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Golden Tuna

lemonjelliee
Golden Tuna
Guys, i think i might have been bitten by the golden tuna virus....



i tried to google around for info on the golden tuna but information was mixed at best.



Can i ask for some valued input on the various models available along with model number? i'm hoping to get a golden tuna with the kanji date wheel...



Would be fantastic if you guys can advise me on what price im expected to pay for a golden tuna as well. ive seen some going on evil bay for 4k+ and some as low as 700 bucks ..



super confused!



humble thanks to everyone in advance !
big-e-294
Re: Golden Tuna
Just share with u what I've read in my research on the net last year.

Others may feel free to add/correct me:



1978 - World's first quartz powered professional dive watch 7549-7009 (600m)

Ti case and shroud

Also worn by Roger Moore in the James Bond movie "For Your Eyes Only"







~1985/86 - Seiko 7c46-7008 (1000m) sold as model SSBS018

Has english/kanji day.

Dial says:

PROFESSIONAL 1000m

Ti case and ceramic shroud

This is a JDM model







~1999/2000 - 7c46-0AB0 (1000m)

Sometimes referred to as the reissue of SSBS018, but marketed outside Japan. Primarily in Taiwan.

Sold as model S23611J1

Has english/spanish day.

Dial says:

PROFESSIONAL DIVER'S 1000m

Ti case and ceramic shroud (identical to SSBS018)









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ivan
Re: Golden Tuna

"big-e-294"

Just share with u what I've read in my research on the net last year.

Others may feel free to add/correct me:



1978 - World's first quartz powered professional dive watch 7549-7009 (600m)

Ti case and shroud

Also worn by Roger Moore in the James Bond movie "For Your Eyes Only"







~1985/86 - Seiko 7c46-7008 (1000m) sold as model SSBS018

Has english/kanji day.

Dial says:

PROFESSIONAL 1000m

Ti case and ceramic shroud

This is a JDM model







~1999/2000 - 7c46-0AB0 (1000m)

Sometimes referred to as the reissue of SSBS018, but marketed outside Japan. Primarily in Taiwan.

Sold as model S23611J1

Has english/spanish day.

Dial says:

PROFESSIONAL DIVER'S 1000m

Ti case and ceramic shroud (identical to SSBS018)









Sent from my Commodore 64


Good post.

I learnt alot.

Thanks!



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big-e-294
Re: Golden Tuna
They all use Seiko flat vented dive strap with matching Ti Nitride gold color buckle.



I believe only ssbs018 has a matching gold color keeper. While the rest has the standard black rubber keeper.



I'm not 100% sure on the keeper part howeve... Which is gold, which is not :?: :lol:





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herzausstahl
Re: Golden Tuna
Awesome post! Now I know, many thanks :grin:



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lemonjelliee
Re: Golden Tuna
bros how much am i looking at for the individual models? seems like if kanji date wheel is what i want, i can only go for the 1st 2 models right?>
david.tan
Re: Golden Tuna
oh no... i started to lau cui nua (mouth watering) d .... :O
lemonjelliee
Re: Golden Tuna
gold n black does it for me man.....its like the snzh model. went for the black n gold version too ... and this golden tuna's gold portions quite toned down...very swee!
big-e-294
Re: Golden Tuna

"lemonjelliee"

bros how much am i looking at for the individual models? seems like if kanji date wheel is what i want, i can only go for the 1st 2 models right?>


The first model does not hv kanji day. Sorry forgot to mention.



For these 3 models, prices range from 900-1.9k. Depending on condition and packaging.

Prices change, you can search various forums to gauge the prices.

The vintage 7549 is the "cheapest" of the 3.

S23611j1 comes up fm time to time locally and on intl forum.

SSBS018 is harder to come by. But u do see it FS occasionally.





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lemonjelliee
Re: Golden Tuna
This golden tuna is really a tough 1 to catch !
Threeemperor
Re: Golden Tuna

"big-e-294"

Just share with u what I've read in my research on the net last year.

Others may feel free to add/correct me:



1978 - World's first quartz powered professional dive watch 7549-7009 (600m)

Ti case and shroud

Also worn by Roger Moore in the James Bond movie "For Your Eyes Only"



Sent from my Commodore 64




Soon to be my ex... :)





Fear is Good. Panic is Bad.
ivan
Re: Golden Tuna

"lemonjelliee"

This golden tuna is really a tough 1 to catch !


Tough???



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big-e-294
Re: Golden Tuna

"ivan"

[quote="lemonjelliee"]This golden tuna is really a tough 1 to catch !


Tough???



sent from Ericsson 388[/quote]

Tough for everyone except u bro :)





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lemonjelliee
Re: Golden Tuna
tried to look around the various forums but can't seem to find anyone selling. guess gotta play the waiting game...

