Monday, August 2, 2010

Seiko Orange Monster

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Seiko Men’s SKX781K3 “Orange Monster” Automatic Dive Watch Overview

Seiko watches – indispensable for today’s lifestyle. Seiko watches – an important accessory for today’s lifestyle.
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Seiko Men’s SKX781K3 “Orange Monster” Automatic Dive Watch Features

  • Quality Japanese Automatic movement; Functions without a battery; Powers automatically with the movement of your arm
  • Hardlex crystal
  • Case diameter: 45 mm
  • Stainless-steel case; Orange dial; Date-day functions
  • Water-resistant to 660 feet (200 M)

Seiko Men’s SKX781K3 “Orange Monster” Automatic Dive Watch Best Review

I’ve heard about the Orange Monster for some time now. A famous watch with 21 jewel automatic movement (no batteries to replace) and while my watch collection is mostly watches with huge bezels in the 50-60mm range, I wanted a smaller automatic watch to wear while I jog and workout. I wanted a rugged watch. So with four monsters to choose from (black and orange with rubber and stainless steel bands; the yellow and blue colors are no longer available), I went with the orange and rubber match.
I love the fit, feel and sheer substantial weight of what is my smallest watch. The crown is at the 4 number so it doesn’t dig into your wrist. Very comfortable. The numbers shine at night or in a dark room. I love that feature (common to dive watches).
My only complaint is you can’t wind this watch. You have to shake or wear it every day to keep it going. In contrast, my other automatic watch, an Invicta Corduba, has a winding option, which I like since I don’t wear the same watch (out of a 10-watch collection) every day.
I end up wearing the Seiko Orange Monster around the house when I do my chores, my yoga, walking the dog, jogging, etc. to keep it going so I don’t have to reset it. If you want to spend a little more for a bigger bezel (48 without crown; 51 with) and enjoy the convenience of solar power, you might check out the Citizen Eco-Drive Diver BJ8050-08E with rubber strap for 5 or the 0 stainless steel Ecozilla version BJ8050-59E.
But if you want the smaller bezel and don’t mind the non-winding option on an automatic movement, the Seiko Orange Monster is highly recommended.

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Sale Price : $255.00
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Seiko Men’s SKXA35 Automatic Dive Urethane Strap Watch Overview

This 21-jewel, automatic watch winds itself with the motion of your wrist, so you’ll never need to change the battery. It has a stainless steel case and features a bright yellow dial with three-hand function, easy-to-read bar markers, and an English/Spanish day/date window at the three o’clock position. Additional features include a screw-down case and crown, a scratch-resistant Hardlex crystal, and a one-way rotating bezel that keeps track of elapsed time, so you can time dives or other events. With its bright colors and Lumibrite hands, markers, and bezel, this watch is easy to read in both light and dark conditions. The watch secures to a comfortable, extra-long, pressure-vented urethane strap that fastens with a buckle closure. Designed specifically for diving, this watch is water-tested to 200 meters. It meets ISO standards and is suitable for scuba diving.
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Seiko Men’s SKXA35 Automatic Dive Urethane Strap Watch Features

  • Quality automatic movement; functions without a battery; powers automatically with the movement of your arm
  • Strong Hardlex crystal protects dial from scratches
  • Stainless-steel case; yellow dial; day-and-date functions
  • Water resistant up to 660 feet (200 M)

Seiko Men’s SKXA35 Automatic Dive Urethane Strap Watch Best Review

The SKXA35 is a great watch. It is very comfortable and well made. The urethane strap is sturdy and visually appealing. The yellow dial really stands out in a crowd. Some love the dial, some hate it. I like it because it is such an uncommon color for a watch face and is really sporty. It also gives the SKXA35 an original look (as opposed to just being another Submariner etc. knock-off.) I gave this watch 5 stars because I really don’t think it can be beat at its price point. It is a very solid and rugged watch. I waited a week after getting it to post a review and it keeps excellent time, neither gaining or losing a minute over the week.
Here are a couple things to note. One is that I like that the unidirectional bezel is extremely solid, but it can be a bit hard to rotate, even above water. If you are going to use it to dive, Seiko says that it gets harder to turn the deeper you go under water. All in all, that is a non-issue for me. Also, the crown is totally adequate but not as solid as those found on higher end watches. Note that this watch cannot be wound manually, only by wearing it or putting it on a watch winder can you keep it wound properly.
Finally, this is a large diver watch but not too large for people with smaller wrists. The key is that the distance between the top lug and the bottom lug is a relatively compact 45.5mm, so it will look good on just about any wrist size. Dimmensions are as follows: 42mm width (45 with crown); 12.7mm height; 45.5mm lug-to-lug; and 22mm strap.

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Sale Price : $220.00
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Seiko Men’s SKX781 “Orange Monster” Automatic Dive Watch Overview

This 21-jewel, automatic watch winds itself with the motion of your wrist, so you’ll never need to change the battery. It has a stainless steel case and features an orange dial with three-hand function, easy-to-read bar markers, and an English/Spanish day/date window at the three o’clock position. Additional features include a screw-down case and crown, a scratch-resistant Hardlex crystal, and a one-way rotating bezel that keeps track of elapsed time. With its Lumibrite hands, markers, and bezel, this watch is easy to read in both light and dark conditions. The watch secures to a durable, stainless-steel bracelet band. Designed for diving, this watch is water-tested to 200 meters. It meets ISO standards and is suitable for scuba diving.
About Seiko
In 1877, at the age of 18, Kintaro Hattori set up business repairing the Western-style clocks that were becoming increasingly popular in Japan. By 1892, Hattori was manufacturing his own clocks in a factory he called Seikosha, from the words “seiko” meaning “exquisite,” “success,” or “miniature,” and “sha” meaning “house.” The company grew and prospered, producing its first wristwatch in 1913 and launching the Seiko brand in 1924. Technological innovation has always been a driving force in the company’s history. Key milestones include Seiko’s introduction of the world’s first quartz watch in 1969, and its successful launch, in 1988, of the Kinetic, the world’s first battery-free watch with quartz accuracy. Today, the Seiko brand continues to stand for state-of-the-art technology, as well as superior quality and refined design.
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Seiko Men’s SKX781 “Orange Monster” Automatic Dive Watch Features

  • 21-jewels automatic movement
  • Functions without a battery; powers automatically with the movement of your arms
  • One way rotating elapsed timing bezel; screw-down crown and case-back; strong Hardlex crystal
  • Stainless-steel case; orange dial; day-and-date functions
  • Water-resistant to 660 feet (200 M)

Seiko Men’s SKX781 “Orange Monster” Automatic Dive Watch Best Review

Owned this watch since 2006.
This is my Amoured TANK! I use it on road trips where there is a possibility of it being banged around a lot.
I leave my 00 TAG HEUER watch at home and I use this Seiko watch to the beach, swimming pools, SCUBA diving so far to 90 feet (along with my Dive Computer) and hiking trails and even when doing an oil changes on my car. I have banged it on to rocks on land and coral underwater with minimal to no evidence of damage!!!
It may run fast but at this day and age one depends on the Dive Computer rather than the olden days using the bezel on this watch and Dive table to calculate dive time. So up-to-the-second accuracy is not paramount.
This is a heavy watch so if your wrists aren’t used to heavy items then do not get this watch.. .
Otherwise *machomen* will not have any regrets wearing this watch… 8-)

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