A very cool Tuna.

Apr 10, 2021,16:26 PM
 

I think it’s the first time i see live pics of this one, can you tell me what material the blue shroud is made of ?



Greetings from my Emperor, these are truly funky watches.

Filip



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Sun’s out, (tuna) can is out !

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : April 8th, 2021-06:57
Been wearing this one the last several days. I think the post last week regarding quartz is probably what got this one on my wrist this week. As I mentioned on that post, to Mike’s dismay, I tend to not buy quartz these days as my experience has been I ca...  

A very cool Tuna.

 
 By: bimbeano : April 10th, 2021-16:26
I think it’s the first time i see live pics of this one, can you tell me what material the blue shroud is made of ? Greetings from my Emperor, these are truly funky watches. Filip ...  

Funky indeed, that’s a large part of the attraction for me.

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : April 10th, 2021-18:00
I believe the shroud is ceramic, that’s my recollection but it was a long time ago when I bought it (2011). My other Tuna is a Golden Tuna, also Quartz, I like the colours as they add a bit of fun to the funky ! A great Emperor you have.

That’s actually a good rule, buying a Seiko in Japan. The only thing that prevented me from doing so was that I can get JDM pieces at a better price ironically outside of Japan..

 
 By: Echi : April 10th, 2021-21:16
But I need to change that thinking and look at it as a commemorative purchase In fact I was even thinking about getting a Tokyo ltd ed speedy because I missed my chance to go visit Japan ilast year. Would be a good conversation piece once I get to see Cas... 

Funny you talk of the Tokyo Speedy.

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : April 11th, 2021-12:27
On my last trip, towards the end of year 2019, I tried a few of them and fell hard for the “Red”. Even tried it twice on that trip. But I had long held plans for the Olympics and so I decided if I could find one on that trip (summer 2020) I’d buy it. Of c...