I own it and love it, so right about the crown and Lume. Surprisingly light, so much bang for the buck, ceramic, titanium, SS, sapphire, AR reflective, anti magnetism, it wears so nice. The little Knick on the back at the 5 year mark of when to change the battery. This is my favorite watch in my collection by a long while, better than any rolex or Omega i own in terms of bang for the buck. It’s a stunner.
@@fraybentos9854 I will take it to seiko to be serviced in the 5 years when the battery dies. It will start to skip two seconds to let you know when you have one year of battery life left also the 5 year date is stamped on the back
@@seegee1613 I mean right that's fair enough, but I really mean terms of getting the gasket/ water resistance retested... does that all happen during the battery change visit? Complete neophyte here, apologies
@seegee1613 As an owner and someone who has handled it in the metal, what color is the shroud? Is it black? In certain lights it almost looks blue. Maybe its just my eyes playing tricks on me because of the dial.
I've just treated myself to this watch today and its beautiful. I've had my eye on this model and the Gold version for a little while now but an offer I spotted tipped me over the edge for this particular model and I feel lucky to have landed one with the limited run of 1200. I got it for a fantastic price from an authorised dealer who'll send it to Seiko for me free of charge when the watch eventually needs a battery change sometime around July - Sept 2026 according to the back of the watch.. A spot on purchase from start to finish, I'm over the moon with this. Happy Saturday!
Wow. It is strange that this watch came out over a year ago but the average watch channel didn't talk about it at all like they do other watches. And RR it's just now reviewing it. I thought it would be overlooked and forgotten.
I saw a post from 2018. Guy sent his SBBN011 tuna in for battery change to Seiko service center. Only $40 including pressure test. Way less than I thought it would cost.
I have been trying to figure out what this watch is actually a limited edition for. it says it is celebrating the 35th ann. of the 1986 release (which was the first year for the 7C46 and 1000m) but it looks nothing like the one from 1986. In fact the one released for the the anniversary of the 1978 Tuna should have been released for the 1986 one as it looks just like it with the 1000m on the dial (a true 1978 anniversary limited edition should have said 600m on the dial) Oh and with the ceramic shroud comes the chance of cracking it (something that happened to me with one of my tunas) which would not happen with the one on the 1978-1985 or the 1000m SBDX011 as they have metal shrouds)
If you need to replace the battery or service the watch because it got damaged. Do you have to send it to Japan or is there an option to send it to a USA service center?
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So close to be the perfect tuna. Love the use of yellow, but i can't stand 2-colour dials like this one that fades from black to blue. Makes it more fashion-like than a tool.
I own the automatic emperor tuna and the bezel insert is made out of some sort of resin. Every watch enthusiast should own a Seiko tuna. 👍
Those pops of yellow on the second hand, 1000m, and the crown are all tastefully done! It really looks like a pressure gauge. My grail watch!❤️
Seiko are the masters of making big watches that everyone can wear.
I own it and love it, so right about the crown and Lume. Surprisingly light, so much bang for the buck, ceramic, titanium, SS, sapphire, AR reflective, anti magnetism, it wears so nice. The little Knick on the back at the 5 year mark of when to change the battery. This is my favorite watch in my collection by a long while, better than any rolex or Omega i own in terms of bang for the buck. It’s a stunner.
Tips for when/how to service it?
@@fraybentos9854 I will take it to seiko to be serviced in the 5 years when the battery dies. It will start to skip two seconds to let you know when you have one year of battery life left also the 5 year date is stamped on the back
@@seegee1613 I mean right that's fair enough, but I really mean terms of getting the gasket/ water resistance retested... does that all happen during the battery change visit? Complete neophyte here, apologies
Yeah if you take it to a certified store and ask.
@seegee1613 As an owner and someone who has handled it in the metal, what color is the shroud? Is it black? In certain lights it almost looks blue. Maybe its just my eyes playing tricks on me because of the dial.
Mine arrived today, the watch is absolutely perfect, perfect human engineering, better than a Rolex in my opinion, a piece of thought work.
