NEW Seiko 5 Monsters!

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Froggo

Discussion Starter · Nov 4, 2014 (Edited)

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Just got an email from yeomanseiko with regards to the release of new Seiko 5 'monsters'!

My first impression is: WOW! Raised lume dots, big 'peaceful-looking' indices that are well proportioned (look at the 3 o'clock lume detail!), 4r36 movement (hacking & handwinding)!

God i can already imagine the nuclear lume these will output..

Not 100% sure on size.. looks slightly bigger than the current Monsters (maybe 44mm?). Yeoman lists diameter to be 47mm including the crown.

I wish the case was brushed and not polished.. and that the bracelet had solid end links; but i guess they can't make a Seiko 5 too attractive that it'll knock out some of their higher end lines.

Here are some additional specs:

Diameter: 47mm including crown
Thickness: 13mm
Lug width: 22mm
Lug to lug: 49.5mm
Water resistance: 100m

I think it's pretty safe to predict that these will inevitably earn a cult following.
What are your thoughts?

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rcorreale

· #41 · Nov 5, 2014

They look nice for sure but at 47mm including crown they're too big for me.

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imlying

· #42 · Nov 5, 2014

The blue/gold combo is so gorgeous. It's like the Limited Blue Monster, just so perfectly weighted.

Why do I want so many watches? Why is it that I know I'm going to buy most of these watches? I need all of these watches....please Santa/Satan/chanukah zombie/kwanzaa bot!

fjblair

· #43 · Nov 5, 2014

Really like the look! Unfortunately the manhole cover size is too large for me to pull off.

fjblair

· #44 · Nov 5, 2014

mikekol said:
Sold my Skx007 because of the size. If my memory serves me right, it's smaller than the said measurements for this watch. I only have a 6.75" wrist and 42mm is really my max. If they'll offer a smaller one around 40-42 in width, we're looking at my next purchase. Come on Seiko, make it happen

Yeah they are smaller. I also have 6.75 but can go to 44mm, so mine is still in the watch box.

RogerP

· #45 · Nov 5, 2014

Want the blue NAOW! Available when??

OvrSteer

· #46 · Nov 5, 2014 (Edited)

Tal36 said:
Not interested size is an issue....100m water resistant....no screw down crown!!!!

Then you don't want any Seiko 5 dive watches. That's their very specific differentiator: 100m WR because of lack of screw down crown and display case back.

If you like a display case back (I generally do but can go either way), want some reasonable degree of WR and love the ability to easily hand-wind the 4R36, then these are the dive watches for you. If you're going to have them underwater for significant amounts of time, then Seiko makes tons of other dive products also just for you-- the 007/009, Stargates (both generations) Monsters (both generations, possibly with a new one coming), Sumo and Prospex.

Although not marked as Seiko 5s, the 007 and associated models, Stargates and Monsters are basically the same thing, *except* for the screw down crown, higher WR and solid case back. Seiko's got that market well in hand.

Edit 1: Size, I can't help with, but they do make dive watches down to 38mm. 47mm with crown != 47mm w/o crown. I suspect they should be around 43mm, which is right in the midrange of commonly available divers and in the range where plenty of folks are comfortable with the size. If it's too big, but you need more serious WR, the 38mm variant of the 007 (forget the model number) works, and if you like the Seiko 5 style and can live with limited WR, then the Sea Urchin is a good alternative in a slightly smaller size.

Edit 2: I have dive watches and watches with bezels in 47mm, 45mm, 43.5mm, 43mm, 42mm and 38mm. I'm obviously not daunted by the size and if my size preference is not your size preference-- I'm sorry. I feel your frustration, but I'm still excited for the watch.

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Froggo

Discussion Starter · #47 · Nov 5, 2014

RogerP said:
Want the blue NAOW! Available when??

