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slim · 13 March 2007, 05:00 PM

Hey guys, after hearing all the great things about a black monster i decided to get one. So far it seems like a great timepiece. Heres a pic of the seiko and lume shot of my LV as well. For the Black Monster owners out there, How long does your Lume last? I think my watch was produced a long time ago because the lume dies out rather quickly. Serial number says made in 96' What do you guys think?

LV SUB

Prince · 13 March 2007, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by slim

Hey guys, after hearing all the great things about a black monster i decided to get one. So far it seems like a great timepiece. Heres a pic of the seiko and lume shot of my LV as well. For the Black Monster owners out there, How long does your Lume last? I think my watch was produced a long time ago because the lume dies out rather quickly. Serial number says made in 96' What do you guys think?

Congrats, Slim!!! An excellent watch - I am wearing mine all this week to work. The lume is super luminova, which tends to be VERY BRIGHT when activated by a light source for a period of time, and then decline. But it never goes away completely - just wanes to a certain level and stays. But boy, when it is first activated, its like a SEARCHLIGHT!!!

Here' mine on a rubber strap. You can see that the design and style of the watch has not changed much, if yours is a 1996 vintage:

Congratulations again on the purchase of a fine timepiece!

Hotrod64 · 13 March 2007, 09:24 PM

Slim and Prince,

I looked at these Seikos a couple of weeks ago at the Navy Exchange. One with a rubber strap and one with a bracelet. Thought about getting one, then I saw a Movado that caught my eye. And like you Slim, reading all the posts about it on this forum made me take a closer look. Still might get one.

Prince · 14 March 2007, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrod64

Slim and Prince,

I looked at these Seikos a couple of weeks ago at the Navy Exchange. One with a rubber strap and one with a bracelet. Thought about getting one, then I saw a Movado that caught my eye. And like you Slim, reading all the posts about it on this forum made me take a closer look. Still might get one.

You won't be disappointed, Rodney. An excellent timepiece, and very substantial on the wrist. The lume is out of this world!!!

nko51 · 13 March 2007, 10:02 PM

I have a Seiko Quartz Dive watch from 1979, and it still runs!

roadcarver · 13 March 2007, 10:25 PM

I have a Seiko SKX007 divers 200m on rubber strap and it is a tank. The lume on these are like torches.

montecristo · 13 March 2007, 11:46 PM

Seiko monsters are awesome watch, very well built.

astcell · 13 March 2007, 11:53 PM

The Exchange price is $100 over the Amazon price!

montecristo · 13 March 2007, 11:59 PM

Robert, whats that exchange thing that you speak of?

AAFES?

kakalika · 14 March 2007, 12:22 AM

Very nice watch. I have been checking out these Seikos for a while now. Enjoy your new watch and wear it in good health.

mrbieler · 14 March 2007, 12:34 AM

Looks nice. They are very popular. If it was made in '96, I'm not surprised the lume doesn't last long. :)

My newer SL watches glow all night (though weaker by morning).

President · 14 March 2007, 12:46 AM

Congratulations!

bwalkerVintage · 14 March 2007, 01:30 AM

Slim,

Did you buy you watch new or used?

If someone buys a "black monster" off amazon, is it going to be ten years old?

Are they still produced?

I was contemplating getting one to use in certain beater situations (as well as diving) where I definitely want a watch, but don't want to screw up my 1675 now that it has been restored.

montecristo · 14 March 2007, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bwalkerVintage

Slim,

Did you buy you watch new or used?

If someone buys a "black monster" off amazon, is it going to be ten years old?

Are they still produced?

I was contemplating getting one to use in certain beater situations (as well as diving) where I definitely want a watch, but don't want to screw up my 1675 now that it has been restored.

To answer your question, they have both used and new black monster on amazon.

They are still being produced.

JJ Irani · 14 March 2007, 03:35 AM

Congrats on the new SEIKO, Slim. Wear it in good health!!

slim · 14 March 2007, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bwalkerVintage

Slim,

Did you buy you watch new or used?

If someone buys a "black monster" off amazon, is it going to be ten years old?

Are they still produced?

I was contemplating getting one to use in certain beater situations (as well as diving) where I definitely want a watch, but don't want to screw up my 1675 now that it has been restored.

I bought it New from a local store. Had all the stickers on bracelet and watch still. I didn't think it was a vintage piece since the store had one. When i got one home i looked up the serial number and it said 96'

If anyones interested in a orange monster. This is a great deal, comes with extra rubber strap as well.
http://www.amazon.com/DELUXE-VALUE-P...3811941&sr=1-2

Prince · 14 March 2007, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bwalkerVintage

...If someone buys a "black monster" off amazon, is it going to be ten years old?...

Brendan, as mentioned previously, you can get used ones on Amazon, but I bought mine brand new on Amazon at around $150US. VERY satisfied!!!

astcell · 14 March 2007, 04:59 AM

Exchange = www.aafes.com

ofelas · 14 March 2007, 12:52 PM

Yeah, AAFES sometimes charges over the price...except Old Forester bourbon, which they have at real attractive rates

On a side note - are those Seiko rubber straps 20mm? Any purchase info for y'all in the know? Thx.

bwalkerVintage · 14 March 2007, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ofelas

On a side note - are those Seiko rubber straps 20mm? Any purchase info for y'all in the know? Thx.

I think i read that they were 22mm. Not positive though.

