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| Posted: Thu Sep 10th, 2009 09:17 pm |
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JCrad 3T WIS
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Okay WIS's, do you know when the Seiko Orange Monster made its debut? I just bought a used one from a friend that he got in 2003. Is it an early one? Cheers, John
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| Posted: Thu Sep 10th, 2009 10:31 pm |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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sounds about right...03'-04' is when I bought mine new hand6.gif
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| Posted: Fri Sep 11th, 2009 02:02 am |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Doing a little looking around it appears they first came out early 2001. ;)
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| Posted: Fri Sep 11th, 2009 05:58 am |
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IanM 3T WIS 
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This one is a bit hard to research - but I am with Skip with it being 2001 or maybe even a bit earlier. There is a 2001 model available on another WUS website at present, with no claims to it being the "first production year". Interesting Q! Cheers and good luck with the definitive answer! IanM hand6.gif
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| Posted: Fri Sep 11th, 2009 08:22 am |
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JCrad 3T WIS
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Thanks gents. I'd say they have a hit on their hands, wouldn't you? Do you think this style of watch will endure like some of the other "classics" out there? Some that come to mind are the Rolex diver style, the Panerai case styles etc.. While I've yet to see an "homage" or copy of the monster, I think it's safe to say it's made an impact on watch design. John Last edited on Fri Sep 11th, 2009 08:23 am by JCrad |
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| Posted: Fri Sep 11th, 2009 09:13 am |
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DM71 3T WIS 
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The only company that I know who copied (Yep, I would not say homage) the Monster design, is Invicta with the Abyss Diver. They have a different case but use the same bezel and dial. Other than that , I would say the Seiko monster is, and will remain a classic. Its case design is drastic, unique and timeless IMHO. The first time a saw this watch on the net, I really thought it was ugly and couldn't understand why every single review (and there is tons of them) had so much praised for this not so nice looking watch...Then you buy one on steel bracelet on ebay for $155 and when you hold it in your hands, you understand why. Monster, definitely keeper. It was ugly in 2001. It's still ugly in 2009 and I love it! (beautifully ugly I mean  )
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| Posted: Fri Sep 11th, 2009 09:32 am |
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JCrad 3T WIS
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Yep! I've got the black and orange and they're not going anywhere. Not sure I want to spring for the boutique colored models, but we'll see. JC
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