Seen the new Monster today and I was so impressed in what Seiko did, it is completely a notch above in quality.
@mgrsdgfsdafsdgrsdgfsdg69805 жыл бұрын
I did a real world durability test on each model. The old Monster survived 4 hits with a sledge hammer, while the new Monster survived 5 hits with the sledge hammer. Im going to give the new Monster the edge when it comes to sledge hammer durability. Hope this helps with anyone on the fence about the durability of the new model.
@Vow2475 жыл бұрын
I miss the monster teeth indeces, also when I think Monster I think orange dial.
@bengahzijr.42935 жыл бұрын
Bruce, I totally agree on the new bracelet and clasp. But with that bezel, it just doesn’t have that Monster look. And the day-date sucks.
@a_single_white_female3 жыл бұрын
What sucks about having the day? It is just more information.
@Dan-565 жыл бұрын
I don’t have a problem with the case and dial/handset changes, I just won’t buy a gen3 or gen4 Monster because of the flat crystal with the hideous magnifiers on them. Come on Seiko, go back to the single domed crystal of the gen1 and gen2 that gave the entire dial a slight magnification and that beautiful distortion when vied off angle. (And no, before someone says it, I’m not buying a Monster just to “mod” it🤨)
@andIloveH3 жыл бұрын
I like to blue dial but dont like the ss strap. so I ended buying the SRPD27 with silicon band. very happy
@bcn41674 жыл бұрын
i prefer the new one, it look classier yet still sporty, it fits in any other outfit and not too eyecatchy like the old one
@watchyouwant16175 жыл бұрын
The new one is really growing on me. Somehow in between a dressier and a more tool-watch-like diver. Great comparison and again, excellent video quality!
@phillippugh21615 жыл бұрын
Don't you just love how you can buy the best divers under $500; with so much variety with seikos an don't poo poo the 4r movement it's a beast . The dials and lum are just crazy
@geoffreydowen57932 жыл бұрын
new monster lume is similar to my Tudor pelegos! I have a MiniMonster in red and black and it is gorgeous, looking at ther new one in 2022. great post! BTW.
@wescobts4 жыл бұрын
Great review, clear and concise. I like the new Monster, think im going to get one. thx
@fpoynton16045 жыл бұрын
I agree Bruce - toned down - not as aggressive as the 2nd gen - they did do a very nice job - its a more versatile piece for daily wear - therefore imho it is a good addition to the series and has a legit place alongside a gen 2 in a sport collection . The gen 2 remains the design nexus which unifies" the monster" motif - . Monsters and Panerai - i think share that " core design" idea from which other excellent designs fun functional designs can evolve. I would like to see a waxing and waning of the aggressive tones - makes it interesting - like Pams. We really have to come up with a " Paneristi" equivalent term to coin for Monster fans.
@drwindsurf5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic comparison Bruce. I can't wait to check out the new Monster in person. Thank you :)
@jsz19624 жыл бұрын
Gen 1 does it for me. With gen 2 close behind.
@davyf6582 Жыл бұрын
I have two of the new Gen4 Monsters and absolutely love them hence looking to buy a black version now.
@jefferyneu39155 жыл бұрын
Will that new bracelet fit on an SRP309? If so, I see a bracelet purchase in my future! Nice comparison Bruce!😍
@Berock10o24 жыл бұрын
Awesome shots and comparison. I have to return a crappy Hamilton mechanical and I’m going with the monster!
@docbp872 жыл бұрын
Still happy with my gen 1 black monster. Wear it at least once a week.
@ryanstafford85445 жыл бұрын
Like the first gen better overall. But that bracelet fitment of the new version is nice!
@abmorose65315 жыл бұрын
Man, the gold ring is pretty tight on the manly fingers
@tezzanewton5 жыл бұрын
At least they didn’t put sapphire on it and double the price like they did with the bloody Sumo.
@TheBostonranger14 жыл бұрын
I just ordered the new monster 2 days ago hopefully I'll like it like the old monster. Thank you again for another great video keep up the great work!!!!!!
@steven33795 жыл бұрын
2nd gen Monster IS THE MONSTER 😎😎
@tankt135 жыл бұрын
Awesome review. Although i welcome change and updates, Im still leaning more toward the classic Monster
@landons2k9074 жыл бұрын
its a fucking beautiful watch
@thetrentmeister4 жыл бұрын
The 4th gen has really grown on me. I’m not sure what the diameter of the dial is, but it plays larger than the 3rd gen to me. Could just be an optical illusion.
