Which would you buy?

[watchpalooza]

I have two offers open and can only buy one. What do you guys think? I have been wanting a tuna style watch, but a top grade ETA GMT Pepsi seems pretty irresistible. I have one more day to make up my mind.

1) Tuna diver, NH35, Ceramic insert, Dagaz 55 Fathoms dial - $255

2) Aramar GMT Master with Top Grade ETA 2893-2, Aluminum pepsi insert - $440

[yinzburgher]

Keep in mind my answer is based on my tastes and not yours, but I would go for the GMT in this case. I understand the appeal of the Tuna but it's just not really for me. Also, I would probably go for a original unmodded Seiko Tuna if I did want one. And while I normally don't chase homages, I like that the GMT took some Tudor and Rolex elements and came up with something that isn't a 1:1 copy. It looks really well executed actually. And you're getting a 2893 for a killer price. I can't think of any other micros offering a GMT at that price. Is it too late to add a poll?

Looking up more about Aramar, it appears they work with or get some help from Grovana/RT to develop and manufacture these.

https://www.aramar.nl/en/aramar-watches/g-38

[watchpalooza]

Keep in mind my answer is based on my tastes and not yours, but I would go for the GMT in this case. I understand the appeal of the Tuna but it's just not really for me. Also, I would probably go for a original unmodded Seiko Tuna if I did want one. And while I normally don't chase homages, I like that the GMT took some Tudor and Rolex elements and came up with something that isn't a 1:1 copy. It looks really well executed actually. And you're getting a 2893 for a killer price. I can't think of any other micros offering a GMT at that price. Is it too late to add a poll?

Looking up more about Aramar, it appears they work with or get some help from Grovana/RT to develop and manufacture these.

https://www.aramar.nl/en/aramar-watches/g-38

Thanks for taking the time to give your input. I had the same feeling about the Tuna...if I am gonna get one, I want one that is properly Seiko misaligned. It does seem to be a pretty good deal compared to the geniune Tunas I see, though I must admit to not being any kind of Seiko expert.

Maurice (owner) offered an even better deal on the Aramar, so I went with it. Pretty excited to add a 2893 to the collection, and my first Pepsi. Adding my second Aramar in a week. Funny thing, Aramar was discussed a lot at the other place back in 2013-14 as they were starting out. Maurice’s account is now banned there. Anyway, I will do reviews for both of my new Aramar’s in the weeks ahead...and hopefully Maurice will try another KS in 2020.

[Boourns]

For the record I'd have done the same thing for mostly the same reasons. I'd rather have a real tuna if I'm going that route.

[quincas]

Keep in mind my answer is based on my tastes and not yours, but I would go for the GMT in this case. I understand the appeal of the Tuna but it's just not really for me. Also, I would probably go for a original unmodded Seiko Tuna if I did want one. And while I normally don't chase homages, I like that the GMT took some Tudor and Rolex elements and came up with something that isn't a 1:1 copy. It looks really well executed actually. And you're getting a 2893 for a killer price. I can't think of any other micros offering a GMT at that price. Is it too late to add a poll?

Looking up more about Aramar, it appears they work with or get some help from Grovana/RT to develop and manufacture these.

https://www.aramar.nl/en/aramar-watches/g-38

Thanks for taking the time to give your input. I had the same feeling about the Tuna...if I am gonna get one, I want one that is properly Seiko misaligned. It does seem to be a pretty good deal compared to the geniune Tunas I see, though I must admit to not being any kind of Seiko expert.

Maurice (owner) offered an even better deal on the Aramar, so I went with it. Pretty excited to add a 2893 to the collection, and my first Pepsi. Adding my second Aramar in a week. Funny thing, Aramar was discussed a lot at the other place back in 2013-14 as they were starting out. Maurice’s account is now banned there. Anyway, I will do reviews for both of my new Aramar’s in the weeks ahead...and hopefully Maurice will try another KS in 2020.

I think that’s a good choice. 2893 at 440 is great!

That tuna has got some identity crisis going on... FFF dial in a tuna case?

[Bbrou33]

I echo everyone else's thoughts. Not a huge Tuna fan but would get an actual tuna if I did. Much bigger fan of that GMT though. Especially at that price.

[watchpalooza]

Thanks for all the feedback. I think I knew the answer, but just needed a nudge to justify spending more.

[MoT]

As usual I'm way late to the party. The Aramar is what I'd go for. It looks fantastic.