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JF23 · 31 August 2008, 11:45 AM

After seeing all the Monster posts lately I couldn't resist any longer. I found a smokin deal from a power seller on the bay, picked up a NATO strap, and here we are. Can't beat this piece for the price...

Terry Newton · 31 August 2008, 12:10 PM

You could land planes on a flight deck with that thing.

That has an awesome lume.

Terry Newton

gmt master x · 31 August 2008, 12:15 PM

Light Bright

mailman · 2 September 2008, 07:06 PM

Congrats

2-1/2 years later and I'm still lovin mine

MITS · 2 September 2008, 07:10 PM

You can light a football field with that one...

lithium5 · 2 September 2008, 11:08 PM

Great watch and love that lume!! The wife complains that it keeps her up at night its so bright!

JF23 · 3 September 2008, 12:48 AM

I'm thinking of modifying my Monster with some parts from Bill Yao's MKII web page.

What do you guy's think of this dial (not my pictures)

With the these hands and second sweep (with red tip) or do you prefer the above saber hands?

Please let me know what you think of these combination's. I'm pretty set on the dial, just trying to figure out which hands to choose.

SLRdude · 3 September 2008, 02:52 AM

I think I like this one better.

JF23 · 3 September 2008, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SLRdude

I think I like this one better.

Thanks for your feedback Chip

lithium5 · 3 September 2008, 05:52 AM

I agree with Chip. I like the one with the sabre hands. And its got a nice strap too!

JF23 · 3 September 2008, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lithium5

I agree with Chip. I like the one with the sabre hands. And its got a nice strap too!

Thanks!

mailman · 3 September 2008, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SLRdude

I think I like this one better.

I'm with Chip here

I like this one better, but on a rubber strap and with the red tipped second hand like in the second pic. I can't see a reason to cover up the Day/Date display like the second dial does.

I think it would look smookin

If you know a compent watchmaker, order the parts yourself and have them put them on for you.

Keep us posted Joe

JF23 · 3 September 2008, 09:31 AM

Thanks for the input Paulie. I was going to have the watch sent out, but I think your right, shouldn't be a problem finding a local guy.

cmr · 3 September 2008, 10:12 AM

i have looked at this several times now and i keep thinking i like the day date dial, saber hands and the red tipped second hand, actually i like both sets of hands but with the red tipped second hand to give some color and a technical aspect to it. these are one of the best watches money can buy for the money!

edit to add,
are the wide hands solid white? if they are that will make it look more like an aircraft instrument and i would have to go with that set up for the extra coooooolness factor!!!!

JF23 · 3 September 2008, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmr

edit to add,
are the wide hands solid white? if they are that will make it look more like an aircraft instrument and i would have to go with that set up for the extra coooooolness factor!!!!

The hands below come solid white. Here's a pic (not mine) I found of them on the day/date dial with a red tipped second hand.

You just have to try and picture them on a Monster with black date wheel

mailman · 3 September 2008, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JF23

The hands below come solid white. Here's a pic (not mine) I found of them on the day/date dial with a red tipped second hand.

You just have to try and picture them on a Monster with black date wheel

I like the Saber Hands on the MOD Sword Hands but that's just me

JF23 · 3 September 2008, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

I like the Saber Hands on the MOD Sword Hands but that's just me

The Saber's really do give it an almost classy look vs. the Type I's instrument styling. Decisions decisions...

DS/B MINI S · 4 September 2008, 10:11 AM

I'd leave the Monster 'factory fresh' and pick up a 007 to mod. Here's mine to give you an idea

JF23 · 4 September 2008, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DS/B MINI S

I'd leave the Monster 'factory fresh' and pick up a 007 to mod. Here's mine to give you an idea

Looks good Mike! Are those the MoD Sword hands?

Who did you have do the install?

--Joe

DS/B MINI S · 4 September 2008, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JF23

Looks good Mike! Are those the MoD Sword hands?

Who did you have do the install?

--Joe

Thanks Joe

Yes, those are the MOD Sword hands w/Orange SAT Dial

Mods were done by Duarte at North East Watch Works
http://www.newatchworks.com/index.php

JF23 · 4 September 2008, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DS/B MINI S

Yes, those are the MOD Sword hands w/Orange SAT Dial

Mods were done by Duarte at North East Watch Works
http://www.newatchworks.com/index.php

Thanks Mike

lumatuna · 19 October 2008, 04:52 PM

Whoa!!! Need some sunglasses for that lume shot!!!

