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All new 2012 Seiko monster

lunarin79
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster

"Malo"




Is that so? you don't happen to know what bracelet Mr Goh match this watch with, do you?


from far, it resembles the older Monster bracelet kind of styling, 20mm
Malo
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster

"lunarin79"

[quote="Malo"]


Is that so? you don't happen to know what bracelet Mr Goh match this watch with, do you?


from far, it resembles the older Monster bracelet kind of styling, 20mm[/quote]

Thanks!!! Might just drop by Mr Goh place when I got the time :)
titan
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster
Does it come in display back?



I dun think so right
lunarin79
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster
nope.



solid caseback
titan
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster

"lunarin79"

nope.



solid caseback


Thanks bro
lunarin79
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster
specs are basically same as the old monster except



new hour markers, new coloured secondhand tip & crown :)
roo7
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster

"lunarin79"

specs are basically same as the old monster except



new hour markers, new coloured secondhand tip & crown :)


and new price :lol:
lunarin79
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster
hmmm



dats a positive



lol
sinner1974
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster

"snagy23"

Hi sinner1974, who have pmed me, sorry newbie here.

I am unable to read your pm. would you mine posting what you may wish to communicate with me?

Many thanks.



:)


Hi bro, i got a brand new red sardine from k2 selling at my cost price.

Its not the PL set, its TS warranty set with nice wooden box, so the price is higher.



Sms me if u r keen.

Thanks



9749 zero zero 7 zero



Regards

Ben
snagy23
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster
Mr Goh, did tell me he does sell metal strap for seiko, he did not go into details if it is similar to those within the monster family.

Can go down to check with him, really friendly guy! : )
CoolieND
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster
And new hacking / handwinding movement? :? :?
Malo
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster

"roo7"

[quote="lunarin79"]specs are basically same as the old monster except



new hour markers, new coloured secondhand tip & crown :)


and new price :lol:[/quote]

Ahhh the price. Maybe I should wait for the PI set ya? :)
gregsng
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster
Where to get best price for Monsters? Like the 311 but at list 711 too high.
snagy23
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster
gregsng, please go try K2, mr goh very friendly and good price.

please go after 2pm, at tanjong katong complex level 3.
gregsng
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster
Thanks Snagy!
rogue_hog
All new 2012 Seiko monster
New shoes attached!

alo
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster
nice! the strap looks like it comes out of the factory with the watch
sinner1974
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster

"rogue_hog"

New shoes attached!



nice combination!
rogue_hog
All new 2012 Seiko monster
Thx guys!
rogue_hog
All new 2012 Seiko monster
Except that the buckle is ss. Need to get Pvd buckle.
alo
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster
I think the ss buckle is fine.. Sorta matches the indices..
sinner1974
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster

"rogue_hog"

Except that the buckle is ss. Need to get Pvd buckle.


Ya ah Goh strap usually no pvd buckle. U can get the pvd buckle in eBay at around $15. Might be more expansive than the strap... Keke
aiken74
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster

"sinner1974"

[quote="rogue_hog"]Except that the buckle is ss. Need to get Pvd buckle.

Ya ah Goh strap usually no pvd buckle. U can get the pvd buckle in eBay at around $15. Might be more expansive than the strap... Keke[/quote]
IMHO, it's worth to hoot at 15$ as it match berry well wit de watch... ;)
xanden85
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster
Anyone bought the new orange monster yet ? SRP309K1



tio poisoned liao
infinitesadness
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster

"xanden85"

Anyone bought the new orange monster yet ? SRP309K1



tio poisoned liao


is that one even available yet?
wrcfan
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster
Have always liked the Monster and the new ones with the 4R movement really rocks as I think at all auto movement should come with basic hack & wind functions. But the new crown is a little bothering me, I do think that it doesn't match the watch's whole outlook. Any bros know if the 1st gen monster's crown will fit. Thanks.
yongkg12
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster

"snagy23"

gregsng, please go try K2, mr goh very friendly and good price.

please go after 2pm, at tanjong katong complex level 3.

mr goh gave very good price just hoot 313 & 315 ytd ... :D :D :D
snagy23
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster
wow congrats! : )
Advancer
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster
Saw in watches88.com selling the new Bm and Om srp307 and srp309 at usd$284. Anyone spotted it in Singapore yet?
Canlah
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster

"yongkg12"

[quote="snagy23"]gregsng, please go try K2, mr goh very friendly and good price.

please go after 2pm, at tanjong katong complex level 3.

