Story of an Icon: Seiko Tuna History

[@pvflyer67]

Great video thanks 4 posting. I still have my original 300m Tuna. Best watch I've ever had.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Timeless beauty! The Seiko tuna watches that stand the test of times!👌🥰👍

[@Lee_K_5555]

I'm enjoying this series of deep dives (get it?) into historically important watches. If you ever see a Tuna on the arm of a person out in the street, you can be certain that they are a watch enthusiast. Nobody outside of our community really knows about these watches and they certainly can't understand why someone would pay so much for a quartz dive watch. But we watch nerds can and do.

[@teamhonn]

Lee K also a good person to go get a beer with! Or a scotch

[@RenoLaringo]

I see what you did there😊 And I agree 100%

[@rolandcarlile9568]

Nice video, thanks for going to all the effort of this great history. Have a few tunas and enjoy them a lot.

[@zer0mike285]

Have watch this so many times. I love my SBBN033 and my emperor tuna.

[@ClubmanGT1971]

Utterly superb review of an incredible diver series.

[@slh879]

Damn! I love how much love the Tuna is getting. Thanks for this man, hope you would consider covering the tunas in the near future

[@dvamateur]

Very good video. Yeah, to me the Seiko professional dive watches have always been the ultimate statement in technology for real world divers, while the Submariner or Sea Dweller have been more of tuxedo jewelry "divers". :) The Seamasters being something in between the Seiko and Rolex.

[@masqueman01]

educational and enjoyable. Thanks for the effort... This cleared up a few questions I had

[@masudashizue777]

I used to have the 1980 titanium quartz tuna. It had a case twice as thick as most watches, and the straps were ridiculously long for my 6-1/4" wrist. You had to have full scuba gear on for it to look natural sitting on your wrist.

[@coldcarlsberg]

Thanks for the nice informative video. I'm wearing my Gold Tuna 7549-7009 non-SQ JDM while watching.

[@kingofdro]

Vies Momotaro same here!

[@tharris7114]

Excellent presentation providing rich information. Thanks for this.

[@Matt-uq3in]

Love the tuna, I have the sbbn 015 in my collection love this hand set 😍

[@hawk00055]

Great video. I have no idea where you found so much information on this watch. It makes me want to go out and buy one of the vintage model. You do deserve more views and likes.

[@balazsgalambos4458]

Awesome video sir, thank you so much

[@j.r.regenold9094]

Enjoyed this show very much. I am a big Seiko fan and love anything that helps me learn more about their history

[@lion5352-z1s]

Very informative.thank you for your depth into the tuna.

[@teamhonn]

very nice video thanks so much for doing so much work to give us great information.

[@eco8gator]

Nice video. I love my 6159-7010...with today's big watch trend this watch is very wearable for casual situations.

[@terryfranks8040]

Thanks Arman love your reviews always great to see your videos kind regards tel

[@FFFFelix]

what a great video! Very interesting. Thanks for doing this. Keep up the good work

[@siamwatchaddict9072]

Saturation divers live in a compression /decompression chamber for a period of up to 28 days..During this time they breath a gas mixture of 98% helium 2% Oxygen .. The average automatic diver watch, at some point needs to be synchronized due to minutes lost over a week or so.. Helium will always be present in dive watch cases.. The critical period is during decompression of the divers back to surface. This can take days and sometimes up to a week depending on how deep they where diving..During this time if the watch is not submerged.The helium escape valve must be opened to avoid crystal pop.. The preferred models have a automatic escape valve like the Rolex Deep Sea dweller.. I have known Omega Sea masters to fail in Saturation often.. Basically sometimes divers forget to open the release valve.. Helium incursion is unavoidable ...

[@stephenward3468]

I do love my Seiko dive watches.My 200m solar black and gold really is special,the second hand hits all the minute and hour markers spot on.I will get the 1000m in the future.

[@harleyb.0767]

Looking to buy my first Tuna. Really enjoyed your video!

