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Marine Master 300

Cosmograph
Marine Master 300
Hi senior bros here,



Just wanted to check about the above mentioned watch on your thoughts especially if you have one. For noobs like myself what advice would you give



1) reasonable price to pay for one New vs Preowned

2) has there ever been a need to service? Where would you recommend bringing this?

3) when intending to buy, what are some of the things to look for if one is able to inspect the physical piece? Serial numbers? Looking at the dial make etc? Compared to sites that sell them?

4) I read the crown is no different from a sumo? So for a high end using an 8L35 movement, that is a so called weakness or low point of the watch? True? Any others?



Sorry if there are a lot of questions but searched this forum and many others and have read the famous comparison between Rolex subs & also the review done in 2005/06 & of course the one done by Fellow Seiko expert yeoman. Would like to seek opinions/thoughts. Cheers
Stupidbear
Re: Marine Master 300
Got it and not flipping it. :D
Cosmograph
Re: Marine Master 300

"Stupidbear"

Got it and not flipping it. :D

Ok, so what are your thoughts since having it?
Astro2212
Re: Marine Master 300
I can oni say

GOOD!!!



Same lik bro stupidbear...got it n not flippin it...:)



Put it SBS with a sub n dun look at the word ROLEX n SEIKO

U wil hav the ans...:)

zhwong
Re: Marine Master 300
Well i've bought 2 in the past year alone, the first was a preowned, loved it so much tt i sold it just so I could get a brand spanking new one. As for servicing, TS will obviously cost a bomb, but then K2 will be ur saving grace, he will do it for a fraction of the price. If I were you just look for shaggy, his price is probably the most competitve, and as for weaknesses, well its a lil heavy if u have puny wrist like me, but you will get used to it.



Here's mine :D



big-e-294
Re: Marine Master 300
You sure hv a lot of qns! :lol:

But it's ok, I was exactly the same 3years ago. I picked up the mm300 late 2011.

In 3 yrs I did a lot of reading (actually more like drooling over pics of the mm300).

But no matter how much reading u do, u will only know the quality one u pick one up in your hands. Words and pics can't describe it seriously.



Like you, when i manage to scrape up enough funds, I was deciding between New vs Preowned.

Preowned prices are definitely more affordable, as this piece is not so affordable to me.

But for me personally, I wanted this as a keeper, so it made more sense for me to purchase new.



The crown was never an issue to me. To be honest, this watch has been in production much longer than the sumo. SO in actual fact, it is more correct to say that the sumo is using a similar crown to the mm300.



Some might complain that at this price range it shld hv a sapphire xtal. But that didn't really bother me. Seiko developed this watch from the ground up and I am sure they knew what they were doing. I hv several Seikos and all using the patented Hardlex xtal and I hv no issues so far.



The finishing on the dial and hands are excellent. The creamy lume is fantastic touch - giving it that vintage feel IMHO. The bezel feels really nice to turn and the bezel insert looks very different than in photos. The case is quite thick and sits high on the wrist, but I find it quite balanced at 42mm when wearing it.



Some things I always look out for when buying any dive watch:

1. Hands alignment

2. Bezel alignment to 12hr marker

3. Even lume (not so critical, as long as its not very uneven)

4. Crown screws down



My advice, find a piece to molest and be the judge yourself.
big-e-294
Re: Marine Master 300
Here's mine

roo7
Re: Marine Master 300
Like they all said, you need to hold it, feel it, wear it...















Don't really want to repeat myself (just being lazy here).



Here's my review: http://jiehong.org/blog/2010/07/02/seiko-marine-master-300/" false;



;)
Astro2212
Re: Marine Master 300
Poison time... :evil:

LB1981
Marine Master 300




Another poison... U will nt regret buying it.
herzausstahl
Re: Marine Master 300
Go for it man, for the price one of the best all-rounder.



Cosmograph
Re: Marine Master 300

"big-e-294"

You sure hv a lot of qns! :lol:

But it's ok, I was exactly the same 3years ago. I picked up the mm300 late 2011.

In 3 yrs I did a lot of reading (actually more like drooling over pics of the mm300).

But no matter how much reading u do, u will only know the quality one u pick one up in your hands. Words and pics can't describe it seriously.



