Discounted Seiko Men’s SKX781 “Orange Monster” Automatic Dive Watch – Black Friday
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List Price: $ 475.00
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- 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)
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Product Description:
The 21-jewel, automatic Seiko Men’s “Orange Monster” Automatic Dive 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. W
Seiko Orange Monster Automatic Dive Watch,
Bought the watch from Amazon Sunday evening and it arrived on Thursday evening with the 5-day delivery service. I’ve had it for a few days and I am extremely happy with it. I also own a Rolex Submariner, Breitling Chronomat, Omega Seamaster Chrono, Citizen Nighthawk, and some assorted Casios and Timexes. This Seiko automatic watch ranks just a hair below the $2000+ Swiss watches, but for under $200, it’s an unbelievable value. The quality and workmanship are excellent for a price in this range. For example, the second and minute hands line up exactly with the hash marks; when the second hand hits 12, the minute hand is algined precisely with the minute hash mark. Wow, I’ve seen $1000 Swiss quartz watches that don’t do that. The assembly of all the components look top notch. The rotating bezel has a precision feel and the click-stops align exactly with the hash marks on the dial. The alphanumeric markings, Lumbrite markers, and hands appear of high quality. Seiko’s cost savings is in the omission of hacking of the second hand, but slight backwards pressure does stop it for setting the time. Also, the black-on-white day and date although easy to read appears to be imprinted on cheapy white plastic. The bracelet has solid stainless steel links, but the weight and chrome finish are slightly on the budget side. The watch appears to run fast by about 1 second each day, which is pretty good for a mechanical watch since I had a Timex quartz with an analog face that ran fast by about the same increment. I love the orange face and chrome bezel with recessed, black painted numerals and hash marks. The watch supplied by Amazon came with a Seiko box, instructions and warranty and does not appear to be a gray market watch. I saw the watch for cheaper on eBay but they were coming from overseas, so I paid a few bucks more from Amazon located in the US. All in all, I am very satisfied with this Seiko watch and Amazon service.
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|“Orange Monster” Collectors Watch,
Seiko’s SKX781 “Orange Monster” is achieving cult status among automatic sports watch collectors and avid SCUBA divers. Along with a similar style in black, Model SKX 779 (Black Monster) and the 300 lucky owners who collected a limited edition “Yellow Monster” some years ago – Seiko has produced a classic sports watch for the ages.
Even those who collect automatic sports watches or chronographs that cost into 4 figures view this watch as a MUST HAVE for their collections (along with the Invicta Pro series dive watches). Like my commuter car Toyota RAV4 – a “beater” for everyday travel to the office – a “beater” watch with style, elegance, color and practicality for $200 or less is a rare find. This is a watch that makes a clear statement on your wrist!
As an avid SCUBA diver – a water resistant watch to 660 feet is almost a standard when looking for dive watch purchase features. When the stainless steel band has a triple lock, a deployment clasp for wetsuit, softly rounded comfortable links coupled to a massive free uni-directioinal rotating bezel – most of us take notice. Combined with a “flamethrower” glow in the dark dial – beautiful orange face and overall massive sculpted stainless steel case – you have a winner.
The WOW factor on this time piece is way up there. This watch is not Seiko of America standard stockage – but must be dealer ordered from Seiko Japan or Gray market wholesaled from Japan or Singapore dealers. It is also made for the China and Far East Market from a Seiko factory in Singapore. Both Japanese and Singapore factories turn out highest quality timepieces. Amazon’s vendor sponsor – where I bought my watch – charges a fair price and has provided excellent service (sent me the Japanese factory made model).
The day, date feature (“complication”) is clearly readable without the “Rolex” type magnifier bubble (aka “cyclops”). The 42mm stainless steel case (43mm with crown), uni-directional bezel can be joined either with a stainless steel bracelet or a rubber strap. The bracelet is a 70.00+ separate order item – while the Seiko rubber strap is only a $25-30 saving when choosing your order. Make no mistake – this is an imposing timepiece. Many prefer the Black (Monster) version as the orange dial is an aquired taste for some of us.
Internally- the 7S26 automatic movement is the one found in all styles of the under $300 Seiko diver watch model range. While not Seiko’s premier automatic watch movement – it is a tried and true lifetime (with proper service) movement. It has a smaller than average weighted rotor – can be immediately charged with just a few brisk shakes before mounting on your wrist – and can be put on all watch winders to keep it fully charged and ready to wear. This movement – to save money in manufacturing – cannot be manually wound. Day date must be adjusted on all months not 31 days long. Use of plastic day/date internal rotors are self lubricating and will stand a lifetime of wear. Any criticism of the watch can be found in this area – the mechanism taking up to 3 hours to change the day/date at midnight.
Possible downside of this watch:
1. NOT a quartz – but a spring wound auto-wind.
2. Thick and heavy – not suitable to all folks who like a THIN, light watch. Tough to fit under a shirt cuff – unless you’re a pirate.
3. Not Seiko’s most precise auto-wind movement. Still – a tried and true reliable performer – but not a chronograph time keeper.
4. Crystal “Hardlex” watch face not as scratch resistant as Sapphire watch face from dive watch competitors (such as Invicta).
5. Can’t manually wind movement (as in Invicta 8926 series).
Available from Amazon vendors (where I purchased mine) or other US dealers – prices vary $40 or more. Gray Market from Hong Kong or Singapore may save you up to $80 from authorized US dealers – but may present the owner with warranty and service acceptance problems from authorized Seiko repair facilities here in the states should something go wrong.
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|Very Solid & Looks Good too!,
I’ve had a lot of watches in my life. Some dressy, some functional, and some practically indestructible. This watch is a combination of all these factors. Very solid feeling (and much heavier than my titanium dive watch). Looks great and functions well. I also like the wetsuit link which allows a quick adjustment to fit over your wetsuit. The orange face is very legible, and at night, the watch glows almost bright enough to read by! The clasp is very secure, with a dual button release and an extra clasp to prevent accidental opening. Day & date are easy to adjust and very readable (much better than my Citizen). This is a solid performing watch and worth the money!
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