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gregmoeck · 2 May 2010, 10:31 AM

My mother in law is meeting us in Maui in a couple weeks. I'm thinking about asking her to pick me up a Seiko Orange Monster in Tokyo city, anyone have any other suggestions. I will pay her back, so something watch related. They gave me a really cool Gshock when I was in Tokyo 4 years ago.

Speed · 2 May 2010, 12:54 PM

See if you can find a Monster other than Orange...they are much harder to get...That would be cool. You can easily get a black or orange in the US.

Orange is cool though...

sakuraba · 2 May 2010, 04:46 PM

My friend Bill said white dial watches are not as popular in Japan so you might be able to get them cheaper there.

Gaijin · 2 May 2010, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sakuraba

My friend Bill said white dial watches are not as popular in Japan so you might be able to get them cheaper there.

Very true.

I have never seen a white dial Daytona or Explorer II on anybody's wrist here. Lots of black dials though. In fact I have never seen a white dial Explorer II in an AD here or grey dealer (other thana vintage cream.) The black Daytonas outnumber the white for sale here maybe 4 to 1.

sonikbyte · 3 May 2010, 12:16 AM

White is normally associate with 'death'...

lolo96706 · 3 May 2010, 12:19 AM

If you liked the GShock they gave you last time, there are other Gshocks which aren't sold in the US Market. Look at the international G-shock page and see if there is something you like.

sunburst · 3 May 2010, 02:08 AM

Monster is easily available in US.
If I was you I'll have MIL to pick me up Japan domestic only model.
Good choice would be "SUMO" (Prospex SBDC00x) -JMHO.

sunburst · 3 May 2010, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by sonikbyte

White is normally associate with 'death'...

ikkoku · 3 May 2010, 02:22 AM

The Orange Monster skx781 is not a JDM and can be bought anywhere. Amazon, eBay, etc... chronoshark or some of those deal a day places sometimes have them for 149 on bracelet.

If you are getting something from Japan, should try for a JDM Sumo, Tuna Can, etc...

bran319 · 3 May 2010, 12:46 PM

I like the Seiko Solar Atomic World Timers: SBFT009, SBFT003, SBFT007. They are neat watches. I just picked up the SBFT009 and am very pleased. All my watches are mechanicals so this was something a bit different.

Gaijin · 3 May 2010, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sunburst

In Chinese culture this is true. Not so much in Japan I think. Still you rarely see a white dial watch here.

Deyn Man · 3 May 2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sunburst

Monster is easily available in US.
If I was you I'll have MIL to pick me up Japan domestic only model.
Good choice would be "SUMO" (Prospex SBDC00x) -JMHO.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ikkoku

The Orange Monster skx781 is not a JDM and can be bought anywhere. Amazon, eBay, etc... chronoshark or some of those deal a day places sometimes have them for 149 on bracelet.

If you are getting something from Japan, should try for a JDM Sumo, Tuna Can, etc...

X3 for the Seiko Sumo!

sunburst · 3 May 2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Gaijin

In Chinese culture this is true. Not so much in Japan I think. Still you rarely see a white dial watch here.

Tom, I don't think it has anything to do with their (Japanese) non-preference for white dial watch.
At one time "white auto" was very popular in Japan (virtually everyone drove white auto).
They are crazy about "White Day" too.

asadtiger · 3 May 2010, 09:59 PM

i agree with the suggestion that u shud try some JDM or rare models...also look at new Seiko 5 sports 'military' models...
I think its the SNZ series...the Japan models say 'made in Japan' on the dial
i think...happy hunting.

Kokyuryoku · 4 May 2010, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by sunburst

Tom, I don't think it has anything to do with their (Japanese) non-preference for white dial watch.
At one time "white auto" was very popular in Japan (virtually everyone drove white auto).
They are crazy about "White Day" too.

There still are a lot of white cars (even mine)

everose · 4 May 2010, 02:04 AM

I would do what others have suggested.....get a JDM Seiko or Citizen.......Seiko Sumo is around $500 and has the 6R15 mvt which means hacking and manual wind.Like Monster it punches way,way above its price tag.The lugs are curved,so it does not look so big on the wrist and the case wraps the bezel at the sides to give it some protection.....a really cool and distinctive design.

Available in black SBDC001...blue SBDC003, or orange SBDC005.The blue is interesting in that the shade seems to vary depending on the lighting.....sometimes almost looking black.

In China the color/colour white is often associated with mourning/bereavement.

sunburst · 4 May 2010, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Kokyuryoku

There still are a lot of white cars (even mine)

So is my BLUEBIRD that I drive in Japan.
I guess we drive "death vehicle".

Kokyuryoku · 5 May 2010, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sunburst

So is my BLUEBIRD that I drive in Japan.
I guess we drive "death vehicle".

2 May 2010, 10:31 AM	#1
gregmoeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maui Watch: Patek Posts: 2,032	TOKYO Inbound... My mother in law is meeting us in Maui in a couple weeks. I'm thinking about asking her to pick me up a Seiko Orange Monster in Tokyo city, anyone have any other suggestions. I will pay her back, so something watch related. They gave me a really cool Gshock when I was in Tokyo 4 years ago.

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2 May 2010, 12:54 PM	#2
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	See if you can find a Monster other than Orange...they are much harder to get...That would be cool. You can easily get a black or orange in the US. Orange is cool though...

3 May 2010, 12:16 AM	#5
sonikbyte Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 149	White is normally associate with 'death'...

3 May 2010, 12:19 AM	#6
lolo96706 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jeff Location: Hawaii Watch: Milgauss GV - V Posts: 202	If you liked the GShock they gave you last time, there are other Gshocks which aren't sold in the US Market. Look at the international G-shock page and see if there is something you like.

3 May 2010, 02:22 AM	#9
ikkoku "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 24	The Orange Monster skx781 is not a JDM and can be bought anywhere. Amazon, eBay, etc... chronoshark or some of those deal a day places sometimes have them for 149 on bracelet. If you are getting something from Japan, should try for a JDM Sumo, Tuna Can, etc...

3 May 2010, 12:46 PM	#10
bran319 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 108	I like the Seiko Solar Atomic World Timers: SBFT009, SBFT003, SBFT007. They are neat watches. I just picked up the SBFT009 and am very pleased. All my watches are mechanicals so this was something a bit different.

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asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	i agree with the suggestion that u shud try some JDM or rare models...also look at new Seiko 5 sports 'military' models... I think its the SNZ series...the Japan models say 'made in Japan' on the dial i think...happy hunting.

4 May 2010, 02:04 AM	#16
everose Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: World Citizen Posts: 593	I would do what others have suggested.....get a JDM Seiko or Citizen.......Seiko Sumo is around $500 and has the 6R15 mvt which means hacking and manual wind.Like Monster it punches way,way above its price tag.The lugs are curved,so it does not look so big on the wrist and the case wraps the bezel at the sides to give it some protection.....a really cool and distinctive design. Available in black SBDC001...blue SBDC003, or orange SBDC005.The blue is interesting in that the shade seems to vary depending on the lighting.....sometimes almost looking black. In China the color/colour white is often associated with mourning/bereavement.

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