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petecoll
108 posts
88 months
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This was my favourite modified monster. Why on earth did I sell it ? Pete 
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CardShark
2,132 posts
48 months
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Was thinking about having a play with mine, or buying a second one in order to. Details please 
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GC8
9,527 posts
59 months
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IroningMan said: Posted this on TZ, may as well post it here, too.  The Monster isnt really my Seiko SKX of choice, but even for me: purple Night Monster = want!
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pokethepope
2,395 posts
57 months
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petecoll said: This was my favourite modified monster. Why on earth did I sell it ? Pete Ooh I like that, is it an aftermarket bezel or just the lettering rubbed out?
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petecoll
108 posts
88 months
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Basically I bought a sound secondhand Black Monster, and bought the yellow dial and hands from MKII Watches in the USA (Bill Yao). Sadly I don't think he does Seiko mods parts now.
I then got Bry at Satin Time to bead blast the whole watch (inc bracelet) and fit the new dial and hands. The bezel is the original, but with all the paint blasted out.
Pete
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ImDesigner
Original Poster
1,577 posts
63 months
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Some very nice examples there. So who wants to sell me a cheap Monster? 
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GC8
9,527 posts
59 months
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Theyre so cheap that there is little point trying to buy one used. Added to that their strong residual prices and you can see that buying new makes far more sense...
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ImDesigner
Original Poster
1,577 posts
63 months
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There was no harm in trying for a cheeky bargain
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CardShark
2,132 posts
48 months
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petecoll said: Basically I bought a sound secondhand Black Monster, and bought the yellow dial and hands from MKII Watches in the USA (Bill Yao). Sadly I don't think he does Seiko mods parts now.
I then got Bry at Satin Time to bead blast the whole watch (inc bracelet) and fit the new dial and hands. The bezel is the original, but with all the paint blasted out.
Pete Cheers 
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ImDesigner
Original Poster
1,577 posts
63 months
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Temptation is getting the better of me, but before I commit to the Monster, are there any other Seiko divers worth considering at this price point?
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bry1975
936 posts
32 months
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Fyi a Seiko monster or SKX007 could have a Rolex Triplock crown installed that would be a cool mod imo! A Seiko SKX007 or SKX009 can be had for around £90-£110 secondhand! Sterilised Seiko SKX007 caseback, de-blinged case and new dial and hands watch tested and certified to 250metres>>  
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GC8
9,527 posts
59 months
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I prefer the SKX007 (black/black) and the SKX009 (blue/Pepsi) to the Monsters. I bought my first SKX009J on a Jubilee, new for £69....
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bry1975
936 posts
32 months
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ImDesigner
Original Poster
1,577 posts
63 months
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Bry, I'm liking the look of that example. Tell me more.
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bry1975
936 posts
32 months
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Dan_1981
9,559 posts
68 months
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Wooops,
I just bought myself an orange one.
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al1991
4,350 posts
49 months
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Dan_1981 said: Wooops,
I just bought myself an orange one. Nice. My black one should be here tomorrow.
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Dan_1981
9,559 posts
68 months
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al1991 said: Dan_1981 said: Wooops,
I just bought myself an orange one. Nice. My black one should be here tomorrow. I've alrady got a black faced watch (Chris Ward C4 Peregrine) but needed to try a monster, so Orange it is. I also needed a sort of half decent shiny beater, for when the G-Shcok just won't do.
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ImDesigner
Original Poster
1,577 posts
63 months
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I've just ordered a Black Monster from Creation.  Just need to sit tight and hope I don't get caught for import duty.
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al1991
4,350 posts
49 months
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Mine's at the post office, just need to wait for the postman to bring it back since I wasn't in when he knocked!
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