PLEASE scroll down for the latest listings or read on for more information. A selection of the best pre-owned Seiko Tuna dive watches added for sale this week. Our main focus is watches aimed at customers within the UK – however – we also accommodate visitors searching from Europe, Australia, Canada and the USA. Check the “Ships To” field for Worldwide delivery if shopping outside the UK.
Introduced in 1975 all Tuna models incorporate Seiko’s patented gasket system – eliminating the need for a helium escape valve. Prices for vintage models like the QUARTZ Seiko 7549-7000 and 7549-7010 have rocketed lately, expect to pay around £1,300. The original, and very rare, AUTOMATIC 6159-7010 models in good condition can sell for £4,000.
HOW DEEP – really deep – Of all the Seiko Prospex watches sold today the Tuna is still the first choice for many professional divers. The key to it’s popularity lies in the depth this watch can withstand. The Seiko Tuna range (that’s a nickname – not an official Seiko nomenclature) is a PROFESSIONAL diver’s watch capable of withstanding the pressure from depths of 600m (now 1000m).
NICKNAME central – the Tuna range is littered with witty nicknames. To list just a few there’s the Darth Tuna (all black version), Mini Tuna (correct, it’s a bit smaller) , Emperor Tuna, Yellow Tuna (yellow bezel and accent on hands) all the way back to aptly named original Grandfather Tuna …. To find out more please visit our page dedicated to a short history of the Seiko Tuna dive watch
HOMAGE to the Tuna – Customers who admire the aesthetics of the Tuna dive watch may also like Steeldive’s Tuna homage version. Not a fake, but a respectful and affordable tribute to this giant of a diver’s watch.
This list was last updated on the 26/02/2021.
