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6 February 2010, 06:56 PM | #61 |
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I think I'll leave the SS band on the black monster, the orange well that is in for a nato of a time :-)
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7 February 2010, 07:44 AM | #62 |
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Here it is Dave...
Will take my time sizing the bracelet! |
7 February 2010, 10:41 AM | #63 |
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Ok you have me 100% convinced, looks perfect on that nato!!!!!!
I want one now!! Well done Bill and a huge congrats
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7 February 2010, 12:11 PM | #64 |
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Thanks Dave...
Only thing that bugs me about the watch is the turning action on the crown. It feels rough...like there is sand caught in the gears. Same feel on this watch AND the first Used / scratched one I returned to the seller. |
7 February 2010, 12:16 PM | #65 |
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We have both been spoiled with having Rolex and I did notice using the crown on the Seiko was not a fluid as my other watches. it does feel like there tiny bit of resistance when using the crown, I'll have a play with my other Seikos here and see if its the same
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7 February 2010, 03:51 PM | #67 |
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Yeah...what's the deal with that guys? It feels like it is grinding when you set the time???
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8 February 2010, 02:27 PM | #68 |
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14 February 2010, 06:24 PM | #69 |
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Yup!
Second time was a charm! |
14 February 2010, 07:50 PM | #70 |
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How can you guys even decide on an orange or a black?!!? And now there's a green?!?!?
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15 February 2010, 01:46 AM | #72 |
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I really want an Orange Monster The Green Monster price is just too much for me too.
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I love the Orange Monster. Looking good Bill
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15 February 2010, 02:46 AM | #74 |
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Hey guys,
I read the limited edition Green Monsters were all reserved,already sold out and were almost $500.... They are NOT THAT NICE!!!!!! I did not like the cyclops....and was not sure about the gray minute markers.I was looking out at the AD's to see if i could see one.I guess i can forget about that. Looks like there are alot of Monster ltd ed collectors out there.Apparently a green one was offered for sale online recently asking $1700. Unbelievable!!!!!!!!! I love Monsters but it will never hold "that" level of grail status with me!!!! I thought it was interesting though. |
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15 February 2010, 05:51 AM | #76 |
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Does your monsters run about 20 seconds a day, or are they more accurate than that?
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16 February 2010, 09:44 PM | #77 |
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Hi Ricky,
I have read several Monster reviews and the consensus seems to be about 20 secs per day. I never checked mine precisely,but i have no reason to suspect otherwise!! |
17 February 2010, 01:34 AM | #78 |
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Mine's been running at about +5 a day. and I'm totally stoked
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17 February 2010, 05:56 AM | #79 |
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I wonder if I can find some other colored Monsters in Japan this Spring.
What do you see at Retail Ryan? Anything other than orange and black? What about blue and red? I know yellow and green are limited editions... |
17 February 2010, 09:25 AM | #80 |
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These 'Seiko 5's are more readily available in the UK than the traditional 'Monsters'....
anyone have any idea/thoughts/opinions as to how they compare?? (NOT MY PIC'S: DOWNLOADED FROM EBAY)
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17 February 2010, 09:38 AM | #81 |
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Pretty close Dan...Not sure about a;; the specs...but looks are quite similar.
Are these automatic or quartz? The crown are placed differently...and whiter lume / different shape... |
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Is it ok to post the ebay-item links on here Bill??
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17 February 2010, 09:52 AM | #83 |
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I've seen it done.
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17 February 2010, 10:01 AM | #84 |
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Cheers Bill.....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT I'd just like to clarify to any mod's that I'm NOT selling these watches NOR am I recommending them...... I'm just after anyone's thoughts or opinions as to how they compare to the 'traditional' Monsters.
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Hi Dan,
They are Sports 5 models....and not Monsters...many people refer to them as Monsters incorrectly. They have the same movement as a Monster(7S36) They are Water Resistant to 100m....the monsters go to 200m. They have crown at 3 and monsters at 4. There is a larger basic range than Monster. I think they look slightly more finished than Monsters.......but that is why i like the Monsters........rugged,basic. Hope this helps |
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Thanks Everose...
Agree on the basic ruggedness of the Monster! |
17 February 2010, 05:48 PM | #87 |
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Thanks for the info' chaps......
The actual 'Monster's are scarce in the UK but I'll see what's around on ebay & amazon when I'm ready to pull the trigger.
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You wont regret a monster Dan, hopefully one will be on your wrist in no time :-) and remember, photos please
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Reckon I need the Rolex before I need the 'beater' though eh?! How's the sleepless nights going for you 'Pops'?!
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