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Danny S 3T WIS 
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The big news kicking around this morning is Seiko's upcoming RED MONSTER ! Need to watch this Pre-Release blurb... Coolest Pre-Release advertising in History! http://www.mtseiko.co.th/ *(..not my scoop.. just wanted to make sure you guys got a look!) woohoo.gif |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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KEWL face4.gif |
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canadajo 3T WIS 
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I like and since there is 1313 of them I am sure I will be able to get one |
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KenC Admin 
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Looks nice, but while the Black and Orange Monsters are great "bangs for the buck" at around $150+/-...anything over $200 for a Monster with a 7S26 or 7S36 movement in it gets a little ridiculous...sapphire crystal or not. The Yellow Monster is, IMO, a different story as it was a true LE with ONLY 300 pieces...the aftermarket sales price has proven that. The Blue Monster was only Limited Production, and while it sold out, they trade at or about their intial purchase prices. While the Red Monster is being touted as an LE, in the world of collecting, usually anything over 300 pieces is not considered as a true LE....I don't know what the price is, but at $300 t0 $400, which I suspect, I would hope that it would sport the 6R15 movement! |
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Danny S 3T WIS
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canadajo wrote: I like and since there is 1313 of them I am sure I will be able to get one Yeah... I'm thinking the saame thing! Blue Monsters are still not too hard to get hold of. Mmwaa ha ha ha HAAAAAAA ! !  |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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Just like most of the monster's except for Orange and Black they use that hidious black chapter ringface4.gif Ruin's the whole look IMHO:) |
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mcwright Admin 
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Let me see, it's red. It's a Seiko Monster. It is a LE/Limited Production (I don't care). And, it's red with some marketing behind it this time. In the world of Seiko, where 1313 watches is a drop in the bucket - it will sell out quickly no matter if the price is $300 - $400 or even higher. FWIW, the Blue Monster never was much of a looker. You either liked it or hated it. |
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Danny S 3T WIS
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mcwright wrote: Let me see, it's red. It's a Seiko Monster. It is a LE/Limited Production (I don't care). And, it's red with some marketing behind it this time. Have to agree on all counts. S'just that there are so few red divers out there. Only nice one I ever had.   |
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canadajo 3T WIS
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DANNY ...Whatever happened to that glorious Eterna ?!?!? |
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Danny S 3T WIS
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canadajo wrote: DANNY ...Whatever happened to that glorious Eterna ?!?!? Beautiful as it was... Just couldn't get comfortable w/ the 39mm size. Fit & finish couldn't be faulted. On a par w/ any stainless sports watch you can name. White gold surround on indeces. Excellent lume. Historically significant name & maker, everyone realizes ETA is just the abreviation for ETernA. Very cool Thor Hyerdahl tie-in. Caseback was detailed and "pretty" enough I had trouble keeping the watch on (..kept sneaking a "peek" at the back!). But after recent years of oversized divers, it was just Too Durn Small! Even the kids commented how small it looked. Was it small? Of course not, Dead standard traditional mens case-size. Just small by comparison. Fine watch. Just a little gem. But having owned not one.. but two?! ..I've just gotta admit I'm not going to wear that size again.   |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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I like it but if it is over the $300-$400 range I'll pass:P Red is rarely used on a true dive watch as it is the hardest to see at diving depths...so I was toldhand6.gif |
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mcwright Admin
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O.A. Gaspar wrote: I like it but if it is over the $300-$400 range I'll pass:P Red is rarely used on a true dive watch as it is the hardest to see at diving depths...so I was toldhand6.gif AND, BLACK is better? face4.gif What's the difference? :D |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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mcwright wrote: The Seadweller is still considered by most divers as the best dive watch..other than the computers they wear....lume is better against black....I will ask my Buddy why red is the worst....I read this as well on the EOT dive watch forumhand6.gif
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mcwright Admin
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O, Did I mention RED is my favorite color? :D:D:D The Buckeyes didn't choose black, blue or orange now did they? They chose friggen RED (Only a slimy, mud dwelling, reptile would want both an orange and a blue Monster.) :D:Dsmile25.gif |
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Danny S 3T WIS
