I had it on an 017, work completed by the watchbloke.
Just bought an SBDX001 to compare against the SLA021 and it has a nicer/more interesting bezel and dial but I'm not getting on with the reflection.
Has anyone sent theirs to be upgraded to saphhire and if so did you manage to get it done with an OEM saphhire or did it need to be aftermarket? A ballpark on costs would be great if possible, thanks.
Ordinarily I'd sell it but side by side with SLA021 I think I prefer it, reflection aside. Maybe going back for another SBDX017 is the answer?
I had it on an 017, work completed by the watchbloke.
Have to agree the early version would look better with a satin or matt insert. You might have more liking for the 21 if you took it off that Seiko bracelet. The head links are horrible where they join the rest of the bracelet. Crafter B rubbers look nice and you can use the original clasp for on the fly adjustment.
I've ways worn MM300's on the rubber but I was giving the bracelet a go on SLA021. Back on the proper OEM rubber from the SBDX models now, not sure what they were thinking with the SLA strap.
Tried a CB before but the 12 o'clock side was a bit short for me.
The SBDX001 is definitely nicer. I wonder if the OEM saphhire from the SLA021 would fit. I also wonder if it's worth getting an SBDX seconds hand for the SLA. Hadn't noticed the SLA's was gold until now.
Do you know whether the SBDX001 has its original crystal or not (as many have had a crystal change)?
No idea, no record of any service history. Is the OEM crystal very reflective?
Not willing to pay money to see my own face!
Gone to Onelasttime now but no doubt I'll have another at some point. Much more interesting watch and makes the SLA look a bit sterile in comparison.
Tempted now though to see if I can swap the seconds hand on the SLA. Why is it gold?!
Seiko nailed it MM300 the first time! The addition of sapphire, ceramic, gold hands, different colours with sun burst patterns are just gilding the lilly IMO
All are great, good looking watches but the SBDX001 is almost perfect (why the multitude of fonts used on the dial - why)?
Seiko certainly did nail it first time. It was the perfect coloured quirky hand applied lume, and the overall look was superb. I must have owned at least ten SBDX001's since 2000 including a first year with the now rare green AR coated crystal.
I did like the contrasting fonts on the dial.
I own a mm300 and always will. It's the perfect holiday watch too. I'd take one over any modern Sub or SeaDweller.
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Hard to beat a good sub. The 41 is near perfection.
That said I think I'll always have a MM300 in some form and I'm on my 4th at the minute.
There were some SBDX017s sold with saphhire for either the Swiss or German market I think.
I'm now back looking at the SBDX017 wondering if the old dial/bezel/seconds hand combined with diashield would be the best of both worlds.
I do like the SLA025 but it really depends on whether you like a gilt dial or not and consider value for money. The SLA025 is a fantastic piece of kit. Would I buy one? Absolutely.
The sad thing is that the Chinese are making mm300 homage watches that are so well built for little money.
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Couldn't handle the gilt but I do keep wondering about the SLA039. I'm waiting for Seiko to release a normal without the guilt but I've been waiting quite a while and no sign yet.