x5
They must have ended the listings, I didnt think they would last long. Thats why I took the screenshots!
Ah never mind. Cheers anyway.
Did you get any?
No, figured it would just be refunded anyway. They wont honor that price!
Yeah you’re probably right.
They were fraudulent listings from compromised eBay accounts - as I should have realised myself before pressing the button...
Well you know what they say; If something’s too good to be true then it most probably is...
Have to say I’m really glad I picked up a MM300 from Gnomon a few weeks ago. No idea if the rumours are true about a possible price hiked replacement or if the replacement would have the prospex ‘X’ on the dial. But if either rumours are true then the outgoing MM300 will be a cherished model for current owners.
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Hopefully they be replaced with something interesting :)
I think they will definitely be replaced, but imo I think it’ll have the inferior 4r movement instead of the 6r15. This is why I grabbed one whilst I could.
I told her indoors that they are an investment
Ahhh, why d’ya have to go posting pictures like that... it just makes me want to buy the other two now to complete the trio!I told her indoors that they are an investment
Nice set, almost tempted with the 033I told her indoors that they are an investment
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