Seiko Monster question

[SyDuck]

hello, I'm new to this forum and to watches but I've noticed that the Seiko Monster is a really popular watch around here.

I was just wondering why that's so? Is is the looks, the build quality, movement quality (is it a good movement?) or just the overall value?

Is this going to be one of those watches that are going to be really valued 10 years from now?

Thanks

[popol]

Not sure about the value in 10 years, but the watch is popular for all reason you mentionned.

I own the orange (on watchadoo band) and black monster (on black zulu 5 ring band).

Watch look rude and tough.

I've also got 4 other watches of the SKX xxx series, that looks a lot more classical.

[ulackfocus]

Watch look rude and tough.

Yep, the Monster is the coolest ugly watch around. It won't be worth a ton of cash in 10 years, that's certain. But for what you get for the money, it's the best beater / diver around.


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[SyDuck]

oh ic, thanks!

[Wombat]

I agree. It is a tough looking watch that still manages to look good. A bit like a bulldog, I guess! And it is well made and solid with Seiko's great quality and reliable movement.

[mikki]

I received my new Monster a week ago and haven't yet taken it off . Looks big , wears light. So far running +5 secs a day which aint bad for a watch one week out of the box. I'm a clumsy bastard too and I can't count the times I've already banged it but it still looks new. So far I don't feel any urge to take it off and put another on.

[Redhawk]

Another reason for popularity is the fact that it uses a common movement that has a large aftermarket. You can pick up all kinds of hands and dials for these watches, and they're easily customize-able. You can completely change the look of the watch for pennies..the watch in the pic started as a black Monster.

PS: I have a new set of matching Pilot-style hands waiting to go onto this watch :)

[AtlantaDave]

Ahhhhh....another Monster thread!

Duck, you won't regret getting one. All of the above descriptions and reasons are spot on.

I have four and enjoy them all!

[Pete J]

Ahhhhh....another Monster thread!

Duck, you won't regret getting one. All of the above descriptions and reasons are spot on.

I have four and enjoy them all!

Atlanta Dave, you are killing everyone with that MAGNIFICENT FOUR

absolutely great collections you have

[Sebastian Torres]

The Seiko Monster is so ugly that it's beautiful! Buy one -any color- and soon you'll have to have another Monster.