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Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying

Beginner1
Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying
Hi Brothers,

I am new to Seiko JDM and would like to ask current owners and ex-owners of SBBN015, is this quartz operated watch worth buying? Thanks in advance.
ivan
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying
Good.

Buy.



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roo7
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying
I would say, don't just look at it as a quartz watch but as a whole watch with the finishing, the shrouded watch case.



I think Tunas are the most unique piece of watch case design from Seiko.
004
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying
The SBBN015 in my opinion is a great watch , you get Quartz accuracy with all the Tuna watch features . Most guys prefer a Automatic , as Quartz watches can be considered to be a watch without soul . But i like Quartz watches , as i do mechanical watches . Check out the Sumo mechanical Divers SBDC001 , they are also a great piece :)
dragonboat02
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying
During my initial quest for tuna, my first choice is the sbbn015; due to its overall toolish looks, eg, full stainless steel with matching bracelet, black ceramic bezel tt matches the black dial, nice domed crystal, damn bright indexes tt last long nite long, etc.. Of coz not forgetting its reliable quartz movement which is abt < +10sec per month on mine previously (iirc)..



Do however note tt rust is known to occur on the watch case which r covered by the shroud..
Beginner1
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying
Hi Bros,

Tks for your kind inputs. Now I own only autos such as SKX007J, Blue Sumo, SBDX011 PVDed Tuna and SBDX001 MM300 etc etc. So far I am quite happy with the autos, I just worry I might regret on the quartz.
chriscentro
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying

"Beginner1"

Hi Bros,

Tks for your kind inputs. Now I own only autos such as SKX007J, Blue Sumo, SBDX011 PVDed Tuna and SBDX001 MM300 etc etc. So far I am quite happy with the autos, I just worry I might regret on the quartz.


huh, so you are not new to JDMs what, you are new to quartz :mrgreen:
004
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying

"Beginner1"

I just worry I might regret on the quartz.


I dont think you will regret the Quartz , it will add to your already impressive collection .
dragonboat02
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying

"Beginner1"

Hi Bros,

Tks for your kind inputs. Now I own only autos such as SKX007J, Blue Sumo, SBDX011 PVDed Tuna and SBDX001 MM300 etc etc. So far I am quite happy with the autos, I just worry I might regret on the quartz.


For me, I flipped my sbbn015 after a cpl of months as I realised tt I prefer mechanical than quartz (personal preference)..



Thus u may nid to really consider wat u wan in ur collection..
Beginner1
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying
Hi Bros,

How I wish Seiko come out an auto SBBN0xx. For a quartz I may end up flipping it wthin months like Dragonboat02.
seiko siao
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying

"Beginner1"

Hi Bros,

How I wish Seiko come out an auto SBBN0xx. For a quartz I may end up flipping it wthin months like Dragonboat02.


auto tuna there is the 6159 vintage and the SBDX011 emperor tuna
Evirobie
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying

"seiko siao"

[quote="Beginner1"]Hi Bros,

How I wish Seiko come out an auto SBBN0xx. For a quartz I may end up flipping it wthin months like Dragonboat02.


auto tuna there is the 6159 vintage and the SBDX011 emperor tuna[/quote]

Not forgeting 6309 in 7549-7010 tuna casing. Custom.
ivan
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying
When seiko come out with auto SBBN0xx, expect it to cost like the auto tuna. If u like auto, you can change the heart of the sbbn007/015 like some of the bros here did.



How I dont know.



If u no budget but really really like to own a tuna. Buy the quartz first. Enjoy few mths and save some money, then u flip. And then buy an auto.



When u bored again, then flip and buy GS.



When u bored again, then flip and start from zero all over again.



:lol:



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d12go4
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying
I had been a Seiko Automatic "snob" for the longest time. I had a prejudice against Quartz movements, thinking that true collectors don't like them.



But with age came clarity :mrgreen:



Now this SBBN015 has pride of place in my humble collection :D



Best thing to do is try one one, than you will know if its for you or not ;)



MANoj



004
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying

"d12go4"

I had been a Seiko Automatic "snob" for the longest time. I had a prejudice against Quartz movements, thinking that true collectors don't like them.



But with age came clarity


Aint that true .
Beginner1
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying
NIce watch Manoj.

