Steve36 70 Posted December 24, 2015 (edited) Fellas, currently at a crossroads with my gens and find myself drawn to a new seiko mm300, problem is there well over a grand in price, and before I bite the bullet I always hesitate thinking about other watches I could get with the same money,namely Swiss. Decided to read up on the mm300 to see if there worth the money etc, general opinions of owners from forums all say that they are way up there in quality and finish with some of their Swiss counterparts, but I've also found a few threads saying they have issues with the crown threading due to a stem problems?... Does anyone own one who could give me a bit feedback please? Rather than buying one and regretting...Or.... What would you consider as an alternative if I were to go Swiss again? Thanks in advance and happy xmas you bastards Edited December 24, 2015 by Steve36 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted December 24, 2015 £776 with free DHL delivery: http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-prospex-299/seiko-prospex-marinemaster-professional-300m-sbbn031-mens-watch-7308.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve36 70 Posted December 24, 2015 Not that one mate, it's the monobloc sbdx001.... Sorry I should have said Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frazzle 5 Posted December 24, 2015 Seiko SBDB005 Land Master Spring Drive is the one you want! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve36 70 Posted December 24, 2015 Wow first time I've seen that model mate , looks good. Is it a bullhead? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khronos 1,339 Posted December 24, 2015 Jeeez Frazzle...you just had to do that, eh..? This right here is one of the best looking watches I've ever seen!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve36 70 Posted December 24, 2015 I like the white on black, reminds me of a sinn or seiko spork. Although my nipper reckons it looks like Thomas the tank engine from the front. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Khronos 1,339 Posted December 24, 2015 Just checked the price. No more worries,moving on.. :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoveAlong 23 Posted December 24, 2015 If it has Spring Drive in the name, I don't even need to look. $$$!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daywatch 4 Posted December 24, 2015 Worth it? Certainly Yes, I´d say every Seiko technically matches any Swiss with double it´s price. Now does it look like it? Most ppl will assume a Seiko, well, is "just" a Seiko with a hardlex glass. I´d probably look into the cheaper but similar SBDC001 Sumo or go with a Tudor Blackbay instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted December 24, 2015 $4,500 for the Landmaster: Let me see: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted December 24, 2015 Absolutely zero mechanical or engineering issues here. Quite like mine which i bought as a beater but it's so lovely and shiny its worn maybe once a fortnight, much less than it should. This is primarily because 1) polished areas i dont want to scratch (incl the bracelet) 2) the xtal isnt sapphire and i read much more susceptible to scratching though mine is blemish free 3) i always planned on flipping it and still do. It's a watch i personally think everyone should own at some point if not for any other reason than to compare the best of Japan against the much more expensive Swiss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyKrush 16 Posted December 25, 2015 Absolutely zero mechanical or engineering issues here. Quite like mine which i bought as a beater but it's so lovely and shiny its worn maybe once a fortnight, much less than it should. This is primarily because 1) polished areas i dont want to scratch (incl the bracelet) 2) the xtal isnt sapphire and i read much more susceptible to scratching though mine is blemish free 3) i always planned on flipping it and still do. It's a watch i personally think everyone should own at some point if not for any other reason than to compare the best of Japan against the much more expensive Swiss. Oh my, that is a beaut mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShovelnTC 31 Posted December 25, 2015 Worth it? Certainly Yes, I´d say every Seiko technically matches any Swiss with double it´s price. Now does it look like it? Most ppl will assume a Seiko, well, is "just" a Seiko with a hardlex glass. I´d probably look into the cheaper but similar SBDC001 Sumo or go with a Tudor Blackbay instead. I Love all that is Seiko but this would be my advise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve36 70 Posted December 25, 2015 It's a tough call fellas, the mm300 is nye on a 45mm watch - but the Tudor as sexy as it is, is only a 40 I think also it's a lot thinner and smaller on the wrist.... If I had to choose right now between the two is close my eyes and just point to one, to be fair id like both. Maybe next Christmas I could put both on my list for Santa, but I'd have to sacrifice the Fanny magnate and the Fischer price knocking shop :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smpfan 0 Posted April 25, 2016 MM300 is worth every penny! I love mine. Wouldn't trade this for a BB. Never ever. Cheers Andi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mazz 62 Posted April 25, 2016 Yes I have spoken that is all there will be no more discussion. If James and I both have one. It's gospel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omega2541 0 Posted July 1, 2016 I've had a few of these,all used and bought over on TZ.Great watch and quality is very good.Some go on about the bracelet having niggly issues,I never found that to be the case. Buy one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
profsteve 3 Posted July 5, 2016 I have time MM300 but thought I needed a spring drive and now it is mostly what I wear. I have not had the time to put one of my Swiss sapphire double AR'd crystals in it yet and I am kind of anxious to open it up and look at the movement- just want to make sure that I don't screw anything up taking this one apart. Most of my other Seikos came apart for crystal change easier than most of my Swiss gens. BUT- and this is a bit BUT- you can't go wrong with the MM300 EVER- it is a greeeat watch and I still have it and wear it as it wears smaller than this spring one, but watching the sweep second is mesmerizing to say the least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rawbaws 91 Posted July 5, 2016 Great tastes in watches Prof - mine says hello! Don't see too many around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boredpanda 1 Posted July 5, 2016 (edited) Consider a Seiko PMMM? (Poor Man Marine Master) Basically a mod to look like a marine master I got mine with SKX171 as base, gen MM hands, thick domed sapphire crystal/bezel set and endmill bracelet from strapcode.. Def way under 1k total for all these, probably <500? Many different options to mod it too I've seen a MM300 in the flesh and it is nice, people say it's top heavy though. IMO not worth spending the money on it (no doubt it is nice) I rather save more and get a GS, or if you don't mind GS quartz that works too. Edited July 5, 2016 by boredpanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odyseus 1 Posted July 5, 2016 I'm intrigued P!ease give us some more details, especially as the MM300 will set you back a cool £1800 (creation watches) I assume the MM300 is Seiko SDBX001?? Consider a Seiko PMMM? (Poor Man Marine Master)Basically a mod to look like a marine master I got mine with SKX171 as base, gen MM hands, thick domed sapphire crystal/bezel set and endmill bracelet from strapcode.. Def way under 1k total for all these, probably <500? Many different options to mod it too I've seen a MM300 in the flesh and it is nice, people say it's top heavy though. IMO not worth spending the money on it (no doubt it is nice) I rather save more and get a GS, or if you don't mind GS quartz that works too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
