Incoming Tuna hooked and safely reeled in!

[SunTzu]

I have always admired the tuna for quite some time. I struggled with which model to buy. Do I go with the expensive vintage quartz often times with moldy hands and scuffed cases, an unused newer higher end 7C46 quartz variety, or a modern cheaper solar powered one?

I decided that I want something new in the box. Now the solar ones found in your big department stores based on reading and viewing are a bit cheap. Not a high grade movement, typical misalignment with bezel and chapter ring. Not something that truly “wows” me. The SNE497P1 is a slight step up but has the damn “X” on the “Prospex” dial and a black plastic shroud which I wasn’t feeling. I perked up at the SBBN033 as it was 300m, a Marinemaster, no “X,” included a day wheel, a better 7C46 quartz movement, but a high polished shroud that I frowned on. The SBBN031 is the same but with the bracelet that I think is ugly and lays poorly on the wrist at the clasp. So, close, but no cigar.

But then, I stumbled on to the SBBN037 Blue Tuna Limited. Time stopped, the heavens opened, the angels sang, and I said to myself, “Self, you want that one!” It immediately spoke to me. It checked off every box; great dial, no “X,” 300m, Kanji day wheel, nice bezel insert, brushed metal shroud, and beautiful blue which completely differentiates itself from the traditional black that I have in like three other divers. And, I don’t see this model anywhere. Who owns one? It’s not common on peoples’ wrists. Limited edition is kinda cool. Videos and reading I have done indicate that the chapter ring lines up perfectly and the seconds hand hit their mark with this movement. It has a nice blue strap too. I am upgrading to a Strap Code “Super Engineer II Solid Stainless.”

I found it in Japan for the cheapest price out there. They charge for shipping so I e-mailed and politely said I want to buy it but was wondering if there are any coupon codes. I got an e-mail right back that took off a 1,000 yen which cut the shipping charge in half and still cheaper than other retailers all of whom e-mailed me back with no coupon to offer. I had half the money in my PayPal balance from things I’ve been selling on eBay. So that greatly offset the cost.

So my Tuna desire has been scratched and this unique, rather uncommon reference will serve as the example in my Seiko collection. Is it expensive for a quartz? Well yeah, I guess. But there’s a lot of engineering, history, and quality fit and finish in there. The novelty won’t wear off like if I decided to settle on one of the other ones.

Enough babble and on to the pictures! I’ll update when the bracelet comes in. Pictures don’t do it justice.










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[Psmith]

Congrats

[scarlet knight]

Congrats! Looks great! Love the Kanji days of the week.

[toxicavenger]

Super nice! I had the Darth version of this model. Such a cool piece. Enjoy it!

[Chewbacca]

That’s it. That’s the one. Congratulations

[Dan Pierce]

Great looking Tuna, congrats!
dP

[SunTzu]

Thanks a lot fellas! Really digging the blue. Goes from a deep rich navy to black. The bezel insert is a mirror-like blue that is kind of iridescent.

Some quick snaps on the bracelet under the halogens. Chunky, non tapered, thick. Balances nicely. Love the tiny lugs. Makes it smaller on the wrist. Date change starting an hour before midnight.






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[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by SunTzu

Thanks a lot fellas! Really digging the blue. Goes from a deep rich navy to black. The bezel insert is a mirror-like blue that is kind of iridescent.

Some quick snaps on the bracelet under the halogens. Chunky, non tapered, thick. Balances nicely. Love the tiny lugs. Makes it smaller on the wrist. Date change starting an hour before midnight.






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Scares my DSSD.

[SunTzu]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Scares my DSSD.

Must be a real pansy!


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[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by SunTzu

Must be a real pansy!


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Reported!!!!

[1William]

Congratulations.

[JTL31]

Congrats - enjoy! Does this put your Seiko collection at 50 now? :)

[SunTzu]

Originally Posted by JTL31

Congrats - enjoy! Does this put your Seiko collection at 50 now? :)

If I had to count I’d say I’m close to 50 vintage and modern combined. I think I have a problem!


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[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by SunTzu

If I had to count I’d say I’m close to 50 vintage and modern combined. I think I have a problem!


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Reported!!!!!!!

[SunTzu]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Reported!!!!!!!

There’s always one in every bunch




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[frednwatches]

whoa... congrats

[scarlet knight]

Originally Posted by SunTzu

If I had to count I’d say I’m close to 50 vintage and modern combined. I think I have a problem!


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But I am in your area. I didn’t have a gray one till yesterday. More varieties to explore. Forge ahead!

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by SunTzu

There’s always one in every bunch




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Reported² !!!!!!!