I already have the Emperor Tuna. I just considering whether to add another steel-looking tuna.

By the way, is SBBN015 battery change easy or it has to be send back to Japan?



ivan
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying

"MIKER"

[quote="d12go4"]I had been a Seiko Automatic "snob" for the longest time. I had a prejudice against Quartz movements, thinking that true collectors don't like them.



But with age came clarity


Aint that true .[/quote]

Ok noted



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ivan
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying

"Beginner1"

NIce watch Manoj.

I already have the Emperor Tuna. I just considering whether to add another steel-looking tuna.

By the way, is SBBN015 battery change easy or it has to be send back to Japan?





K2.





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CoolieND
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying

"d12go4"



That a Hammer bracelet on the Tuna? Looking good! :ugeek:
CoolieND
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying

"ivan"

[quote="Beginner1"]By the way, is SBBN015 battery change easy or it has to be send back to Japan?

K2.
[/quote]

Yup, battery change shouldn't be an issue.



However, if you want it to still be dive-worthy, you'd want to give it to a shop with the necessary tools. I'm sure a place like http://www.jwwatch.com" false; would be able to do it, but you might as well give it to TS then, they'd be able to do gaskets, etc.
d12go4
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying
WOW ! ! !



If you're starting with the Emperor, and now thinking of getting the SBBN015, you're working your way down ;)



Jokes aside, I'm hoping to one day work my way up to the Emperor. :D



As for the Battery change, I've not had to change mine yet, but I don't think you need to send it all the way to Japan for this to be none. I'm sure Mr.Goh at K2 should be able to do this without issue.



Cheers



MANoj






"Beginner1"

NIce watch Manoj.

I already have the Emperor Tuna. I just considering whether to add another steel-looking tuna.

By the way, is SBBN015 battery change easy or it has to be send back to Japan?



d12go4
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying
Yup, my SBBN015 is on a Yobokies Hammer.



Cheers



MANoj


"CoolieND"

[quote="d12go4"]


That a Hammer bracelet on the Tuna? Looking good! :ugeek:[/quote]
004
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying
The more i have researched a future Seiko Divers watch for myself , the more the SBBN015 pops up on my Radar :) someday i may just pull the trigger on a one :?
ivan
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying

"MIKER"

The more i have researched a future Seiko Divers watch for myself , the more the SBBN015 pops up on my Radar :) someday i may just pull the trigger on a one :?


So what do you have actually?

At least a pic to show?



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004
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying

"ivan"

[quote="MIKER"]The more i have researched a future Seiko Divers watch for myself , the more the SBBN015 pops up on my Radar :) someday i may just pull the trigger on a one :?


So what do you have actually?

At least a pic to show?



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Sorry Bro , i dont have a photobucket account . As i dont like to use photo hosting sites to store my images , hence i cant upload pics on this site :( I would really be glad if one day this site gets upgraded to a powerfull server or whatever is required ? that allows for photo attachments to be done ;)
ivan
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying

"MIKER"

[quote="ivan"]


So what do you have actually?

At least a pic to show?



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Sorry Bro , i dont have a photobucket account . As i dont like to use photo hosting sites to store my images , hence i cant upload pics on this site :( I would really be glad if one day this site gets upgraded to a powerfull server or whatever is required ? that allows for photo attachments to be done ;)[/quote]

I agree.

So what do u have?



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seiko siao
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying

"MIKER"

[quote="ivan"]


So what do you have actually?

At least a pic to show?



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Sorry Bro , i dont have a photobucket account . As i dont like to use photo hosting sites to store my images , hence i cant upload pics on this site :( I would really be glad if one day this site gets upgraded to a powerfull server or whatever is required ? that allows for photo attachments to be done ;)[/quote]

perhaps u can email me ur photos and i will upload on ur behalf.
roo7
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying
OT, but I can't never allow photos to be uploaded directly to the forum :) There's so many free services around, why should I pay for that.
ivan
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying

"seiko siao"

[quote="MIKER"]


Sorry Bro , i dont have a photobucket account . As i dont like to use photo hosting sites to store my images , hence i cant upload pics on this site :( I would really be glad if one day this site gets upgraded to a powerfull server or whatever is required ? that allows for photo attachments to be done ;)


perhaps u can email me ur photos and i will upload on ur behalf.[/quote]

U chin clever leh!

