Can't Be Without Tuna
My original Tuna (SBBN015) finally bit the dust and was deemed unrepairable by Seiko for lack of parts - That was a very sad day.
Fearing a life without Tuna, I quickly replaced it with this latest SBBN045 version. And while it's beginning to fill the hole in my heart, it lacks several favorite features of the original - Yet still a mighty fine watch.
Missing the Hesalite dome crystal, brushed metallic hands/date-wheel, and signed crown. Hell, just the entire dial in general - print, markers. and all. Luckily I was able to at least harvest the original bracelet.
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Great Seiko Tuna! Seiko divers are so addictive. Once you own the model you want it's about as hard to part with as a tattoo. I'm a Marinemaster guy but totally appreciate the Tuna
Seiko divers were my gateway drug into my watch addiction. 😎
There are a couple guys here that repair those old Seikos and have the spares to fix them.
There are a couple guys here that repair those old Seikos and have the spares to fix them.
Do tell?
I do also quite enjoy a Seiko diver. Also an Orient diver (baby Seiko??). Partial to the Samurai and Sumo myself.
Would you consider "engine swap"?
I don understand why Seiko would say that it’s not repairable.
The movement should still be in production. Or is it not?
Do you know what is needed?
I don understand why Seiko would say that it’s not repairable.
The movement should still be in production. Or is it not?
Do you know what is needed?
For certain, the crown is detached from the stem and needs a shroud screw. The movement is fine and identical to the new Tuna. They may have identified other case issues but did not specify.
For certain, the crown is detached from the stem and needs a shroud screw. The movement is fine and identical to the new Tuna. They may have identified other case issues but did not specify.
The biggest Seiko specialist I know of is Spencer Klein. Maybe he or another Seiko specialist would be able to help you out.
i can’t imagine that a new crown and shroud screws should be impossible to source.
best of luck
oh and great new Tuna!
The biggest Seiko specialist I know of is Spencer Klein. Maybe he or another Seiko specialist would be able to help you out.
i can’t imagine that a new crown and shroud screws should be impossible to source.
best of luck
oh and great new Tuna!
Thanks for the tip.