[@skaterfugater]

SOMETHING PHYSICAL: i am not an exter BUT i dont think the helium penetration into the watch occurs during the dive. The important notable fact about saturation diving is that the diver has to spend up to 7 days inside a decompression chamber. a chamber where the pressure in air atmosphere is artificially raised to that of the bottom and then slowly decreased over the course of the time. It is in that chamber, that the partial pressure of helium which is part of the natural atmosphere seeps into the watch. because while the watch might be water resistent at 20 atm or 60 even or whatever, it is not sealed against that high outside pressure of air. so the air (especially helium) seeps into the watch as soon as it enters a decompression chamber. then upon lowering the pressure it comes back out. the watch is under stress and eventually gives in. If anyone has a better understanding/knowledge and/or can attest that what i said is complete BS PLEASE TELL ME HERE. thank you

[@ericb8888]

Older manual Sat systems often had a non linear deco curve … that’s putting it mildly. The pressure bumps occasionally were very severe … this would cause He molecules trapped in the Watch to expand rapidly and risk blowing the crystal off from the inside. An escape valve is a poppet valve which releases at 3 bar over pressure. He will seep into everything…. Including bad fillings in your teeth . If someone’s escape valve popped … everyone’s hand went to their mouths;)

[@pegasusltc328]

Fantastic review!👏👍👌

[@brendond.3158]

Seiko the new "Rolex" of this Century! Just like Rolex was in the beginning of the last Century. Seiko❇🎌

[@bulbhorn]

Very interesting history. Thank you.

[@wizard903]

Does anyone know what year Seiko produced the first "baby tuna" model, and more specifically, the one that prefigured models like the SRPH77K (STO Baby Tuna Antarctica)?

[@M3LTUP]

Wearing my SKX009 today. As seen in "All is Lost" with Redford. Seiko Divers are the best.

[@TomCorbett420]

excellent video man !

[@MetalsForBrunch]

i love the 50th anniversary limited edition with rose gold.

[@rzezniqq]

Great video. Very informative.

[@francescopapi5344]

How do you change the battery on the 1000 meter quartz? Since it has no caseback the whole dial needs to be removed? Does it have to ship to seiko?

[@supermash1]

I must say to me the Seiko Tuna has more mystique than any other watch. I would normally never spend the kind of money it takes to own a real Tuna but just might pull the trigger some day.

[@Haironozkwi]

now i do appreciate my turtle Auto 6309-7040 and Tuna Quartz 7549-7010 that have serve me while i'm a commercial Diver 3 decade ago and still in my procession till now but beaten up quite bad. it have been service lately but still have the scratches on the crystal face and also on the protector bezel. the question now is should i replace the crystal face and polish the aluminium protector soas it look new again or leave it as it is? thank you guy.

[@reymaduro9258]

Awesome Vid, Thanks!

[@stefpix]

what about the solar models?

[@Crabman_87]

Great video. I was hoping the baby tuna would get a mention though haha

[@bobbyvh786]

Great video I have a 1979 original golden tuna but I didn’t know what it’s worth or what a great watch it was Until I saw this video thanks

[@John-mf6ky]

How did you come across it?

[@tonymcaloon6894]

Great Video

[@MERKAMGCLK]

I own both the Emperor and Darth Tunas. Best watches I own.

[@adrianhargreaves2854]

Have you finished for good now.? I really enjoyed these vids

[@miked2662]

I find it odd that you didn't mention any of the several current 300M models.

[@Crypto_369_Trader]

Great take on tuna Good work mate

[@AGC828]

...have you done a follow up video on your Seiko?? 9 yr old video. :) How has it been owning it?? I'd llike to try one but i heard Seiko's are a "Hit and miss" quality/reliability wise...if lucky you get a good copy....said in other YT reviews....

[@neuromancerXL]

those titanium nitride coated tunas are very sherp looking.. fantastic goodlooking watches

[@ph69jbl]

10:36 isn t that automatic 1000m the emperor? The darth being the quartz version sbbn011

[@frogsgottalent1106]

In Saturation we just leave the crown unscrewed when compressing/decompressing ( in dry living chamber) so we happily use our 6309 era SEIKO’s over 150m.

[@MortenTietze]

Yet another really great video!!! Thanks buddy. Would it be possible to do similar for the Omega Planet Ocean in the future you think @Armand ?

[@varunu4176]

If Seiko has the tuna as their flagship design, I'd like to know where the turtle, samurai, monster and sumo come in the history of Seiko divers ? Thanks in advance. :)

[@raksh9]

I don't know if you've changed your recording gear since this video, but please consider getting a pop filter for your microphone. Even a piece of stocking stretched around a hand-sized ring and placed between your mouth and the mic will eliminate that plosive plop with p's.

[@interloper65]

No mention of the SBDX013 "Emperor Tuna"?

[@sheapublishing]

How about the Spring Drive Tuna..movement of the Grand Seiko..The Gold one spring drive limited to 300 is cool

[@diosdadolluna1034]

Does it cost more to service the Tuna?

