Reply With QuoteI am not sure about that if I am honest, it’s not offensive but I would not swap it for my SBDX001 that’s for sure.
They will sell out very fast.
Just seen this on Instagram this morning. Looks like quite an early leak but very interesting.
Black MM300 with a new caseback limited to 600 pieces. No idea on allocation but can only imagine the UK stock will be miniscule.
I'm sure Bill already has his order in!
I am not sure about that if I am honest, it’s not offensive but I would not swap it for my SBDX001 that’s for sure.
They will sell out very fast.
Is the second hand orange and the 300m writing red? Looks a bit of a mismatch. Probably better if both orange but I agree I’m not a fan of the LE over the original.
Have they removed the name Marine Master from the dial and given it the Prospex logo instead?
Looks good to me, but as you see we’ll see very few on these shores.
Like the red text - doesn’t another brand do that!!!!
Do we think that the second hand is red or orange? Red I assume.
Looks Orange if you compare it to the Red textOriginally Posted by andrewcregan
Definitely on the first photo, but the third photo appears red.Looks Orange if you compare it to the Red text
I guess that the first, straight on, photo is probably the most accurate
Yes, same as the SLA021 which I'm wearing today. Pic below.
I think the seconds hand could be red as it looks the same colour in the last pic as the text on the dial. Also there is the new black Sumo coming in the same colour scheme as the SRPC49K1 so either the orange makes sense because of that or isn't needed because the Sumo is ticking that box.
New pic from Seiko just posted 10 mins ago on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7X-YPZl0_G/
Looks red.
Still unclear on the seconds hand.
Now appears a reddy/orange!
How can it fail to be in demand with an "official" Seiko Marketing speel like this,
"The Black Series Limited Edition
The mystical charm of the sea at night makes night diving a sought-after activity for those fascinated by the contrasting appeal from the sea at daytime. Today, a series of all-black diver's watches inspired by the dramatic and mysterious world of the nighttime ocean is born."
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It looks great and will probably sell well, but how practical is that case going to be I wonder. Give me a steel case all day long.
All the newest MM300's are the same, so X logo with no Marinemaster on the dial.
Last edited by j111dja; 16th January 2020 at 12:07.
They're all steel cases with hardened coating.
The Prospex logo on the MarineMaster actually seems to work. Controversial I know!
quite a few changes to the "original" - must have been a conscious movement away by Seiko - no pip, crystal and of course the X and bezel insert and "gold" - but at least it still has drilled lugs
if you have got used to the earlier models, 001 and 017, the new "X" range probably have less "character" for some
It makes you appreciate how "nice" the 001 is
I like the logo. No issues there. I own an SLA023J1 at present. I've owned a few MM300's over the years. I did prefer the pre Diashield model MM300 (so the SBDX001), but a black finished steel case is totally impractical to me and always will be.
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https://watchesbysjx.com/2020/01/sei...ster-sumo.html
Think I will grab the Sumo and skip the MM as the MM cost is going to be obscene.
It looks good ,but very pricy ,the sumo is better value
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I agree
I love my original, it’s one of my favourite watches
The more recent versions don’t have the same appeal to me.
Thanks. That's similar to what Seiko have done with the new Alpinists. They would rather market them as belonging to the Prospex range rather than cash in on a name collectors know and love. Articles on the new releases are even referring to them as 'Alpinist inspired'. It is putting a few people off.
I see your point.
I like the Marinemaster denoted dial as much as the blue dial on the SLA023 without Marinemaster on the dial.
The Alpinist is a classic but I don't like the reissue. This is an original, thankfully.
Last edited by j111dja; 16th January 2020 at 15:55.
Has anyone managed to get an order on for the SLA035?
According to wired.co.uk
Price: SSC761 is £620; SPB125 is £750; SLA035 is £2,700
£2700 is a fair chunk, the MM300 is a great watch and you wont see many of them about.
Fair chunk especially when it only comes on rubber. Haven't seen any bracelet. Wonder if it will be available via Goldsmith's and you can use vouchers or discount codes. Doubt it but that could potentially tip me over the edge to buying as I wouldn't spend £2.7k as it is.
I hadn't noticed the rubber only,seems even more pricey now.
Has anyone tried the black sumo yet?
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