Check out how the Seiko Rose Gold Emperor Tuna @ SBDX014 (RG Tuna) dwarfed the Omega Speedy Ultraman. Since I just purchased the Seiko DLC Emperor Tuna @ SBBN025 (Darth Tuna), I now have a better form of reference between both watches. If you were like me- wanting to have the Emperor Tuna but preferred an automatic movement over the quartz, this blog entry should be of interest to you.
Both the RG Tuna and Darth Tuna were meant for heavy business in that they could venture to the depths of 1,000m under the ocean. However, they wore very differently on the wrist. While RG Tuna was rather top-heavy and unyieldingly bulky due to the automatic movement, Darth Tuna wore better due to the lighter and thinner quartz movement. I only found that out after having tried both on my wrist.
The local RRP was RM15k; but I was given a very good discounted price probably due to the fact that this piece had been passed over by too many collectors. At 35% off, it was really quite the bargain and only slightly more expensive than the piece that I ordered online; but after trying the Darth Tuna, it was very clear which Emperor Tuna would be the piece that I would pick up from the box to wear.
If you still prefer an automatic-winding movement in a Tuna, then do check out the SBBN015 Tuna homage variants that I have reviewed @ https://andywristwatches.blogspot.com/2018/12/review-sharkey-bronze-tuna-version-20.html and https://andywristwatches.blogspot.com/2018/12/review-merkur-ssteel-tuna-version-20.html.
Both the Merkur OceanMaster and Sharkey SharkMaster utilised the Seiko NH35A movements; and when placed next to the Darth Tuna, the sizes were really not that much different from one to the other. Hence, all three would wear quite comfortably on the wrist.
Between Merkur and Sharkey, I preferred the former as Merkur's built quality was noticeably better in comparison to Sharkey's. Merkur's bezel turn was more crisp and precise, and the crown locked into the case better. Sharkey's biggest weakness was in the crown lock. It was simply not confidence-inspiring and I would not want to risk taking it into the seas.
(NB : I would not be able to test Sharkey's water resistance as this piece had been won by a reader during a recent quiz @ https://andywristwatches.blogspot.com/2018/12/christmas-fun-santas-quiz.html, so it was really pending his pick-up after Christmas.)
In terms of lume, I would let you judge the results to yourself :
Suffice to say, the winner of the lume action still went to Seiko's LumiBrite. Well, not just any Prospex LumiBrite, but the MarineMaster LumiBrite. So you know that the scale was really tipped in its favour right from the start.
Conclusion :
If you were after a 1,000m Emperor Tuna but liked it to be wearable, you won't go wrong with the Darth Tuna.
If you prefer your Tuna to be wearable and have an automatic movement, then look at the Merkur. And if you want it in bronze, then grabbing the Sharkey is a no brainer.
If you have wrist sizes similar to Arnold Schwarzenegger's, then the RG Tuna should not be a problem to you at all. Otherwise, just go on the waiting list for the 1978 Golden Tuna Re-issue. It stayed true to the Golden Tuna and is wearable in the same foot print as the Darth Tuna.
If you were after a 1,000m Emperor Tuna but liked it to be wearable, you won't go wrong with the Darth Tuna.
If you prefer your Tuna to be wearable and have an automatic movement, then look at the Merkur. And if you want it in bronze, then grabbing the Sharkey is a no brainer.
If you have wrist sizes similar to Arnold Schwarzenegger's, then the RG Tuna should not be a problem to you at all. Otherwise, just go on the waiting list for the 1978 Golden Tuna Re-issue. It stayed true to the Golden Tuna and is wearable in the same foot print as the Darth Tuna.
There you have it, folks- Wicked Tunas deciphered!
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