I bought a tuna (sbbn007) 2 years ago and I love it. I prefer smaller watches (6.5 inch wrist) but the tuna fits so well. I love that they reverted back to the older handset and I don’t mind that the marinemaster text is gone. My sbbn007 doesn’t have it and the older tunas didn’t have it either.
@japudjuha
2 жыл бұрын
I have both of those watches, except my latest is the bluna SBBN043, and as much as I love the new one the 031 is still my favourite and by far does have better lume. With the Sbbn031 there is often no need to charge it before going to bed, and if you do sometimes it wakes you up because it’s still so bright at four in the morning. I’m very tempted with that steel suit tuna that you showed Rob, very smart indeed. Thanks for an awesome video mate. Hello from down under🇦🇺
@billharrington4640
7 күн бұрын
I've owned this watch for about 2 months. Love it; the only complaint is that I wish the dial was still labelled, "Marine Master" instead of, "Professional."
@drwindsurf
2 жыл бұрын
I love the Tuna. It is super comfortable on wrist, this surprised me, given the size.
@jimgd4
2 жыл бұрын
C'mon, Rob!! Tell us that handcuff story!! Happy Thanksgiving dude.
@paulbugoni2846
2 жыл бұрын
If I had to have one diver this would be it. Built like a tiger tank.
@alexandruc.5647
2 жыл бұрын
The 031 is a lume powerhouse and yes, it really is brighter than the newer 049.
@khronokraze
2 жыл бұрын
I like both. BUT, I would take the old tuna with Marine Master dial with the new (actually older) hand set as they look more Grand Seiko diver like and less like a rehash of Monster hand set. I just like the older dial with the more varied markers rather than all round ones of the latest Tunas. I also like the previous gen bezel pip with triangle shape.. reminds me of the center chess piece of certain Iron Man suits that have a more triangular shape. Basically, long way for me to say I like the previous gen Tunas, just switch to new (oldish) hand set and I'd be happy with that.
@dor-si9145
2 жыл бұрын
Ditto!
@ericfreutel8240
2 жыл бұрын
Superb review. Another gorgeous watch!! Many thanks 🙏 🙏😊
@RandomRobReviews
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, hard to beat a tuna
@blethook
Жыл бұрын
You are right that a 6.5" wrist can pull off a Tuna. IMO the 1000-m Tuna fits even better on the (smaller) wrist due to the shorter distance between the springbars, and also because it's lighter (Titanium+ Ceramic, mostly).
@handlebarchap898
2 жыл бұрын
I have this watch and it is just fantastic. Very tough, very original and very accurate. Great lume too and it looks the business. I have a breitling quartz chrono that is a more advanced and extremely accurate movement but it was also closer to GBP 4,000 when released. Honestly the most underwhelming watch I own has been the 16600 Rolex sea dweller. At close to USD 16,000 in value now it has terrible lume, poor timekeeping and has always felt like it was made of tin cans.
@ericfreutel8240
2 жыл бұрын
Ditto. I had a Rolex Sea Dweller I purchased new in 1981. OK watch, but would choose a Seiko Tuna, a Citizen GPS diver or a Sinn any day of the week over a Rolex.
@F3udF1st
2 жыл бұрын
Finally!! I own this watch (actually the S23633J1 version), so I'm biased towards it but it is sooo nice. The deep black dial with silver, almost white, BIG handset is unbelievably legible. Like, on a whole diffrerent level. I call it the Big Ben. Not to mention the lume. It's probably 8x better than regular SEIKO lume, I'm not even joking. Everything lines up too, the only complaint I have about my particular watch is the bezel which is not very smooth for about half of its rotation, very notchy. That doesn't dissuade me though, I positively adore this watch.
@pacmancalgary
2 жыл бұрын
do you find this model is of higher quality than the other Seiko divers like the Turtle? The price on these is 2.5x the money of a Turtle. I'm torn between the two of them and can only get one. I have a grand seiko that I wear daily with a suit and I'm looking for something I can wear on the weekends, vacations etc and a nice higher quality quartz like this is attractive to me but the lesser price of the Turtle is also appealing.
@nathanncohen793
2 жыл бұрын
@@pacmancalgary I’ve owned many Seikos and the Tunas had the best quality control. Cant speak for the newest Tuna though as Ive never handled one.
@F3udF1st
2 жыл бұрын
@@pacmancalgary Found this reply by chance, didn't receive any notification. Simple answer - yes without a doubt. The dial and hands are on another level than the standard Prospexes.
@ericfreutel8240
2 жыл бұрын
Another great review . Many thanks. Love the watch❤❤❤
@redletterl78
2 жыл бұрын
Love the new model and I happen to prefer the dial with the X (although I understand the sentimental Marinemaster situation. Build quality looks good. So much money though...sigh.
@Sebastian-ot6cp
2 жыл бұрын
That Marinemaster situation is very strange yes. When did Tunas get the Marinemaster text? 90s? Early 2000s? Looks way better with the X
@stevepodraza6363
2 жыл бұрын
Hard to chose between this one and sbbn017. I’ve had the sbbn031 but sold it. I’m a huge tuna fan. Just picked up a rare find in mint condition sbbn013 darth! Will arrive in week. Which would you choose the old sbbn017 or this new one sbbn049?
