Steve36 71 Posted May 17, 2015 Been after a seiko tuna for a while but it's been an on and off love affair so after messing about I've decided to get one worst case scenario I don't like it so may be able to sell it on etc. but been looking around for one and came across seiya in Japan who's very trustworthy and established, but noticed he has a disclaimer on his website saying that sometimes the bezel clicks or markers may not line up correctly or as precise as a swiss watch etc..... Daft question but are the watches he sells maybe factory seconds or slight qc seconds? I know there not going to be as Gucci as a swiss watch but there well made. One the less and I've owned stacks of seiko a over the years and never had any issues, so just wondered about the disclaimer etc, after all there not a cheap watch to buy so if I'm pulling the trigger I want my money's worth and not a slight second for example. Appreciate your thought and views fellas- does anyone own a tuna? Are they as good as their followers say?? Cheers Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyh7 256 Posted May 17, 2015 Would be amazed if there's a quality problem. Japanese quality is unusually peerless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mazz 62 Posted May 17, 2015 Had tons of watches from them including a tuna Never a problem it's just a disclaimer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narikaa 129 Posted May 17, 2015 Its just a whiny c**t deflector shield, - wouldn't worry about it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,737 Posted May 17, 2015 I have 3. Not a problem whatsoever. Workhorse like movement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve36 71 Posted May 17, 2015 Cheers fellas .... So just a big weed covering exercise then? These tunas as good as they say? Is there anywhere else I can get one? Be my luck I'll get stung with customs or some other drama!! Weed??? Hate autocorrect it was meant to say arse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchDog21 3,345 Posted May 17, 2015 Cheers fellas .... So just a big weed covering exercise then? These tunas as good as they say? Is there anywhere else I can get one? Be my luck I'll get stung with customs or some other drama!! Weed??? Hate autocorrect it was meant to say arse The baby tuna is still on my list. I did not see the Tuna when I was looking earlier but you may want to check Amazon, Based on some of their other prices you may find a better deal there such as this one. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SC83784/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1AHBAIXI36WL3&coliid=I1ZLIR425ZWA3P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmerlo 0 Posted May 17, 2015 Cheers fellas .... So just a big weed covering exercise then? These tunas as good as they say? Hi Steve, recently I bought three Shrouded Monsters/Baby Tunas from Creation Watches and MyWatchesHub, and fitted them with Strapcode Endmills. All three (one was for a friend) don't have the slightest quality problem, plus, they have tremendous accuracy: the best of all the ones I have, 1-2 seconds/day. There you go, drool: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve36 71 Posted May 17, 2015 Wow good looking trio there - are those slightly smaller than the prospex mm version? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyKrush 16 Posted May 17, 2015 I've purchased from Shopping Japan with no issues on other JDM's... http://www.shoppinginjapan.net/sbbn017 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve36 71 Posted May 17, 2015 Cheers Heavy... That's the fella I'm after.. Will check them out for the best deal etc.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmerlo 0 Posted May 17, 2015 Wow good looking trio there - are those slightly smaller than the prospex mm version? Sorry, I don't know at which Prospex you refer, but these are quite big. Clink on my signature for the reviews. Cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyKrush 16 Posted May 17, 2015 Also one on WUS with a bracelet CONUS... http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fsot-seiko-sbbn017-tuna-sbbn015-bracelet-1895602.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve36 71 Posted May 17, 2015 Thanks gents I'll be looking into those both... Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve36 71 Posted May 19, 2015 Well chaps after reading your reviews and much chin scratching I took the plunge and bought the Seiko SBBN017 MM and can't wait to get my mitts on it... Even if it just ends up being a daily beater or wrapped up in a draw as part of my collection I now finally have one. Only problem now is..... Which watch to get next Thanks again for the help chaps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mazz 62 Posted May 20, 2015 Get that puppy on a Isofrane strap asap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve36 71 Posted May 20, 2015 Funny you mention that.... I've been looking at alternative straps for it today... So much choice!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve36 71 Posted May 21, 2015 Ordered the black isofrane and the steel mesh straps today - but not sure on the mesh if honest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mazz 62 Posted May 22, 2015 Nope Isofrane is the only way to go. Dosent look right on mesh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
