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| Author: | Beyond Man [ Thu Jul 22, 2010 10:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Orange Monster???? |
Hey, I am going on vacation soon and I want a watch that I can bring that I dont have to worry about. Can anyone give me some information or opinions on the piece? Also, where would be the best place to buy one of these from? thanks. |
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Thu Jul 22, 2010 12:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Orange Monster???? |
I assume you're talking about the Seiko Orange Monster here? I had the black dial version a while back, and it certainly was a very hardy watch. It's got a very simple movement with not even a hacking mechanism, but for a beater, simplicity is a good thing! The problem I found was that gained a stupid amount of time (although a regulation would've probably fixed it), but that's probably not too surprising given that the assembly is entirely automated. I bought mine brand new on eBay for pretty good money, so apart from that I cant help you with where to buy one. |
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| Author: | Arthur L [ Thu Jul 22, 2010 1:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Orange Monster???? |
Great beater. Mine has been through alot and still ticking. I got mine from amazon (i think it was under $220). |
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| Author: | Beyond Man [ Thu Jul 22, 2010 2:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Orange Monster???? |
yes driver, i am talking about the seiko orange monster. I need a beater watch and have heard nothing but good things about this piece. I am just wondering where the best place to buy it is. (best price) |
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| Author: | GORT [ Thu Jul 22, 2010 2:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Orange Monster???? |
I second that on the Seiko's, particularly the 6309 automatic movement in the 7040 or 7049 case, which is readily available off ebay (usually from the phillipines), I brought one in ($105 US) it had a new band and a new crystal, had my watch service guy clean it and pressure test it for diving ($45), ran great (+3/5 sec. per day) and was utterly reliable. Excellent beater watch. |
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| Author: | Sharkmouth [ Fri Jul 23, 2010 12:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Orange Monster???? |
I've had an Orange Monster for a couple of years and have nothing but praise for it. eBay is your best source. |
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| Author: | Tim S [ Fri Jul 23, 2010 4:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Orange Monster???? |
I acquired one recently in a private sale. I love it, it's simple, unpretentious and indestructable. I've already had more comments on this one than any other I own, probably due to the bright orange dial  If not ebay then check out Amazon and also the sales forum at watchuseek, there's generally a few on sale pretty much all the time. Make sure you do your homework though if you choose to go the private sale route. Good luck! |
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| Author: | Sequoia [ Fri Jul 23, 2010 5:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Orange Monster???? |
I purchased an Orange Monster a few months ago and found the best price on Ebay. Be patient and set your max bid price. There are several for sale on Ebay and I ended up only paying around $130. One thing to bear in mind is if you are used to a larger (43mm+) watch this watch will feel small. I like the watch but it is small. |
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| Author: | Otto [ Fri Jul 23, 2010 7:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Orange Monster???? |
Very, very good watch for the money. Cheap, tough, will take anything you throw at it. I had one until recently. Got mine in Tokyo but they're readily available on ebay and, as Tim says, Amazon and sales forums. |
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| Author: | RICK S [ Fri Jul 23, 2010 5:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Orange Monster???? |
Check out "Deep Blue" diver watches. Great little watches for the money and the quailty is very good. |
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| Author: | GZGym1 [ Sat Jul 24, 2010 7:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Orange Monster???? |
RICK S wrote: Check out "Deep Blue" diver watches. Great little watches for the money and the quailty is very good. Agreed! |
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| Author: | Beyond Man [ Sat Jul 24, 2010 10:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Orange Monster???? |
Rick, although those Are very nice pieces I think I would have to go for a helson shark diver before the deep blue. Something about that mesh bracelet and the full Luke bezel that gets me. Also, does anyone have on where to get a get a good divers strap for the om? |
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| Author: | Beyond Man [ Sat Jul 24, 2010 11:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Orange Monster???? |
here are a few shots of a strap that I really like for the OM. Does any one have any idea what kind of strap it is / where to get it?  
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| Author: | GZGym1 [ Sat Jul 24, 2010 1:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Orange Monster???? |
I have seen those straps of that material also. Look like a nice happy medium between rubber (sporty) and leather (dressy)...No idea where to get them though sorry. |
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Sun Jul 25, 2010 3:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Orange Monster???? |
I think those straps are kevlar. A quick search for that on eBay should throw a few up. |
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