Noah Fuller 10 Watches Tsunami Review
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Noah Fuller 10 Watches Tsunami Review
Ok, I've had this watch now for aboot a month. Been wearing it roughly half the time so I have some time on it. This watch was inspired from a Seiko 6309-7040 cushion cased diver from late 70's to early 80s. I've always liked the design and they are comfortable to wear. I like vintage watches but don't like the fact that they are old and many are just worn out or need parts that don't exist or no on can work on them etc etc. When I saw the Tsunami and its vintage styling along with the fact that its new I knew I would have at least 1. Contacted Noah after seeing some of them show up on the forums. He hooked me up with his photobucket account with all of the options I could choose. You have a choice in dials, crowns, handsets, PVD, and bezels. Probably other stuff too just ask Noah. Limited edition of 100 pieces so I asked for #34-my favorite serial #-and it was open so at that point it was on. Emailed Noah and said bring it. About a week later it was waiting for me at work.
Some specs:
WR-333M
Movement: Seiko 6r15-21600 VPH or 6 ticks per second. Hacks and winds.
Diameter 44mm
Thickness 16.2mm
Sapphire domed crystal 5.2mm
Noah sent the watch seperate from the big case which was fine with me. The case came about a week later with tools, straps, loc tite, and enough space to store 12 watches. Noah basically threw in everything but the kitchen sink.
Enough of my blathering here are some pics:
General pics
Caseback engraved with wr of 333m and serial # 34/100
Has springbar access holes machined. Original 6309 did not have these and consequently a giant PITA to release springbars. I like the 6309 better in that I don't like looking at holes but the ease of changing straps is welcoming over my 6309s.
Bezel is fairly tall and unique. It has 3 layers and Noah has a 2 layered bezel which more closely resembles the original 6309 bezel. Bezel action it on the easy to turn side yet still sure feeling with minimal slop or play. 120 clicks and alignment is perfect.
The bracelet is interesting. It is a 3 piece design which you see a lot but this one is unique-at least in my experience. The outer 2 links are flush but the inner larger center link has sort of a marathon varying height deal going on. It is very aethsetically pleasing to me and also very comfortable. One of the beefs I have with it is it has no taper. Solid 22mm start to finish. I have come to like some taper but the more I wear it the more I like it. It is very comfortable, well made, brushed everywhere, links are not Seiko thin nor UTS thick they are just right, and as I said before looks good to me. Has a Divers extensiona and 5 holes of adjustment on the clasp although you can only really use 3/5 because if you use the 2 inner ones the clasp will not close. No biggie. Has flip clasp along with safety clasp to open it up fully.
Crystal is sapphire and has a dome to it. At inside coating. Awesome.
Lume is above average on handset. I chose the MM300 style which I loved on my MM300. Lume on dial is average to slightly above. Not quite as strong as hand set. Easily legible all night. No issue at all.
Overall I like the watch enough to have ordered up a 2nd which closely resembles the original 6309. Noah is great to deal with. The watch has a lot of flow to it in that all of the pieces fit together for the good of the whole. It has an established watch feel to it vs many of the boutique brands that feel like they are just parts off of a shelf thrown together. This watch feels established. I feel like every penny I spent on this watch went into the watch. Did not have to pay for advertising or for brand rec etc. I've owned many watches in the 1-2-3k range and this watch will hang with most of em.
Here are some more pics. Wrist size is 7.6 inches
PS I may have been under the influence while posting this review. Remember a drunk man's words are a sober man's thoughts
Some specs:
WR-333M
Movement: Seiko 6r15-21600 VPH or 6 ticks per second. Hacks and winds.
Diameter 44mm
Thickness 16.2mm
Sapphire domed crystal 5.2mm
Noah sent the watch seperate from the big case which was fine with me. The case came about a week later with tools, straps, loc tite, and enough space to store 12 watches. Noah basically threw in everything but the kitchen sink.
Enough of my blathering here are some pics:
General pics
Caseback engraved with wr of 333m and serial # 34/100
Has springbar access holes machined. Original 6309 did not have these and consequently a giant PITA to release springbars. I like the 6309 better in that I don't like looking at holes but the ease of changing straps is welcoming over my 6309s.
Bezel is fairly tall and unique. It has 3 layers and Noah has a 2 layered bezel which more closely resembles the original 6309 bezel. Bezel action it on the easy to turn side yet still sure feeling with minimal slop or play. 120 clicks and alignment is perfect.
The bracelet is interesting. It is a 3 piece design which you see a lot but this one is unique-at least in my experience. The outer 2 links are flush but the inner larger center link has sort of a marathon varying height deal going on. It is very aethsetically pleasing to me and also very comfortable. One of the beefs I have with it is it has no taper. Solid 22mm start to finish. I have come to like some taper but the more I wear it the more I like it. It is very comfortable, well made, brushed everywhere, links are not Seiko thin nor UTS thick they are just right, and as I said before looks good to me. Has a Divers extensiona and 5 holes of adjustment on the clasp although you can only really use 3/5 because if you use the 2 inner ones the clasp will not close. No biggie. Has flip clasp along with safety clasp to open it up fully.
Crystal is sapphire and has a dome to it. At inside coating. Awesome.
