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Old 20 March 2007, 12:40 PM   #1
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Yeah! I finally received my Seiko BM - Hd a few questions for other owners.

Has anyone removed links from the bracelet? I'm need to remove 2 or 3.

Also, how does the divers extension release? I think I see how, but don't want to bend something if I am wrong...lol.

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Old 20 March 2007, 03:15 PM   #2
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Im not saying congrats until I see some pics!!













Just Kidding congrats and enjoy! Sorry I could not assist with your questions
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Old 20 March 2007, 03:33 PM   #3
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Im not saying congrats until I see some pics!!

Just Kidding congrats and enjoy! Sorry I could not assist with your questions

Thx!

Here is a great link for removing the collars and pins for the links. I had to remove 3. With the right tools (a safety pin, a large paperclip and two needle nose pliers) it was a snap.

http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WatchToo...TER%20bracelet


Info on the extension still much appreciated!
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Old 20 March 2007, 05:29 PM   #4
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Congrats on the new SEIKO BM, Brendan....wear it in good health.

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Old 20 March 2007, 06:34 PM   #5
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Saw the thread on the Seiko BM. Read the website on the stripdown. Found one on the Amazon link. It is on its way. US148 - what a steal. Please don't do this to me again.
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Old 20 March 2007, 08:31 PM   #6
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Congrats. Brendan! Glad you got it. I can't comment on the bracelet and how it works - I've got the rubber strap on mine, but I can't wait to see photos of your new baby! Wear in the best of health, my Rootbeer brutha!!!
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Old 21 March 2007, 07:18 PM   #7
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BM arrived today. Perfect.

Took out two links without a problem.

Thanks Brendan.
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Old 21 March 2007, 08:19 PM   #8
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Saw the thread on the Seiko BM. Read the website on the stripdown. Found one on the Amazon link. It is on its way. US148 - what a steal. Please don't do this to me again.
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BM arrived today. Perfect.
Took out two links without a problem...
Congrats, Eddie. Really cool. Pics when you gat a chance, and wear in the best of health!

Oh and BTW, not promising we won't do that to you again!
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Great watches for the money Seiko but sometimes bracelets can be quite tricky to adjust
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Old 22 March 2007, 02:26 PM   #10
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Black rhino strap is a nice compliment to the Black Monster. wears well and makes a great casual/ outdoors watch.
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Old 22 March 2007, 03:10 PM   #11
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I think it is sooo funny how many people bought the BM on this site - great job everyone.

Oh, I found out about the divers extension. I'll post what someone else said:

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from on your left wrist you need to open the bracelet and then lift up on the extension fitting your fingernail in from the top. The metal tang that wraps around that part of the clasp wil pop off once it gets beyond the angle that lets it sit flush. It sort of rolls off. and rolls back on in a similar fashion. Easier than the Rolex Sub mariner ext.

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Old 22 March 2007, 05:03 PM   #12
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Here are some pix (I was taking some pix of the Casio Sea Pathfinder for another thread so thought I would take them together).

Yes, the bracelet pin system could be improved. I found it easier to push the link pin out by hand with my rolex bracelet adjuster and push the pin and split barrel back in using a larger pin on the barrel side as suggested. If you use a pin remover and catch the edge of the split barrel you could damage it. I think the band pin system will be hard to keep clean and free from grease and dirt - time will tell.
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Old 22 March 2007, 10:55 PM   #13
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Congrats. Brendan! Glad you got it. Wear in the best of health, my Rootbeer brutha!!!
Thanks Allan!!


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Took out two links without a problem.

Thanks Brendan
My pleasure Eddie - yes we'll have to see how dirty the bracelet gets.

Nice pics - I'll see if I can come up with one in the near future.
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Old 25 March 2007, 08:16 PM   #14
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The Seiko monster with 7S26 movement,must be the divers watch bargain of the century,one great and very tough watch.

Great article about the 7s26 movement,quite old now but still a good read.

http://www.thepurists.com/watch/features/8ohms/7s26/
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Old 25 March 2007, 09:34 PM   #15
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The Seiko monster with 7S26 movement,must be the divers watch bargain of the century,one great and very tough watch.

Great article about the 7s26 movement,quite old now but still a good read.

http://www.thepurists.com/watch/features/8ohms/7s26/
Agreed, Peter. And that article is a great one. That is one of the research articles I first read before I purchased mine. Excellent!
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Old 25 March 2007, 10:41 PM   #16
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I have never tried one of those on. How does it sit on the wrist? How is the weight? Looks like it might be a bit bulky.
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Old 26 March 2007, 05:04 AM   #18
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I have never tried one of those on. How does it sit on the wrist? How is the weight? Looks like it might be a bit bulky.
It is a bit bulky and sits nicely on the wrist. You get used to it very fast and it becomes very enjoyable. The crown at the 4 position is an added bonus also
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It is a bit bulky and sits nicely on the wrist. You get used to it very fast and it becomes very enjoyable...
Indeed! I got mine on the rubber strap because it is lighter than the metal bracelet, and because I sweat a lot at times in my work, and the rubber strap moves around a lot less.

Any way you slice this baby, though - it is one sweet watch!
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It is a bit bulky and sits nicely on the wrist. You get used to it very fast and it becomes very enjoyable. The crown at the 4 position is an added bonus also
I do like the look of the crown at 4. Gives it a different look.
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I do like the look of the crown at 4. Gives it a different look.
Trust us, this is the best watch in this price point, IMO.
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Indeed! I got mine on the rubber strap because it is lighter than the metal bracelet, and because I sweat a lot at times in my work, and the rubber strap moves around a lot less.
I wore the BM for the for a day and a half when I got it and I was suprised at how well it sat on my wrist. Witht he SS bracelet, it didn't move around much.


Hey eveyone with a BM now, how accurate is your watch? I had read that one could expect 10-15 secs fast per day without regulation. However, during the time I wore it, it showed to be only 3 seconds fast per day. Once i took it off and let its power reserve start to run down, then it seemed to speedup, but with a full reserve and wearing it, onlt 3 secs off. That seems great to me!
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Old 26 March 2007, 07:43 AM   #24
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...Hey eveyone with a BM now, how accurate is your watch? I had read that one could expect 10-15 secs fast per day without regulation. However, during the time I wore it, it showed to be only 3 seconds fast per day...
Mine runs a bit fast, probably in the neighborhood of your results, Brendan. I have not had it adjusted yet (too lazy), but will in the future. The accuracy is tolerable for now. Love da Monster!!!
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I wore the BM for the for a day and a half when I got it and I was suprised at how well it sat on my wrist. Witht he SS bracelet, it didn't move around much.


Hey eveyone with a BM now, how accurate is your watch? I had read that one could expect 10-15 secs fast per day without regulation. However, during the time I wore it, it showed to be only 3 seconds fast per day.
Mine's about 10-15 sec fast a day also, no matter how much I wear it. But ya know what, I can live with it.
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Well, I finally had a chance to take a pic of the BM:

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Well, I finally had a chance to take a pic of the BM:

AWRIGHT, BRENDAN!!

Great pic of your Monster. Where did you take that photo? Very creative, indeed!!
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Well, I finally had a chance to take a pic of the BM:

You take some great shots, Brendan....with very artistic, varied and innovative backgrounds. Magic!!
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AWRIGHT, BRENDAN!!

Great pic of your Monster. Where did you take that photo? Very creative, indeed!!
Thanks again for nice comments guys (JJ and Allan).

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Just kidding...it was taken on a calendar with a pictue of the above-named location
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