![]() Seiko Prospex SBDX029 (SLA031) Marinemaster 1000M Char’s Zaku II Limited 1,000 and Seiko Gundam Prospex SBDX027 (SLA029) Marinemaster 1000M Zaku II Limited 1,000, introduced in 2019 is on the higher end with price over $4000.Ģ015 Seiko Emperor Tuna SBDX013 on Nato Zulu Seiko celebrates ‘Mobile Suit Gundam’ (Japan’s most popular anime series) 40th years of success with 3 limited edition watches two of them are Emperor Tuna. When it comes to Emperor Tuna, we must mention two Seiko Gundam, the largest “Emperor Tuna”. Seiko celebrates ‘Mobile Suit Gundam’ 40th Years Of Success with 3 Limited Edition Watches! Read more Let’s first mention Seiko 50th Anniversary Diver Prospex Marine Master Automatic SBDX016 (with caliber version 8元5-00J0) introduced in 2000. Seiko Emperor Tuna SBDX016 on Italian alligator watch strap 22B18PBU63A1D26įirst of them are Seiko Tuna series, including Seiko Emperor Tuna, modern versions of Seiko’s 6159-7010 Grandfather Tuna. We can roughly divide them into three model categories. Many watches that once incorporated 8元5 have the same re-issues, but with same caliber in them, which speaks a lot about this old fella. Its higher frequency also makes it theoretically more precise, but these differences are so small that they present no reason to choose one over another, as both of these are high-quality calibers. Naturally, its power reserves are a bit higher as it can hold around 55 hours. For example, 8L55 operates at 36,000 vph (8元5 operates at 28,800) and has 37 jewels (11 more than 8元5). Seiko 8L55 movement is basically a cousin of 8元5, therefore it has some improvements. Original picture from Watch Prospex SLA025J1 - SBEX007 Hi-beat is powered by the 8L55 caliber with 36,000 vphĨL55 is a year 2009 variation of Grand Seiko 9S85 movement with a bit different finishing. But it all comes down to refinements and 8元5 is still considered no less worthy than 9S55.ĭisassembled Seiko 8L55 movement. Some even call it a down-market version, as the watches incorporating 8元5 are slightly less priced than those with 9S55 caliber. Basically, 8元5 is "undecorated and unadjusted" version, or simply said - a base of 9S55. 9S55 is introduced in 1998 as a first Grand Seiko mechanical movement after a 20-year break. Original picture from 9S series is considered as one of the finest calibers when it comes to precision. Panerai 47mm Luminor Submersible Radiomir.
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