Seiko SBDB009 Spring Drive Tuna

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4 жыл бұрын

Brief overview of the Seiko SBDB009 Spring Drive Tuna. It was the precursor to the new/current mode the SBDB013

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@shipmate3577 2 жыл бұрын

I own this watch I I like it more than my quartz Tuna and Rolex Sub. I’m strangely addicted to turning its bezel. It wears light and fits my 6.8” wrist, which surprised me. I’m now tempted to also add an Emperor Tuna.

@djpharoah7XL 2 жыл бұрын

The Spring drive Tuna wears probably the best as the lugs are outside the diameter of the watch head. The emperor is a beast but comfort wise you can’t go wrong with the SD tuna. Too bad they’re discontinued.

@japudjuha 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing watch I wish it was still available. thanks for the review.

@djpharoah7XL 2 жыл бұрын

Put an alert out in WatchRecon. They come up from time to time

@japudjuha 2 жыл бұрын

@@djpharoah7XL Many thanks for the suggestion!!!

@greenerick 3 жыл бұрын

Great video 📹 have a Seiko LX but this Seiko Tuna spring is my dearm watch ⌚ 😋 would Rather have this than my Grand Seiko

@djpharoah7XL 3 жыл бұрын

This Tuna generation suffered from the less than nuclear bright lume. This was remedied in the SBDB013 🍻

@cytan3267 3 жыл бұрын

@@djpharoah7XL Just curious - did the SBDB001 also suffer from the less than nuclear bright lume? If yes, was this also remedied in the SBDB011?

@djpharoah7XL 3 жыл бұрын

Supposedly so. These are around that same time when Seiko switched to their current formula of Lumibrite.

@blethook Жыл бұрын

I prefer this over its successor (SBDB013) as this one doesn't have the Prospex X anywhere.

@maitrehg 3 жыл бұрын

Great watch. This is not ceramic bezel but very nice looking.

@djpharoah7XL 3 жыл бұрын

You're correct. After doing more research it seems just a polished finish on an insert that's most likely some metal. Had me fooled but thanks for the correction 🍻

@davidengle3627 5 ай бұрын

CAn someone please tell me the difference between the SBDB 01 versus 09/013. I think I want to buy this watch, but, I am not sure which model to get. I want the spring drive, the Marinemaster/Professional 600 m labeling, I also want the power reservse indicator and the S stamp for Seiko on the crown. Can someone please tell me which model has all those elements. I already own the SBDB 014 the "Emperor Tuna" rated for a 1000 meters, but, I also own a GS Snowflake and absolutely love the accuracy of the Spring Drive momevment. Thanks in advance for any responses.

@djpharoah7XL 3 ай бұрын

SBDb01 was a larger watch that was the precursor to the SBDB011 which I reviewed on the channel. SBDB009 was the first tuna spring drive and the 013 was the successor before it was discontinued. Thanks for watching and hope that helped 👍🏼

@pibblesnbits 4 жыл бұрын

How do you like it? Is it fairly wearable? I've been on the fence on this one for years and have a gut feeling that the sbdb013 is about to get discontinued. My wrists are 7.25 inches and am wondering if it will be too big.

@alfredsfunvideos4270 3 жыл бұрын

I have the sbdb013 and it’s very comfortable. I have a 6.75in wrist and have had the the Darth and a 300m quartz model. Out of all, it’s very comfortable due to lug design and also it’s fairly light for size. Lume is incredible and it a definite keeper! Would love to add either Emperor or a Golden Tuna but not sure of which one. Had a MM300 I just recently sold so need to fill that void.

@djpharoah7XL 3 жыл бұрын

It's more wearable if you enjoy the lugs being further out than the diameter of the shroud. All the other quartz/auto 1000m have the lugs inboard giving it a different feeling of comfort when wearing it. I think the SBDB013 would be better due to the improved lume and finishing compared to the SBDB009. 🍻

@pibblesnbits 3 жыл бұрын

@@djpharoah7XL Thank you! I managed to a find a SBDB013 right after it got discontinued. I love the watch! Wears great, feels great, and looks awesome!

@djpharoah7XL 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats!!

@yohankim2727 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering how big the strap is. 22mm or 24mm?

@djpharoah7XL 3 жыл бұрын

It’s 22mm at the lugs.

@jerryyu5122 2 жыл бұрын

How much is a ballpark price ?

@djpharoah7XL 2 жыл бұрын

Back in the day it was like $1,700-2200. Now with the spring drive being very popular these are reaching $3,000 or more. Also these are discontinued and no longer available so price goes up!

@jerryyu5122 2 жыл бұрын

@@djpharoah7XL Thanks. I just bought one and paid about $2,700 today. Love it. I also have a SBDX014. Super love the design of Tuna, the quality of everything, and its deep water capability. Worth every penny.

@djpharoah7XL 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a great design - I’d look at the Sel instruments Omnidiver as the evolution of the tunas and then some.