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25 February 2018, 02:17 PM | #1 |
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RIP Seiko MM300
Seiko has just announced the Seiko MM300 will no longer be produced.
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25 February 2018, 03:06 PM | #2 |
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Don't worry guys, there are plenty of pre-owned or mint condition MM300 SBDX001/017 in the secondary markets so just chill out ! Of course the next generation of Nippon Subs will be equipped with cooler latest hi-tech wearable upgrades.
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25 February 2018, 03:17 PM | #3 |
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I think that the Alpinist is biting the dust, too.
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25 February 2018, 03:36 PM | #4 |
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25 February 2018, 03:44 PM | #5 |
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Time to put my MM300 anniversary edition up for sale....too big & heavy for me, great condition, Isofrane strap as well......any interests, contact me ASAP!
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25 February 2018, 06:09 PM | #6 |
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25 February 2018, 11:08 PM | #7 |
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Why sell now? Hold on to for at least 6 months. The 50th anniversary sbdx012 prices are about to go through the roof. Should be able to get double msrp at least as of right now. These are impossible to find as it is nevermind the mm300 being discontinued.
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26 February 2018, 07:01 AM | #8 |
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A classic
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1 March 2018, 12:53 PM | #9 |
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Nice watch, but it had some issues, even at the reasonable price point. Probably a better upgrade coming and there has been a reference to a green MM type watch coming out for Basel. Interesting how Seiko is going "Swiss" by taking out the 6 out of their mostly under 1k watches and dumping a 4 movement. It really represented a good value movement in the day.
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1 March 2018, 01:11 PM | #10 | |
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It doesent say marinemaster on the dial. Prospex logo only. Kills it for me. The sbdx001,sbdx017,sbdx012 are history as we know it. RIP. |
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2 March 2018, 08:09 AM | #11 |
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Said an MM "type' not an MM. Agree, the Prospex logo dampens a lot of enthusiasm for their watches. I don't like it myself. It seems like Seiko design/marketing at times messes up their greater acceptance in the WIS community despite their quality. Shame really.
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29 March 2018, 07:57 PM | #12 |
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Hopefully the green limited edition is an indication of what the future MM will be like. (finally, sapphire crystal!)
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30 March 2018, 03:17 AM | #13 |
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Prospex logo is a small price to pay for sapphire and ceramic upgrades. The spirit of the MM300 will live on.
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30 March 2018, 12:32 PM | #14 |
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I just wish they sold parts for the 8l35 and made them more reliable. I have owned 4 and only 1 of them kept great time.
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