Seiko SBBN031 Tuna: A Review

[@markvincentcocjin]

The two negative points you mentioned has something to do with diving. That's what Marinemaster means. The hardlex is more flexible because they found that sapphire cracks when surfacing and the gas inside expands. The strap extension is not for loosening your watch during a hot day. It's for wearing your watch over various thickness of wetsuits. They're both utilitarian functions.

[@BlueRam788]

Mark Vincent Cocjin I figured they would. I’d be curious to see some sort of written document from Seiko regarding the hardlex.

[@KRE8TVT]

all bs on hardlex vs sapphire. theyre all sapphire now, go figure.

[@consistenc51]

Saving up for the blue one. Every time a new review of these tuna's pop up, I watch. Thanks for the extensive review.

[@BlueRam788]

Thanks for watching,it really is an awesome watch and I think that if you've been lusting after one for a while, you'll really enjoy it.

[@lynnlittle8671]

I just received my SBBN031 a few days ago. After many years of thinking about buying a Tuna, I have to say I have zero regrets, I love this thing!

[@BlueRam788]

It is an amazing watch, congrats!

[@adamlicht6614]

Thanks for an excellent review. I just had the privilege of ordering one of these after lusting after it for years and this got me that much more excited! I'm generally a mechanical guy as well, but there is something so alluring about this movement and its specs. Sometimes, its just nice to have a grab-and-go quartz watch, and its neat knowing this is not just some run-of-the mill quartz movement, but one that was developed some pretty significant engineering. I echo your sentiments on the Marinemaster dial. This was a must for me as well. I also appreciate the size comparisons next to some of the more popular models. Wear it in good health, cheers!

[@BlueRam788]

Much appreciated. I hope you enjoy it. I still do for sure! All the best!

[@degenerateWA]

Should be getting mine this week. Super stoked about it.

[@iCarVideo]

Very good video, thanks for the detailed info. I bought a 031, and now looking to buy an 033.

[@BlueRam788]

I've been trying not to look at pictures of the 033, it is very tempting as well. The addiction is real! Thanks for watching

[@F3udF1st]

Very nice rev. I've ordered the new model with the neo old handset and sapphire crystal.

[@watchiologist8918]

Just got mine yesterday! Your review is perfectly good. Also the background music makes it very calming to watch. I actually love the clasp, the play on it is non existent. If you compare it to the clasp of turtles, samurais or Sumos its a great step up. To me the thicc look is appealing.

[@BlueRam788]

Thanks for the kind words. I am glad you enjoy the watch. It's one of my all time favourites.

[@MyWatchTherapy]

Lots of great content. I appreciate your comment around 2:10 saying the movement is not like Ronda which is in 100 watches of different brands. A good transition from calling the movement special, I hear lots of reviewers using that word but do not say why it's so darn special.

[@yyzca6126]

Great video I’ve seen them all, yours speaks well from a fan’s perspective and a rational one also. I’ve got the 033 version on the way more hyped after watching this review.

[@BlueRam788]

Much appreciated. I really love the Tuna. Enjoy yours!

[@wogalley]

Very good review. I like how you put your feelings into it and not just a cold review.

[@BlueRam788]

much appreciated!

[@finster444k]

I’ve had my tuna 031 for just over 1 week. Honestly it makes my Submariner feel like a toy. This watch is perfect for my needs “boating”. I’ve always respected Seiko but had no idea they manufactured a watch like this.

[@BlueRam788]

Seiko makes a great piece

[@1968jpy]

Such an awesome Seiko tuna you have there . I’m not really a quartz guy but after doing some research and watching videos such as yours I’m definitely more inclined to eventually adding one to my Seiko collection one day. I did recently purchase the Seiko SBDY055 baby tuna and it’s an incredible watch .

[@BlueRam788]

Agreed, I feel the same way. I really like the baby Tuna as well. The one you have is my favourite, along with the frost dial version.

[@1968jpy]

@@BlueRam788 yeah the frost dial is awesome. This past February I bought the SBDY115 and SBDY105 Save the Ocean Antarctica Monster watches . The frost dial penguin footprint 👣 monster has the most beautiful dial on a watch I’ve ever seen.

[@BlueRam788]

@@1968jpy yeah, that one tempted me a few times!

[@michaelknapp8961]

This is the tuna I want to buy. This is a cool looking watch!!

[@ronin7106]

I have the same 031'. Wears smaller than its stated specs - Seiko magic here.The perfect tool watch. Great independent review and I definitely agree on the points you've stated on its being very iconic. Great quick comparative on other watches. My only minor gripe, IMHO is the handset (but love it nonetheless). They could have opted to keep the 015' handset :). Theres a re-issue just recently launched, it has great handset and upgraded quartz movement but please note it doesn't have the marine master on the face of the dial. And yes, the prospex logo is there.. and yes, it goes with a price hike too. I'm with you on the MM on the dial. I have the SBDX017 as well. The MM on the dial is a must have IMHO.

[@BlueRam788]

Thanks for watching and for the compliments. I tend to agree on the handset comments, the other hands are more unique than these ones but over all, I prefer the looks of this model over the 015. I wonder why they are removing MarineMaster. The prospex ranges goes from the $300 price point to like $4000. It seems odd to me.