Spark · 16 March 2007, 07:36 AM

Welcome to the Monster club Slim.
I'm taking my Orange beast whitewater rafting this weekend, so I hope to put it through its paces.

slim · 16 March 2007, 07:02 PM

Thanks Mark, im looking forward to put mines through the test!

bwalkerVintage · 16 March 2007, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by slim

Serial number says made in 96'

Where were you able to check the date of manufacture relative to serial number?

thx

slim · 17 March 2007, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by bwalkerVintage

Where were you able to check the date of manufacture relative to serial number?

thx

I used this site. Im not sure how accurate it is because someone told me that Black monsters didn't exist in 96'. Thats what came up for my serial number.
http://www.ittc.ku.edu/~jgauch/watch/seiko.html

bwalkerVintage · 17 March 2007, 11:33 AM

Hahaha - I think you have a 2006 model slim. Let me guesss, your serial number starts with a 6 right?

The seiko serial #s give the year, but not the decade. So if your watch has a 68XXXX number, then that means it was built in August of 6 (in your case most likely 2006, not 1996). Too bad they don't provide more info.

13 March 2007, 05:00 PM	#1
slim "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: los angeles/SD Watch: RG DD,SD43,Pam104 Posts: 385	My new Seiko Black Monster! Hey guys, after hearing all the great things about a black monster i decided to get one. So far it seems like a great timepiece. Heres a pic of the seiko and lume shot of my LV as well. For the Black Monster owners out there, How long does your Lume last? I think my watch was produced a long time ago because the lume dies out rather quickly. Serial number says made in 96' What do you guys think? LV SUB

13 March 2007, 10:02 PM	#5
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	I have a Seiko Quartz Dive watch from 1979, and it still runs! __________________

13 March 2007, 10:25 PM	#6
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	I have a Seiko SKX007 divers 200m on rubber strap and it is a tank. The lume on these are like torches. __________________ I'm just a cook...

13 March 2007, 11:46 PM	#7
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	Seiko monsters are awesome watch, very well built. __________________ My Rolex reference books collection: The Rolex Report: An Unauthorized Reference Book For The Rolex Enthusiast Rolex Wristwatches: An Unauthorized History (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover) Vintage Rolex Sports Models: A Complete Visual Reference & Unauthorized History (Hardcover)

13 March 2007, 11:59 PM	#9
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	Robert, whats that exchange thing that you speak of? AAFES? __________________ My Rolex reference books collection: The Rolex Report: An Unauthorized Reference Book For The Rolex Enthusiast Rolex Wristwatches: An Unauthorized History (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover) Vintage Rolex Sports Models: A Complete Visual Reference & Unauthorized History (Hardcover)

13 March 2007, 09:24 PM	#3
Hotrod64 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Rodney Location: Jacksonville, FL Watch: 18kt RG/SSDJ, SSDJ Posts: 176	Slim and Prince, I looked at these Seikos a couple of weeks ago at the Navy Exchange. One with a rubber strap and one with a bracelet. Thought about getting one, then I saw a Movado that caught my eye. And like you Slim, reading all the posts about it on this forum made me take a closer look. Still might get one.

13 March 2007, 11:53 PM	#8
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	The Exchange price is $100 over the Amazon price!

14 March 2007, 12:22 AM	#10
kakalika "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Minnesota, USA Watch: SS Sub-Date Posts: 505	Very nice watch. I have been checking out these Seikos for a while now. Enjoy your new watch and wear it in good health. __________________ I thought I was mistaken, but then I realized I was wrong.

14 March 2007, 12:34 AM	#11
mrbieler "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Lost Angeles Watch: all about acrylic Posts: 683	Looks nice. They are very popular. If it was made in '96, I'm not surprised the lume doesn't last long. :) My newer SL watches glow all night (though weaker by morning). __________________ - Jeff Cursimus Cum Forfex

14 March 2007, 12:46 AM	#12
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	Congratulations!

14 March 2007, 01:30 AM	#13
bwalkerVintage Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brendan Location: Cougar Country Posts: 825	Slim, Did you buy you watch new or used? If someone buys a "black monster" off amazon, is it going to be ten years old? Are they still produced? I was contemplating getting one to use in certain beater situations (as well as diving) where I definitely want a watch, but don't want to screw up my 1675 now that it has been restored.

14 March 2007, 03:35 AM	#15
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Congrats on the new SEIKO, Slim. Wear it in good health!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

14 March 2007, 04:59 AM	#18
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Exchange = www.aafes.com

14 March 2007, 12:52 PM	#19
ofelas "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On the Edge Watch: Dinged & Gouged Posts: 204	Yeah, AAFES sometimes charges over the price...except Old Forester bourbon, which they have at real attractive rates On a side note - are those Seiko rubber straps 20mm? Any purchase info for y'all in the know? Thx.

16 March 2007, 07:02 PM	#22
slim "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: los angeles/SD Watch: RG DD,SD43,Pam104 Posts: 385	Thanks Mark, im looking forward to put mines through the test!

17 March 2007, 11:33 AM	#25
bwalkerVintage Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brendan Location: Cougar Country Posts: 825	Hahaha - I think you have a 2006 model slim. Let me guesss, your serial number starts with a 6 right? The seiko serial #s give the year, but not the decade. So if your watch has a 68XXXX number, then that means it was built in August of 6 (in your case most likely 2006, not 1996). Too bad they don't provide more info.

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