Seiko monster v seiko 5

Sorry for the thread resurrection guys but thought I would add to this one rather than starting a new one!

I'm in the market for a watch to use on holiday this summer, I don't want a particularly expensive one as it will get knocked about and covered in sand/chlorine.

I was at first looking at one of these from Werners:

http://www.wernersflyingwatches.com/products.asp?P...

But after a quick e-mail to the always helpful Nick, he has suggested that as its only 5ATM water resistant it may not really be suitable for my needs.

So, I've moved onto looking at monsters, after a quick search the cheapest I could come up with was £95 (including shipping) for a new one from here (albeit on a rubber strap - although I think that is probably best given what I want to use it for):

http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-dive...

Has anyone used creation watches before? They just seem a little cheap compared to others, also I'll presumably get stung on import tax, is this just 15% VAT?

All advice on the monster/ any other watch suggestions appreciated!

Thanks!

Cheers Slagathore,

I think I'd rather save myself a few quid (well £45!!) and get it delivered from abroad (if only I could get my head around the import charges!)but I'm just not sure about that website.

I know what you mean about G-shocks being extra sturdy, but I'm not really a G-shock fan to be honest!

Any other ideas you (or anyone else) could throw into the mix?!

Much appreciated!

Well, actually, £125 plus postage. I bought a Monster (since I wanted to fit in with everyone at Le Mans) last Friday from RK, paid instantly, received an email saying posted and giving me the tracking reference at noon the same day. Arrived today in France. Can't ask for better. Oh, and it has the box and papers which most abroad don't supply. I've often wondered if they are back door seconds. Jury's out on the watch since I've not worn anything this cheap for 20 years but I am looking forward to trying it out.

Cheers for the replies guys.

I've worked out the import charges and with 4.5% duty, 15% VAT and 2.5% handling fee it will end up being nearly as expensive so you were right!

I've had a look at RK watchhouse and the cheapest I can see there is £140 +£6.75 p&p for an Orange Monster so it looks like prices may have gone up a bit.

Is anyone aware of anywhere cheaper?

Yep I'd seen that but I'm really looking for the orange one if I can find one at a good price!

I noticed one for sale second hand in the classifieds so I have contacted the seller to see if he will budge on price a bit as its used.

Been wearing my Monster for 4 days. So far, a four second gain and keeping better time than the IWC Spitfire!

Says in the ad that it is water resistant to 100M? That should be plenty for swimming?

I've got three Seiko's rated to 100m (2 autos and a kinetic). All 3 have done a fair bit of time in a pool, and have been used in the sea (playing in the surf). Not had any issues with water ingress.

HTH

Am I right in thinking that a replacement strap for the Monster would need to be 20mm?

Really fancy one of the Watchworx leather numbers, did he ever get anymore of the orange stitched ones?

No need to worry it seems looking at the feedback. 99.7 over 3057 sales is darned good. Buy it, you'll like it. Mine never leaves my wrist now.