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 Posted: Sun Apr 18th, 2010 02:07 pm
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 A few weeks ago I traded a modded Seiko Monster for an Orsa Monstrum. I had that watch only for a couple of days but I tool some photos and wanted to share some impressions. the watch is a real Monstrum, bigger then the Seiko monster at 47 mm of diameter and at least 15-16 mm tall.

To my surprise it is actually really nicely made. The finish is some sort of blasted, I guess sandblasted, it looks like my Archimede Pilot. The lugs are 22 mm, the bar holding the strap has two screws on the sides that stick out a bit. It looked a bit odd to me. One screw was missing and I ordered one set from Orsa. The crown is big and screw in nicely, with a lot more thread then any other Divers watch I had. Really nice and easy.

The bezel spins with about 60 clicks I think, less then the Seiko Monster. The crystal is sapphire and is domed, it distorts the view of the dial a bit. The lume seemed adequate but I did not use the watch and so I don't know how long it lasts. The back is nicely designed. The movement is the Citizen Myiota, I believe it handwinds but does not hack. It started right up when shaken. Overall a great tool watch, massive and visible. Not my taste particularly and so it is gone now, but I was quite impressed, if one includes the 300m water resistence, and the relatively low price, this can be a great bargain for a great watch.