Really best service no horse run.

I email u all those 10000000+ photos I found online.

U help me upload can?



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ivan
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying

"roo7"

OT, but I can't never allow photos to be uploaded directly to the forum :) There's so many free services around, why should I pay for that.


True true.

Now I need to find a pic of sbbn015 to upload now.





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seiko siao
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying

"ivan"

[quote="seiko siao"]


perhaps u can email me ur photos and i will upload on ur behalf.


U chin clever leh!

Really best service no horse run.

I email u all those 10000000+ photos I found online.

U help me upload can?



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is my pleasure boss,i KLKK very free wan. :roll: :roll:
004
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying

"roo7"

why should I pay for that.


Because your such a great & wealthy guy :lol:
seiko siao
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying

"Beginner1"

Hi Brothers,

I am new to Seiko JDM and would like to ask current owners and ex-owners of SBBN015, is this quartz operated watch worth buying? Thanks in advance.


honestly speaking, yes in term of design and build is really solid.



no doubt it's quartz but who cares?



i sold mine and regretted.will find another piece again in future.
004
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying

"seiko siao"


no doubt it's quartz but who cares?


Not me ;)
zeikphur
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying

"ivan"

When seiko come out with auto SBBN0xx, expect it to cost like the auto tuna. If u like auto, you can change the heart of the sbbn007/015 like some of the bros here did.



How I dont know.



If u no budget but really really like to own a tuna. Buy the quartz first. Enjoy few mths and save some money, then u flip. And then buy an auto.



When u bored again, then flip and buy GS.



When u bored again, then flip and start from zero all over again.



:lol:



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Wise words :)
d12go4
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying
LOL..and I'm glad you decided to sell it to me :D



My first "True" Tuna..after the Sardine..



MANoj






"seiko siao"




honestly speaking, yes in term of design and build is really solid.



no doubt it's quartz but who cares?



i sold mine and regretted.will find another piece again in future.
koiflowerhorn
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying
anyone knows where to buy this model specially with the metal shroud here in sg? been searching the net for days with no luck.
004
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying

"koiflowerhorn"

anyone knows where to buy this model specially with the metal shroud here in sg? been searching the net for days with no luck.


Welcome to the site ,Try here -



http://c-watch.co.jp/ww/sbbn015017.html"http://www.higuchi-inc.com/sbbn015.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.higuchi-inc.com/sbbn015.html" false;



:) :)
CoolieND
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying
In Singapore, try Big Time @ Sims Ave, sometimes they have these JDM watches available.
alechim
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying
It is very personal. I almost landed myself a SBBN015 but had 2nd thoughts coz its a quartz because I would think mechanical watch will last longer if taken care well (its personal). So ended up I got a limited edition Golgo13 FieldMaster SBDC021 which many says its a fake Tuna. Best of all I got it cheaper than the SBBN015 :D
chriscentro
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying

"alechim"

It is very personal. I almost landed myself a SBBN015 but had 2nd thoughts coz its a quartz because I would think mechanical watch will last longer if taken care well (its personal). So ended up I got a limited edition Golgo13 FieldMaster SBDC021 which many says its a fake Tuna. Best of all I got it cheaper than the SBBN015 :D


If you change the bezel insert and dial similar to the Tuna's one...hmmm...i think it would look very much look like one.
alechim
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying

"chriscentro"

[quote="alechim"]It is very personal. I almost landed myself a SBBN015 but had 2nd thoughts coz its a quartz because I would think mechanical watch will last longer if taken care well (its personal). So ended up I got a limited edition Golgo13 FieldMaster SBDC021 which many says its a fake Tuna. Best of all I got it cheaper than the SBBN015 :D


If you change the bezel insert and dial similar to the Tuna's one...hmmm...i think it would look very much look like one.[/quote]
That would defeats the purpose of buying a limited edition right? haha
chriscentro
Re: Is SBBN015 Quartz Tuna worth buying

"alechim"

[quote="chriscentro"]


If you change the bezel insert and dial similar to the Tuna's one...hmmm...i think it would look very much look like one.

That would defeats the purpose of buying a limited edition right? haha[/quote]

ya la, just a thought, i won't mod it if I were the owner too :)