Like you, when i manage to scrape up enough funds, I was deciding between New vs Preowned.

Preowned prices are definitely more affordable, as this piece is not so affordable to me.

But for me personally, I wanted this as a keeper, so it made more sense for me to purchase new.



The crown was never an issue to me. To be honest, this watch has been in production much longer than the sumo. SO in actual fact, it is more correct to say that the sumo is using a similar crown to the mm300.



Some might complain that at this price range it shld hv a sapphire xtal. But that didn't really bother me. Seiko developed this watch from the ground up and I am sure they knew what they were doing. I hv several Seikos and all using the patented Hardlex xtal and I hv no issues so far.



The finishing on the dial and hands are excellent. The creamy lume is fantastic touch - giving it that vintage feel IMHO. The bezel feels really nice to turn and the bezel insert looks very different than in photos. The case is quite thick and sits high on the wrist, but I find it quite balanced at 42mm when wearing it.



Some things I always look out for when buying any dive watch:

1. Hands alignment

2. Bezel alignment to 12hr marker

3. Even lume (not so critical, as long as its not very uneven)

4. Crown screws down



My advice, find a piece to molest and be the judge yourself.


Thanks for taking the time to review my many questions and sharing a heartfelt view, Bro Big-E.



Had the chance to check one out not too long ago but after taking some time to decide the piece was snapped up. But there will always be another piece another day.



Thank u all bros for sharing that you are not selling & have no intention to! ;)
Cosmograph
Re: Marine Master 300

"Astro2212"

I can oni say

GOOD!!!



Same lik bro stupidbear...got it n not flippin it...:)



Put it SBS with a sub n dun look at the word ROLEX n SEIKO

U wil hav the ans...:)



Wah bro Astro, next to 2 subs this is macham pocket change for someone like you la!
tzetze
Re: Marine Master 300
ebay selling US$2000++ if u wanna know the price...



if u wan sapphire crystal and titanium bracelet, y not consider the spring drive version?
Cosmograph
Re: Marine Master 300

"tzetze"

ebay selling US$2000++ if u wanna know the price...



if u wan sapphire crystal and titanium bracelet, y not consider the spring drive version?


that's more than double the price, even though its a 600M, sounds extremely high. I think the hardlex does not have any issues, more to do with consumers not happy that its not sapphire. Titanium bracelet don't need for common ppl like me... :D
roo7
Marine Master 300
You can refer to the usual sales forums for brand new, like they mentioned shaggy has the best offering, 2.6 or 2.8.



As for pre-owned, it's around 2-2.4 depending on condition ? Just check all the past sales thread for reference :)





Sent from my iPhone
big-e-294
Re: Marine Master 300

"Cosmograph"

[quote="big-e-294"]You sure hv a lot of qns! :lol:

But it's ok, I was exactly the same 3years ago. I picked up the mm300 late 2011.

In 3 yrs I did a lot of reading (actually more like drooling over pics of the mm300).

But no matter how much reading u do, u will only know the quality one u pick one up in your hands. Words and pics can't describe it seriously.



Like you, when i manage to scrape up enough funds, I was deciding between New vs Preowned.

Preowned prices are definitely more affordable, as this piece is not so affordable to me.

But for me personally, I wanted this as a keeper, so it made more sense for me to purchase new.



The crown was never an issue to me. To be honest, this watch has been in production much longer than the sumo. SO in actual fact, it is more correct to say that the sumo is using a similar crown to the mm300.



Some might complain that at this price range it shld hv a sapphire xtal. But that didn't really bother me. Seiko developed this watch from the ground up and I am sure they knew what they were doing. I hv several Seikos and all using the patented Hardlex xtal and I hv no issues so far.



The finishing on the dial and hands are excellent. The creamy lume is fantastic touch - giving it that vintage feel IMHO. The bezel feels really nice to turn and the bezel insert looks very different than in photos. The case is quite thick and sits high on the wrist, but I find it quite balanced at 42mm when wearing it.



Some things I always look out for when buying any dive watch:

1. Hands alignment

2. Bezel alignment to 12hr marker

3. Even lume (not so critical, as long as its not very uneven)

4. Crown screws down



My advice, find a piece to molest and be the judge yourself.


