Golden Tuna

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lemonjelliee

Golden Tuna

Post by lemonjelliee » 05 Jul 2013 14:32

Guys, i think i might have been bitten by the golden tuna virus....

i tried to google around for info on the golden tuna but information was mixed at best.

Can i ask for some valued input on the various models available along with model number? i'm hoping to get a golden tuna with the kanji date wheel...

Would be fantastic if you guys can advise me on what price im expected to pay for a golden tuna as well. ive seen some going on evil bay for 4k+ and some as low as 700 bucks ..

super confused!

humble thanks to everyone in advance !
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big-e-294

Re: Golden Tuna

Post by big-e-294 » 05 Jul 2013 16:56

Just share with u what I've read in my research on the net last year.
Others may feel free to add/correct me:

1978 - World's first quartz powered professional dive watch 7549-7009 (600m)
Ti case and shroud
Also worn by Roger Moore in the James Bond movie "For Your Eyes Only"

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~1985/86 - Seiko 7c46-7008 (1000m) sold as model SSBS018
Has english/kanji day.
Dial says:
PROFESSIONAL 1000m
Ti case and ceramic shroud
This is a JDM model

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~1999/2000 - 7c46-0AB0 (1000m)
Sometimes referred to as the reissue of SSBS018, but marketed outside Japan. Primarily in Taiwan.
Sold as model S23611J1
Has english/spanish day.
Dial says:
PROFESSIONAL DIVER'S 1000m
Ti case and ceramic shroud (identical to SSBS018)

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Re: Golden Tuna

Post by ivan » 05 Jul 2013 17:12

big-e-294 wrote:Just share with u what I've read in my research on the net last year.
Others may feel free to add/correct me:

1978 - World's first quartz powered professional dive watch 7549-7009 (600m)
Ti case and shroud
Also worn by Roger Moore in the James Bond movie "For Your Eyes Only"

Image

~1985/86 - Seiko 7c46-7008 (1000m) sold as model SSBS018
Has english/kanji day.
Dial says:
PROFESSIONAL 1000m
Ti case and ceramic shroud
This is a JDM model

Image

~1999/2000 - 7c46-0AB0 (1000m)
Sometimes referred to as the reissue of SSBS018, but marketed outside Japan. Primarily in Taiwan.
Sold as model S23611J1
Has english/spanish day.
Dial says:
PROFESSIONAL DIVER'S 1000m
Ti case and ceramic shroud (identical to SSBS018)

Image


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big-e-294

Re: Golden Tuna

Post by big-e-294 » 05 Jul 2013 17:22

They all use Seiko flat vented dive strap with matching Ti Nitride gold color buckle.

I believe only ssbs018 has a matching gold color keeper. While the rest has the standard black rubber keeper.

I'm not 100% sure on the keeper part howeve... Which is gold, which is not :?: :lol:


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herzausstahl

Re: Golden Tuna

Post by herzausstahl » 05 Jul 2013 17:34

Awesome post! Now I know, many thanks :grin:

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lemonjelliee

Re: Golden Tuna

Post by lemonjelliee » 05 Jul 2013 17:58

bros how much am i looking at for the individual models? seems like if kanji date wheel is what i want, i can only go for the 1st 2 models right?>
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Re: Golden Tuna

Post by david.tan » 05 Jul 2013 18:00

oh no... i started to lau cui nua (mouth watering) d .... :O
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lemonjelliee

Re: Golden Tuna

Post by lemonjelliee » 05 Jul 2013 18:21

gold n black does it for me man.....its like the snzh model. went for the black n gold version too ... and this golden tuna's gold portions quite toned down...very swee!
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big-e-294

Re: Golden Tuna

Post by big-e-294 » 05 Jul 2013 18:27

lemonjelliee wrote:bros how much am i looking at for the individual models? seems like if kanji date wheel is what i want, i can only go for the 1st 2 models right?>
The first model does not hv kanji day. Sorry forgot to mention.

For these 3 models, prices range from 900-1.9k. Depending on condition and packaging.
Prices change, you can search various forums to gauge the prices.
The vintage 7549 is the "cheapest" of the 3.
S23611j1 comes up fm time to time locally and on intl forum.
SSBS018 is harder to come by. But u do see it FS occasionally.


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lemonjelliee

Re: Golden Tuna

Post by lemonjelliee » 08 Jul 2013 11:35

This golden tuna is really a tough 1 to catch !
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Re: Golden Tuna

Post by Threeemperor » 08 Jul 2013 11:46

big-e-294 wrote:Just share with u what I've read in my research on the net last year.
Others may feel free to add/correct me:

1978 - World's first quartz powered professional dive watch 7549-7009 (600m)
Ti case and shroud
Also worn by Roger Moore in the James Bond movie "For Your Eyes Only"

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Re: Golden Tuna

Post by ivan » 08 Jul 2013 11:57

lemonjelliee wrote:This golden tuna is really a tough 1 to catch !
Tough???

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big-e-294

Re: Golden Tuna

Post by big-e-294 » 08 Jul 2013 12:52

ivan wrote:
lemonjelliee wrote:This golden tuna is really a tough 1 to catch !
Tough???

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lemonjelliee

Re: Golden Tuna

Post by lemonjelliee » 08 Jul 2013 13:39

tried to look around the various forums but can't seem to find anyone selling. guess gotta play the waiting game...
Ebay only has the latest limited edition 1
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Re: Golden Tuna

Post by ivan » 08 Jul 2013 13:51

lemonjelliee wrote:tried to look around the various forums but can't seem to find anyone selling. guess gotta play the waiting game...
Ebay only has the latest limited edition 1
What model u looking at?

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lemonjelliee

Re: Golden Tuna

Post by lemonjelliee » 08 Jul 2013 15:14

Ssbs018 bah
Seems like the only Goldie with kanji date wheel
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Re: Golden Tuna

Post by ivan » 08 Jul 2013 15:27

lemonjelliee wrote:Ssbs018 bah
Seems like the only Goldie with kanji date wheel
Pm me your budget.


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big-e-294

Re: Golden Tuna

Post by big-e-294 » 08 Jul 2013 17:00

ivan wrote:
lemonjelliee wrote:Ssbs018 bah
Seems like the only Goldie with kanji date wheel
Pm me your budget.


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Astro2212

Re: Golden Tuna

Post by Astro2212 » 08 Jul 2013 17:06

ivan wrote:
lemonjelliee wrote:Ssbs018 bah
Seems like the only Goldie with kanji date wheel
Pm me your budget.


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Re: Golden Tuna

Post by ivan » 08 Jul 2013 17:14

Astro2212 wrote:
ivan wrote:
Pm me your budget.


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Wah din knw u open provision shop
I oso didnt know u have so many watches. :shock:

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