Lume is above average on handset. I chose the MM300 style which I loved on my MM300. Lume on dial is average to slightly above. Not quite as strong as hand set. Easily legible all night. No issue at all.
Overall I like the watch enough to have ordered up a 2nd which closely resembles the original 6309. Noah is great to deal with. The watch has a lot of flow to it in that all of the pieces fit together for the good of the whole. It has an established watch feel to it vs many of the boutique brands that feel like they are just parts off of a shelf thrown together. This watch feels established. I feel like every penny I spent on this watch went into the watch. Did not have to pay for advertising or for brand rec etc. I've owned many watches in the 1-2-3k range and this watch will hang with most of em.
Here are some more pics. Wrist size is 7.6 inches
PS I may have been under the influence while posting this review. Remember a drunk man's words are a sober man's thoughts
"I prefer the tumult of liberty to the quiet of servitude."
Re: Noah Fuller 10 Watches Tsunami Review
That looks great! I really like the domed sapphire crystal and the bezel seems to be a little thicker in the middle and extends closer to the glass as well. I think it is the same setup he has for the superdome conversion for the 007/009's that I have been thinking of picking up. You just pushed me a little closer! Thanks
Greg
Re: Noah Fuller 10 Watches Tsunami Review
great review... awesome pics. thanks
I would've picked the exact same combo
I would've picked the exact same combo
So glad your Happy with the Watch #2 goes out today after lu
Today is my B-day and have Brunch with JakeB and my Dad, then off to the Post office ...
Even working on my B-day but then again watches are never work ...
"Deep Cover"
Super Stealth UDT Tsunami
Even working on my B-day but then again watches are never work ...
"Deep Cover"
Super Stealth UDT Tsunami
Re: So glad your Happy with the Watch #2 goes out today afte
Happy Birthday Noah!noah wrote:Today is my B-day and have Brunch with JakeB and my Dad, then off to the Post office ...
Even working on my B-day but then again watches are never work ...
"Deep Cover"
Super Stealth UDT Tsunami
Best wishes!
Greg
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DoctorC wrote:That looks great! I really like the domed sapphire crystal and the bezel seems to be a little thicker in the middle and extends closer to the glass as well. I think it is the same setup he has for the superdome conversion for the 007/009's that I have been thinking of picking up. You just pushed me a little closer! Thanks
I've owned close to 50 divers over about 3 years and I'm very impressed with this piece. Some say 750 is a lot but after having the tsunami and thinking not many 2 or 3k watches have satisfied me as much I think the price is a steal.
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Great review Chris and really nice pictures as well . Some outstanding work by Noah and then he has to post a pic of the new Stealth UDT . Oh, Happy B-day Noah
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Great review Chris.
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Nice review Chris. Love that Froggie UDT dial.
Happy Birthday Noah, and uhhh... awesome sneak peak at the "Deep Cover" UDT Tsunami.
Happy Birthday Noah, and uhhh... awesome sneak peak at the "Deep Cover" UDT Tsunami.
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Re: Noah Fuller 10 Watches Tsunami Review
Great review and pictures!
Watch looks really fine on your wrist!
Happy Birthday, Noah!
Watch looks really fine on your wrist!
Happy Birthday, Noah!
Re: Noah Fuller 10 Watches Tsunami Review
Great review. Thanks for all the details. Enjoy it for many years!
Re: Noah Fuller 10 Watches Tsunami Review
Great review Chris! Great pics too. I also inquired with Noah about building me one pretty much just
like yours. Hopefully the money will come before too much longer so I can get mine too.
Regards Sonny
like yours. Hopefully the money will come before too much longer so I can get mine too.
Regards Sonny
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Re: So glad your Happy with the Watch #2 goes out today afte
noah wrote: "Deep Cover"
Super Stealth UDT Tsunami
Tudor Submariner, snowflake.
Omega Speedmaster, 3570.
Bathys Aquaculture, rose.
Omega Speedmaster, 3570.
Bathys Aquaculture, rose.
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Great review and pics , lots of great info, it helps.
Tudor Submariner, snowflake.
Omega Speedmaster, 3570.
Bathys Aquaculture, rose.
Omega Speedmaster, 3570.
Bathys Aquaculture, rose.
Re: Noah Fuller 10 Watches Tsunami Review
Nice writeup, Chris - thanks for taking the time to do that.
Re: Noah Fuller 10 Watches Tsunami Review
Great review & pics
Love the super stealth version for Paul
Love the super stealth version for Paul
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Re: Noah Fuller 10 Watches Tsunami Review
Also I forgot to mention timekeeping. Its been keeping COSC time the whole time I've had it. It will lose a second or two if I leave it resting on side opposite of crown and it will gain a few seconds if I leave it resting on the caseback. Pretty sassy movement IMO.
Really impressed with this piece.
Really impressed with this piece.
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Re: So glad your Happy with the Watch #2 goes out today afte
Belated Noah.
Thanks for the Stealth pic, all I can say is whoa! that is sweet!
Thanks for the Stealth pic, all I can say is whoa! that is sweet!
noah wrote:Today is my B-day and have Brunch with JakeB and my Dad, then off to the Post office ...
Even working on my B-day but then again watches are never work ...
"Deep Cover"
Super Stealth UDT Tsunami
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