@ElijsDima5 жыл бұрын
This is a fairly tame Monster, all in all. Looks a lot less outrageous than gen1 and gen2. The seiko sumo latest editions are the real MVPs of changes, though ... sapphire crystal, new 6r35 movements (70hr PR)..
@margrab15 жыл бұрын
they added the day name ? i was hoping to buy it but with the day name... its not go for me... it looks cheap
@chapmanfx81045 жыл бұрын
Need an skx779 to compare to. The original and still the best. I feel they've significantly watered down each version since then aesthetically
@DroneJayW2 жыл бұрын
May I ask what the other dark blue dial watch is in the beginning of the video? The one with the black bezel
@zehzahl59884 жыл бұрын
1:59... I like the Gen 3 on the left much better overall! Although, I do like the fitted end links and clasp links on the new one better.
@editorodriguez65545 ай бұрын
I have the 3rd gen Coral blue monster. I wanted to know since I haven’t seen a 4th gen in person, if the bracelet from Gen 4 would fit on a 3rd gen monster? Or are the end lugs different on both?
@caomhan844 жыл бұрын
I have a first gen I originally bought in 2004. I like the new one and I'd buy it, but they changed the lug to lug. The old one was 47 and perfect for my wrist. I can't do 49.
@traviskoh9992 жыл бұрын
the thinner minute hand is the deal breaker.
@eykinhuang20765 жыл бұрын
gen 2 with fang is real monster for me..
@balthias4 жыл бұрын
what is the watch on the top left @0:34?
@fatboyslimboy574 жыл бұрын
That caught my eye as well, I dug through OPs old videos, its called the SBDC047
@jakobschultz95925 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Denmark 🇩🇰 Always great videos 👍🏼 I love the blue face with the black bezel 😍 But which model is the one you have there in the upper right? Looks like a Samurai 🤔
@robiulahmed4 жыл бұрын
New one is more refined, but the old one is more of a monster.
@PanSearedRibeye685 жыл бұрын
Could you swap out the bezels? That old stainless steel bezel would look great on the new monster.
@cerim10985 жыл бұрын
Does anybody know the release date for the new Seiko skx.
@zurich2644 жыл бұрын
You mean the 5kx? What a joke that was by seiko. Oh well many homages are filling the void better and cheaper too i must say
@tententock5 жыл бұрын
That giant cyclops just ruins it for me. Sounds like an old horror movie. THE GIANT CYCLOPS.
@a_single_white_female3 жыл бұрын
I hate it.
@traviskoh9992 жыл бұрын
The key to a monster is the steel bezel.
@rcsnyder4475 жыл бұрын
What is the coloring on the metal parts of the hands, induces, and markings on the bezel? Heard gunmetal in the video, but looks almost gold in some pictures I've seen. Thanks.
@kwk49785 жыл бұрын
What are the other watch models there? I am keen on the upper left watch. Could you tell me the model number? Thanks!
@fungus704 жыл бұрын
It's a more refined monstah ! Love the cyclops but perhaps they should done away with the day complication.
@johnkennedy90784 жыл бұрын
How often do they come out with new models of Monsters? I don't wanna pay $500+ for an orange Monster, and current one has too many cons for me (mostly the cyclops and day). I could buy a sapphire crystal minus the cyclops right? 🤔
@seiko_monster_legend5 жыл бұрын
The 4th gens are just a bit plain and simplified compared to previous gens. Not for me at the moment.
@MyEnemy2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. My best friend had the orange Monster when we were teenagers, I was always so envious of that watch. The orange dial is such an eye-catcher and confidently insists that one "take it or leave it."
@clo27155 жыл бұрын
3rd gens are the best
@julianb14742 жыл бұрын
Got a new Monster and immediately hated the cyclops. Got it off on day 2. Much better.
@kautsarhuudtaryo1115 жыл бұрын
Am i the only one who loves seiko monster 4th gen?😅
@fungusfoong90804 жыл бұрын
It took some time but I do too.
@Sketchmee55 жыл бұрын
Do you review Smart Watch like Samsung Active 2 and really want to know your opinion about it. Thanks in advance.
@therealdeal74685 жыл бұрын
I think Seiko has now finally over played their monster hand. enough already!
