Author Topic: Seiko Orange monster (Read 15277 times)

ballaviator · « **on:** February 22, 2011, 09:02:13 PM »

Hi all

Saw this watch in one of the old watch shops.. was thinking whether to get it ornot? is it a good watch? why do some ppl say that its limited edition ?

ck77 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 22, 2011, 09:25:38 PM »

One of the best value diver.
It is not limited edition if you talking about black and orange monster.
They do have some limited edition produced mainly for Thailand market in yellow, red, blue, green etc.

adrian · « **Reply #2 on:** February 22, 2011, 10:55:10 PM »

It's not limited edition, perhaps the shop meant it's getting harder to find locally. The last I heard TS no longer bringing in the OM so once the existing stocks are snapped up, thats it. As a matter of fact, I think I heard someone say it here.

Also there's word on the other forums that 7Sxx movements are being phased out with newer movements so the divers using 7Sxx are coming to the end of their lifecycle. Many Seikoholics believe the OM will be a classic in years to come.

Other than that it's one heck of a beater watch.

takashi78 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 23, 2011, 05:25:31 AM »

If you can afford only 1 cheap diver than that should be the one.

Gigi · « **Reply #4 on:** February 23, 2011, 10:27:33 AM »

One word,

I asked the seikos kaki around and they told me Thong Sia Malaysia will not be carrying in OM anymore eventhough it is still in Production based on one of my contact who email TS directly. Go get it before its too late or what.

I guess they want to selll the more expensive but "not as good as OM" diver to the masses. Seiko 5 diver for RM1.6k, no thanks man. I kinda sick of the "Seiko 5" logo.

G.MAC · « **Reply #5 on:** February 23, 2011, 12:56:48 PM »

Quote from: takashi78 on February 23, 2011, 05:25:31 AM

If you can afford only 1 cheap diver than that should be the one.

agree on that

takashi78 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 23, 2011, 01:26:24 PM »

I really dont understand TS decision on that one.
The OM has been selling out each time its in the shop (well most of the time), they decide to not bring it in anymore is beyond me.

Unless they plan to bring in a "new" OM with the new movt then its another story.

TheHobbit · « **Reply #7 on:** February 23, 2011, 02:48:31 PM »

Well the Om is also hard to find here in Taiwan. Best bang for the buck watch imho.

terrenceterrence · « **Reply #8 on:** February 23, 2011, 03:47:18 PM »

still plenty available over here in SG. just drop by The Bencoolen

a real good place to pick up cheap japanese watches and g-shocks over here in SG

Paulkky · « **Reply #9 on:** February 23, 2011, 04:03:22 PM »

If talking about seiko monster....this one is better (Seiko5 XXL Automatic Dive Watch SKZ235K1)...Planing to buy this one next month...same movement 7S36...47mm (nice)...

hanz079 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 23, 2011, 04:15:47 PM »

I remember seeing a pic of a limited edition white monster...
Now THAT is spanking!!! but I guess hard to find here in Malaysia.
Any idea why Thailand seems to get most limited editions but not here.
Thailand market for Seiko watches that great ah?

terrenceterrence · « **Reply #11 on:** February 23, 2011, 07:47:08 PM »

If I am not mistaken, Thailand is in the top 10 list of Rolex world sales. Our beloved country is not featured. so i reckon, they should have a larger watch enthusiast than us.

as for the SE Monsters, i think if the local distributor can commit a certain number and can convince the main office to produce it for marketing and promotion, Seiko would definitely not going to refuse the request.

so guys can petition and write a good proposal for the marketing director of Thong Sia in Malaysia and try ur luck for a.....yellow, purple, brown, khaki, sky blue....monster?

hanz079 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 23, 2011, 09:15:36 PM »

If it's Malaysia exclusive, I reckon it'll be a yellow monster... same colour as our national team football jersey

terrenceterrence · « **Reply #13 on:** February 23, 2011, 09:28:05 PM »

in the spirit of current themes.. it should be a yellow monster with Arabic 1 in the 1Malaysia logo

we have 1Malaysia everything now.. might as well have SE 1Malaysia Monster

Gigi · « **Reply #14 on:** February 24, 2011, 04:57:33 AM »

Quote from: terrenceterrence on February 23, 2011, 07:47:08 PM

If I am not mistaken, Thailand is in the top 10 list of Rolex world sales. Our beloved country is not featured. so i reckon, they should have a larger watch enthusiast than us.

as for the SE Monsters, i think if the local distributor can commit a certain number and can convince the main office to produce it for marketing and promotion, Seiko would definitely not going to refuse the request.

so guys can petition and write a good proposal for the marketing director of Thong Sia in Malaysia and try ur luck for a.....yellow, purple, brown, khaki, sky blue....monster?

TS cant even properly do pressure testing for my watch. WHat more expect them to do marketing...

takashi78 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 24, 2011, 05:15:39 AM »

What happened to your watch?

Gigi · « **Reply #16 on:** February 24, 2011, 10:15:46 AM »

Quote from: takashi78 on February 24, 2011, 05:15:39 AM

What happened to your watch?

Just making use of warrenty, i don want to buy a diver that leak.

I can see they are figuring out how to use the pressure tester

ballaviator · « **Reply #17 on:** February 24, 2011, 11:22:32 AM »

Basically what's the Selling price of the OM?.. I was offered rmxxx for the bracelet and also the original rubber strap..

[no price discussion here please]

adrian · « **Reply #18 on:** February 24, 2011, 11:44:20 AM »

Quote from: gigiplastic on February 23, 2011, 10:27:33 AM

I guess they want to selll the more expensive but "not as good as OM" diver to the masses. Seiko 5 diver for RM1.6k, no thanks man. I kinda sick of the "Seiko 5" logo.

From someone who paid 2K for a Seiko5.... Ouch! That hurts man.

ballaviator · « **Reply #19 on:** February 26, 2011, 10:59:14 AM »

Hi,

Thanks for the feedbacks, i have finally obtained my seiko OM.. any ideas where to get straps for it? i have seen one in the internet whereby its a smooth black rubber/leather strap with orange stitchings.. anyone knows where can i get them?

sanguoich · « **Reply #20 on:** March 09, 2011, 06:53:07 PM »

@adrian: 2K for Seiko 5? Which model?

@ballaviator: Any pictures? I've seen a dark brown leather strap which I think would go very well with my OM.

But in the meantime, Im just making do with my own OM on a NATO .
Very eye catching especially with the ladies

adrian · « **Reply #21 on:** March 13, 2011, 08:59:18 PM »

Quote from: sanguoich on March 09, 2011, 06:53:07 PM

@adrian: 2K for Seiko 5? Which model?

Titanium PVD Atlas.

kltime · « **Reply #22 on:** March 14, 2011, 01:02:37 PM »

Quote from: ballaviator on February 26, 2011, 10:59:14 AM

... i have finally obtained my seiko OM..

Did u by any chance got it from tha bay? Seems 2 b quite a few from S'pore sellers.

azzamov · « **Reply #23 on:** March 14, 2011, 02:45:34 PM »

Nice OM monster... last time when I was in KK, couldn't make up my mind between black monster or orange monster. End up, buying the seiko white samurai...maybe I should get the orange, or black, or orange....or both

Cocas · « **Reply #24 on:** August 14, 2016, 02:54:29 PM »

OM/BM are equally good

TS seems that does not understand our lovely homeland watch market. There are few models were selling like hot cake but they just refuse to bring in.

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