[@ronin7106]

@@BlueRam788 Just got me a minty SBBN015. Now, its off the grail list, at last. You may find this odd, but I'm not selling it.

[@eelcob6815]

Thanks 🙏 I have the same watch, It is now still running on its first battery from March 2015.

[@cw7422]

I love Seiko. They are the best watch for your money. I got my first in Bangkok in 1969. It was a world time. I prefer the automatics. I bought the big tuna. It’s a great watch.

[@BlueRam788]

Still one of my favourite watches. I bet that word time was pretty nice

[@alexhudson3574]

i have this on a strapcode super engineer 2 with the divers ratcheting clasp looks very nice, also crazy accurate has only gained one second in 2 months , tested against the speaking clock

[@TommoC123]

Nice review and watch, I'm very keen to get one. Does this have English/kanji day wheel standard? Or is that jdm versions only? Would like to display kanji on mine

[@BlueRam788]

T C this one has English and Kanji. I think that comes on the jdm one only.

[@annabel3some]

Great review. Very well filmed. The best looking tuna IMHO. The black versions lack something. This is now discontinued so got to get one before they go for ever.

[@BlueRam788]

Many thanks. Agreed. This is my favourite Tuna for sure.

[@meltdowngrfx969]

Can you recommend where to purchase? Also what about import fees? Thanks for the information and great review.

[@BlueRam788]

Thank you! I bought mine on eBay from the seller 'premium-japan'. No issues, very fast shipping.

[@petermurphy8360]

I bought my sbbn031 from Gnomon Watches out of Singapore. Free shipping (I’m in the US) with DHL Express, and received in 2 days. I’d get it soon though, as the 031 replacement without Marinemaster on the dial is out now, so the 031 will become harder to find once they sell out

[@zman8340]

That’s how you do a proper review . Spot on !

[@BlueRam788]

Thank you, I really appreciate that. All the best!

[@PyroClit]

I have my sights on this for a very long time. Only thing I'm having problem is.. in the future changing the battery.. I live in a place where i don't know anyone or near any official service center.. can we change batteries on just normal service center?

[@BlueRam788]

The back screws off like normal so any watch place should be able to do it.

[@nathankim5106]

Watching this while wearing my own sbbn031! I agree with everything in the video, except i'll be picking up a strapcode hexad or endmill for my tuna because i don't think the style of the stock bracelet fits the vibe of the tuna. Great laidback review btw; excited to see more

[@BlueRam788]

Thanks for the positive feedback. I like the look of the bracelet, I think it accentuates the roundness of the case. The hexad or end mill both look really good though. I am still honeymooning with this thing hard! Cheers!

[@AK-of9qx]

I’ve always shied away from this tuna cause of the 48mm size. But I recently bought the mudmaster ggb100ba which is like 53mm lol. Im probably gonna pull the trigger on this 031 very soon..nice review man 👊

[@BlueRam788]

It is a great watch, really satisfied with it. Many thanks

[@AK-of9qx]

Blue Ram how difficult is it to replace the battery down the road? I can probably just take it to a local jewelry/watch repair guy?

[@BlueRam788]

@@AK-of9qx It just screws off like any other watch. I think any jeweller/ watchmaker could do it.

[@AK-of9qx]

Blue Ram ah yes. I think I was thinking of the bigger Darth Tuna with the solid case back

[@cowboyswami2017]

Love the Tuna. Had one but wish they at least put AR coating on the hardlex. Nice review!

[@BlueRam788]

Thank you, I tend to agree, A crystal improvement would be something I would like to see.

[@eyebidder]

THE BACKGROUND MUSIC DOES NOT HELP :(

[@greenerick]

Partick and Gshock have pin and collar nothing wrong with it in the bracelet. Plus lovely Seiko tuna. And thanks for the video

[@BlueRam788]

Green Erick agreed, never had a problem with them. Thanks for watching!

[@WuBloodKin09]

Definitely a classic, great review...stay safe!

[@BlueRam788]

Thanks for watching, stay safe and take care!

[@jyc210]

7C46 is related to 9F, the best quartz movement of the world. You can only buy gs to get 9F movement, and I'll say 9F is the high-end fancy quartz, 7c46 is more like a high-end practical quartz. If you like seiko, quartz is must buy. And in the tuna history line,quartz also the important element of this product.

[@fraybentos9854]

9F movement in the next gen Tuna... the "Giga-Tuna"???

[@danteahan9494]

One of my favorite Sekio’s. Extremely iconic!

[@BlueRam788]

Totally agree!

[@cnbrauns]

nice review sir

[@Koloherides]

I lost my tuna and it was a 70s vintage at boiling pots cliffs on big island it had a velcro strap completely bummed me out for months I got a white face Daytona and sold it im ordering a new tuna now with the NDC strap because if one pin breaks you lose the watch plus im an ex paratrooper and that strap is made from parachutist straping. aloha out

[@BlueRam788]

ACIM222 ah, sorry to hear you lost it, interesting story at least. I bet that would have been a killer watch.

[@diahndrummond8238]

The finish should be better than a monster, s k x or turtle, it’s in a completely different price range.

[@1233-d3h]

One of my grails.

[@BlueRam788]

I hope you can get it one day, I don't think you will be disappointed. Thanks for watching