Seiko SBBN031 - One Year On The Wrist

After spending a year with this Seiko SBBN031 Marine Master Professional divers watch, I wanted to share my thoughts, my likes and dislikes

Straps used in video:

Thanks for watching..

[strandvaskeren]

I've got the blue version, SBBN037, had it for years and never heard anyone call it ugly. I have had loads of people showing interest, asking what it is, and I always take of the watch and let them handle it. It looks clunky in videos but handling the watch in real life never fails to capture people, it's just such a quality piece and insanely nice.

[nicolasv]

What a quartz watch should be. Dedicated, purposeful and solid. Great review.

[paulwordley]

Peter, the one thing I love about your reviews over pretty much all others (especially on watches you own personally), is that you focus more on how the watch makes you feel, rather than on the specs of the watch. So many simply focus on the specs and wearability of a piece. Your reviews seem to portray and awaken in us the connection with a watch that lacks in many reviews. As I have mentioned in the past, your review of the SLA043 in which you showed this piece, actually provoked memories of owning the SBBN031 and how I regretted selling it. So much so that I re bought it and am glad to say it is and will remain a keeper. It is a very special watch, and sits alongside my 043… Yup, double whammy 😆 Kudos on creating heart felt content 👍🏼

[antonymusic]

Peter I’ve owned this beautiful watch for over two years now. In my collection watches have come and gone but this one always makes me smile and I absolutely love it. It’s not going anywhere. Great review of a real classic.

[glennevans]

I never thought I would ever wear or evenlike a watch like the tuna, particularly as dive watches are not generally on my radar, that is until I fell in love with the street series automatic safari edition. I ended up putting it on a metal bracelet and it just looks and wears like nothing else. This watch taught me never to say never when it comes to watch collecting or you will miss out. It also taught me to be more experimental and adventurous as you can't truly judge a watch until you've owned it, worn it and if need be, tried it with different straps. Like yours it just keeps giving.

[sivanstar]

Very interesting comment at the end.
You know im a motorcycle mechanic and i love Japanese sportbikes. Lots of riders say that harleys or European bikes have a soul and a temper, and Japanese dont.
To them i reply, Japanese have a soul. Whenever you start it, it will work. Whenever you need it to be a reliable friend, its there.
It has a soul, a beautiful Japanese soul.
I love my quartz, solars, mechanical watches the same.
Each one for a diff reason. Wear what you want and be proud of it, and have fun.
The only thing i dont accept is fakes. Thats illegal and morally wrong. Homages are ok by me bc almost every design was inspired by something. And swiss watchmakers were inspired by others long before there was any Chinese watch industry.
That was long sorry..

Truely iconic. My oldest brother has one that still works for decades, that inspired that love for seiko, for me.
Love your videos buddy.. 😊

[dzlnitro]

The video is excellent. It's exactly how I feel about my Seiko Arnie. I never though I'd wear it daily, let a lone a quartz movement, and it's been almost a year and I feel naked without it! The tuna is the definition of a strap monster.

[yokosomike]

… ah and you got the kanji. That makes it even more special. Just saw one yesterday here in Tokyo at around double the price I paid for mine seven years ago. It’s a keeper.!

[JeffreyPisarek]

I’m a self-admitted Seiko fanboy and absolutely love my SBBN031 Tuna. So much so that after picking that one up (a couple years ago) I also grabbed the 033, 035, and 037 and all four remain in my collection and will stay in my collection!

[doxydoxdelamanca]

At 5:53, couldn't have said it better. This is one of the best attitudes a person can take/have.

[lynnlittle]

I've owned this model Tuna Can for several years now, bought from Seiya on bracelet. I love this watch on strap!

[ericb]

All Tunas need an Isofrane ;)
I’ve got 3 - Scalloped, Kinetic and the latest Emperor .
All 3 get used for their intended purpose.
Great vid .. thanks;)

[wick-trimmer]

Thanks Peter this has always been a special in my collection. Even though it’s not my daily wear. You’ve articulated this MM300 perfectly.

[klaassiersma]

I own one too, mine is a SBBN015J ( a few years older mine is from 2015 ) still on it's original battery, and still running normal. If I don't wear it on it's bracelet it's on a Isofrane rubber strap. I like it, it's a piece of art.

[emkama]

The seiko tuna is the only watch I have bought two versions of. I bought the latest generation in black and never bonded with it. 6 months later, I bought the blue in the same Gen and the one in this video. I love it.

[steveknight]

Another great review Pete. The Quartz movement comments are interesting. As a newbie I tentatively to be drawn to that beautiful sweeping second hand and only tend to seek out automatic pieces. I need to do a lot more homework on movements as there is so much to learn.

[smgeraldo]

Got one too Pete, SBBN035 in blue, have had 5+ years now and it’s bullet proof. Diving in Southern Africa, loads of motor bike track days in the UK and EU, hiking in the UK, never missed a beat. Very accurate, second hand hits the markers every time and superbly comfortable. It’s got to be in the top 3 most robust watches in the world? What say you? Thanks, as ever, for a great review!👍👍

[andrewd]

I don’t have a Tuna Peter but I am wearing my “Arnie” Prospex Solar.😎👍🏼

[minneapolitan]

Another solid reminder that we're in the hobby for our own enjoyment and happiness. Everything else is secondary. Slowly but surely I'm coming around. Thanks for the vid!

[ProfessorPesca]

Bloody love these tunas - great video. That wipe of your logo round the watch face at the beginning was so satisfying.