Nanuq Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Is it just me, or does anyone else here have a sudden hankering for an Orange Monster? I gave mine away, and now I need another! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jraines87 Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 I still don't have an orange monster. Don't know why, but I don't own one. I think this will be my x-mas present to myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 I was looking at my black Montser this monring. I love it! Thanks for sharing.. -MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Mine is on my wrist as I type. There must be something in the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Oh, ok! ps. New server. I hope it's faster ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
professor_yaffle1 Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Been thinking about them for a couple of weeks - does that count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 I see one on Ebay for $115 buy-it-now. SOMEONE STOP ME!!!!!!!!! *twitch twitch* From SINGAPORE, and it looks manky. Mind you, I'm in the market for one, for my boyfriend. @Jimster: Conveniently being sold by you in the Trade section, hmm, hmm? ...I saw it. It's a beauty. Good luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimster Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 What you guys need is a real Monster-------The Yao Monster Bund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 The Orange Monster is only $140 on Amazon, with a full US warranty, no hidden tax and most likely free delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAS Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Apples and Oranges! Apples & Oranges Hahaha, here's a pic of mine, taken with Apple Iphone !!! Sorry, the quality is poor. I hope you'll excuse me, I'm only an innocent victim of marketing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj69 Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 (edited) Pug, Where do you see the Orange Monster on Amazon for $140??? I see it at $183.95 with bracelet or $164.95 with rubber strap. I know they had a 20% of Seiko sale that I *** JUST MISSED *** last week (bracelet version would have been $147). Waiting for them to re-run that one. If I'm missing something and you can really get it for $140, please provide a link! TIA The Orange Monster is only $140 on Amazon, with a full US warranty, no hidden tax and most likely free delivery. Edited December 5, 2007 by jj69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Pug, Where do you see the Orange Monster on eBay for $140??? On AMAZON, Puggy wrote. UPDATE BEFORE POSTING: Well, whaddayaknow. You wrote FleaBay but obviously you meant Amazon because I see the 183.95 price you quoted there. hxxp://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/104-2109055-2722338?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=seiko+orange+monster&x=0&y=0 I am also searching, and unless he meant used, I cannot find that $140, either. A link WOULD be in order, for the pair of us, please. I see it at $183.95 with bracelet or $164.95 with rubber strap. I do too. I want the one shown by Pugster, with SS bracelet and those are both pricey and hard to find. EDIT: This looks like a good deal though: hxxp://www.amazon.com/DELUXE-VALUE-PACKAGE-Professional-International/dp/B00066K4BI/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=jewelry&qid=1196823968&sr=8-3 DELUXE VALUE PACKAGE: SKX781 Seiko Orange Monster Stainless Steel 200m Automatic Professional Diver Watch, Spring Remover, Link Band Tool, Extra Rubber Band, International Warranty Book, Seiko Gift Box List Price: $420.00 Sale: $219.99 You Save: $200.01 (48%) Watch Pavilion seem to have good feedback too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj69 Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Well, whaddayaknow. You wrote FleaBay but obviously you meant Amazon because I see the 183.95 price you quoted there. You're right, Victoria. I just edited my post to correct that. That $219 package is not worth it. You can buy a low-end Hong Kong watch tool kit on the Bay for like $12. It will include the tools shown, along with many others. I'm waiting for Amazon to have 20% off all Seiko again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj69 Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 I should throw this story in here. Has anyone tried to buy a Monster at one of those Seiko Outlet stores? They always want some outrageous price for the Monsters, usually between $230 and $350, depending on the current sale. The only time I ever saw them at a remotely reasonable price was the week before Father's Day, when they were charging $180 after all the special markdowns. Still too high IMO for a watch you can order from Singapore or Hong Kong any day of the week for $150. Anyway, I stopped in the Seiko outlet last week hoping for a holiday sale. The Monsters were $230. I told the saleswoman that was too high and I mentioned that even Amazon has the Black Monster with bracelet for $152. When she expressed doubt about the low price, I took a printout of the Amazon site from my pocket. That's when the BS started... She gave me this song and dance about the watches on Amazon being "fakes." She even relayed a story about "a customer" who sent his Monster to Seiko for service, only to find that the movement was not genuine, and Seiko refused to service it. Does anyone know if there is even a grain of truth to this? A. Why would a major retalier like Amazon even consider selling fake watches? B. Why would anyone bother to rep a $150 watch in the first place? C. Who would send a $150 Seiko back to the manufacturer for a "service"? D. Why do sales clerks make up silly stories like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehtolcad Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 http://cgi.ebay.com/SEIKO-SKX781K3-SKX781-...VQQcmdZViewItem that's only a little cheaper...looks like prices have gone up since these were easy to get for 125 to 130 SHIPPED on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshot Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 dang, you guys have me missing mine now actually there are 'fake' monsters. they pop up very rarely on ebay and pics show up occasionally on the seiko forum the dial and bezels are just wrong in a number of ways and they are reputed to use a very very cheap chinese movement. there is also a blue monster in a hideous light blue and there is a yellow monster. a limited edition of 500 or so for a thai seiko collectors club. which i stupidly passed on thinking $450US just to get a sapphire crystal and a yellow dial was absurd. the last one i saw sell went for $1200US... i've had 5-6. some stock, a couple beadblasted by jack at IWW. one with the special bill yao 'usual suspects network toxic green' custom dial and hand set. but my favorites were the two tones and you just have to love that bracelet! one of the best ever and about 100 times as nice as the bracelet on a genuine rolex sub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Wow, the dollar sucks. They were $140 earlier this year, and the price translated into Sterling/Euros is still the same, but yes, they're now $180. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azmindreader Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Orange Monster (with bracelet and rubber strap) en route Merry Christmas to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everythingape Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 I'm waiting for mine.. The bracelet package bought 2 weeks ago from ebay seller "japanwatchcenter2006" for $104. I lost a few at around that bid, then they started sending second chance offers, I confirmed it was real and jumped on it. With $30 shipping I think it's a good deal. Just bid on their watches up to around 104-106 and if you win, great.. If you lose, it looks like they are eager to sell at that price anyway. -Ape- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 I'm waiting for mine.. The bracelet package bought from ebay seller "japanwatchcenter2006" for $104. I lost a few at around that bid, then they started sending second chance offers, I confirmed it was real and jumped on it. With $30 shipping I think it's a good deal. That's a great tip. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAS Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 I bought mine for 115$ in September 2007 on Ebay seller was "pokemonyu" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Whilst these prices are "there and about" others mentioned here, http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/Watch%20Sales%20Table.htm it may serve as a good reference point for the various models/styles. (And not a bad site for other info) Offshore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchwatcher Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 nanuq -- good cure for monster blues is to wear your DT1000 for a day... i picked up this 'blackeyed' orange monster last year -- i have the ss bracelet which i haven't used, so if you need one, let me know and i'll give you a good deal on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slai Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 I want the black/black monster so bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everythingape Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Got mine today Very happy with this watch, but I can't really see why people are raving over this bracelet though.. It feels quite normal to me, I actually like the bracelet on my rep quartz PO chrono better. Quick wristshot: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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