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Buckeyes? ...buckeyes..... Hmmm. Nope! Doesn't ring a bell. rev_smile.gif  |
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KenC Admin
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mcwright wrote:
Not sure...could it have something to do with lume contrast? I do like the look with the black chapter ring...what I do not like is the solid white hands. I wish they had use the black outlined hands of the OM...have the same problem with the YM..and the Blue Monster simply got too busy and left me cold! That said, I ain't paying over $200 for a Seiko with w 7Sxx movement...Unless it is a true LE!!! |
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srh_pres 3T WIS 
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OK, looks cool... but would rather buy a red Monstrum... HEY, wait a minute... :? |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Cool marketing, cool watch, but I am with Tony on the black chapter ring...blech!! Don't like it on blue, yellow or red!! |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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srh_pres wrote: OK, looks cool... but would rather buy a red Monstrum... HEY, wait a minute... :? hehehehehehe.... :cool: The things that make ya go hmmmm.... :D |
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trust 3T WIS 
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and here the Reply from Thailand.. Dear Mr. X, Thank you very much for your kind interest in our special model. The Red Monster (Limited Edition) is produced at 1,313 pieces and retail price 16,150 baht for Thailand exclusive model only. So we are very sorry that we cannot sell and deliver outside of our territory. However, this special model will be introduced officially in Bangkok World Watch Fair 2007 @ Siam Paragon Department Store on coming 8th August. If you have an opportunity to visit or having friends in Thailand, please kindly visit SEIKO Booth in Hall 3 to secure the purchase. With all respect, we strongly recommend that you come early as demands are very high from both local and international like your goodself. With best regards, Warin Pirikijdumrongkul Marketing Department Muang Thong SEIKO Ltd. wow 16150 TB = 548 $ or 399 € for a 7s26?  No Way!!Last edited on Fri Jul 27th, 2007 08:30 am by trust |
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Equinox 3T WIS
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Trust..... nice post I like the idea of a red monster, but must agree the black chapter ring ruins the look and it seems over priced. just mho |
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canadajo 3T WIS
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Yeeeeooowww ..... travel to the far East to buy a red monster and you better get there early as demand is high ?!?!? |
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mcwright Admin
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That's just a good sales pitch on a new item. :D |
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sigsauer 3T WIS
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OK, looks cool... but would rather buy a red Monstrum... I second this!!!!!! |
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daanbc 3T WIS 
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Old news, Theres been one for sale on the wus forum for about two-three weeks now. I thought everyone knew about it. |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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daanbc wrote: Old news, Theres been one for sale on the wus forum for about two-three weeks now. I thought everyone knew about it. Actually he said Red Monstrum. Hmmm that's a pretty good idea! and why the heck can't that guy sell his?? "OK, looks cool... but would rather buy a red Monstrum... I second this!!!!!!" |
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daanbc 3T WIS
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Maybe the Price>? FS Seiko Red Monster LE and Blue Monster We all know this Limited Edition of 1313 pieces. Untouched brand new complete with box and papers. $ 750. As well left from my monster collection Blue Monster $ 450. Now I offer shipping included. Thanks for looking! |
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sigsauer 3T WIS
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can someone link me to this post? |
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murphy j 3T WIS 
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Well, the link isn't working for me, but I'll go out on a limb and say that I'll find it ugly. I don't like most colors of red. And for the price they're asking? I don't care how special they think it is. I can spend that amount of money on something more unique. Just my .02 cents worth. |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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sigsauer wrote: can someone link me to this post? Price reduced... http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=137286 |
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KenC Admin
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And here's my Red Monster.............:D |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS 
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For some strange reason, I'd never came across a Limited Edition Seiko Diver from any of the retail outlets in Vancouver. The one's I've seen are either the Kinetic Divers or the 200 Meter Automatic. The rest are all QUARTZ. |
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