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Seiko Monster - Mk2

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Hornet

I've never really liked Seiko's TBH, tried a Sport model (was thinking of modding to FF.....) but sold it without even wearing it. Gave up after that, but the love for Seikos and a recent review convinced me to try one again. This time I went for the classic Monster, this is the second generation version with the updated movement that gives hacking and hand winding......

 

.....and the news is that I do like it. Spent some time checking out how to adjust the bracelet, as I'd heard they can be difficult, but in fact found it surprisingly quick and easy. Still prefer screwed links, but it feels OK. Watch is lovely, looks good and is a great size for my 7" wrists. Bracelet is very comfortable. Some sharp edges around the bezel 'guard' and the bezel is slightly sloppy in feel (having said that it doesn't move at all when on the wrist.....). All in all very happy with this one and it'll be a keeper as the daily beater. What really sold me was the price, £132!!! Anyway, here are some pictures:

 

 

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Ablogtowatch article that set me off is here:

 

http://www.ablogtowa...e-watch-review/

 

.....and I purchased this one from Creation Watches:

 

http://www.creationw...rp307-4346.html

 

Price was originally £132 when I bought it, but that has gone up now to £134, still a bargain when you compare to ~£200 on Amazon.

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Gazzla

Looks great!

 

 

GLWS!

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Hornet

Looks great!

 

 

GLWS!

 

:rofl:

 

.....you made me double check that I'd not posted in the wrong section!!

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WatchDog21

I got a thing for Seiko's so needless to say I think it is a great purchase (and price). I have read about how the bracelets can be hard to adjust but I have 5 different ones and never an issue for me (so far).

 

Congrats on your new addition!

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Hornet

I got a thing for Seiko's so needless to say I think it is a great purchase (and price). I have read about how the bracelets can be hard to adjust but I have 5 different ones and never an issue for me (so far).

 

Congrats on your new addition!

 

Thanks! Bracelet was a doddle to adjust, was surprised considering I'd read about them being a pig to do.....

 

 

....and the price £132 or $204 for such a watch is an amazing bargain in my book.

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MetalMickey

I love the MkII Monster, mine is one of my favourite watches

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N.Rico

that is an stunning piece enjoy it ,

in my list already and if i buy it, I am thinking in a Nero leather strap .

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Hornet

I love the MkII Monster, mine is one of my favourite watches

 

.....I can see why :D

 

that is an stunning piece enjoy it ,

in my list already and if i buy it, I am thinking in a Nero leather strap .

 

Thanks!

 

Hmmmm, I was thinking something different for mine, never been a fan of polished finishes so was considering an aftermarket bracelet.....

 

.....but surprisingly I'm OK with the bracelet at the moment.

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R1evans

Looks great,check out the bracelets from "yobokies" if you fancy a change up.

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Hornet
Looks great,check out the bracelets from "yobokies" if you fancy a change up.

 

Funny, was just looking at them!!!!!

 

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Kcore

Nice pick up, top choice the Monster. I have the original version with orange dial, it's a fantastic watch.

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Hornet
Nice pick up, top choice the Monster. I have the original version with orange dial, it's a fantastic watch.

 

.....ta fella!

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Electron17

Great watches the Monsters, now you need the orange one too!

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Hornet
Great watches the Monsters, now you need the orange one too!

 

.....aaah, no! One is enough!!!

 

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Pob

Love it mate, congrats!

Have 4 Seikos and soon I'll need a new one and it might be just this one

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Hornet
Love it mate, congrats!

Have 4 Seikos and soon I'll need a new one and it might be just this one

 

Ta :D

 

 

 

....I'll be honest here; I've already been looking at the baby tuna :Whistle:

 

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Hornet

Here's a lume shot.....

 

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....and a couple of comparison shots against the Helson shark diver

 

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Sakurai

Looks great, congratulations and wear it in good health!

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Hornet
Looks great, congratulations and wear it in good health!

 

:thumbsup2:

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rodralph

The Monster is a real monster. I have an original Orange Monster which I bought about 12 years ago. It still works just as it did when I first bought it. Wear it in good health.

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Hornet
The Monster is a real monster. I have an original Orange Monster which I bought about 12 years ago. It still works just as it did when I first bought it. Wear it in good health.

 

....disagree! If you want a real monster watch you want this watches 45mm big brother

 

 

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JSJ

Orange monster is selected as my daily beater next week.

 

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Such a great watch. Resist, I must resist more Seikos.

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Hornet
Orange monster is selected as my daily beater next week.

 

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Such a great watch. Resist, I must resist more Seikos.

 

....I agree, must resist, must resist.

 

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Robin195959

Welcome back to the Seiko owners club Hornet. Great pics by the way.

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rodralph
The Monster is a real monster. I have an original Orange Monster which I bought about 12 years ago. It still works just as it did when I first bought it. Wear it in good health.

 

....disagree! If you want a real monster watch you want this watches 45mm big brother

 

 

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That's a monster on steroids. Very cool looking piece.

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