[@RenoLaringo]

Maybe a dumb question: how could Helium get in the watch while diving? Isn't water hydrogen and oxygen? No offense meant, I'm trying to understand.

[@substrate001]

I wear mine. The lug distance is 23mm less than my wrist's bone structure. My wrist is 8.75" on a cold day, or right when I wake upin the a.m. Hot day, working out, riding mountain bike, closer to 9.0". I like wearing it. Most "large" 42 ~44 mm divers (my own Seiko's included) look rather small on me. As usual, YMMV. Nice video.

[@hobbyoftheday4017]

I found it interesting/ slightly funny when he says only 600 meters water resistant. As an novice diver with just a handful of dives 600 meters is a staggering number considering recreational diving stops at 165 feet, only 50 meters. Still a great and well made video that makes want a tuna badly, however one of the 300 meter versions is more in my price range.

[@cyrussataravalla6731]

Ma786dua Dear Armand I seek your astute guidance. Is this 2018 Ltd Edition of 1978 pieces Golden Tuna reissue S23626J1 a Tuna worthy to buy as my first Golden Tuna? My AD can get me one of these 2018 7c46 Quartz 1000m Tuna’s. Bless you Cyrus

[@teamhonn]

Thanks you for the video. Some collections are just tunas owners can get enough of them.

[@hpwan2]

how about SUN019? or maybe it's not worth mentioning as Seiko Tuna.

[@tharris7114]

李德胜 great question. I recently acquired one and is competing with my Blumo for prime wearing watch.

[@hpwan2]

I bought one too. nice watch but it's HUGE. I can't wear it with long sleeves shirts..

[@albawehunt]

Mine gussl The new watch is great! I've praised its realism many times. I really recommend checking out their selection.

[@donmac7780]

I've always thought that while coating a watch with ceramic to increase scratch resistance made sense, ceramic shrouds made no sense, as ceramic is brittle. A ceramic coated steel or titanium shroud would make more sense.

[@rustyshackleford17]

You know, the spring drive tuna has me torn because it fits two of my desires. 1) Higher end Tuna 2) Spring Drive- The movement is hard to get and expensive to obtain. As you said, the watch is a bit of a bastard when it comes to the history of the Tuna.

[@briansavage5141]

Let me know where you can find an SBBN025 for under $1500...

[@Mark-sd7fc]

Several on eBay right now

[@simoncrawford350]

Cheers 🍻!

[@naturebacktonature70]

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[@TopSecretVid]

love my 7002.

[@cyrussataravalla6731]

Is the s23626j1 1968 Ltd Edition 2018 worthy to acquire? Do advise please. Cyrus

[@timefliesby-jleo474]

Why do they make them quartz, once changing the battery there is risks with pressure testing!?

[@ahmadaamer6]

Yes, this is correct. Just like getting an automatic watch serviced, Seiko hopes you take it to a watch maker to have the battery changed. A good watch maker will pressure test the watch after a battery change.

[@scooterhocfecit3685]

Your theme music sounds like it came from the "Conan the Barbarian" soundtrack.

[@j.pendergrass9805]

It’s from “The Right Stuff”, or rather “The Planets”, but I’m thinking Basil Polidoris would love the comment

[@cyberwalkerYT]

Good effort in explaining Seiko Tuna but lotsa minor mistake here & there. Helium ingression do not happen during dive but when professional divers live in a prolong period under a diving bell where they breath a mixture of Oxygen, Helium & Nitrogen. The added helium is to reduce the ratio of Nitrogen to prevent narcosis. The redesign hands first appear in SBDB008 which is first SD Tuna to commemorate the 100th anniversary ok Seiko's watch making in 2013.

[@lampros-q4q]

Το πρώτο μου, σοβαρό ρολόι

[@shipmate3577]

The new hands suck. At this price point and level, you should be getting nice brushed metal hands. I wish Seiko would upgrade the Tuna quartz models with a 9F series quartz.

[@LloydAnd]

Only 600m :-)

[@aguiloco23]

You got some facts about materials and references wrong but great video anyway.

[@jerometuazon1766]

The letter 'u' in ' tuna' is pronounced as a short 'u' not a long ' u'. You're pronouncing it as ' tiuna' or ' tyuna', it's bad example.

[@rumatadestora]

Nice history of the Tuna. But nowadays they are not worth the money Seiko asks for them

[@tigerbalm666]

No quartz are worth over $200...

[@robertjacob5dmk3]

Prospex S23633J1 SEKIO TUNA IS AN ICON I HAVE ONE IN 2024