Thanks for taking the time to review my many questions and sharing a heartfelt view, Bro Big-E.



Had the chance to check one out not too long ago but after taking some time to decide the piece was snapped up. But there will always be another piece another day.



Thank u all bros for sharing that you are not selling & have no intention to! ;)[/quote]

Hardlex is quite tough.

I've worn my old SKX to body surf when I went back to Aust. Being thrown and dumped by the waves against sandy beaches didn't leave a mark on the xtal.



The watch eventually will get scratched when u wear it. That's reality.
herzausstahl
Re: Marine Master 300
Couldn't agree more.
matt156c
Re: Marine Master 300
Actually I am the odd one here :o Flip mine as I like my Sammy more then the mm.

This is one watch that I can buy later if I want one again. Not the Sammy.



But I must say, it's one he'll of a watch.
mariod
Re: Marine Master 300
I bought mine used one year ago but still within warranty and due to the fact that this was an EU deal with no tax to pay I couldn't be any happier :D The mm300 is heavy, the clasp and the bezel scratch easily but it is a VERY SEXY dive watch and looks great on any kind of bracelet/strap imho :mrgreen:









...just my 2ct of course... ;)
Astro2212
Re: Marine Master 300
Yah agreeeeee the MM300 looks gd in any bracelet/strap... :mrgreen:
Cosmograph
Re: Marine Master 300

"mariod"

I bought mine used one year ago but still within warranty and due to the fact that this was an EU deal with no tax to pay I couldn't be any happier :D The mm300 is heavy, the clasp and the bezel scratch easily but it is a VERY SEXY dive watch and looks great on any kind of bracelet/strap imho :mrgreen:









...just my 2ct of course... ;)


Thanks for sharing! It looks lovely, may I ask how come you bought it from the EU?
mariod
Re: Marine Master 300
I'm from Germany so I was looking for an EU-deal to avoid import taxes... :oops:
korolev
Re: Marine Master 300
just a month into this forum and im poisoned. seriously poisoned by the mm300. and im not supposed to buy anything because i should be saving money. any bros here can share with me, on where i might be able to give this a try (any shops?) before i order it? thank you!
Stupidbear
Re: Marine Master 300

"korolev"

just a month into this forum and im poisoned. seriously poisoned by the mm300. and im not supposed to buy anything because i should be saving money. any bros here can share with me, on where i might be able to give this a try (any shops?) before i order it? thank you!


check with zhwong bro's.

his condition is swee swee.
lunarin79
Re: Marine Master 300

"korolev"

just a month into this forum and im poisoned. seriously poisoned by the mm300. and im not supposed to buy anything because i should be saving money. any bros here can share with me, on where i might be able to give this a try (any shops?) before i order it? thank you!


i've never seen a lady with a MM300 before



you can be the first :mrgreen:
Paladium
Re: Marine Master 300
just decided to get a tuna, u guys come poison with this mm300.. buay sai lah.. very evil leh.. :evil:
korolev
Re: Marine Master 300

"lunarin79"

[quote="korolev"]just a month into this forum and im poisoned. seriously poisoned by the mm300. and im not supposed to buy anything because i should be saving money. any bros here can share with me, on where i might be able to give this a try (any shops?) before i order it? thank you!


i've never seen a lady with a MM300 before



you can be the first :mrgreen:[/quote]

omg why am i the lady? haha
herzausstahl
Re: Marine Master 300

"korolev"

[quote="lunarin79"]


i've never seen a lady with a MM300 before



you can be the first :mrgreen:


omg why am i the lady? haha[/quote]

ceo thinks kokoro84 = korolev maybe..... :lol:
korolev
Re: Marine Master 300

"herzausstahl"

[quote="korolev"]


omg why am i the lady? haha


ceo thinks kokoro84 = korolev maybe..... :lol:[/quote]



haha i see! i happen to be 84 too =) but male.
lunarin79
Re: Marine Master 300
:o



PAISEH



Both ur nicks are so similar :o



LOL
big-e-294
Re: Marine Master 300
:lol: :lol:
zidaneong
Re: Marine Master 300
The MM300 is a good watch. Love the vintage look of the watch. When i got the watch from Bigtime, Irene told me that a lady bought the MM300 as well.
tommylee
Re: Marine Master 300
How much did you guys get it?



