If you really really can't resist the urge
Here's a full titanium one including Swiss Ronda 517 quartz movement, from Taiwan in this case.
http://www.ebay.nl/itm/TPS-Tempus-Pr...wAAOSwSlBYzznr
Had the "Merkur" Tuna on all week here in La Laguna Tenerife,coped well in the swimming pool,set the time via atomic clock last Sunday and checked now against same....5 secs slow,now that aint bad for a watch costing much more let alone the £132 I paid.
Very happy with it so far,BUT lets see how the stainless steel case sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel cope under the hardship of life on the wrist over time,because someone I think mentioned it may not do well over time,even the Seiko movement might not last hey!!!!!.
Just an honest opinion thus far,no more or less,if/when it succumbs to anything terrible due to anything otherthan normal wear n tear Ill be sure to slate it on here......
If you really really can't resist the urge
Here's a full titanium one including Swiss Ronda 517 quartz movement, from Taiwan in this case.
http://www.ebay.nl/itm/TPS-Tempus-Pr...wAAOSwSlBYzznr
Got a new watch, divers watch it is, had to drown the bastard to get it!
So, erm it appears to have appreciated in value somewhat:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Merkur-Ja...e/172979451229
Seems to be something many sellers on eBay do when out of stock or last of stock until they get more in. Seem to see this type of thing in many areas, must be something to do with them wanting to keep the advert running?
I did see someone having a giraffe earlier though, listed a used merkur Tuna with an auction start of £230! They are only £119 delivered to your door brand new!
I'd not trust it on my wrist if I were to use it for a professional dive.
I'd like to see it taken apart next to the Seiko.
When people talk about all the Rolex clones the Rolex quality is always the trump card, and I'd say rightly so.
The MM300 is put together to a high standard, and copying looks is not enough in my book.
Got a new watch, divers watch it is, had to drown the bastard to get it!
That's it's biggest potential flaw with these IMO, the water resistance. I wouldn't trust one either without a pressure check.
As far as the general build quality goes they are very good for the price, well I say that but that's going off the Tuna one. I have taken one apart and (as we know) the movement is Seiko anyway, the case is perfectly made to accept the Seiko guts. The case back seal is actually a red seal which looks like a higher quality silicone feeling o ring in comparison to a normal black rubber seal. The crown seal integrity I don't know about but pretty sure it had a seal inside the crown tube on the case. Obviously good looking seals mean squat if the case back screws down with a bad tolerance. But at £119 delivered the watch amazed me for the money! Sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel to boot! Great desk diver, not something to be trusted for proper diving without testing.
I'd be really interested in a good comparison, be it with a Rolex or Seiko clone.
Not only outside, but inside pics, taken apart, case and bezel construction, movement fitting etc.
Don't forget the ingenious L shaped gasket with the Seiko.
Got a new watch, divers watch it is, had to drown the bastard to get it!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SBDX001-T...m/222744406335
A variation of the same thing....
I see the price has gone up a bit ?? more that the real thing now surely????
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Merkur-Japa...-/172979451229
Why is it everyone gets their knickers in a twist over homage watches? Whats the problem? With guitars, there are so many companies making Fender Stratocasters, Teles, Jazmasters. Gibson SGs etc. Isn't it that imitation is the highest form of flattery?
"Oh no! Someones made a Strat copy!" Shock! Horror! What to speak of fake Elvis Presley's?
Who would have thought it , Seiko homage Watches what is this world coming to
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You can still get a Sharkie version from here
https://www.fiftyfourwatch.com/produ...-44mm-diameter
I think they sell a bracelet too ?? I guess you'll need the 20mm width??
https://www.fiftyfourwatch.com/produ...ko-tuna-skx007
although you can get cheaper at Amazon ?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/20mm-Engine...76%3A419158031
Although this watch does nothing for me, nor homages in general, I do find the animosity on this thread a little strange.
We are, after all guests of Eddie's wonderful community. Timefactors has several models that lean heavily on classic watch DNA: the PRS-20 'Italian' (Panerai Radiomir); PRS-50 (Blancpain 50 Fathoms, including no-radiation sign); PRS-3 (Omega Seamaster 300); Smiths Everest (Rolex Explorer 1) for example.
Do you display the same vitriol to our host's superb watches? I surely hope not.
Based on the WUS discussion the Merkur watches are made by a fake watch factory, who have realized that they get better money for a fake that does not say "Seiko" on the dial.
I think it's a bit different to remake classic designs under your own well established brand.
Everyone’s at it. Panerai have even just released a homage to Eddie’s PRS-20 Italian!
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