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bwalkerVintage · 20 March 2007, 12:40 PM

Yeah! I finally received my Seiko BM - Hd a few questions for other owners.

Has anyone removed links from the bracelet? I'm need to remove 2 or 3.

Also, how does the divers extension release? I think I see how, but don't want to bend something if I am wrong...lol.

Thx in advance.

Solo118 · 20 March 2007, 03:15 PM

Im not saying congrats until I see some pics!!

Just Kidding congrats and enjoy! Sorry I could not assist with your questions

bwalkerVintage · 20 March 2007, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Solo118

Im not saying congrats until I see some pics!!

Just Kidding congrats and enjoy! Sorry I could not assist with your questions

Thx!

Here is a great link for removing the collars and pins for the links. I had to remove 3. With the right tools (a safety pin, a large paperclip and two needle nose pliers) it was a snap.

http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WatchToo...TER%20bracelet

Info on the extension still much appreciated!

JJ Irani · 20 March 2007, 05:29 PM

Congrats on the new SEIKO BM, Brendan....wear it in good health.

Cheers - JJ

Andad · 20 March 2007, 06:34 PM

Saw the thread on the Seiko BM. Read the website on the stripdown. Found one on the Amazon link. It is on its way. US148 - what a steal. Please don't do this to me again.

Prince · 20 March 2007, 08:31 PM

Congrats. Brendan! Glad you got it. I can't comment on the bracelet and how it works - I've got the rubber strap on mine, but I can't wait to see photos of your new baby! Wear in the best of health, my Rootbeer brutha!!!

Andad · 21 March 2007, 07:18 PM

BM arrived today. Perfect.

Took out two links without a problem.

Thanks Brendan.

Prince · 21 March 2007, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Saw the thread on the Seiko BM. Read the website on the stripdown. Found one on the Amazon link. It is on its way. US148 - what a steal. Please don't do this to me again.

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Originally Posted by directioneng

BM arrived today. Perfect.
Took out two links without a problem...

Congrats, Eddie. Really cool. Pics when you gat a chance, and wear in the best of health!

Oh and BTW, not promising we won't do that to you again!

padi56 · 22 March 2007, 03:44 AM

Great watches for the money Seiko but sometimes bracelets can be quite tricky to adjust

chad234 · 22 March 2007, 02:26 PM

Black rhino strap is a nice compliment to the Black Monster. wears well and makes a great casual/ outdoors watch.

bwalkerVintage · 22 March 2007, 03:10 PM

I think it is sooo funny how many people bought the BM on this site - great job everyone.

Oh, I found out about the divers extension. I'll post what someone else said:

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from on your left wrist you need to open the bracelet and then lift up on the extension fitting your fingernail in from the top. The metal tang that wraps around that part of the clasp wil pop off once it gets beyond the angle that lets it sit flush. It sort of rolls off. and rolls back on in a similar fashion. Easier than the Rolex Sub mariner ext.

Harold

Andad · 22 March 2007, 05:03 PM

Here are some pix (I was taking some pix of the Casio Sea Pathfinder for another thread so thought I would take them together).

Yes, the bracelet pin system could be improved. I found it easier to push the link pin out by hand with my rolex bracelet adjuster and push the pin and split barrel back in using a larger pin on the barrel side as suggested. If you use a pin remover and catch the edge of the split barrel you could damage it. I think the band pin system will be hard to keep clean and free from grease and dirt - time will tell.

bwalkerVintage · 22 March 2007, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Congrats. Brendan! Glad you got it. Wear in the best of health, my Rootbeer brutha!!!

Thanks Allan!!

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Took out two links without a problem.

Thanks Brendan

My pleasure Eddie - yes we'll have to see how dirty the bracelet gets.

Nice pics - I'll see if I can come up with one in the near future.

padi56 · 25 March 2007, 08:16 PM

The Seiko monster with 7S26 movement,must be the divers watch bargain of the century,one great and very tough watch.

Great article about the 7s26 movement,quite old now but still a good read.

http://www.thepurists.com/watch/features/8ohms/7s26/

Prince · 25 March 2007, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

The Seiko monster with 7S26 movement,must be the divers watch bargain of the century,one great and very tough watch.

Great article about the 7s26 movement,quite old now but still a good read.

http://www.thepurists.com/watch/features/8ohms/7s26/

Agreed, Peter. And that article is a great one. That is one of the research articles I first read before I purchased mine. Excellent!

mailman · 25 March 2007, 10:41 PM

I loooooove my Monster

Mr. K · 26 March 2007, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

I loooooove my Monster

I have never tried one of those on. How does it sit on the wrist? How is the weight? Looks like it might be a bit bulky.

mailman · 26 March 2007, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. K

I have never tried one of those on. How does it sit on the wrist? How is the weight? Looks like it might be a bit bulky.

It is a bit bulky and sits nicely on the wrist. You get used to it very fast and it becomes very enjoyable. The crown at the 4 position is an added bonus also

Prince · 26 March 2007, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

It is a bit bulky and sits nicely on the wrist. You get used to it very fast and it becomes very enjoyable...

Indeed! I got mine on the rubber strap because it is lighter than the metal bracelet, and because I sweat a lot at times in my work, and the rubber strap moves around a lot less.

Any way you slice this baby, though - it is one sweet watch!