mr goh gave very good price just hoot 313 & 315 ytd ... :D :D :D[/quote]

This Mr Goh is too much. I popped by his shop this pm n he made me an offer I can't refuse n I ended up with the 313. You are strongly advised to avoid going there if you know what's good for your wallet. Very poisonous place indeed! ;)
dragonboat02
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster

"Canlah"


This Mr Goh is too much. I popped by his shop this pm n he made me an offer I can't refuse n I ended up with the 313. You are strongly advised to avoid going there if you know what's good for your wallet. Very poisonous place indeed! ;)

:lol: gxgx!
Mstallone723
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster
Yup!! Now he has the parallel imports, very affordable guys!! Bought 2 ;(

However didn't like the orange one n put it up for sale. Lesson ; think before u buy!! Ha
Canlah
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster
:arrow:

"Mstallone723"

Yup!! Now he has the parallel imports, very affordable guys!! Bought 2 ;(

However didn't like the orange one n put it up for sale. Lesson ; think before u buy!! Ha


Yes, n to think that getting the agent-supplied 311 from him was cheap, now it's bordering on pasar malam prices! ( I'm evil, trying to poison those reding this)! Lol!
TheChef
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster

"Canlah"

[quote="yongkg12"]
mr goh gave very good price just hoot 313 & 315 ytd ... :D :D :D


This Mr Goh is too much. I popped by his shop this pm n he made me an offer I can't refuse n I ended up with the 313. You are strongly advised to avoid going there if you know what's good for your wallet. Very poisonous place indeed! ;)[/quote]

This is why I listened to jazz and classical music to relax my mind and loon for the whole day today. ;)
ckw
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster
jus gotten a 313 this morning after seeing all the photos...no regrets...the red bordered markers looks jus like blood lined fangs...how appropriate for a monster with fangs and with halloween jus round the corner...
rogue_hog
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster

"ckw"

jus gotten a 313 this morning after seeing all the photos...no regrets...the red bordered markers looks jus like blood lined fangs...how appropriate for a monster with fangs and with halloween jus round the corner...


Very apt description. It grows on you.
ckw
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster
actually...its quite amazing...personally, i think this monster 2012 is same or even better than the Sinn U1, which i almost bought...and monster 2012 is like 15% of Sinn S1???!!! wow...ridiculous...seiko monster with own movement vs Sinn U1 ETA???!!! think i will get a monster anytime than a U1...
Mstallone723
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster
I think the 313 is best! Bought a monster bracelet from him at $40! Impressive chunk of steel!!



Wonder if the aftermarket monster parts from Harold fits these??
rogue_hog
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster

"ckw"

actually...its quite amazing...personally, i think this monster 2012 is same or even better than the Sinn U1, which i almost bought...and monster 2012 is like 15% of Sinn S1???!!! wow...ridiculous...seiko monster with own movement vs Sinn U1 ETA???!!! think i will get a monster anytime than a U1...


I think it's not really fair to compare. but both are workhorses in their own right.



the 4r36 is a lower beat movement compared to the eta 2824-2 used in the U1. thus, the second hand sweep is not as smooth. often appears jerkier.



I'm not an expert but i do believe that power reserve wise, the eta might be better, if not just marginally.



accuracy wise, i would think the 2824 has a slight edge but then again, it comes in at least 3 different grades.



but in terms of case and bracelet, i agree that the monster's case and bracelets and links feel heftier and more solid. just ot a bit, if you have a chance to see the bracelet adapter of the stargate bracelet, you'll see that it's a whole solid chunk.



i'll post a pic later if time permits.



i also think that quality-wise, seiko's movement might not be that consistent. I've done some tests on the 55's (7s36) and the newer 4r's. i placed them in the 4 snzh's in the winder at the same time but all stopped at different time. did the same with the sardines running on the same movement as the new monsters, result was the same, all stopped at different times.



but then again, for the price we paid for these watches, it;s relaly bang for the buck, imho.



i once asked ah goh, how often do we have to service our seiko's. his remark was simple, just come back when it's not working properly. parts replacements are cheap.



in sumary, in terms of case and bracelet finishing and material, seiko's price point are a steal. but in terms of the movement, i think you cant really compare against the 2824-2. though both are equally reliable in their own right, but both are tops in their individual catergories. just my 2 cent's, layman's view.
ckw
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster
btw...i have a small wrist and the original rubber strap sticks out too much as i am using the last 2nd hole and dun look too good...



