Seiko Monster vs. G Shock

[cst]

Evening,

I'm after a new daily watch, it won't just be worn in the office but in the gym, pool, workshop, cleaning the car etc. I want it to be tough and hard wearing.

I'm leaning toward the monster because of the bracelet or rubber strap options, how well will the lugs take to the strap being changed regularly? I know both have a lot fans on here but I'm after some comparisons especially from people who have one of each. Positives and negatives.

Pics and wrist shots will also be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

[GenePoolReject13]

Don't have one of each but I did have both. The G-shock bit the bullet and was sold on. The monster is just a classy well built watch and its as tough as nails. The G was overly complicated for me and although I'm sure it was tough I hated wearing it.

[Eighteeteewhy]

I have a baby monster and a few G's.

These two I alternate for work, both great and feel indestructible. But look very different.






I think there are two types of G Shock, some as above and some are huge things a bit more fashion style in crazy bright colours.

[delays]

I had a square G and an orange Monster - I only have the Monster now.

It's tough, looks good and looks more sophisticated IMO.

Plus if a G-shock breaks, it's not that easy to fix. It might not be important to you, but I fancy keeping my watches for a while.

[cst]

Thanks for the advice so far.

The monster looks like the favourite!

What model is that monster eighteeteewhy? Have got any more pics of it? I am drawn to having one on an orange rubber strap.

Thanks

[checkmate91]

I hate the monsters! Why wouldn't anyone go for a 007/13 instead, or a 031 or the new SNZF17J/K1 instead?

[cst]

checkmate91 said:

I hate the monsters! Why wouldn't anyone go for a 007/13 instead, or a 031 or the new SNZF17J/K1 instead?

Can you explain more please, also some pictures/specs of any alternatives greatly appreciated!

[Eighteeteewhy]

cst said:

Thanks for the advice so far.

The monster looks like the favourite!

What model is that monster eighteeteewhy? Have got any more pics of it? I am drawn to having one on an orange rubber strap.

Thanks

Not sure of it's real name but it seems to have picked up the nickname 'mini' or 'baby' monster (dont know why as it's pretty chunky)




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

[sneijder]

The proper Monster has holes on the lugs for the springbars.

You can change bracelets on seconds with a toothpick, it uses fat springbars.

[CardShark]

The Monster is a lot of metal for the money if bought on a bracelet and has a reliable, if not particularly special, movement in it (the same movement as an SKX007/009 if you're looking at them as well). A G will probably be the tougher of the two so for knocking about in I'd choose a G and for everything else a Monster. The Monster will also be fine for strap/bracelet changes, it has drilled lugs so you'll be fine there.

So I guess your answer is "buy both", they're not expensive They were the first two watches I bought after getting sucked in to this watch buying malarkey

If you had to stick to one then I'd go for a Monster and an alternative strap option to go with the bracelet, the thought of washing a car with a watch on a bracelet doesn't appeal... >thinksofscratchesonpaintworkandshudders<

Edited by CardShark on Sunday 5th August 22:30

[cst]

sneijder said:

The proper Monster has holes on the lugs for the springbars.

You can change bracelets on seconds with a toothpick, it uses fat springbars.

Thanks for that info, just what I wanted to hear

[cst]

CardShark said:

The Monster is a lot of metal for the money if bought on a bracelet and has a reliable, if not particularly special, movement in it (the same movement as an SKX007/009 if you're looking at them as well). A G will probably be the tougher of the two so for knocking about in I'd choose a G and for everything else a Monster. The Monster will also be fine for strap/bracelet changes, it has drilled lugs so you'll be fine there.

So I guess your answer is "buy both", they're not expensive They were the first two watches I bought after getting sucked in to this watch buying malarkey

If you had to stick to one then I'd go for a Monster and an alternative strap option to go with the bracelet, the thought of washing a car with a watch on a bracelet doesn't appeal... >thinksofscratchesonpaintworkandshudders<

Edited by CardShark on Sunday 5th August 22:30

Thanks for that, I think you are right I should get both! I now have a dilemma regarding the seiko because of the other suggestions! I can see me ending up with a few more watches in my collection by the end of the year!

Also I agree when cleaning the car that a bracelet may hurt the bodywork!

[Arj256]

The Seiko are fragile when subjected to knocks, it contaminates the main spring which ruins the time keeping.
Worth bearing in mind if your going to be rough with it.
There not as tough as there made out to be..

[funinhounslow]

I have both and they are great watches but I think I would lean towards a g for a couple of reasons.

The Monster is a hefty watch, you certainly notice the weight on your wrist. When I want my watch to "disappear", I wear a g; even the huge ones are surprisingly light.

Also Seiko divers use Hardlex crystal. It won't shatter as easily as sapphire but it will scratch easier. Maybe a g will shrug off the gym and car wash duties better.

[Civpilot]

delays said:

I had a square G and an orange Monster - I only have the Monster now.

It's tough, looks good and looks more sophisticated IMO.

Plus if a G-shock breaks, it's not that easy to fix. It might not be important to you, but I fancy keeping my watches for a while.

If you managed to break a G whilst wearing it then congratulations..... You just broke your wrist ;-)

And they are pretty easy to sort, I had an old one (6900) with a duff movement found at a car boot... Casio sorted a new movement for about £29 including shipping. Fitted it myself in a couple of minutes.

Love my black monster but for durability there is simply no contest... G-Shock's are head and shoulders above all the competition on that score.

[Eighteeteewhy]

After the nuclear war, all that will be left is cockroaches and G-Shocks.

[cst]

Looking at the G Shock thread, I don't know which model or colour to pick!

How do others do it? Looks or spec or both?

[obob]

cst said:

Looking at the G Shock thread, I don't know which model or colour to pick!

How do others do it? Looks or spec or both?

Looks, everyone will say spec but never use anything unless they are checking the altitude of their bathtub or some such.

[alfaman]

I use a G shock for sailing racing - is robust , has a timer , and the rubber stands proud of the face - so bashing it is unlikely to smash the face glass.

It is also light and comfortable .

I have a seiko military watch I would not wear for active sports : could smash the face or pop a spring bar ...

[CommanderJameson]

Here's a wristie of my GW3000BD-1AER, otherwise known as a "Gravity Defier". Phone pic, so apols for poor quality.



I wouldn't wear it to a very formal meeting, job interview or funeral, but for everyday wear - it does me fine. It sits in a roughly weekly rotation with my PO and Max Bill.

ETA: I had a Monster, loved it lots; wasn't getting the wrist time, though, so I moved it on. Don't worry about swapping straps; the drilled lugs make it super-easy. The only thing you're possibly going to wear out or damage are the spring bars; however, they're more durable than they look and they're cheap as chips to replace anyway.