My Grail Tuna!

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Badern
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My Grail Tuna!

Post by Badern » 17 Nov 2013 21:53

Hello everyone, my fascination with tunas mean that I gradually collected quite a number of tunas in my collection. But after all these years I had yet to snag a particular LE grail shrouded diver.

Thanks to a TZ-UK member, Pipat I finally managed to acquire this beauty.
So what is it? Lets join me in the unboxing!!

Here is the box - fresh from the PO. (as you can see this was taken in the car - cannot wait till I get home!! )

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A hint of what is to come…
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The paperwork… (and screws??)
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Ahhh yes.. I can almost smell the beauty…
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And here it is!!! The SBDX005 LE!!
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She truly is a grand dame amongst tunas!!!
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The previous owner swapped out the screws for these custom made ones. That explains the screws in the bag.
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Some more pics of the beauty… Image Image
Did not like this particular Seiko strap and this is obviously a replacement strap . So I put it on a Wjean mesh. Perfect!! (and I did place back the original screws )
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The SBDX005 has very similar aesthetics to the original 6159-7010. This is due to the similar combination of black and metal finish for both of them. Both have black dial, black shroud, black insert with metal bezel, metal case (not pvd). IMO this interplay of play and metal finish works very well and makes both the 6159-7010 and the SBDX005 very easy to match with bracelet and straps.
Here are the 2 of them together Image
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As you can see, one has a polished SS mesh and the other a PVD mesh – both looks good!!
The 005 sits a bit taller.
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With the SBDX005 and a couple more recent tunas, my case is now full of tunas!! Image
This year has been a good year for the Tuna King! ;)

Thanks to all those who have helped me in my Tuna journey this year - just to name a few - Cosmograph, Lunarin, Big-E, Seikosiao, Mr Goh, Manoj.

I will post again with more pics of my caseful of tunas ;)

Thanks for reading!
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eguy899
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Re: My Grail Tuna!

Post by eguy899 » 17 Nov 2013 22:00

Congrats bro! :mrgreen:
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chriscentro
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Re: My Grail Tuna!

Post by chriscentro » 17 Nov 2013 22:05

Wow, nice one, congrats!
softup

Re: My Grail Tuna!

Post by softup » 17 Nov 2013 22:28

Gxgx bro, swee swee.
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Re: My Grail Tuna!

Post by nednil » 17 Nov 2013 22:38

woah thats really a superb collection! congrats!
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Re: My Grail Tuna!

Post by ivan » 17 Nov 2013 22:52

Thumbsup!
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Re: My Grail Tuna!

Post by Stan80 » 18 Nov 2013 08:16

Congratz... !!!

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Re: My Grail Tuna!

Post by zeikphur » 18 Nov 2013 08:19

Awesome my friend.
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Re: My Grail Tuna!

Post by Evirobie » 18 Nov 2013 08:25

Tuna King!

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Re: My Grail Tuna!

Post by balzebub71 » 18 Nov 2013 09:26

very nice.....IMHO tuna with 8L35 is better buy compared to mm300, more iconic and unique in design.
I want to be a one watch guy!!
titan

Re: My Grail Tuna!

Post by titan » 18 Nov 2013 10:02

really the Tuna King,

congrats on a great catch

power collection
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Re: My Grail Tuna!

Post by Abrahamsgsg » 18 Nov 2013 12:30

My jaw drop when I saw yr collection.

Power!
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Re: My Grail Tuna!

Post by KKFA » 18 Nov 2013 19:24

Always a happy day when you get what you are lusting for. Congrats bro.
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Re: My Grail Tuna!

Post by lunarin79 » 18 Nov 2013 19:26

keep those tunas incoming bro 8-)
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chriscentro
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Re: My Grail Tuna!

Post by chriscentro » 18 Nov 2013 19:56

Which movement is the historical Tuna using?
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lunarin79
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Re: My Grail Tuna!

Post by lunarin79 » 18 Nov 2013 20:03

8L35 as shown on 3rd photo bro :p
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Re: My Grail Tuna!

Post by chriscentro » 18 Nov 2013 20:41

lunarin79 wrote:8L35 as shown on 3rd photo bro :p
haha, thanks bro!
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Re: My Grail Tuna!

Post by TheChef » 18 Nov 2013 22:29

Tuna king is tuna king.
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Re: My Grail Tuna!

Post by Badern » 19 Nov 2013 20:18

Thanks for all the kind words bros! :D

Really wish to thank Cosmograph (for giving me a heads up)
And Ivan (for the chat just before i pulled the trigger)
Andylau

Re: My Grail Tuna!

Post by Andylau » 20 Nov 2013 21:26

That's a nice piece.
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