@Bierkameel5 жыл бұрын
That cyclops is absolutely horrible, It's always the first thing I remove with a soldering iron and a hobby knife.
@alexanderdelavega93525 жыл бұрын
yes. its seiko...no more no less! the Legacy,the legend! known for his durability,toughness!
@jamesgarthur48975 жыл бұрын
BW how about a PAM114 which really pops with the white face at a great price?
@hasyimptaufiq4333 Жыл бұрын
We need monster teeth again...
@HSalamista5 жыл бұрын
Hey Bruce, great video, though I still look forward to get the 3rd gen. Any info on availability of the 3rd gen? Thank you.
@BruceWilliams5 жыл бұрын
I'm guessing they are just going to sell off whatever stock they have. I've heard dealers can't order any more of the orange and frost
@damacknificent1514 жыл бұрын
That orange monster isn't as old as mine. Yours has a cyclops mine doesn't, yours doesn't have the 5 incremental numbers every 5 minutes. Mine has 7s26 movement. Not sure what yours has. Yours might be newer.
@KRW6285 жыл бұрын
I never "got" the Monster.The Sumo is bigger. The Tuna looks "badder". In fact, the best thing they ever did to the Monster was to put a shroud on it to create the 637 Baby Tuna.
@BruceWilliams5 жыл бұрын
No worries man 👍
@CodyVella4 жыл бұрын
I have to disagree, the tuna definitely does not look badder especially not when compared to a gen 1 monster
@rockdw5 жыл бұрын
What’s that model on top right @7:14? Thanks
@Skylabersean5 жыл бұрын
The upgrade of day wheel is plus, so convenient.
@a3marketing9915 жыл бұрын
The date is great on the old Monster. The new day-date is too much. They missed it there.
@DMBVR45 жыл бұрын
I just bought the SRPD27 yesterday at the AD 😂😂
@RJ-cq8dd2 жыл бұрын
I miss the teeth on the bezel. Less and less a monster.
@AbyssalTentacle5 жыл бұрын
a stamped clasp lol on a $600 SEIKO
@roscopfish5 жыл бұрын
Lug to lug too big, thickness, also too big, like the clasp. Make a 12mm thick one, orange face (sunburst), Sign me up!
@nikandraathelvete5 жыл бұрын
The new monster doesn´t look like a monster with that black bezel. Not for me.
@RampartPh3 жыл бұрын
the gen 1 is still king
@CodyVella4 жыл бұрын
Gen 1, nothing else for me.
@JohnFrumFromAmerica3 жыл бұрын
The real old one had minute numbers next to the indices
@edng304 жыл бұрын
All iterations are nice but just like movies,, the original is always the best
@Sr.D4 жыл бұрын
The 4th gen just looks more simple and worst, no problems with the day date ciclops, but the case, the bezel, just doesn't looks that much monster anymore
@lshin805 жыл бұрын
Day-date 🤤 🤤 🤤 Everything else 👍
@gislisnbjornsson6905 жыл бұрын
Have the same Gen 3 and would not trade it for the new one. It just doesn’t do it for me
@sekolahonlineteknikotomotif3 жыл бұрын
A lot of misalignments there
@KakashiHatake-ou7mp5 жыл бұрын
The watch really didn't need a Cyclops..kinda takes attention away from the interesting new hands
@bayusasongko34165 жыл бұрын
the old looks angrier
@Tala2n5 жыл бұрын
Why the new monster is so thick ? This is just a 3 hands watch.
@BruceWilliams5 жыл бұрын
Most Seikos are thick.
@bobpoptart4 жыл бұрын
New monster = not as monstrous
@BrokenFiddles5 жыл бұрын
Seiko basically reissued Orient M Force and called it Monster.
@phillippugh21615 жыл бұрын
You do know seiko owns that company.....
@fringefringe72825 жыл бұрын
Seiko ruined it
@rogertoledo4785 жыл бұрын
Sad, to pay $800/900 for a seiko
@BruceWilliams5 жыл бұрын
Lol I feel sad for you if you do. They retail for waaaaay less than that
@user-du8tg4wh3k3 жыл бұрын
You just compared two new monsters, not gen 1 to gen 4. Gen one does not have magnifier and knurled crown. Plus Gen 1 has day, date. Appears you compared a gen 3 to gen 4.