[Mike_Dowling]

Not a fan of the gold accents at all, I get their place in Seiko heritage but I like the look of the original better.

If Seiko wants to improve the MM300 just add a sapphire crystal, give it a true five link bracelet, regulate the movement, better crown and a machined clasp.

 

[Mike_Dowling]

And call it the SBGA029?

Looks nothing like the MM300 though.

 

[Mike_Dowling]

Just poking fun.

I agree it looks nothing like it, but I would think Seiko wouldn't want to eat into GS market share with a higher end MM.

I don't see why not, they do it with the Tuna, sarbs etc... Plus the MM300 is the best looking diver on the market IMO, I would be all over a GS model of the MM300.

 

[Mike_Dowling]

Looks like his pics only photo shopped out the info for the watch on the case back, nothing wrong with that imo.

The clasp looks way wrong too, not saying he's selling fakes but those pictures are very odd.

 

[Mike_Dowling]

True I would probably do the same if you posted online I was selling a fake watch because you didn't like my pics.

I don't think it's so much an accusation as it is pointing out an issue, the clasp is clearly missing a microadjust, why?

 

[Mike_Dowling]

But if you take a pic of a normal clasp and compare the two you will see they look the same length. So maybe it over photoshopped or maybe it is a older version from the early 2000's? My thought is this, before someone is accused of selling a replica aka fake they should be given the benefit of the doubt and contacted to see what is the story is. This dude has a ton of feedback on ebay and I don't think he would trying to outright screw someone. So why don't one of you step up and contact him to see what the story is instead of casting a negative tone towards him?

I'm not the regulator of the Internet and I'm not in the market for a MM300, but I suggest anyone looking to buy from this guy inquire about the clasp missing a microadjust and other issues with the photos, no one is disparaging anyone, simply pointing out the discrepancies with his photos. The photos he posted on the Internet for all to see and comment on.

 

[Mike_Dowling]

Personally I wouldn't want Diashield, with regular SS I can always have it polished and brushed to look as good as new. What do you do when your Diashield scratches?

 

[Mike_Dowling]

Contrary to all the hype of scratched MM300 bezels, I think a lot of it is overreaction from the owner as I have yet to see any used MM300 bezel, scratches/dents and all, I would kick out of bed. Let's not forget this is a tool watch and wear is to be expected through normal use. I welcome wabi and character!

I agree with what you wrote, I understand what this version was going for in Seiko history I just prefer the original (that's why I own it I guess), but I bet live photos of this watch will look awesome.

I also agree it's a tool watch, I wear it daily and if it gets a scratch it gets a scratch, no big deal.

 

[Mike_Dowling]

After seeing the video, I have to say it looks significantly worse than the regular MM300 in my opinion.
And the gold parts on the rubber bracelet? Ugh!

l think it looks much better than l expected, the gold on the strap is awful but that's easily remedied. l like the gold accents and red in the seconds hand a lot more in the real shots.

 

[Mike_Dowling]

It's nice but for the price people are paying it really should come with at least a sapphire crystal upgrade and regulated movement imo. Something to make it a little more special instead of just gold dial highlights. Nice looking watch though no doubt, I don't know that I could pay $1,000 to $1,500 more than the standard MM300 for it.

 

[Mike_Dowling]

Hi, I just received mine this afternoon, too bad my friend couldn't wait. He insisted to get the the SBDX001 as soon as possible. I sold my SBDX001 to fund this

Great watch!! To all SBDX012 owners!! A Toast!!!
Wear it in good health!!!

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Great photo!