Mod Bug : Tuna

Readers night vaguely remembered the April Fool's picture of the Seiko Tuna @ http://andywristwatches.blogspot.com/2017/03/happy-april-fools-day.html, that I posted back in 2017 as per the following :

Well, I have a soft spot for the SBBN015 and subsequent SBBN031, but was not too much of a fan for the quartz movements therein. You might know that I liked to think of myself as a Seiko modder at times, having tinkered with many a SKX and SRPA pieces over the years.

So I was wondering... how hard would it be to have a full-grown stainless steel Tuna with a modern Seiko hacking and winding movement, instead of the original quartz movement? The more I thought about it, the more I started browsing around on parts.

So a few clicks here and there, and I was now waiting for the relevant parts to start shipping inwards towards another project in the near future. Let's cross our fingers that it would emerge as a wholesome can of tuna, and not a can of worms...

Time will tell, I supposed :)

Withdrawn : Seiko Pepsi SKX009J1 (With Strapcode Jubilee)

NB : Withdrawn for second thoughts, for the interim period :)

I supposed no further descriptions were necessary for my pre-owned SKX009J1- an imported evergreen classic, in Seiko boxed set. The only point to note is that this had been upgraded to the much-praised Strapcode Super Jubilee bracelet with solid end-links. A quick Google would reveal that the original Seiko rubber strap / bracelet was the weakest link of an otherwise much-loved Seiko classic offering, so you would be getting the best of both worlds with this package. Pictured next to another classic i.e. Submariner, for your viewing pleasure.

Letting go fast at RM1,100 for a fast deal. 

My other items for sale :

1) Rolex Kermit

2) Omega Speedy Ultraman LE

3) Rolex Wimbledon

4) Bell & Ross Military Type

5) Metal Twisted G-Shock MTG-G1000

6) Watch Straps and Accessories

7) Prometheus Poseidon Bracelet

8) Seiko Turtle Reissue Hardlex Crystal

SOLD : Rolex Daytona 116520 (2-Year Rolex Warranty)

For your consideration is a collector's trade-in piece i.e. 2008 Rolex Daytona 116520 with tag, manual, inner and outer boxes, bezel protector, etc. Watch would be sent to Rolex Malaysia in Sept 2018 for a full servicing, so the sale would include the service paper and card (buyer could put his/her own name on the docs), and Rolex warranty till Sept 2020. (#065)

My other items for sale :

1) Rolex Daytona Diamond

2) Rolex GMT-Master ii Pepsi Jubilee

3) Bell & Ross Military Type

4) G-Shock Premium Wave-Ceptors Bundle

5) Watch Straps and Accessories

6) Prometheus Poseidon Bracelet

7) Seiko Turtle Reissue Hardlex Crystal

Withdrawn : Rolex Daytona Diamond 116523 (Safe Queen & Local AD)

Full boxed set, Malaysian AD, Rolex manufacturer warranty till Aug 2020, like-new condition, genuine Rolex dial with diamonds, letting go at RM68,800.

With free gifts valued at RM1k+ including Rolex hard-cover collector's edition, German-made sapphire caseback, and rubber strap (while stocks last).

Free German-made sapphire caseback :

German-made Sapphire Caseback @ RM650.

Other grey resellers' sales advert :

RRP : RM77k excluding proposed 10% SST.

Pre-owned @ circa RM70k.

My other items for sale :

1) Rolex Daytona Diamond

2) Rolex GMT-Master ii Pepsi Jubilee

3) Bell & Ross Military Type

4) G-Shock Premium Wave-Ceptors Bundle

5) Watch Straps and Accessories

6) Prometheus Poseidon Bracelet

7) Seiko Turtle Reissue Hardlex Crystal

Pepsi : The Real McCoy

One is the Real McCoy, while the other is a custom homage. Same-same but different. While it's hard to beat the real thing, it's good to have the one and only Black Sea with Top-Hat crystal nonetheless. Will be enjoying both these pieces in my collection :)

 

Rolex & Concorde

Saw these pictures from watch collector, Tony Crehan and what splendid backdrop they were! Purr-fect to match the Pepsi GMT indeed.