Pugwash Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 I picked this up on eBay recently, received it yesterday and put it on a 20mm NATO strap, as I found the rubber strap a little long and the end flapped a little. It's very rugged and makes me want to find something manly and adventurous to do. ps. That's a watermark on the crystal. I wiped it off once I'd seen the photos. If it were a proper rep review, I'd clean the watch and reshoot. As it's not, I can't be bothered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrono903 Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Nice pics of a great watch. bought one from Reto about 3yrs ago.PMWF. The bracelet is really awesome but a real b*tch to size. Looking forward to more pics. Thom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted December 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 The bracelet is really awesome but a real b*tch to size. My Orange Monster has the steel bracelet and I didn't find it too tough to size ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrono903 Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Compared to any other bracelet, it would be hard to rate another design more difficult. IMHO Thom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Hey Pugs, I really like the look with the Nato Strap! Does the watch feel floppy on your wrist, since the watch is so heavy? -MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenMc Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Monsters are about the best diver / beater that any WIS could have in their collection, regardless of price. Nato looks good, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted December 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Does the watch feel floppy on your wrist, since the watch is so heavy? Not in the slightest. It feels born to be on canvas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 I bought one of these for my brother-in-law a few years back. For the money, you get a LOT of watch! One of the best values for the price, no doubt. Great watch, Pugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
700club Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Great watch! I love Monsters! Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Not in the slightest. It feels born to be on canvas. Pugs, I already have that exact Seiko and love it. Where did you purchase that beautiful Nato. PM me if you can about the strap! Cheers, -MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted December 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Pugs, I already have that exact Seiko and love it. Where did you purchase that beautiful Nato. PM me if you can about the strap! http://timefactors.co.uk/nato.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAHLER Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Beutiful Monster.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontin Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Sweet! Imo get me one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmosblau Posted December 24, 2006 Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 Monsters are about the best diver / beater that any WIS could have in their collection, regardless of price. Nato looks good, thanks for sharing. I have two Seiko Monsters- one Black and one Orange. They are a bargain- especially if you can get them under US $150. I love the way they look and not many watches can beat their Lume. There are a few things that keep them from being the "Best Diver / Beater" for me: Cheap inaccurate movement- It's automatic, but you can't wind it- you have to shake it like a dork to get it going. Also, the Crystal isn't sapphire- it's a very scratchable glass. To me, it's not a beater if you are afraid to wash your car with it on. The Best Diver / Beater? There is no question: The Marathon SAR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted December 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 Also, the Crystal isn't sapphire- it's a very scratchable glass. To me, it's not a beater if you are afraid to wash your car with it on. The crystal is hardlex, a laminate of glass and something scratchproof. It's not that scratchable ... ps. How much is that Marathon? Same price-range? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmosblau Posted December 24, 2006 Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 The crystal is hardlex, a laminate of glass and something scratchproof. It's not that scratchable ... I ASSURE you, it's quite scratchable- both of mine are dinged up. ps. How much is that Marathon? Same price-range? It's a little more: Auto $585, Quartz $425 http://www.broadarrow.net/sale.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted December 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 It's a little more: Auto $585, Quartz $425 A little ... four times the price. ps. I do like that Marathon ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youpmelone Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 buy a second hand scratched GMT Tudor, put it on a NATO strap. Everything you ask for at a low price, might even keep it through your voyage :-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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