Interested in a Seiko Tuna - any advice?

[wildheart]

Great on a Rhino!

[RAJEN]

Go vintage, my man...

That looks exquisite!

[seabiscuit]

Nice photo, looks in great condition. Just ordered an 035, early crimbo to me :-)
Plenty of articles on Tuna, liked this one on the 035.

http://www.gmtminusfive.com/seiko-ma...eview-sbbn035/

Thanks for the link. I've been looking for a SBBN 017, without any joy, thus far. I'd dismissed that particular model, primarily because of the new handset. However that new model is beginning to grow on me.

May I ask where you're buying it from?

[learningtofly]

That looks exquisite!

Thanks Raj - it is! These really are lovely watches.

[windows95]

Its coming from Seiya, Tuna is the watch I have looked at for the longest, always wondering, cant wait to try it! Been eyeing up some black mesh from watchgecko..

[seabiscuit]

Its coming from Seiya, Tuna is the watch I have looked at for the longest, always wondering, cant wait to try it! Been eyeing up some black mesh from watchgecko..

I've given up on getting a SNNB017 anytime soon. Found myself checking out Seiya late last night and placed an order for the same one you've gone for. Beginning to get over the new hands. Cheaper with Seiya than going through Creation watches as well. But I know to factor in 20 per cent as VAT and around £15 to Parcelforce before I can take it home from their depot.

[windows95]

Great choice! Will be interesting to hear your charges, same watch & dealer. I much prefer the new hands.

[seikomatic]

couple of mine

[Nagraboy]

Ended up buying two tuna this week. Am deciding which one to keep, but one will have to go.

A 1978 example and a modern one. Here's a pic of the pair together. The modern one is on the right with the cherry Zulu strap:

[yumma]

Go vintage, my man...

Nicest Tuna/Strap combo I've seen - What strap is this please? I'm on the hunt for a Tuna.

[lewie]

That's a 22mm shark mesh
Here's my 017 (now sold) on one

[windows95]

My Tuna has arrived in a lovely black box, first impressions its gorgeous, I want another!



It does indeed wear smaller & lighter than the figures, the strap is really soft :-)

[Nagraboy]

That looks great! I'd love a Darth tuna too. Went for a 015 this time.

Looks like the date wheel is 12 hours ahead though, indicating quarter to midnight

[windows95]

Yeh not had time to tinker with it ;-)

[RAJEN]

Looks great!

[seabiscuit]

Yeh not had time to tinker with it ;-)

Mine's stuck in the Parcelforce depot in Coventry. Been there since Friday night and still there now. Getting a wee bit annoyed with the delay.

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Yeh not had time to tinker with it ;-)

Mine's stuck in the Parcelforce depot in Coventry. Been there since Friday night and still there now. Getting a wee bit annoyed with the delay.

[Mj2k]

Looking at engineer bracelets for my incoming 017, brushed or blasted to match the case, guessing blasted....

Also any tips on which mesh is best suited from a finish & adjustment perspective? Do I require a dremel?

I've decided on the std strapcode clasp, rather than the diver extension / chamfered 6pt adjustment, am I correct in my thoughts?

Thanks

Matt

[mruhr]

My Tuna has arrived in a lovely black box, first impressions its gorgeous, I want another!



It does indeed wear smaller & lighter than the figures, the strap is really soft :-)

Another one, why?

[windows95]

Im lucky to have a Parcelforce depot 5 minutes down the road, they stung me for £125.05!

[windows95]

mruhr...I need more Tuna! Did have one eye on the recent vintage in sc, but the chewy bezel could be an issue, or another new style, 031, 027 or 037!

[dowsing]

Going vintage is definitely the way forward, here's my 7549-7010