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Seiko Men's "Black Monster" Automatic Dive Watch #SKX779K3 | 
| Brand: Seiko
Category: Watch
Buy New: $164.95 (On sale from $350.00)
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Rating:  31 reviews
Sales Rank: 420
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Band Material: Rubber
Bezel Material: stainless-steel
Case Diameter: 47
Case Material: stainless-steel
Case Thickness: 13
Clasp: Buckle
Dial Color: black
Dial Window Material Type: hardlex
Watch Movement Type: Automatic
Water Resistance Depth: 660
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 5 x 3.8 x 3.2
MPN: SKX779K3
Model: SKX779K3
UPC: 751744779102
EAN: 0820901000219
ASIN: B0006IHHMU
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| | 21 jewel automatic, self-winding mechanical movement | | | Stainless steel case, Premium quality pressure vented rubber strap | | | Day/Date (Spanish/English), Bold LumiBrite hands and markers for great visibility | | | Screwdown locking crown and Screw Caseback, Unidirectional rotating elapsed time bezel | | | Hardlex crystal for superior scratch-resistance, 200 Meter water resistant |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Known as the Black Monster, this 21-jewel, automatic watch winds itself with the motion of your wrist, so you'll never need to change the battery. It has a stainless steel case and features a black dial with three-hand function, easy-to-read bar markers, and an English/Spanish day/date window at the three o'clock position. Additional features include a screw-down case and crown, a scratch-resistant Hardlex crystal, and a one-way rotating bezel that safely keeps track of elapsed time. With its Lumibrite hands, markers, and bezel, this watch is easy to read in both light and dark conditions. The watch secures to a comfortable, extra-long, pressure-vented rubber strap that fastens with a buckle closure. Designed for diving, this watch is water-tested to 200 meters. It meets ISO standards and is suitable for scuba diving.
Product Description
Stainless steel case. Black extra long pressure vented urethane strap. Black dial. Curved hardlex crystal. Day and date display at 3 o'clock position. Screw-down crown and caseback. Unidirectional rotating bezel. Double locking push button release clasp. Water resistant at 200 meters (660 feet). Alternate Model Numbers: SKX779, SKX779P1, SKX779P-1. Seiko Diver Steel Black Mens Watch SKX779
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| Customer Reviews: Read 26 more reviews...
 Great Watch - Excellent Quality April 23, 2005
Shopper Dad (Long Island, NY)
20 out of 21 found this review helpful
The 'Black Monster', as it is officially called by Seiko, is a fantastic, durable watch. Be advised that the size of it may look deceiving. It is a large watch - bulky and big. The band is large and can fit those who have a hard time with standard size watches. The face is magnified so it is very easy to read with the glow features. This watch puts any bulky Breitling or similar overpriced watches to shame, for the simple reason that the watch is a durable great looking watch and its better to save a few THOUSAND dollars.
I like that the bezel is off center so its comfortable and doesn't get in the way of your wrist.
Everything about this watch is durable. I never plan to wear it for scuba diving but the quality is there. It's obvious.
The only con is that I did not buy it sooner.
Make a smart purchase and save the money over those overpriced competitors. Get rich in 20 years putting that money away. Your Black Monster will probably still be working too.
Good Luck!
Built 4 Life December 14, 2004
E. Peperkamp AAR (Alphen ad Ryn, Netherlands)
16 out of 19 found this review helpful
This is the ultimate rugged built-for-life mechanical automatic watch. It truly is a Munsta! It's nice and heavy, built like a tank, still wears very well-balanced on the rubber strap provided and keeps perfect time. The hands and dial markings easily glow very bright all night long or in merky waters. A great time keeping machine! I wear it every day everywhere. [...]
Precision engineered March 18, 2007
Andy Apple (Phoenix, AZ USA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Originally written for the Orange Monster, this review holds equally true for the black version.
From the moment you first hold this watch in your hand, you realize it is a quality timepiece. The first thing that strikes you is its large size and heavy feel, yet despite that, it feels comfortable on the wrist due to its fine balance.