@nathanncohen793
2 жыл бұрын
The older one hands down. You get the nice handset, marinemaster dial, and no ugly prospex X.
@pacmancalgary
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this review Rob. Any chance you could comment on how this Tuna wears compared to a Seiko Turtle? The diameter on the Tuna appears to be slightly bigger at 47mm vs 45mm. I usually wear a 40mm watch but tried my friends Turtle and it fits really well on my. I'm wondering if this Tuna also wears smaller than the size suggests?
@wooncheefei2728
2 жыл бұрын
Ya,if u fit with turtle (44+mm) ,thn you can wear the tuna 300m,if dont measured the size,sometime time I felt the tuna is smaller thn the turtle once I wearing
@Matt-uq3in
2 жыл бұрын
Love the tuna I have the sbbn 015 in my collection 👌
@stevefox8605
2 жыл бұрын
Cool watch. Don't understand why it needs the micro adjust holes on the clasp when it has the ratcheting bit tho 🤷🏼♂️ Could be tempted by a Tuna, they certainly are unique! Cheers mate 👍👍
@danielmarshall4587
2 жыл бұрын
Really like these Seikos, personaly I like the hand set on the other model(031) but thats just my choice. ANYHOW cheers for the video.
@cnick6
2 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks for this video. I own the '31 and love it! Recently, though, I was thinking about buying the '49 but honestly I'm not sure now. I did notice the Prospex switch from MarineMaster -- which I agree is pretty silly. These should be considered 'specialty' watches at their price point. I probably would go for the '49 but it's using the same movement. The lume isn't as good and I'm not sure I like that flat crystal. Also, IMHO, Seiko needs to dump that bracelet. I swapped that bracelet on my '31 for my Baby Tuna's minimalist bracelet. Silky smooth and fits like a glove.
@glennpowell3444
2 жыл бұрын
I have very shamefully many years ago been handcuffed.Not the highest moment in my life but they are totally disabling behind your back.
@sweetd5953
2 жыл бұрын
I'm dismayed when I hear the tuna mentioned as an oversized watch. Yes, it is a substantial watch, no doubt. But at only 45mm lug to lug it wears better on my smallish wrist than 95% of modern watches. (ie. Hamilton's 38mm khaki field with its long, straight lugs wears much worse on a smaller wrist.) It's amazing how much "soul" this quartz diver has.
@arindambasu9850
2 жыл бұрын
I'd take the earlier gen sbbn 033/031 any day. Much better value and with the Marinemaster logo 😎
@ArmandBisho
11 ай бұрын
Nice review like the quality of video
@scatterbrain9490
2 жыл бұрын
Video looks great
@lukewalker1051
Жыл бұрын
Will only register my vote for the old Tuna 033 not shown which is just like the 031 shown only with stainless bezel like the new model. I prefer the original 033. It is like Seiko changed the venerable 033 so they could upsell it. I prefer the 033 non sapphire crystal because its domed and gives the watch a lot more character than the new flat sapphire version. I also prefer the old handset. The original Tuna 033....I like both the 031 shown and 033 with stainless bezel... may be one watch I never sell or flip. A further nuance if you guys are considering what bracelet works best. Rubber works best for this chunkier piece. Reason is...yes overall weight as Rob mentioned but not the biggest reason. Reason is better control of the high center of gravity of the watch face. It flips around more on a stainless bracelet and the slight elasticity of a rubber strap controls its 'pendulous mass' much better. It is a comfortable watch on rubber, even with a less than 7 inch wrist...mine is just under.
@8BitQuasar
2 жыл бұрын
I wonder how many times I've seen a Tuna here lol
@AkashTheboss
2 жыл бұрын
I guess this video is uploaded little late. Bruce in his channel few videos back explained about tuna’s service you mentioned about along with hand on. And in this video the timeline doesn’t match😜
@RandomRobReviews
2 жыл бұрын
Month old. I have so many vids loaded waiting for drop
@stevepodraza6363
Жыл бұрын
Just picked up a mint sbbn033!
@rayray..3349
2 жыл бұрын
STILLWAITING ONTHE NEW " NOVE ALANTRAEN".......REVIEW.
@funnylaser
2 жыл бұрын
you sold your PADI tuna?
@JB-qt8eh
2 жыл бұрын
For sale?
@senotriusneo6354
2 жыл бұрын
Requesting a video for the new citizen 200m high beat diver
@triniboy05
2 жыл бұрын
That’s interesting, what’s the reference number please? Thanks!
@ciaamore2096
2 жыл бұрын
rubish!!!! 015 is best
@ralphbagni3285
2 жыл бұрын
JUST PURCHASE MINE FROM SEIYA FROM JAPAN , GREAT SERVICE , ABOUT 5 DAYS , ALWAYS WANTED A TUNA , BEEN WATCHING YOUR WATCH VIDEOS AND BRUCE WILLIAMS , GOT MY SBDX017 MARINE MASTER FROM WATCHING BRUCE , LOVE THE WATCH PURCHASE BRACELETS FROM STRAPCODE AND SWTICH AROUND , THANKS FOR YOUR VIDEOS , GET LOTS OF INFO STAY SAFE
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