Seiko Prospex MarineMaster Tuna S23626J1F Limited Edition 1978 Pieces Rose Gold
$2,295.00
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Back in 1978, specifically created for saturation diving at great depths, Seiko released what is commonly known as the “Golden Tuna.” Over-sized, titanium, and featuring a water resistance of 600m, this model was a different kind of tool watch that was also popular (even appearing in a James Bond movie). At the end of the ’70s, Swiss mechanical movements had issues at those depths, so Seiko incorporated a quartz movement instead (cutting edge, and not cheap at the time)!
There have been a few re-issues since then, the closest-to-the-original being 1991’s SBBS018 featuring Seiko’s Hardlex Crystal and a slightly more updated (and very gold) design. A quick google search shows these two models fetching at or above $1,500 in used condition (many with a lot of the gold worn off) – a valid point when talking about the pricing structure of this watch.
The watch itself is a true-to-the-original re-creation that only differs by a fraction of a millimeter in size (the 1978 model measured in at 49.2mm) – a typically rare feat when it comes to these sorts of releases. As for the pricing though, I don’t think that’ll hinder the sales since it’s not always easy to find, nor obtain a Golden Tuna on the secondary market.
MOVEMENT: Quartz – Japanese
CASE: Titanium, Ceramic & Gold Coated Inner Case
CROWN: Screw Down Crown
SIZE: 49mm
LUGS: 22mm
DIAL: Black Dial
BEZEL: Gorgeous Black Ceramic Bezel shroud protecting Black Ceramic rotating Diver
CONDITION: Pre-Owned – Excellent Condition!
BOXES/PAPERS: Yes/Yes – Complete Box Set – comes with everything as shown in pictures!
WATER RESISTANCE: – 1000m
STRAP/BRACELET: – Original Seiko Black Rubber Dive strap with Seiko Gold Coated Buckle.
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