BRACELET:
The bracelet end links (those that attach to the watch case) are solid rather than formed sheet metal like you will find on most other watches in this price range. The pins holding the bracelet to the watch are the sturdiest I have ever seen. Each of the bracelet's subsequent links is also made from a solid piece of steel, not folded sheet, each component being feather-edged to prevent it digging into the wrist. Its removable link pins are of an unusual machined pin and collar design which, though fiddly to remove and replace, nevertheless ensure that the pins remain under-flush and secure when correctly installed. The bracelet is perfectly flush on the side that contacts your wrist making it feel very smooth during wear.
The clasp is very high quality, having both a fold over security buckle, which deploys with a satisfying click, and an Omega style double button catch. The security buckle closes onto a spring pin whose ends are spherical thus ensuring a tight fastening which should not wear with use. All in all these features add up to a watch that is very quiet on the wrist, the only faint sound coming from its automatic winding mechanism.
Finally the bracelet incorporates a clever hidden diver's extension (to allow the watch to be worn over a wet suit).
CASE:
The watch case, back and bezel are made from stainless steel. The case has an attractive mix of polished, brushed and machined finishes which all add to the feel of quality and function. The overall impression is that this is a precision instrument rather than a fashion piece; that's not to say though that it would look out of place with a dinner jacket any more than a wet suit.
The unidirectional bezel is of a heavily scalloped design, protected by bezel-guards which extend upwards from each of the lug pairs. The lower guard also functions as a crown guard and, all in all, the impression is of a case machined from a solid billet of steel. The bezel sits slightly higher than the domed crystal, thus providing protection from scratching and the crystal itself is of a proprietary Seiko material "hardlex" which, as I understand it, is better at resisting scratches than mineral glass but less susceptible to shattering than sapphire.
The luminosity of this watch is astounding due partly to the use of Seiko's proprietary "lumibrite" paint but also to the large coated areas on the hour markers and hands.
The bezel only turns one way, as a safety feature for timing dives, and feels silky smooth, the best I've experienced on any Seiko or Invicta diver. It has 120 clicks per revolution and is nicely aligned with the face.
MOVEMENT:
The watch uses the 21 jewel Seiko 7S26 movement running at 21,600 bph (5 ticks per second). It is non-hacking which means that the second hand does not stop when the crown is pulled out. Although this makes it difficult to synchronize, if a slight backward pressure is applied to the fully extended crown, it is possible to stop the second hand. The watch can not be hand wound but the self winding mechanism is very efficient and I have found that it has a power reserve of at least 24 hours. The 7S26 has been around for many years and has a reputation for ruggedness and reliability.
ACCURACY:
There are several reviews where people complain of poor accuracy. Typically, when new, automatic movements will be set to run fast at the factory because they tend to slow down after a few weeks of use. I own three watches with the 7S26 movement and after their breaking in period all are now keeping time to within 10 seconds per day.
I have a few thoughts on accuracy. You have to ask yourself how accurate does your watch need to be? If it is running 10 or 20 seconds fast per day then set it one minute slow and you will only need to re-set it once every week or two when it has advanced to one minute fast. If you need more accuracy then, unless you are willing to pay at least five times as much for a swiss watch, then buy a quartz.
Finally, if you do a search on the Seiko Monster you'll quickly come to realize that in its various colours, these watches are firm favourites amongst those who are members of internet watch forums. I would highly recommend that you purchase one and see for yourself!
Nice buy April 21, 2007
T (WA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Bought this to use at work since I had to send in the one I usually wear for repairs. Lumi is extremely bright when charged. The Monster has gained 1 minute in 2 days which is not bad for an inexpensive Seiko. Swapped the band with a NATO, fits a little bit better on my wrist. Overall a good purchase.
good review of watch June 9, 2006
Joe (Kokomo)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
bought this as a gift for my brother. he was impressed by the quality and feel of the watch. he wears it, so i think i did pretty good considering he's a tough person to buy something for.
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