Heads up seiko black monster

**joe1978** · 6th March 2013, 20:00

Strangely I was about to search for this thread again. It looks like they're being sold again but tough watches seem to have changed to class a watches. Weird.

Joe

**NickF** · 6th March 2013, 20:02

Hmmm. Buy one!

**apm101** · 6th March 2013, 20:20

I'd buy one, except that I already have one!

The BM is an exceptional piece of kit, especially for that price.

**danseed** · 7th March 2013, 09:30

Mine arrived yesterday looking great. Just need to adjust the bracelet size now. Did not anticipate needing specific tools for this. Any tips using normal tools?

**goregasm** · 7th March 2013, 09:55

Originally Posted by danseed

Mine arrived yesterday looking great. Just need to adjust the bracelet size now. Did not anticipate needing specific tools for this. Any tips using normal tools?

I used a Bergeon springbar tool to push the pins out, be careful you dont lose the pin collars though!

**helidoc** · 7th March 2013, 10:29

Originally Posted by joe1978

Strangely I was about to search for this thread again. It looks like they're being sold again but tough watches seem to have changed to class a watches. Weird.

Joe

Looking at my order Class A watches now seems to Monkey_Swag. Hope my OM arrives, but guess I have another 10 days to wait.

BTW "Class A" have the new BM with hacking movement for £180 shipped

**back to the top** · 7th March 2013, 15:58

Originally Posted by helidoc

Looking at my order Class A watches now seems to Monkey_Swag. Hope my OM arrives, but guess I have another 10 days to wait.

BTW "Class A" have the new BM with hacking movement for £180 shipped

Thats a cheap watch with the new movement , last time I looked they were around £240 , thats quite a drop :)

**CH47Driver** · 10th March 2013, 13:12

My 007 arrived a few days ago and all is well. From Singapore via Sweden by the looks of it. Strap adjusted and hasn't been off my wrist since. Happy days.

**drmarkf** · 10th March 2013, 15:01

Yes, I managed to adjust the bracelet without losing the collars - this was helpful:

http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WatchToo...TER%20bracelet

The only slightly tricky part was pushing the pin and collar back together without scratching anything. having 3 hands would help, but I used a pin-pusher vice in a way that wasn't quite intended, but with some success.

**seikopath** · 10th March 2013, 15:20

Originally Posted by back to the top

Thats a cheap watch with the new movement , last time I looked they were around £240 , thats quite a drop :)

lowest ive seen the new monster on the bay was 140 plus post

**Andybhoy** · 11th March 2013, 13:01

My OM arrived on Friday (ordered on the 24th) and I must say I'm delighted with it. Got the bracelet sized on sat and it's getting wrist time for the first time today. Very nice bit of kit at a good price-can't argue!!

**ralphy** · 11th March 2013, 14:16

Originally Posted by drmarkf

Yes, I managed to adjust the bracelet without losing the collars - this was helpful:

http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WatchToo...TER%20bracelet

The only slightly tricky part was pushing the pin and collar back together without scratching anything. having 3 hands would help, but I used a pin-pusher vice in a way that wasn't quite intended, but with some success.

That is an excellent tutorial: I've bookmarked it and only wish I'd seen it before...

Thanks for the link.

R

**danseed** · 11th March 2013, 14:18

I managed to get the braclet sized and i have been wearing it over the weekend.....very impressed so far. This will give the speedy a rest now. I have however managed to polish out a couple of scratches on the glass of the speedmaster and replaced the strap with a leather Di-Modell Chronissimo. It is begging me to wear it now! Choices, choices!!!

**back to the top** · 12th March 2013, 21:27

Originally Posted by seikopath

lowest ive seen the new monster on the bay was 140 plus post

That's seriously good value for the new movement :) I shall keep my eyes peeled

**apm101** · 12th March 2013, 22:01

Originally Posted by drmarkf

Yes, I managed to adjust the bracelet without losing the collars - this was helpful:

http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WatchToo...TER%20bracelet

The only slightly tricky part was pushing the pin and collar back together without scratching anything. having 3 hands would help, but I used a pin-pusher vice in a way that wasn't quite intended, but with some success.

Fantastic- nice job Mark.

**drmarkf** · 12th March 2013, 22:19

Having worn it for a couple of days, I think I need to take another link out of the bracelet, dammit.

So, I now need to find a time when I'm feeling calm & awake, and steady of hand, and I'm not going to get asked half way though to put up a shelf/empty the rubbish bins/collect daughter from the station...

**helidoc** · 14th March 2013, 20:55

My OM arrived today, 11 days after placing the order. Fantastic complete package of a new OM with all protective plastics in place, and guarantee stamped by Class A watches with a start date of tomorrow. What a watch! I know I have a Rolex Sub, but the design and quality of this is the muts nuts, and so much more in the flesh than any picture could convey. I love this.