Saw it at lucky plaza and it was selling at 5550.



Its considered expensive right?



Am considering getting one its so beautiful ;)
ivan
Marine Master 300

"tommylee"

How much did you guys get it?



Saw it at lucky plaza and it was selling at 5550.



Its considered expensive right?



Am considering getting one its so beautiful ;)


I suggest you look for this guy

Shaggy angel in this forum or sg-roc
Astro2212
Re: Marine Master 300

"tommylee"

How much did you guys get it?



Saw it at lucky plaza and it was selling at 5550.



Its considered expensive right?



Am considering getting one its so beautiful ;)

Tnk got 1 in sc sales leh...gd price...
piertiong
Re: Marine Master 300

"tommylee"

How much did you guys get it?



Saw it at lucky plaza and it was selling at 5550.



Its considered expensive right?



Am considering getting one its so beautiful ;)


I think the one you saw was the sbdx011 and not the sbdx001 (mm300)
devil00
Marine Master 300
Lol :D ceo not enough kopi ..
silverguy
Re: Marine Master 300
Hmmm......... :roll:
Astro2212
Re: Marine Master 300

"devil00"

Lol :D ceo not enough kopi ..

Smlj
lunarin79
Re: Marine Master 300

"devil00"

Lol :D ceo not enough kopi ..


:?:
devil00
Marine Master 300

"lunarin79"

[quote="korolev"]just a month into this forum and im poisoned. seriously poisoned by the mm300. and im not supposed to buy anything because i should be saving money. any bros here can share with me, on where i might be able to give this a try (any shops?) before i order it? thank you!


i've never seen a lady with a MM300 before



you can be the first :mrgreen:[/quote]

Hahaha
gtl
Re: Marine Master 300
Finally saw a MM300 in the flesh at Thong Sia. Went there last month but no stock. Got lucky I guess. But the price is rather eye popping. $4035 after discount. What is the regular pricing for this model here?
Cosmograph
Re: Marine Master 300

"gtl"

Finally saw a MM300 in the flesh at Thong Sia. Went there last month but no stock. Got lucky I guess. But the price is rather eye popping. $4035 after discount. What is the regular pricing for this model here?




Check out BigTime, it's the only place that I know that retails MM300 and def less than $4k. You can check them out at Sims Ave.
roo7
Marine Master 300
And the sales forum of course.





Sent from my iPhone
gtl
Re: Marine Master 300
Thanks for the advice guys. Strange. I can't access the sale forum. Is it because I have too low a post count? I thought it only applies if you are selling items. Any idea if bangkok would be a good place to check out a mm300? I am heading there in a few days. Thanks!
roo7
Re: Marine Master 300

"gtl"

Thanks for the advice guys. Strange. I can't access the sale forum. Is it because I have too low a post count? I thought it only applies if you are selling items. Any idea if bangkok would be a good place to check out a mm300? I am heading there in a few days. Thanks!


Sorry, I didn't realised that you are new here, well it's all documented in the rules and faq, you need a higher post count before gaining access. Don't worry, it's a small amount to meet.
gtl
Re: Marine Master 300

"Cosmograph"

[quote="gtl"]Finally saw a MM300 in the flesh at Thong Sia. Went there last month but no stock. Got lucky I guess. But the price is rather eye popping. $4035 after discount. What is the regular pricing for this model here?




Check out BigTime, it's the only place that I know that retails MM300 and def less than $4k. You can check them out at Sims Ave.[/quote]



Not too sure if I sounded noob to the salesman but I was quoted $4283 over the phone for the watch at Big Time. :shock:
gtl
Re: Marine Master 300
Just been to the Seiko Boutique in Bangkok. Apparently the MM300 is out of stock till next year here.
pacman1188
Re: Marine Master 300

"gtl"

Just been to the Seiko Boutique in Bangkok. Apparently the MM300 is out of stock till next year here.


If really keen on the MM300, suggest gaining access to the sales forum (commercial) and having a look.....