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Old 31 August 2008, 11:45 AM   #1
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It's a...........MONSTER!

After seeing all the Monster posts lately I couldn't resist any longer. I found a smokin deal from a power seller on the bay, picked up a NATO strap, and here we are. Can't beat this piece for the price...





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Old 31 August 2008, 12:10 PM   #2
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You could land planes on a flight deck with that thing.

That has an awesome lume.

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Old 31 August 2008, 12:15 PM   #3
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Old 2 September 2008, 07:06 PM   #4
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Congrats 2-1/2 years later and I'm still lovin mine
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Old 2 September 2008, 07:10 PM   #5
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You can light a football field with that one...
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Old 2 September 2008, 11:08 PM   #6
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Great watch and love that lume!! The wife complains that it keeps her up at night its so bright!
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Old 3 September 2008, 12:48 AM   #7
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I'm thinking of modifying my Monster with some parts from Bill Yao's MKII web page.



What do you guy's think of this dial (not my pictures)



With the these hands and second sweep (with red tip) or do you prefer the above saber hands?



Please let me know what you think of these combination's. I'm pretty set on the dial, just trying to figure out which hands to choose.
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Old 3 September 2008, 02:52 AM   #8
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I think I like this one better.

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Old 3 September 2008, 03:32 AM   #9
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I think I like this one better.
Thanks for your feedback Chip
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Old 3 September 2008, 05:52 AM   #10
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I agree with Chip. I like the one with the sabre hands. And its got a nice strap too!
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Old 3 September 2008, 07:15 AM   #11
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I agree with Chip. I like the one with the sabre hands. And its got a nice strap too!
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Old 3 September 2008, 08:45 AM   #12
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I think I like this one better.

I'm with Chip here I like this one better, but on a rubber strap and with the red tipped second hand like in the second pic. I can't see a reason to cover up the Day/Date display like the second dial does.

I think it would look smookin

If you know a compent watchmaker, order the parts yourself and have them put them on for you.

Keep us posted Joe
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Old 3 September 2008, 09:31 AM   #13
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Thanks for the input Paulie. I was going to have the watch sent out, but I think your right, shouldn't be a problem finding a local guy.
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Old 3 September 2008, 10:12 AM   #14
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i have looked at this several times now and i keep thinking i like the day date dial, saber hands and the red tipped second hand, actually i like both sets of hands but with the red tipped second hand to give some color and a technical aspect to it. these are one of the best watches money can buy for the money!


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are the wide hands solid white? if they are that will make it look more like an aircraft instrument and i would have to go with that set up for the extra coooooolness factor!!!!
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Old 3 September 2008, 10:29 AM   #15
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are the wide hands solid white? if they are that will make it look more like an aircraft instrument and i would have to go with that set up for the extra coooooolness factor!!!!
The hands below come solid white. Here's a pic (not mine) I found of them on the day/date dial with a red tipped second hand.

You just have to try and picture them on a Monster with black date wheel

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Old 3 September 2008, 10:37 AM   #16
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The hands below come solid white. Here's a pic (not mine) I found of them on the day/date dial with a red tipped second hand.

You just have to try and picture them on a Monster with black date wheel

I like the Saber Hands on the MOD Sword Hands but that's just me
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Old 3 September 2008, 10:48 AM   #17
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I like the Saber Hands on the MOD Sword Hands but that's just me
The Saber's really do give it an almost classy look vs. the Type I's instrument styling. Decisions decisions...
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I'd leave the Monster 'factory fresh' and pick up a 007 to mod. Here's mine to give you an idea
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Old 4 September 2008, 11:43 AM   #19
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I'd leave the Monster 'factory fresh' and pick up a 007 to mod. Here's mine to give you an idea
Looks good Mike! Are those the MoD Sword hands?

Who did you have do the install?



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Old 4 September 2008, 12:23 PM   #20
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Looks good Mike! Are those the MoD Sword hands?

Who did you have do the install?



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Thanks Joe

Yes, those are the MOD Sword hands w/Orange SAT Dial

Mods were done by Duarte at North East Watch Works
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Old 4 September 2008, 12:28 PM   #21
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Yes, those are the MOD Sword hands w/Orange SAT Dial

Mods were done by Duarte at North East Watch Works
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Old 19 October 2008, 04:52 PM   #22
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Whoa!!! Need some sunglasses for that lume shot!!! Love the watch, enjoy it!
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Old 19 October 2008, 08:17 PM   #23
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great choice, wear it in good health
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Old 19 October 2008, 11:32 PM   #24
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Old 20 October 2008, 12:35 PM   #25
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Awesome lume, I could read my watch mags with that one!!!
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Old 22 October 2008, 11:08 AM   #26
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Really greatm Lume...wonder how many years it will last
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Old 22 October 2008, 04:45 PM   #27
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Really greatm Lume...wonder how many years it will last
it is c3 super lume so it will last many many years. it is the same brand that rolex uses except they use c1 and it isn't as bright. omega and breitling use a mixture of c3 which is the brightest and c1 to give it a whiter color than the seiko monster but much more glow than rolex.
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