piratedzeus Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Hey, i am interested in your proposales of gen, waterproof watches. I want at least 1 gen watch with that I don't have to worry about waterproofness, calling out.. gaining 40-50 seconds a day ( which did all my 3 reps yet! ) etc... It should also be affordable for a pupil ( don't come up with mickey mouse quartz because of that!) I think the Seiko black monster would be great but it is still quite expensive atm (90-110$ at ebay + 22$ shiping)... thats not much but still quite much for a watch that i can't wear everywhere i want... like at wedding etc... it is more a sports watch so only mention the monster if you have it 4 sale, thanks Wink again, should be quite trouble free and very waterproof and nice! prefering automatic ( of course) and no gshock / timex stuff please... seiko is very ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 If a Monster is too pricey, you're going to find it hard to get something else. I'm going to suggest the SKX031, but it's still approaching $100. It's still waterproof, in theory, but can be worn almost anywhere you can wear a Rolex Sub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratedzeus Posted March 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Too bad I already have that Nymphomariner... maybe I should sell it... but 1 Rolex is a must have lol.. Thanks Pug, very good idea. I already had that seiko on, it is quite thicker than the sub I remember but not sure anymore... will have to check that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratedzeus Posted March 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Hey pug, i remember your lume gif of seikos... you also had a lume shot of the SKX031 ? like the monster for its lume... a subjective comparison of yours? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Hey pug, i remember your lume gif of seikos... you also had a lume shot of the SKX031 ? like the monster for its lume... a subjective comparison of yours? thanks You tell me: Here's all my lumes: As you can see, the SKX031 is nearly as bright as the Monsters. The onmy thing stopping it is the amount of lume applied to the dial. Yes, it's got good lume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratedzeus Posted March 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Great shots. But now take this! looks great, doesn't it? still the lume sucks! only visible in complete darkness and doesn't glow after 2 minutes anymore. So how long does it last etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_uk Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 So you want a gen watch, that will last forever, is ideal for all situations, has an auto movement, and great lume...... for around $100, could you let me know please if you find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratedzeus Posted March 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Seems you make fun of my requirements... but actually it is possible, iE the Seiko SKX031 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 looks great, doesn't it? still the lume sucks! only visible in complete darkness and doesn't glow after 2 minutes anymore. So how long does it last etc? It lasts as long as it lasts. I've not sat there with a stopwatch and a light meter. I really have no idea. Yes, it's good, but it's under $100. You're not going to find anything better at that price unless you go for a Quartz watch with a battery lamp. You're putting far to many tests on such a simple purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratedzeus Posted March 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Actually no... I have heard that you can read the time on the monster after hours of darkness.... and on my noobmariner you couldn't after 2 minutes anymore... so there is a difference... well if you don't know ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Actually no... I have heard that you can read the time on the monster after hours of darkness.... and on my noobmariner you couldn't after 2 minutes anymore... so there is a difference... well if you don't know ok! I told you, it's the same lume as the Monster. It lasts longer than a rep. What more do you need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spatten1 Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 "Actually no... I have heard that you can read the time on the monster after hours of darkness" I could read my Monster this morning at 5:00. It did get a little recharge about 1:30am during my nightly [censored], but I'm still impressed. I gave an Orange Monster with a black rubber strap to a buddy for his wedding gift last week. He wore the damn thing with his tux at the wedding! He said it was a wedding gift, so it was appropriate. I thought it was great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJGladeRaider Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Absolutely -- Hand Down! I got the version of this watch that was available in the 70's as a gift when I graduated from High School. It has more hours under water than most Scuba Instructors, it always kept good time and it never leaked. My oldest son has it put away - he wears a Pam rep and a TW Best SD rep as his regular watches. The only down side to these watches that I know if is that you cannot hand wind them. Bill If a Monster is too pricey, you're going to find it hard to get something else. I'm going to suggest the SKX031, but it's still approaching $100. It's still waterproof, in theory, but can be worn almost anywhere you can wear a Rolex Sub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 The only down side to these watches that I know if is that you cannot hand wind them. ... but look how pretty! click for 1280x800 version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrain Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 I just got my Orange Monster off the bay via Singapore for $82 plus $28 shipping, which works out to $110. The guy with the higher shipping ($28 instead of $22) scares off some buyers, so occasionally his watches go in the low to mid $80's. I think you will find spending the extra $10 a wise investment over time. This watch has changed the way I look at my reps now..........higher expectations, no question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWP Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 So you want a gen watch, that will last forever, is ideal for all situations, has an auto movement, and great lume...... for around $100, could you let me know please if you find it. Yes I would like to know to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14060 or 16610? Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 Don't laugh - Swatch Body and Soul. One of my favorites in my collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 So you want a gen watch, that will last forever, is ideal for all situations, has an auto movement, and great lume...... for around $100, could you let me know please if you find it. SKX-007. A proven reliable rugged workhorse. This watch is the single most used watch in the world for scuba diving. That means that more people rely on this model with their lives. That says something about this watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 I forgot to mention that Seiko's proprietary Lumibrite lume used on their dive watches is excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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