Seiko Prospex Kinetic GMT model no. SUN019P1

I have been interested to get the Seiko Prospex Kinetic model no. SUN019P1, but retailers in Malaysia only have model no. SUN021P1 and SUN023P1, in rubber strap, thus far. Some grey resellers were bringing in the SUN019P1 meant for US and UK markets, but since the Seiko warranty provided was international warranty, it doesn't really matter as Seiko Malaysia would still honour the warranty claims as long as it's within the standard terms and conditions applicable. Depending on where they were getting their goods, the ones from US were a couple of RM cheaper due to the exchange rates.

RRP prices as per Seiko USA : RM2,210 - RM2,280.

RRP prices as per Seiko UK : RM2,530 - RM2,630.

Having purchased Seiko watches from UK and Europe, I knew that the European Seiko comes with 2-year warranty instead of the typical 1-year warranty for watches purchased in USA and Asia. I supposed that the premium in the pricing of European Seiko compared to the counterparts elsewhere accounted for the cost of the additional warranty period.

I have contacted an overseas Seiko retailer whom I have previously purchased from, to check if the shop could requisite for the metal bracelet SUN019P1 and ship over to Malaysia; and the associated final selling price.

I really like the looks of the beefy SUN019P1 and these pictures as sourced from the Net, really increased my liking towards the watch :

However, the SUN019P1, SUN021P1 and SUN023P1 are huge pieces at 48mm excluding crown (or 52mm including crown), so it may not be a walk in the park to carry these watches on one's wrist that easily.

I further found these pictures from an owner whom owned the SUN019P1 along with Seiko Sumo, Seiko Tuna, and Seiko MM300; and the pictures were great as comparison photos. Credit goes to the owner for the pictures @ WUS, as re-produced below :

Before the combat starts, let's place our champions in the weight:









Conclusion: At a MASSIVE 233 grams, the Kinetic Tuna is a whopping 32% heavier than a Sumo, 28% heavier than the SBBN015 Tuna or 15% heavier than the MM300.

Let's now run some side-by side comparisons of the Cases. You can see that the kinetic Tuna is a VERY bulky watch:

1) Side by side with the Sumo. Sumo on top.



2) Side by side with the Tuna. Tuna on top.



3) Side by Side with the MM300. MM300 on top.



Now a few Shots comparing the Bracelets:

1) Kinetic Tuna (right) and Sumo



2) Kinetic Tuna (right) and SBBN015 Tuna



3) Kinetic Tuna (right) and MM300



Wrist Shots in Pairs:







Lineup of all 4:



Side Lineup of all 4: Note the MASSIVE bulk of the Kinetic Tuna:



And a few more solo shots of the Kinetic Tuna for your viewing pleasure:

1) Shroud: Machining and brushing is distinctively inferior to the Tuna.





2) Clasp: in-between the Sumo's and the Tuna's. No ratcheting adjustment.





3) Diving Extension: Same as the Sumo's. This literally dug a hole into my wrist after some continued wearing during my summer holiday, as it protrudes substantially from the bracelet links and the watch is top-heavy. I'm not exaggerating one iota.



4) Crown: