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28 January 2010, 11:55 PM | #31 |
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I love my Black Monster and hope to get an Orange Monster next month. I say go for it For the price you really can't go wrong. I find the fact that you can't wind it from the crown to actually be a time saver, all I need to do is pick it up and give 20-30 shakes and a way it goes. It's a great watch
I'd love to get a Marathon Sar. Absolutely awesome looking watch IMHO
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29 January 2010, 01:15 AM | #32 | |
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Much appreciated. I have a regular black NATO which I can use...but I was considering these beefy orange ones Maybe I will stick to thin. |
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29 January 2010, 02:17 AM | #33 | |
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29 January 2010, 01:38 PM | #34 | |
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I got the bracelet, but will likely wear it on NATO. Figured I would go with conventional wisdom as it's usually more flexible / economical to get the bracelet first. Will definitely post pics. Actually the watch is at my ups store now. Will have it Saturday! |
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31 January 2010, 06:54 AM | #35 |
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New Orange Monster...
Well, I just picked this up...and just emailed the Amazon seller as the watch has a gouge / scratch on the Bezel protector at the 6 o'clock position! Noticed it as I was taking these photos. (You can see the gouge & scratch best in the second photo) No protective plastics...wonder if the watch was a return. Will let you know what the seller says. Looks great, but now I may just put it on NATO / not adjust the bracelet until I get the replacement I demanded. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH |
31 January 2010, 07:21 AM | #36 |
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I hope you get resolved easily, Bill. Your un-Rolex-esque comment cracked me up! I guess for 200 bucks you aren't going to get all the little accoutrements. Great looking watch, though!
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7 February 2010, 07:42 AM | #37 |
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It's on the wrist now...and on NATO.
Amazon vendor sent me a USED watch the first time! |
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Congratulations!! Glad you got it sorted.....
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8 February 2010, 04:39 AM | #39 |
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8 February 2010, 12:09 PM | #40 |
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Orange Monster
I had both a black and orange monster. Great watch at a great price. Definitely buy it on the bracelet and get the rubber strap later.
I've worn one or the other every year when I take my niece and nephew to the water park. I don't really want to risk scuffing up a good watch on the water slides! I ended up selling my orange monster since I purchased a Doxa. I wore the Doxa almost all summer. Here is a pic of the orange monster I sold. orange monster 2.jpg I still have the black monster. I picked mine up through the shop at PMWF. |
8 February 2010, 01:57 PM | #41 |
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I can’t wait for my BM to show up Tuesday
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8 February 2010, 03:07 PM | #42 | |
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Thanks Dan. I think the small sellers who sell through Amazon have to be straight up. Even though I paid about $17 USD more than at smaller places, it was worth it.
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Size is perfect! Per Joji's advice, I may buy some thinner spring bars and try a beefy NATO. Also have an Orange NATO on the way. |
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10 February 2010, 11:03 AM | #43 |
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A quick shot from my MackBookPro
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10 February 2010, 12:11 PM | #44 |
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IMHO a Monster is a must have. Yes, there is no manual wind or hack setting and they do have a slight tendency to run a little fast but nothing to worry about. For the $, you can't beat it.
I would never get rid of my BM on OEM rubber.
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Nice Monster pictures everyone ! Mtuttle - Glad to see you got the BM ! She's looking great !
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11 February 2010, 03:56 PM | #46 |
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Thanks Mike! I’m in love with it- I just hope I can find time to wear the 14060 now
One thing I noticed it that my SAT is white and SUN is red? Is the blue SAT only on the OM? Mine is Malaysian with 99XXXX # |
11 February 2010, 04:19 PM | #47 |
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Yes mtuttle02....you are right about the BM/OM "SAT" colors.I asked the same thing about 2 weeks ago!!
Welcome to the Monster Club!!!! Mine goes EVERYWHERE with me now.....my other watches must hate my BM!!!! Enjoy in good health!!!!!! |
13 February 2010, 04:17 PM | #48 |
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Thanks everose!
John Did you order yours yet? |
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14 February 2010, 07:29 PM | #51 |
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Speed are you bidding?
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14 February 2010, 08:32 PM | #52 |
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Another great monster thread awesome.
James (Gedanken) introduced me to the monster, I was going to get a Seiko sub until he sent me pics of the black monster, that did the deal for me. I have an orange in sight for the future, and thanks to Bill (Speed) it will be living on Nato :-) for the money this watch is amazing!!!! At my daughters birth I wore my 16610, this time its going to be the monster tomorrow at my son's birth hehehehe. I know so many people who have gone out and grabbed a monster after seeing mine, love it!!! Go the monsters
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15 February 2010, 04:36 AM | #54 |
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idk01 congratulations on the new addition to your family
I’m with you on that one Speed, the price tag is what makes this watch |
19 February 2010, 03:33 PM | #55 |
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Say...LongIslandWatch.com just got more Orange Monsters in. I tried to buy one at this site after Gob Bluth (Ross) and Sunburst (Joji) recommended them. Unfortunately they were out of stock. I think they are $174
I bought the monster via a seller at Amazon for $18 more...was sold a used watch the first time. |
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But i got the message last night saying they came in so i should have it next week...cant wait! |
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20 February 2010, 01:14 AM | #57 |
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Tempted to get a Black One...but NO! I am selling my Seamaster Pro this weekend, so I will be down a Diver...but Must - save more - $$$!
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John, I can't contribute much to this thread since I have never had a Seiko. But I just wanted to say that I have always found these watches to be a very attractive, sporty watch. And very affordable. I would not mind having one on my wrist.
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20 February 2010, 07:04 AM | #59 |
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Yeah, Richard, you can't beat the value/quality combo of these pieces. I'll be picking one up at some point, just need to save some bucks for now.
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