Mr. K · 26 March 2007, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

It is a bit bulky and sits nicely on the wrist. You get used to it very fast and it becomes very enjoyable. The crown at the 4 position is an added bonus also

I do like the look of the crown at 4. Gives it a different look.

mailman · 26 March 2007, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. K

I do like the look of the crown at 4. Gives it a different look.

Trust us, this is the best watch in this price point, IMO.

Prince · 26 March 2007, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Trust us, this is the best watch in this price point, IMO.

No question about it!

bwalkerVintage · 26 March 2007, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Indeed! I got mine on the rubber strap because it is lighter than the metal bracelet, and because I sweat a lot at times in my work, and the rubber strap moves around a lot less.

I wore the BM for the for a day and a half when I got it and I was suprised at how well it sat on my wrist. Witht he SS bracelet, it didn't move around much.

Hey eveyone with a BM now, how accurate is your watch? I had read that one could expect 10-15 secs fast per day without regulation. However, during the time I wore it, it showed to be only 3 seconds fast per day. Once i took it off and let its power reserve start to run down, then it seemed to speedup, but with a full reserve and wearing it, onlt 3 secs off. That seems great to me!

Prince · 26 March 2007, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by bwalkerVintage

...Hey eveyone with a BM now, how accurate is your watch? I had read that one could expect 10-15 secs fast per day without regulation. However, during the time I wore it, it showed to be only 3 seconds fast per day...

Mine runs a bit fast, probably in the neighborhood of your results, Brendan. I have not had it adjusted yet (too lazy), but will in the future. The accuracy is tolerable for now. Love da Monster!!!

mailman · 26 March 2007, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by bwalkerVintage

I wore the BM for the for a day and a half when I got it and I was suprised at how well it sat on my wrist. Witht he SS bracelet, it didn't move around much.

Hey eveyone with a BM now, how accurate is your watch? I had read that one could expect 10-15 secs fast per day without regulation. However, during the time I wore it, it showed to be only 3 seconds fast per day.

Mine's about 10-15 sec fast a day also, no matter how much I wear it. But ya know what, I can live with it.

bwalkerVintage · 8 April 2007, 05:42 AM

Well, I finally had a chance to take a pic of the BM:

Prince · 8 April 2007, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bwalkerVintage

Well, I finally had a chance to take a pic of the BM:

AWRIGHT, BRENDAN!!

Great pic of your Monster. Where did you take that photo? Very creative, indeed!!

JJ Irani · 8 April 2007, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bwalkerVintage

Well, I finally had a chance to take a pic of the BM:

You take some great shots, Brendan....with very artistic, varied and innovative backgrounds. Magic!!

Prince · 8 April 2007, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

You take some great shots, Brendan....with very artistic, varied and innovative backgrounds. Magic!!

X2

bwalkerVintage · 8 April 2007, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

AWRIGHT, BRENDAN!!

Great pic of your Monster. Where did you take that photo? Very creative, indeed!!

Thanks again for nice comments guys (JJ and Allan).

Allan,

That photo was taken at Elowah Falls in the John B. Yeon State Park, Oregon

Just kidding...it was taken on a calendar with a pictue of the above-named location

20 March 2007, 12:40 PM	#1
bwalkerVintage Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brendan Location: Cougar Country Posts: 825	Seiko Black Monster Yeah! I finally received my Seiko BM - Hd a few questions for other owners. Has anyone removed links from the bracelet? I'm need to remove 2 or 3. Also, how does the divers extension release? I think I see how, but don't want to bend something if I am wrong...lol. Thx in advance.

20 March 2007, 05:29 PM	#4
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 BM, Brendan....wear it in good health. Cheers - JJ __________________ 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!!

20 March 2007, 08:31 PM	#6
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Congrats. Brendan! Glad you got it. I can't comment on the bracelet and how it works - I've got the rubber strap on mine, but I can't wait to see photos of your new baby! Wear in the best of health, my Rootbeer brutha!!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

22 March 2007, 03:44 AM	#9
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,045	Great watches for the money Seiko but sometimes bracelets can be quite tricky to adjust __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

25 March 2007, 08:16 PM	#14
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,045	The Seiko monster with 7S26 movement,must be the divers watch bargain of the century,one great and very tough watch. Great article about the 7s26 movement,quite old now but still a good read. http://www.thepurists.com/watch/features/8ohms/7s26/ __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

20 March 2007, 03:15 PM	#2
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,088	Im not saying congrats until I see some pics!! Just Kidding congrats and enjoy! Sorry I could not assist with your questions

20 March 2007, 06:34 PM	#5
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,510	Saw the thread on the Seiko BM. Read the website on the stripdown. Found one on the Amazon link. It is on its way. US148 - what a steal. Please don't do this to me again.

21 March 2007, 07:18 PM	#7
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,510	BM arrived today. Perfect. Took out two links without a problem. Thanks Brendan.

22 March 2007, 02:26 PM	#10
chad234 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Posts: 14	Black rhino strap is a nice compliment to the Black Monster. wears well and makes a great casual/ outdoors watch.

25 March 2007, 10:41 PM	#16
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	I loooooove my Monster __________________ JJ

8 April 2007, 05:42 AM	#26
bwalkerVintage Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brendan Location: Cougar Country Posts: 825	Well, I finally had a chance to take a pic of the BM:

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