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Post by mcubed68 on Aug 4, 2005 11:04:05 GMT -5
I have been batting about the idea of getting a seiko diver, and I wanted some opinions. I feel as though I should get the monster since I have beed eyeing it for a while, but lately I have been really struck by SKX173. I then thought maybe SKX175, the one with the blue face and red and blue bezel....but 175 on the rubber strap seems to speak to me. I think because the number markers are unique and not another ball and stick configuration...problem is I aready have an 8926, so I would be getting a watch that was very similar. Anyone have any of these?...opinions please Here is a link to the one I am talking about www.princetonwatches.com/shop/SKX173.asp |
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Post by Adam on Aug 4, 2005 11:12:36 GMT -5
I almost went for the skx173, or the whatever the one is in the link, but after looking at it at a dealer I decidexd that the monster was much better. If you are buying a seiko and like the look of the monster I would reccomend it, it is great. it feels like a $1000 watch.  |
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Post by choppersdad on Aug 7, 2005 22:13:51 GMT -5
Buy what your heart says, but you will probably come back and get the Monster if you didn't the first time....
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Post by sb127 on Aug 7, 2005 22:24:08 GMT -5
It's all personal preference....both are great watches for a reasonable price. The monsters were too bulky for my taste so I sold mine....I still have my skx009 and love it.
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Post by GW on Aug 12, 2005 1:21:43 GMT -5
I been thinking of buying the black monster for a everyday take a licking watch how does the chrystal hold up  ?? |
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Post by gkcbooth on Aug 12, 2005 5:20:08 GMT -5
Ive had my black monster, s/s bracelet for a month and a half now and love it. I wear it on weekends as basically a beater /sports watch. Im not sure what Princeton Watches gets but I bought mine at the Seiko Company Store in Kittery Me. price ? 160.00 delivered. total. How do you beat that ? |
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Post by sb127 on Aug 12, 2005 8:35:23 GMT -5
I been thinking of buying the black monster for a everyday take a licking watch how does the chrystal hold up ?? The crystal holds up pretty well. Remember Hardlex is just a coating so if you hit the crystal just right, it will still scratch. It's tougher than mineral, but my Black Monster had a scratch on the crystal. For the price of a Monster and what you get, they're a great buy.  |
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Post by wetowne on Aug 12, 2005 11:08:31 GMT -5
I been thinking of buying the black monster for a everyday take a licking watch how does the chrystal hold up ?? The crystal holds up pretty well. Remember Hardlex is just a coating so if you hit the crystal just right, it will still scratch. It's tougher than mineral, but my Black Monster had a scratch on the crystal. For the price of a Monster and what you get, they're a great buy. Hardlex really isn't a coating, it's a trade name for Seiko's borosilicate type of glass. Here's a link that might help, do a search on "hardlex", there is a fair amount of info available. It's still mineral glass, just a bit harder than most. My experience with it has been positive. It will scratch but not easily. www.seiko-divers.info/scwf/index.php?mod=103&action=0&id=1037842045 |
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Post by markdl on Aug 12, 2005 13:14:04 GMT -5
Where is everyone getting all these great prices on Monsters? I can't seem to find one for under $200.
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