Last chance to get an original Monster

[bod27]

Just had an email from Creation saying that Seiko are going to discontinue the original Monster, so if you have not got one of these iconic watches looks like its time to order one, think they are $188.
I have just come back from the Philippines and I didn't see many in the shops out there! got my orange one out there a few years ago and then used Ceation for the black one.

Great watch get one while you can, the new one is not in the same league!

[bigrich4]

Since it's my birthday next week I may just get one, orange or black face though?!

[JRewing]

Thanks for the heads up!
Although I'm sure that it doesn't mean that forums will cease to be full of discussion of these tacky, ugly things.

[bigrich4]

Don't suppose anyone could tell me if this strap will fit the Monster too could they?
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/accessorie...

[Vladimir]

Have to agree with JR; while I like a nice Seiko SS diver, the Monster just doesn't do it for me at all.

[cst]

bigrich4 said:

Don't suppose anyone could tell me if this strap will fit the Monster too could they?
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/accessorie...

Don't think so as that's for a 007 and they are 22mm between the lugs where as the monster is 20mm.

Search Ebay for z20 diver strap, not sure if you will get a genuine seiko one or not though.

[bigrich4]

cst said:

Don't think so as that's for a 007 and they are 22mm between the lugs where as the monster is 20mm.

Search Ebay for z20 diver strap, not sure if you will get a genuine seiko one or not though.

Cheers I thought that might be the case after closer inspection.

[Junior Bianno]

JRewing said:

Thanks for the heads up!
Although I'm sure that it doesn't mean that forums will cease to be full of discussion of these tacky, ugly things.

What!! The forums are full of them because they're brilliant. I love my Monster. Great presence, really nice strap, built like a tank - one of the best Seikos. Grab an original while you can.

[Vvroom]

JRewing said:

Thanks for the heads up!
Although I'm sure that it doesn't mean that forums will cease to be full of discussion of these tacky, ugly things.

They are a bit marmite aren't they.

[JRewing]

Junior Bianno said:

What!! The forums are full of them because they're brilliant. I love my Monster. Great presence, really nice strap, built like a tank - one of the best Seikos. Grab an original while you can.

I wouldn't deny that they're a great watch and I appreciate Seiko as much as the next man, but I just think that they look dreadful. I would happily wear a Seiko diver, but not a Monster.

Vvroom said:

They are a bit marmite aren't they.

I think that this is the issue. To me they look dreadful as they manage to look neither fun nor smart. I appreciate that they're probably a very good watch though.

[Vvroom]

FWIW they are marmite to me, and I hate marmite.

What I do like though is reading how fervently seiko fans love the brand- having bought my father a cheap Seiko diver for DIY etc I can now see why. He gives it some stick but it performs brilliantly. I'm sure the Monster does to.

[Tahiti]

I've got one of the new ones, and I think it's great for the money. The bracelet's a fiddle to adjust the first time but once done, it's fine.

Although very similar in looks, and a touch more expensive, I personally like the option to hand wind the new version.

[Junior Bianno]

JRewing said:

Junior Bianno said:

What!! The forums are full of them because they're brilliant. I love my Monster. Great presence, really nice strap, built like a tank - one of the best Seikos. Grab an original while you can.

I wouldn't deny that they're a great watch and I appreciate Seiko as much as the next man, but I just think that they look dreadful. I would happily wear a Seiko diver, but not a Monster.

I wasn't a big fan, but bought one because I generally likes Seikos and there seemed to be a lot of fuss about them. Having it and wearing it has fully converted me though!

[mrh1275]

The one creation is selling is the K model - Korean, I'm looking for the J made in Japan version ..

[CardShark]

mrh1275 said:

The one creation is selling is the K model - Korean, I'm looking for the J made in Japan version ..

Unless you're *really* hung up about it I wouldn't bother, there really is no difference.

[mrh1275]

I thought the J version was finished better ?

[CardShark]

Not as far as I'm aware, certainly haven't read anything that fully supports the theory anyway. The J model can be hyped up but that's mainly because it's a Japanese watch made in Japan and on the pre owned market they command a slight premium because of the kudos associated with this, if I was on the market again for one (I used to own an original black) I'd go with whichever was cheapest / most easily available. Can't remember if mine was a K or a J, not bothered either way.

Edited by CardShark on Monday 30th September 18:22

[Vladimir]

I went for the J model on a recent Seiko purchase just because...errrmmmm... I wanted one.

[CardShark]

Vladimir said:

I went for the J model on a recent Seiko purchase just because...errrmmmm... I wanted one.

Many others would do the same, and I can understand why