Some Q&D iphone pics:

David

**speedypro1111** · 14th March 2013, 22:08

Originally Posted by helidoc

My OM arrived today, 11 days after placing the order. Fantastic complete package of a new OM with all protective plastics in place, and guarantee stamped by Class A watches with a start date of tomorrow. What a watch! I know I have a Rolex Sub, but the design and quality of this is the muts nuts, and so much more in the flesh than any picture could convey. I love this.

Some Q&D iphone pics:

David

Either a Rolex is way overpriced or seiko monsters are way too cheap!!
They really do put higher priced watches to shame.... What mugs some of us have been

**helidoc** · 14th March 2013, 22:24

I paid close to 3 times as much for the Lum-Tec in my signature, and as much as I like it, there is no comparison with the Monster.

Other than the movement and maybe the crystal, the Monster is the equal of my Sub-date. To be honest, the bracelet and clasp are probably better.

Way too cheap at £130, I would be satisfied at £500.

David

**Dunce** · 14th March 2013, 22:36

My Orange Monster, ordered from Tough Watches on Feb 25th, arrived today. Anticipated date was up to the 27th March so well ahead of schedule and I'm pleased with the delivery and the watch. Came from Singapore via Malmo in Sweden. My Black Monster has a friend, at last, to keep it company.

The OM came on a Seiko rubber, as ordered. Rubber is not my strap of choice but my BM is on a bracelet so I can chop and change.

You just get drawn in... So versatile.... So customisable... Yobokies... what do you have?

Its like a disease :-)

**andamanen** · 14th March 2013, 22:37

Yeah, a nice sapphire crystal is the only thing the monster is missing. Luckily it's an easy upgrade.

**seikopath** · 14th March 2013, 22:40

Originally Posted by helidoc

I paid close to 3 times as much for the Lum-Tec in my signature, and as much as I like it, there is no comparison with the Monster.

Other than the movement and maybe the crystal, the Monster is the equal of my Sub-date. To be honest, the bracelet and clasp are probably better.

Way too cheap at £130, I would be satisfied at £500.

David

you dont work for seiko by any chance?

**helidoc** · 14th March 2013, 23:13

Originally Posted by seikopath

you dont work for seiko by any chance?

The NHS, a more controversial organisation.

Forgive me being effusive, but its a love thing. There was I thinking I had stopped being excited by watches.

All I need to do now us find someone that can resize the bracelet but not loose the collars or scratch the steel to bits.

**speedypro1111** · 14th March 2013, 23:38

Originally Posted by helidoc

The NHS, a more controversial organisation.

Forgive me being effusive, but its a love thing. There was I thinking I had stopped being excited by watches.

All I need to do now us find someone that can resize the bracelet but not loose the collars or scratch the steel to bits.

I bought one of these..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3904864388...84.m1439.l2649
It was really easy in all honesty .just take your time and be as carefull as you can ...didn't have a problem with flying collars or anything in fact it was a lot harder to put the pin & collar back together once removed

**joe1978** · 14th March 2013, 23:50

Bit the bullet and ordered an OM on bracelet. Here's to the wait!!
Joe

**helidoc** · 15th March 2013, 00:10

Now £124 including shipping from Amazon for the OM, BM is £10 more. Tempted to get another

**tonyb** · 15th March 2013, 00:39

I ordered an OM from them last week - will be interesting to see how long it takes...

**joe1978** · 26th March 2013, 12:29

Just to update this thread.
I ordered my OM on the 14th and it turned up this morning.
Very well packaged and all in good working order.
A dodgy iPhone pic for the masses.

Joe

**ADRIAN554** · 26th March 2013, 22:31

My orange monster also turned up this morning ordered on the 14 march really pleased with it :-) but I had forgot how much of a pain the bracelet adjustment is !!

**joe1978** · 26th March 2013, 23:10

Originally Posted by ADRIAN554

My orange monster also turned up this morning ordered on the 14 march really pleased with it :-) but I had forgot how much of a pain the bracelet adjustment is !!

SNAP!

I'm in two minds whether to try it myself or take it to a local seiko dealer/jeweller.

Joe

**Dunce** · 26th March 2013, 23:18

Originally Posted by joe1978

SNAP!

I'm in two minds whether to try it myself or take it to a local seiko dealer/jeweller.

Joe

Go for it. Faint heart and all that...

:)

**ADRIAN554** · 26th March 2013, 23:49

Originally Posted by joe1978

SNAP!

I'm in two minds whether to try it myself or take it to a local seiko dealer/jeweller.

Joe

have a go just be really careful you dont misplace the collars there is a guide to help http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WatchToo...TER%20bracelet

**helidoc** · 26th March 2013, 23:54

Originally Posted by joe1978

SNAP!

I'm in two minds whether to try it myself or take it to a local seiko dealer/jeweller.

Joe

I spent £5 at a local jeweller. Money well spent for correct sizing, no scratches, and lack of anxiety.

D

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