Seiko Marinemaster MM300/SBDX001 Long Term Review 

Watch Geek The minute hand is my only complaint. It's not too short but it could be a little bit longer.

Very astute observations

Nope, I just don’t wear it that often. I did switch to a Sinn silicone strap, which fits perfectly.

Thanks. It’s a Velcro strap that I made myself.

I agree

All Thumbs I think Spencer needs a padawan. I think he posted recently that his waiting list is ridiculously long and he wasn’t taking on new work for a while.

Thanks! It’s great that they’ve finally started doing that. I’ve been meaning to stop by the store, now I have my justification. Out of curiosity, did they actually repair it in the shop?

@@InterestingWatches yes I have a grand Seiko snowflake had to mail it to the service center . They did a great job very professional even polished out a few scratches . Now I have a 2 year warranty

Do you remember what the turn around time was?

@@InterestingWatches well it'll take at least a 3 to 4 weeks mine took longer cause they had to replace a part which had to be ordered . My spring drive was about $500 your milage will differ

Price sounds about right. Nice that it doesn’t have to be sent internationally any more. Thanks for the info!

Teachering probably because its a tool watch? Lol its meant to be all banged up

It’s homemade. It is all Velcro and is held together with a traditional buckle. It may not be much to look at, but I do find it functional and comfortable.

Interesting Watches Mate that watch cries out for quality rubber. If you don’t like Seiko rubber try a crafter blue or Uncle Seiko. That home made strap might be comfortable, but why put a fuzzy monstrosity on such a beautiful watch?

Thanks. Did they service it there or was it sent to Japan?

Interesting Watches They serviced my Seiko. Took about a month.

They are so different, it would be hard to choose. It really depends on what kind of environment you would wear a watch in. It’s pretty hard to get away with a tuna in a more formal setting. The mm300, OTOH, can be dressed up or down. Then there is the quartz movement - some simply prefer mechanical watches. It would depend on you... . Right now, I usually wear the tuna can.