Theyre already available at Bigtime Singapore according to a fellow Facebook friend who's ecstatic over buying "3 blues; one for wearing, one for the safe and one for lols". I never understood hoarding multiples of the same non limited watches.. But he's also the guy with 8 (yes, goddamn EIGHT) Seiko Sporks..

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Yeoman

· #48 · Nov 6, 2014

Froggo said:
Theyre already available at Bigtime Singapore according to a fellow Facebook friend who's ecstatic over buying "3 blues; one for wearing, one for the safe and one for lols". I never understood hoarding multiples of the same non limited watches.. But he's also the guy with 8 (yes, goddamn EIGHT) Seiko Sporks..

Should be K2. Big Time does not have them.

RogerP

· #49 · Nov 6, 2014

Yep, I emailed Big Time and they said no. Does K2 have a Web site?

rokai2007

· #50 · Nov 6, 2014

These are available at CreationWatches. Blue one is $172 shipped. I just ordered one because I can't wait any longer.
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*NOTE: there are couple threads on WUS discussing about the bad services from CreationWatches, so please don't blame me for any risks.

Froggo

Discussion Starter · #51 · Nov 6, 2014

rokai2007 said:
These are available at CreationWatches. Blue one is $172 shipped. I just ordered one because I can't wait any longer.
Seiko 5 Sports Automatic SRP605K1 SRP605K Men's Watch

*NOTE: there are couple threads on WUS discussing about the bad services from CreationWatches, so please don't blame me for any risks.

Go guinea pigs, CHARGE! =p

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RogerP

· #52 · Nov 6, 2014

rokai2007 said:
These are available at CreationWatches. Blue one is $172 shipped. I just ordered one because I can't wait any longer.
Seiko 5 Sports Automatic SRP605K1 SRP605K Men's Watch

*NOTE: there are couple threads on WUS discussing about the bad services from CreationWatches, so please don't blame me for any risks.

Thanks. And done. I've ordered from them once before without issue, and a buddy of mine at the offie has bought about a half dozen watches from them over the last year (makes me feel positively restrained in comparison). I like my chances. And I'm really looking forward to this watch.

RogerP

· #53 · Nov 6, 2014

59yukon01 said:
Normally I like a "true" diver, although I'll never be that deep anytime soon.......or ever. Really like that blue one though. Very nicely detailed.

Which is exactly why I don't lose sleep over a watch with "only" 100m of water resistance. It's about 90m more than I'm likely ever to need.

Silverstreak09

· #54 · Nov 6, 2014

Very nice indeed. I'd love the blue face with the brushed bezel on the black one. Amazon shows an all-gold version as well for those interested.

thekody

· #55 · Nov 6, 2014

rokai2007 said:
These are available at CreationWatches. Blue one is $172 shipped. I just ordered one because I can't wait any longer.
Seiko 5 Sports Automatic SRP605K1 SRP605K Men's Watch

*NOTE: there are couple threads on WUS discussing about the bad services from CreationWatches, so please don't blame me for any risks.

The 599 is only $158 - Seiko 5 Sports Automatic SRP599K1 SRP599K Men's Watch

T1ck

· #56 · Nov 6, 2014

Isitthereyet,isittheteyet,isitthereyet

yankeexpress

· #57 · Nov 7, 2014

theague said:
The 599 is only $158 - Seiko 5 Sports Automatic SRP599K1 SRP599K Men's Watch

and the 601 is even less....$148

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CamM77

· #58 · Nov 7, 2014

rokai2007 said:
These are available at CreationWatches. Blue one is $172 shipped. I just ordered one because I can't wait any longer.
Seiko 5 Sports Automatic SRP605K1 SRP605K Men's Watch

*NOTE: there are couple threads on WUS discussing about the bad services from CreationWatches, so please don't blame me for any risks.

Already showing as sold out

jc-orginalbdass

· #59 · Nov 7, 2014

yankeexpress said:
and the 601 is even less....$148

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Rubber strap.

rokai2007

· #60 · Nov 12, 2014

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I received this morning. It's beautiful. ;-)

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