JohnyBravo 1 Posted April 13, 2021 (edited) I have been collecting and some what restoring vintage Seikos mostly dive watches. Its what got me hooked on watches. It's an expensive hobby. Now find this, place down the rabbit hole I go. Anyone else like the Seiko Tuna's? This is a 7549 built from parts, it was a basket case. All parts are genuine Seiko. I like it. Edited April 13, 2021 by JohnyBravo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,714 Posted April 13, 2021 Very nice! How do you know parts are genuine Seiko? I see so many parts for sale on Ali, ebay and the gate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 21,682 Posted April 14, 2021 I like all Seikos, not just Tunas. The day wheel on your watch looks like it requires a minor adjustment, upwards. I look forward to seeing more of your builds. Welcome to RWG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mazz 62 Posted April 14, 2021 I have a few Tunas i have a vintage 007 tuna Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,714 Posted April 14, 2021 I have several Seikos, but only one vintage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 3,941 Posted April 14, 2021 38 minutes ago, NCRich said: I have several Seikos, but only one vintage. Pogue? simply beeeeeeeautiful- and thats in top nick by the look of it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CollieWobbles 236 Posted April 14, 2021 Lovely dial on it too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aramis2288 6,133 Posted April 14, 2021 (edited) Very nice work, mate. I like the Tuna too. It's an absolutely iconic piece. I recently realised it was even featured in James Bond“A View to a Kill”! I was thinking of building the skx based mod. What I love about it that it looks bulletproof. I would be worn in situations in which I would never wear any of my reps. Just need something that can take a beating and has easily replaceable parts. Tuna looks like a perfect piece for this kind of purposes. Edited April 14, 2021 by Aramis2288 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
West34th 6 Posted May 8, 2021 The Tuna stacks up against the very best divers of all time IMO. The case build and shroud design was ground-breaking, enabling it to reach new depths with practical and safe operation. I love the patina-ridden originals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites