This vintage 600m golden Tuna 7549-7009 arrived today. According to the seller it has been his work watch for the last decades as diver working at the royal navy underwater escape training unit. Looking at what arrived today I have no reason to doubt his words ( ). The battery ran out recently (I just did a quick check; the crown operates as it should and the day/date changes at midnight) and I wasn't able to remove two of the non-oem replacement screws using very soft force. As I don't want to damage anything, I'll leave it up to a professional to remove the screws (I really hope this won't cause any problems). Time will tell if I did right buying this Tuna so lets proceed with the pictures....
I'd be happy to read your comments...
I bought a professional diver's work watch (Tuna content)...
Re: I bought a professional diver's work watch (Tuna content
very nice watch! hope u can get the battery changed though.u planning to bring it to seiko for a battery replacement i suppose?
Re: I bought a professional diver's work watch (Tuna content
You might wanna get price quote from mr.goh (K2 watches) regarding the battery, just let him know your cal. and he'll tell you whether he's got the battery in stock or not, it's cheaper than tong sia at orchard..
Epic lookin piece bro, wear it in good health.. Thx for sharing
Epic lookin piece bro, wear it in good health.. Thx for sharing
Re: I bought a professional diver's work watch (Tuna content
Thanksmagna_strike wrote:very nice watch! hope u can get the battery changed though.u planning to bring it to seiko for a battery replacement i suppose?
Thanks. As I am located in Germany, I asked a local forum member and Seiko (Tuna) Collector for help. He has some parts in stock and he is going to help me regarding a battery change and a service... let's keep fingers crossed that this wabi'd Tuna will be working again with a fresh battery installedOsc13 wrote:You might wanna get price quote from mr.goh (K2 watches) regarding the battery, just let him know your cal. and he'll tell you whether he's got the battery in stock or not, it's cheaper than tong sia at orchard..
Epic lookin piece bro, wear it in good health.. Thx for sharing
Rgds.
Mario
Mario
Re: I bought a professional diver's work watch (Tuna content
wow nice! full of character!
hope it turn out well after the battery change.
U are in Germany? must be damn cheap to get a Sinn direct from Frankfurt
hope it turn out well after the battery change.
U are in Germany? must be damn cheap to get a Sinn direct from Frankfurt
Re: I bought a professional diver's work watch (Tuna content
wow!
the shroud really holds up to the abuse... i'm impressed.
i like the fading on the bezel too, the gold had rubbed off, exposing the s/s... very even wear.
if this was mine, i would change the batt, gaskets and crystal... nothing else.
congrats and wear in good health!
the shroud really holds up to the abuse... i'm impressed.
i like the fading on the bezel too, the gold had rubbed off, exposing the s/s... very even wear.
if this was mine, i would change the batt, gaskets and crystal... nothing else.
congrats and wear in good health!