Ebay only has the latest limited edition 1
ivan
Re: Golden Tuna

"lemonjelliee"

tried to look around the various forums but can't seem to find anyone selling. guess gotta play the waiting game...

Ebay only has the latest limited edition 1


What model u looking at?



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lemonjelliee
Re: Golden Tuna
Ssbs018 bah

Seems like the only Goldie with kanji date wheel
ivan
Re: Golden Tuna

"lemonjelliee"

Ssbs018 bah

Seems like the only Goldie with kanji date wheel


Pm me your budget.





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big-e-294
Re: Golden Tuna

"ivan"

[quote="lemonjelliee"]Ssbs018 bah

Seems like the only Goldie with kanji date wheel


Pm me your budget.





sent from Ericsson 388[/quote]

Wah!

Steady bro!





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Astro2212
Re: Golden Tuna

"ivan"

[quote="lemonjelliee"]Ssbs018 bah

Seems like the only Goldie with kanji date wheel


Pm me your budget.





sent from Ericsson 388[/quote]
Wah din knw u open provision shop
ivan
Re: Golden Tuna

"Astro2212"

[quote="ivan"]


Pm me your budget.





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Wah din knw u open provision shop[/quote]

I oso didnt know u have so many watches. :shock:



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herzausstahl
Re: Golden Tuna
ssbs018! ! ! :grin::grin::grin:



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ivan
Re: Golden Tuna

"herzausstahl"

ssbs018! ! ! :grin::grin::grin:



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Bo pics leh bro

:lol::lol:



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big-e-294
Re: Golden Tuna
Ssbs018!!!



herzausstahl
Re: Golden Tuna

"ivan"

[quote="herzausstahl"]ssbs018! ! ! :grin::grin::grin:



Sent from my Nortel 1822


Bo pics leh bro

:lol::lol:



sent from Ericsson 388[/quote]

I dun haf leh. Still saving up for one :|



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lemonjelliee
Re: Golden Tuna
Slurpzzzz
lemonjelliee
Re: Golden Tuna
Not sure if anyone knows this, but I'll ask anyway.

I read in some old thread on another forum that the 600m goldie's date wheel can be changed into a kanji one. Has anyone here done it b4 or know where to purchase the kanji date wheel?



Thanks !
big-e-294
Re: Golden Tuna

"lemonjelliee"

Not sure if anyone knows this, but I'll ask anyway.

I read in some old thread on another forum that the 600m goldie's date wheel can be changed into a kanji one. Has anyone here done it b4 or know where to purchase the kanji date wheel?



Thanks !


The cal7549 is based on the automatic cal6309... 6309 is same as 6306, and 6306 has kanji day.

I can only assume that the day wheels from 6306 are interchangeable with 7549??



But 6306 is not cheap to find either.

Might not be worth it.



If u r going to mod, I would suggest you just transplant the 6306 movt into the Goldie. Less hassle. :?





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lemonjelliee
Re: Golden Tuna
thanks for the reply bro!
big-e-294
Re: Golden Tuna

"lemonjelliee"

thanks for the reply bro!


If u r going to mod just mod all the way. Haha

Then u hv a unique auto Goldie :D





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ivan
Re: Golden Tuna

"big-e-294"

[quote="lemonjelliee"]thanks for the reply bro!


If u r going to mod just mod all the way. Haha

Then u hv a unique auto Goldie :D





Sent from The Force[/quote]

Not so sure your resale value on your hybrid. Mod can mod. But when wanna sell, have to de-mod.



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big-e-294
Re: Golden Tuna

"ivan"

[quote="big-e-294"]


If u r going to mod just mod all the way. Haha

Then u hv a unique auto Goldie :D





Sent from The Force


Not so sure your resale value on your hybrid. Mod can mod. But when wanna sell, have to de-mod.



sent from the DARK side[/quote]

Yah loh





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herzausstahl
Re: Golden Tuna
I have solution for jellee.



I can sell jelleee 6306 and that gold tuna, to swap. Want to sell swap back hahahaha :grin::grin::grin:







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lemonjelliee
Re: Golden Tuna
bro herz what sorta price are ya looking at? can pm me? heheheh!

my interest has been piqued !
herzausstahl
Re: Golden Tuna

"lemonjelliee"

bro herz what sorta price are ya looking at? can pm me? heheheh!

my interest has been piqued !


Haha sorry I kidding niah. If I do sell I'm selling a set, from 62mas to 7002.



Buy my 6138 chronos lah, good stuff those :grin:



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lemonjelliee
Re: Golden Tuna
That's gonna fetch u a cool sum brother!
Piano_Guy
Re: Golden Tuna
The golden tuna looks good!!!
Bite_Mee
Re: Golden Tuna
Hi anyone know where I can probably find a 1978 7949 gold tuna. Wanna get a birth yr watch [emoji38] thx





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