Seiko monster v seiko 5

Wednesday 11th February 2009

Quinny said:

ShadownINja said:

Thanks. Don't mind paying more if I can avoid ebay.

If your giving free money away, let me get you one, and send me £30 quid for my trouble rofl

TBH it was something I was considering asking the guy (sorry, forget his name) who knows a hell of a lot about classic Omegas to do... I just don't like ebay because it's very easy to scam.

105 posts

207 months

Wednesday 11th February 2009

Ordered a Black Monster on eBay (RK Watchhouse) last Sunday following all the good reports on here. As its the first item I've ever purchased on eBay I've gotta wait till my poxy PayPal account is verified before I can pays the money...........very frustrating!! frown

105 posts

207 months

Thursday 12th February 2009

All details sorted and payment made now smile

Can't wait for my Black Monster to arrive now.

frankhovis

415 posts

205 months

Thursday 12th February 2009

Quinny said:

I've heard of Toshi, maybe its the pics, but this strap is pretty heavy duty yes

I saw the Orange one on his website. Just a shame he's out of stock, but on speaking to him, he says he's got some new designs and materials coming soon.

Very helpful chap thumbup

I'm not normally a fan of leather straps, but that looks really good smokin

I would consider something like that for mine, as a change from time to time.

105 posts

207 months

Thursday 12th February 2009

Did any of you guys who bought your Monster's from RK WatchHouse get any confirmation that your watches had been dispatched? I've sent a couple of emails to RK but no response as yet??

Slagathore

5,814 posts

193 months

Thursday 12th February 2009

dolphins3 said:

Did any of you guys who bought your Monster's from RK WatchHouse get any confirmation that your watches had been dispatched? I've sent a couple of emails to RK but no response as yet??

I had this! I thought I would get an Email the next day to confirm it had been dispatched, as I had paid pretty much straight away.

I didn't get anything, so I emailed him the next day and got a reply saying it had been dispatched and would be with me the next day! Which it was!

I worried to start with, especially 'cause it was my first buy on Ebay, but it was fine in the end, he has really good feedback aswell, so I'm sure you'll have no problems!

105 posts

207 months

Saturday 14th February 2009

My black Monster arrived this morning smile

RK Watchhouse came thru with the order. I've got a few Seiko divers watches but this one is lovely. Just need to get it adjusted for my wrist now smile

mas99

4,757 posts

185 months

Wednesday 18th February 2009

ShadownINja said:

Oh, cool.

Just found: http://www.russianwatches.co.uk/products.php?cat=4... though.

I rather like that one. What is it though ? The snk80x series have the numerals the other way around - 5/10/15 etc large and the hours small.

the image properties for that one say snx807K-2. I dont know seiko part numbers - I can see that the third numeral (7 in this case) is the colour, does the x instead of the k reverse the numeral size? I'd like it in black with a fabric strap what part number do I need?

Also where / how much for servicing a seiko 5? My last one has started playing up - doesnt run for long - and its only 25 years old.

thanks

Mark

sleepersix

127 posts

208 months

Wednesday 18th February 2009

Don't know where you are based, but been quoted £52 for a service for Seiko automatics (only required every 7 years) by my local specialist watch place, Nottingham Watch & Clock, contact details:

http://www.touchnottingham.com/business/list/bid/2...

t0ny99

1,238 posts

242 months

Wednesday 18th February 2009

benny.c said:

Love the monster, it's a great watch for the money. Mine has a modified face.

Is that bead blasted as well? Yobokies? How did you go about ordering - it's a nice improvement on the standard dial IMO - I might be tempted with one the same...

ShadownINja

76,413 posts

283 months

Wednesday 18th February 2009

sleepersix said:

Don't know where you are based, but been quoted £52 for a service for Seiko automatics (only required every 7 years) by my local specialist watch place, Nottingham Watch & Clock, contact details:

http://www.touchnottingham.com/business/list/bid/2...

Um... How much is a Seiko 5 again?

TBH I've got a cheapo from the mid-80s and it works fine; never considered servicing it. If it breaks I'll bin it.

mas99

4,757 posts

185 months

Wednesday 18th February 2009

Thanks for the reply but as Mr Ninja says, with a new one coming in at much the same price, I think that I'll be ordering a new one.

I take it that that RussianWatches.co.uk site is OK? I guess I'm not going to get much cheaper?

Slagathore

5,814 posts

193 months

Wednesday 18th February 2009

mas99 said:

Thanks for the reply but as Mr Ninja says, with a new one coming in at much the same price, I think that I'll be ordering a new one.

I take it that that RussianWatches.co.uk site is OK? I guess I'm not going to get much cheaper?

You can get 'em on Ebay for £130, but by the time you add delivery, they end up being around £137!

If that other site includes delivery, then they are the cheapest, I think.

mas99

4,757 posts

185 months

Wednesday 18th February 2009

order placed. I'll see how long it takes to come.

benny.c

3,483 posts

208 months

Thursday 19th February 2009

t0ny99 said:

Is that bead blasted as well? Yobokies? How did you go about ordering - it's a nice improvement on the standard dial IMO - I might be tempted with one the same...

That one is bead blasted but mine has the standard finish.

I've no idea about ordering I'm afraid. I got mine on the sales corner on TZ-UK, but Yobokies is a member on there so may be worth joining and firing him off an e-mail. I struggled to find out much about him and the watch mods TBH.

One thread on TZ-UK suggested emailing yobokies@yahoo.com.hk ask for Harold?

t0ny99

1,238 posts

242 months

Thursday 19th February 2009

benny.c said:

t0ny99 said:

Is that bead blasted as well? Yobokies? How did you go about ordering - it's a nice improvement on the standard dial IMO - I might be tempted with one the same...

That one is bead blasted but mine has the standard finish.

I've no idea about ordering I'm afraid. I got mine on the sales corner on TZ-UK, but Yobokies is a member on there so may be worth joining and firing him off an e-mail. I struggled to find out much about him and the watch mods TBH.

One thread on TZ-UK suggested emailing yobokies@yahoo.com.hk ask for Harold?

Thanks for the email address - will contact as you suggest...

Seight_Returns

1,640 posts

202 months

Friday 6th March 2009

Just bought a new Black Monster from Ebay seller "great-watch".

Arrived next day, exactly as described. Very pleased.

No connection with the seller, just a satisfied customer.

Slagathore

5,814 posts

193 months

Friday 6th March 2009

Seight_Returns said:

Just bought a new Black Monster from Ebay seller "great-watch".

Arrived next day, exactly as described. Very pleased.

No connection with the seller, just a satisfied customer.

He has some nice watches in stock!

If only I had seen that before getting the Orange Monster!

Edited by Slagathore on Sunday 8th March 13:01

DjSki

1,324 posts

196 months

Sunday 8th March 2009

Think the Monsters are a bit tacky myself, remind me of cheap Gul/Quilksilver type "surf" watches.

Get yourself one of these.....

leginigel

428 posts

185 months