Love the watch, enjoy it!

toph · 19 October 2008, 08:17 PM

great choice, wear it in good health

golfball123 · 19 October 2008, 11:32 PM

nice....

topcat30093 · 20 October 2008, 12:35 PM

Awesome lume, I could read my watch mags with that one!!!

chicagowatchman · 22 October 2008, 11:08 AM

Really greatm Lume...wonder how many years it will last

cmr · 22 October 2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by chicagowatchman

Really greatm Lume...wonder how many years it will last

it is c3 super lume so it will last many many years. it is the same brand that rolex uses except they use c1 and it isn't as bright. omega and breitling use a mixture of c3 which is the brightest and c1 to give it a whiter color than the seiko monster but much more glow than rolex.

31 August 2008, 11:45 AM	#1
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,899	It's a...........MONSTER! After seeing all the Monster posts lately I couldn't resist any longer. I found a smokin deal from a power seller on the bay, picked up a NATO strap, and here we are. Can't beat this piece for the price...

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Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	You could land planes on a flight deck with that thing. That has an awesome lume. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

2 September 2008, 07:06 PM	#4
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3 September 2008, 02:52 AM	#8
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	I think I like this one better. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

3 September 2008, 10:12 AM	#14
cmr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: marcus Location: us, oklahoma Posts: 1,646	i have looked at this several times now and i keep thinking i like the day date dial, saber hands and the red tipped second hand, actually i like both sets of hands but with the red tipped second hand to give some color and a technical aspect to it. these are one of the best watches money can buy for the money! edit to add, are the wide hands solid white? if they are that will make it look more like an aircraft instrument and i would have to go with that set up for the extra coooooolness factor!!!! __________________ cmr OA-Black dial SS Daytona, V-White dial SS Daytona, Z-GMT2C Wife, Z-Platinum Yacht Master, Black ceramic White dial SS Daytona,

31 August 2008, 12:15 PM	#3
gmt master x Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: franklin Location: nyc Watch: 70 s gmt master. Posts: 677	Light Bright

2 September 2008, 07:10 PM	#5
MITS Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Greece Posts: 75	You can light a football field with that one...

2 September 2008, 11:08 PM	#6
lithium5 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: South Africa Posts: 32	Great watch and love that lume!! The wife complains that it keeps her up at night its so bright!

3 September 2008, 12:48 AM	#7
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,899	I'm thinking of modifying my Monster with some parts from Bill Yao's MKII web page. What do you guy's think of this dial (not my pictures) With the these hands and second sweep (with red tip) or do you prefer the above saber hands? Please let me know what you think of these combination's. I'm pretty set on the dial, just trying to figure out which hands to choose.

3 September 2008, 05:52 AM	#10
lithium5 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: South Africa Posts: 32	I agree with Chip. I like the one with the sabre hands. And its got a nice strap too!

3 September 2008, 09:31 AM	#13
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,899	Thanks for the input Paulie. I was going to have the watch sent out, but I think your right, shouldn't be a problem finding a local guy.

4 September 2008, 10:11 AM	#18
DS/B MINI S "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Charlotte NC Watch: SD & Exp II Posts: 961	I'd leave the Monster 'factory fresh' and pick up a 007 to mod. Here's mine to give you an idea __________________ 16600 Sea-Dweller 16570 Explorer II (White Dial)

19 October 2008, 04:52 PM	#22
lumatuna Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Dave Location: NY Posts: 57	Whoa!!! Need some sunglasses for that lume shot!!! Love the watch, enjoy it!

19 October 2008, 08:17 PM	#23
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	great choice, wear it in good health __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

19 October 2008, 11:32 PM	#24
golfball123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: thailand / m'sia Watch: YG DD & GMT,TT SUB Posts: 1,265	nice.... __________________ Present Collections TT Date-just, TT Sub. (Bluesy), YG Date-Date, YG GMT IIc (Black dial). SS GMT IIc

20 October 2008, 12:35 PM	#25
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	Awesome lume, I could read my watch mags with that one!!! __________________

22 October 2008, 11:08 AM	#26
chicagowatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago IL Watch: Platinum DDMasterp Posts: 1,983	Really greatm Lume...wonder how many years it will last __________________ Men's Platinum Day Date Masterpiece Men's 18k Day Date Crown Collection Men's Franck Muller 18k Conquistador Cortez Men's SS Cartier Pasha MEMBER # 5534 USA CHICAGO IL

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