anyone have any suggestions on which strap i can replaced with thats shorter? heard about isofrane, is it shorter and any recoomendation where i can get it?
rogue_hog
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster
Isofrane can only get direct online. It's very soft and comfortable. You can check out watchwerkz as well. They have some rubber straps that aren't too shabby for sgd60. Have the same vanilla scent as isofrane. But younger have problems fitting the mobster's spring bars into watchwerkz's rubber cos the monster uses fat spring bars.
Ed.YEO
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster

"rogue_hog"

[quote="ckw"]actually...its quite amazing...personally, i think this monster 2012 is same or even better than the Sinn U1, which i almost bought...[size=122]and monster 2012 is like 15% of Sinn S1???!!![/size] wow...ridiculous...seiko monster with own movement vs Sinn U1 ETA???!!! think i will get a monster anytime than a U1...


I think it's not really fair to compare. but both are workhorses in their own right.



the 4r36 is a lower beat movement compared to the eta 2824-2 used in the U1. thus, the second hand sweep is not as smooth. often appears jerkier.



I'm not an expert but i do believe that power reserve wise, the eta might be better, if not just marginally.



accuracy wise, i would think the 2824 has a slight edge but then again, it comes in at least 3 different grades.



but in terms of case and bracelet, i agree that the monster's case and bracelets and links feel heftier and more solid. just ot a bit, if you have a chance to see the bracelet adapter of the stargate bracelet, you'll see that it's a whole solid chunk.



i'll post a pic later if time permits.



i also think that quality-wise, seiko's movement might not be that consistent. I've done some tests on the 55's (7s36) and the newer 4r's. i placed them in the 4 snzh's in the winder at the same time but all stopped at different time. did the same with the sardines running on the same movement as the new monsters, result was the same, all stopped at different times.



but then again, for the price we paid for these watches, it;s relaly bang for the buck, imho.



i once asked ah goh, how often do we have to service our seiko's. his remark was simple, just come back when it's not working properly. parts replacements are cheap.



in sumary, in terms of case and bracelet finishing and material, seiko's price point are a steal. but in terms of the movement, i think you cant really compare against the 2824-2. though both are equally reliable in their own right, but both are tops in their individual catergories. just my 2 cent's, layman's view.[/quote]

Just to add something here...

When you make comparisons of movements from another Brand, you should always take note that if that specific brand you had mentioned is overly advertised or not. In this case, SINN is over advertised and too branded to be compared. You could have compare the new diver's movement to those that are fitted general grade ETA2824, and are priced almost competitively to the new divers... One such make in the market is the SANDOZ "Submariner", which is priced about $360 or lesser, depending on retailer offers.
Advancer
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster
is there a parallel import 311 now also? Damn, i got it at $400+ for the thong sia unit 2 months back....

now eyeing the 307 BM for my daily beater.
rogue_hog
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster

"Advancer"

is there a parallel import 311 now also? Damn, i got it at $400+ for the thong sia unit 2 months back....

now eyeing the 307 BM for my daily beater.


Iirc I have seen all variants of the latest monstah at k2.
spynet
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster

"rogue_hog"

[quote="Advancer"]is there a parallel import 311 now also? Damn, i got it at $400+ for the thong sia unit 2 months back....

now eyeing the 307 BM for my daily beater.


Iirc I have seen all variants of the latest monstah at k2.[/quote]

think with the exception of 311 as i did recall an update earlier that it was sold out in K2.
rogue_hog
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster

"spynet"

[quote="rogue_hog"]


Iirc I have seen all variants of the latest monstah at k2.


think with the exception of 311 as i did recall an update earlier that it was sold out in K2.[/quote]

Haha! I was there before they were snapped up. Just when the stocks came in.
ckw
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster

"rogue_hog"

Isofrane can only get direct online. It's very soft and comfortable. You can check out watchwerkz as well. .....


thanks, got my strap changed there for $50 + 35 for a satin black deployment bucket...and it took quite while to squeeze the fat bars through...
undercoverone
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster
Hi wanna to ask the new om didn't put where it was made in which Mr goh in shop sell but now online that ppl are selling om that the dial stated made in japan.. why arh?? The model number is SRP309J1..
lunarin79
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster

"undercoverone"

Hi wanna to ask the new om didn't put where it was made in which Mr goh in shop sell but now online that ppl are selling om that the dial stated made in japan.. why arh?? The model number is SRP309J1..


J & K suffix lor



J suffix are Made in Japan, have Made in Japan below 6 o'clock



K suffix is assembled in Asia, that's why no Made in Japan below 6 o'clock



No major difference, only got difference in pricing.
Viewandrun
Re: All new 2012 Seiko monster
Anyone else think that the old monster looks better :p