prospex44 Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Hi As a self confessed rep newbie, I wanted to ask everyone which Reps are the ones to go for. I really want to try a Sinn U1 rep, but would like to ask if anyone has tried one. Also, I have never seen any rep Seiko Tunas, do these exist? Sorry for the potentialy stupid questions, but like I said, I am new to the Rep scene! Cheers Sent from my HTC Vision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 The Sinns are nice reps, I don't have the U1 but I do have the U2 and love it, great quality and very accurate, I believe the U1 is just as good built quality. Dont know too much about the seiko reps, don't think they get much attention...can't be a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prospex44 Posted January 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Thanks Cougar1 I think that a Sinn U series may well be my first purchase! I only asked about any Tuna reps as i have never seen any and just wondered if any existed and where to get them if they did! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adeodatus Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 I don't think they replicate seikos. But there are some great watches to choose from with similar design. Sinn U2 is a great choice, though, especially the ones with the updated sunken ar capsule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Yep the sinns are almost superreps, the AR is amazing on them, better than most gens, can't go wrong. I'm sure there was a few reviews on the U1, if you do a search you might find them. There are reps of seikos, but it seems they may be very low end and lack the true dive function that only a gen seiko tuna could give.... the gens are quite reasonably priced, unless we are talking about Grand Seikos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 The trusted dealer named "WatchEden" carries lower end replicas in great quantities. If a replica Seiko exists for the model you need, it would be a great place to look. I just took a moment and went to look at the Seiko Tuna. It appears to be a Japanese homage to the Rolex Sea Dweller DeepSea ... look at this. There are two outstanding DeepSea replicas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adeodatus Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Ha, this is exactly what I wanted to write, Jkay! if you going for a rep divers watch you can't go wrong with the DSSD. Truely amazing OOTB rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Yep Jkay, I think it was watcheden was the only place I ever saw rep seikos and citizens (had to blink a few times) The dssd is a much better option definitely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adeodatus Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 The only problem in my opinion is if Prospex is a younger person, Rolex may be too old school for him/her. In this case Sinn would be a perfect choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 The DeepSea is as new-wave as it gets for them. Ceramic bezel and thick body .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prospex44 Posted January 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Jkay, great option of the DSSD, they are cracking pieces! Always loved the blue lume! I'm 35, so i guess i'm not too young!! I always liked the Sinn U series as it is a little different from most other divers out there. I think it is the lego hands that really make it stand out for me! I have owned a few Gen Seiko Tunas and the only appeal for me is the cool case design with the shroud. Prices hae really shot up recently for them though, and i would probaby rather try something different, like the Sinn! I'm going to check out WatchEden though....you never know! Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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