Truly an icon, especially for us Seiko fanatics and modders. I always admired the MM300, Shogun, and Tuna from my SKX and SRP roots. After owning a MM300 my only complaint is the length of the bracelet links. It wraps around my wrist like a decagon.
I agree with you. I think the 017 is the best looking of the MM300s. And if I had the disposable income, I wouldn't buy a Sub or a Seamaster, I'd buy this.
My only issue with any model mm300 is the crown tube that is welded to case. If you ever have a threading issue, that whole mono block case needs to be replaced. In 2010 it cost $700 bucks, which means today it would not much less than the cost one of these preowned.
The MM200 is basically what you get by taking the MM300 and removing everything that makes it attractive: the distortion of the crystal, the small, densly furnished dial, the depth of said dial, the chunky handset, the great bezel, the overengineered clasp, and the weird but attractive imbalance between the large, chunky case and the comparatively slim bracelet. Unlike the SPB143, which looks like a modernized version of the SLA017, the MM200 is just a lame version of the MM300.
Agree to disagree on that take, for me the MM200 is the better watch overall, while it doesn't quite feel as premium, it's more wearable and balanced while still retaining the iconic case shape.
The first generation MM200 was a nicer watch. It did its own thing.. The latest version looks like a budget version of the MM300 (which is still king).
The reduced looks much better.better overall package.dont like the 6r35.have 2 of these and my 4r36 and 4r35 and my newest 4r34 run much better . The 300 has the proper caliber though
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Truly an icon, especially for us Seiko fanatics and modders. I always admired the MM300, Shogun, and Tuna from my SKX and SRP roots. After owning a MM300 my only complaint is the length of the bracelet links. It wraps around my wrist like a decagon.
Such a good-looking watch. Masculine yet beautiful, with a design all its own.
I agree with you. I think the 017 is the best looking of the MM300s. And if I had the disposable income, I wouldn't buy a Sub or a Seamaster, I'd buy this.
Superb watches the 300m is grail and the 200m is great
The Marinemaster is a big beautiful beast of a watch!
Because of the smaller dial size on the MM300, it wears smaller than 44mm, more like a 40 or 42mm.
Fortunate to have my 2004 SBDX001 Marine master. It has the the 8L35 movement.Also have the original 1968 6159-001.
Love my SBDX001 also. Now I'm saving for an SJE093.
My only issue with any model mm300 is the crown tube that is welded to case. If you ever have a threading issue, that whole mono block case needs to be replaced. In 2010 it cost $700 bucks, which means today it would not much less than the cost one of these preowned.
Honestly I wish we had prospex X signed crowns, it'd be such a nice touch
Just bought the 140th Anniversary in green . The Prospecx 300 Professional. Love it
I want a Marine Master. But, its out of my price range. Maybe somewhere down the line. 😢
The new ones are still called the marine master in the label as well as the new Japanese and american reference numbers.
thanks for this video, I've really been eyeing the newer SBDX043 and was curious how the dimensions compare to the mm200
Love the MM200! Wish it had shorter L2L for us smaller wrist folks!
Just get the 62 MAS.
or something from a micro.
I agree, a couple of mm smaller would make a world of difference
Just ordered the SPB 185. Looking forward to it.
I've been wearing one for about 2 months, you're gonna love it.
now seiko just needs to do the og mm300 in a 39-40mm case and it would be game over.
The MM200 is basically what you get by taking the MM300 and removing everything that makes it attractive: the distortion of the crystal, the small, densly furnished dial, the depth of said dial, the chunky handset, the great bezel, the overengineered clasp, and the weird but attractive imbalance between the large, chunky case and the comparatively slim bracelet. Unlike the SPB143, which looks like a modernized version of the SLA017, the MM200 is just a lame version of the MM300.
Agree to disagree on that take, for me the MM200 is the better watch overall, while it doesn't quite feel as premium, it's more wearable and balanced while still retaining the iconic case shape.
The first generation MM200 was a nicer watch. It did its own thing.. The latest version looks like a budget version of the MM300 (which is still king).
The reduced looks much better.better overall package.dont like the 6r35.have 2 of these and my 4r36 and 4r35 and my newest 4r34 run much better .
The 300 has the proper caliber though