I've just treated myself to this watch today and its beautiful. I've had my eye on this model and the Gold version for a little while now but an offer I spotted tipped me over the edge for this particular model and I feel lucky to have landed one with the limited run of 1200. I got it for a fantastic price from an authorised dealer who'll send it to Seiko for me free of charge when the watch eventually needs a battery change sometime around July - Sept 2026 according to the back of the watch.. A spot on purchase from start to finish, I'm over the moon with this. Happy Saturday!
How do you change the battery? It looks like a monoblock case?
@@marcusstoner1641everything comes through the front. No idea what it costs, but I’m guessing not cheap.
I like the new crown with the "Lock "marking on it, and the style of the hands.
I believe the bezel is made of ever brilliant steel. Awesome watch, favorite quartz Tuna!
Wow. It is strange that this watch came out over a year ago but the average watch channel didn't talk about it at all like they do other watches. And RR it's just now reviewing it. I thought it would be overlooked and forgotten.
Awesome vid Rob, agreeing with you all the way my SSBN035 has the best Lume EVER
that "deepsea" dial is mesmerizing...
Just bought this new at a bargain price had to have it❤️ 🔥🔦
It looks just amazing 💪
I would take this.. hell, any tuna, over an Ultra Deep any day.
I agree
I saw a post from 2018. Guy sent his SBBN011 tuna in for battery change to Seiko service center. Only $40 including pressure test. Way less than I thought it would cost.
I like it👍 It's like a mix of all tuna's
You were right! I thought about it for a week and just pulled the trigger! Gnomon is now officially Out of Stock…
Love the 1000m tunas. I.m.o. they are the real tunas.
For two days now I'm obsessed with spring drive Tunas. It's all Rob's fault. My whole feed is full of Tuna cans now.
No music. No fake British accent. No turntable or swooping crane shots. Just a guy showing us a bunch of watches.
100%
The only negative to this watch is it has a metal strap keeper. It should have been silicone.
i love it
That’s a stunner.
Nice review thanks…Do you think this Watch will appreciate in value over time? 🙏
This is Awesome. Love it!!😍
I have been trying to figure out what this watch is actually a limited edition for. it says it is celebrating the 35th ann. of the 1986 release (which was the first year for the 7C46 and 1000m) but it looks nothing like the one from 1986. In fact the one released for the the anniversary of the 1978 Tuna should have been released for the 1986 one as it looks just like it with the 1000m on the dial (a true 1978 anniversary limited edition should have said 600m on the dial)
Oh and with the ceramic shroud comes the chance of cracking it (something that happened to me with one of my tunas) which would not happen with the one on the 1978-1985 or the 1000m SBDX011 as they have metal shrouds)
Love it Rob! Comparing to my SBBN045 that's about 1000 dollars less with the same 7c46 movement is worth the extra bucks?
I own the same watch as you. if you enjoy it, then this one is almost guaranteed to wow you... it's the Tuna turned to 11.
That tuna is a sexy beast
sbbn051VS sbbn043 Whos lume stunger amd longer ? thank you
Can this or the auto Tuna take a nato strap (due to the short lugs)?
beautiful model, but I picked the SBDX014 looks more serious and classic to me.
No way man
@Pov football that's my point of view, it's a choice afterall
@@weldmishref true
sbbn051VS MM300 Whos lume stunger amd longer ? thank you
Does Nato strap fit with this model?
Please reply..
Lovely
How do you keep the Day wheel on English?
If you need to replace the battery or service the watch because it got damaged. Do you have to send it to Japan or is there an option to send it to a USA service center?
I guess 7c movement is common, as I know only spring drive have to send to japan
Send it to USA service center. Pray they don’t butcher it.
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Weight of watch
So close to be the perfect tuna. Love the use of yellow, but i can't stand 2-colour dials like this one that fades from black to blue. Makes it more fashion-like than a tool.
i am suprised the lugs are not drilled...
I think Seiko should add more design on these watches. It is a tool watch and it looks boring.
Why isn't the 1000m text the same colour as the yellow seconds hand? Someone at Seiko should be sacked.
lol, "lime green for the 1000 on the dial", really?
Meh
Meh
@@RandomRobReviews 🤣
This is still available at GNOMONwatches and on SALE $2,170!
My number is 0499
Watched your video and immediately put an offer in on one!…. Gotta have one now🤯🫨!
Seiko Tuna is amazing. So many great ones to choose from too