Seiko Monster. Where did you get yours?

[anonymous-user]

I've decided the time is right to add a Monster to the collection.

Question is, where am I likely to find one? Not fussed about used as long as it's clean.

They come up on eBay from time to time but I would rather buy in person. Any suggestions where I could get one please?

Cheers

[geezerbutler]

Got mine from Creation. Decent price. Great service:

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

[bod27]

Creation, great prices and the service is so quick, last watch ( I have had 3 off them) ordered Friday , was waiting for me when I got home from work on Monday !

[BrassMan]

See above.

[GALLARDOGUY]

Creation.

And to be honest, no-one is going to give you a different answer from PH!

[anonymous-user]

Well that's pretty clear cut then

Thanks all!

[Arun_D]

Think I got mine from Seiya Japan, back in 2009, which was then the 'go-to' place, I'm sure. Sounds like Creation is today's choice!

GALLARDOGUY said:

Creation.

And to be honest, no-one is going to give you a different answer from PH!

Oops

[TheJimi]

I got one (orange, Mk1) from Creation and another (black Mk2) from small antiques dealer - that was a gift.

Creation are ace

[busby]

I got my Orange monster from creation .
I got my mini monster from creation .
I got my Frankenmonster from Yorkshire watches ( only because creation didn't have any )

[nutta29]

slightly off topic...... but the bezel on my Black Monster has become tight, and now won't rotate. Can anyone recommend a specialist that can give it a service and sort this problem out?


cheers,

adam

[ed335d]

nutta29 said:

slightly off topic...... but the bezel on my Black Monster has become tight, and now won't rotate. Can anyone recommend a specialist that can give it a service and sort this problem out?


cheers,

adam

Likely to be a build-up of grime and possibly salt if you've taken it in the sea. I'd initially give it a soak in clean water and then turn it gently.

Removing a bezel is usually relatively straight forward, try youtube.

If you're not comfortable doing it yourself, any local independant should be able to help.

[GALLARDOGUY]

Clean under bezel with dental floss, if the above doesn't work.

[nckr55]

Got my Black Monster from Creation a couple of years ago.
Got an Orange Monster to join it from Skywatches this week.

Only went with the latter because they had it in stock with a bracelet and Creation didn't. Both were priced about the same, and both delivered within 2-3 business days.

I think (could be wrong) that I didn't get an official Seiko worldwide warranty with the watch from Creation; definitely got one from Skywatches. But I could be mistaken.

[anonymous-user]

I'll check out Skywatches too, thanks

Just trying to figure out the difference between the SRP309J1 and K1 now...

[nckr55]

Google it; it's a frequent topic on this (and watch) forums.

Doesn't bother me, and I just got the cheapest (K).
What took more time was deciding between SRP509 and SKX781... decided to keep it old-school.

Edited by nckr55 on Friday 9th May 23:04

[Debaser]

Pretty certain I got mine in DXB.

[GALLARDOGUY]

nckr55 said:

Got my Black Monster from Creation a couple of years ago.
Got an Orange Monster to join it from Skywatches this week.

Only went with the latter because they had it in stock with a bracelet and Creation didn't. Both were priced about the same, and both delivered within 2-3 business days.

I think (could be wrong) that I didn't get an official Seiko worldwide warranty with the watch from Creation; definitely got one from Skywatches. But I could be mistaken.

Is shipping free with Skywatches, as it is with Creation?

Any customs charges? Creation generally don't get them.

[nckr55]

Shipping was free without a box. But I wanted the proper box etc in case I hated it and wanted to move it on.
No customs charges, came via FedEx.

[GALLARDOGUY]

Bit bloody cheeky. How much was shipping with box?

[GC8]

Arun_D said:

Think I got mine from Seiya Japan, back in 2009, which was then the 'go-to' place, I'm sure. Sounds like Creation is today's choice!

GALLARDOGUY said:

Creation.

And to be honest, no-one is going to give you a different answer from PH!

Oops

They stopped selling to UK customers, unfortunately.