Seiko Orange Monster srp309 

Rob starts the year with a Haiku "The hunt is always fun but you may already have the one". He is definitely my watch Sensei. Lol

I’m sitting on 3 mint OM’s and I don’t have the heart to sell them..... yet. When they get into 1000+ range maybe. My watch that fills this gap though is my SRP229. I loved the watch so much after I got it, I bought 4 more when you could get them for 200 bucks with the idea I’d replace one every decade. It is literally the watch I would have designed if I was in charge of a watch manufacturer. It’s perfect in my eyes. I’m still on my first one I bought Dec 2012. It’s had a few different bracelets, but like you I always go back to the OEM one. I rebrush it every 6 months or so, and I don’t think I’ll be retiring it for one of my new ones anytime soon. Now I’m sitting on 4 BNIB ones and they are creeping up in value. But the one with the dings and little flaws on it, means more to me than a new one. Its more valuable.... to me. It’s travelled all over with me. Chopped lots of firewood. Built decks. Fixed cars. Played hundreds of rounds of golf. Actually scuba dived. You name it. It’s probably why it runs 2 minutes fast. Lol. All the banging and swinging. I’ve thought of regulating or servicing it. But the 2 minutes is part of its character. Makes me interact with it every day of two. I have 80+ pieces. And it gets 50-60% of the wrist time. It’s never in a display case. It’s on the nightstand, on my workbench or on the kitchen counter always ready to go. It will be on my wrist when I get married this summer too, not one of my expensive pieces. And at 45 yrs old I’ve had a lot of time to collect my grails. Be it watches, cars or gadgets. It is the one constant that’s hasn’t been traded out over the last 8 years. I thought getting my orange bezel Planet Ocean Chrono would finally kick the Seiko to the curb, but all it is is my watch box center piece, and it gets limited wrist time. Its a beautiful watch, but it isn’t ‘me’. I fell pretentious wearing it. I set it down gently after I wear it. Inspect it for 10 minutes after it strikes a door jamb. The SRP229 takes its licks and I don’t even take a second glance. I toss it on the night stand. Haphazardly Stuff it in my pocket when I need to remove it for an activity. And it’s never let me down. Like me, it’s been beat down a bit by life, but still manages to carry on. It’s utilitarian, humble, and reliable. What I at least strive to be. I identify with it. And everyone I know, is used to seeing it on my wrist. We went on a 2 week vacation last summer, and 50 kms out of town, I’d realized I left it on the kitchen table as I took it off to hitch the trailer, load firewood in the truck etc. Damn straight, we turned around and wasted an hour in fuel and time so I could return home to get it. There’s no way I was going 2 weeks without a watch..... especially my trusty Seiko war horse. Great video. Thanks.

I feel the same about my SRP311 J, gotta love my black & orange monster.

Thanks for the mention and great video again! Had to rebuy this...been looking awhile for this elusive Monster. Won’t let it go again.

My longest owned watch-GW-500A GShock. Maybe 15ish years 🤷🏼‍♂️ Yes I still wear it.

Totally agree, sometimes the grail watch becomes a watch you’ve created memories or life achievements . I have a Seiko chrono my dad gave me and that is my grail watch.

I have a Seiko 5 baby monster, white face and love it. Fits great. Had for 10 years bought new. Had a lot of desk diver scratches on the band, so I recently replaced the watch band with a Endmill bracelet. Gave the watch a whole new look, and is very comfortable to wear. Received several nice complements on it over the years!

My Seiko Sportura SNA451 is the one watch I would keep if I had to sell or otherwise get rid of my collection. Had it for 12 years and it's still my favourite watch. Quartz chrono with sapphire glass and orange seconds hand and accents. The case shape and design are beautiful.

I love the story behind watches. I know I have a few. And your story is great. As for longest? Mostly a tie between my two Doxa divers.....my orange Professional and my blue Caribbean GMT. Had those since 2006. And I still wear them. And I still love them.

I bought the same watch because i saw your video on it and it was a watch I knew I had to have it in my collection,there have been a few “more watches that you have shown us that i might have not known about or missed out on.So just want to say thanks for the great videos it will be interesting to see what comes up 2020.

This watch proves that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Good for you, Rob. I'm happy for you. My Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 2500 is in its 11th year and will stay with me until it's passed on to my son.

"Maybe you already have your grail watch." Great point Rob. I thought my SubC was my grail. In actuality it is my skx009. In the past 10 years it has been through 3 rubber bands, 4 bezels springs and gaskets, a new main spring (dropped it on a tile floor) and has seen life, death, blood, sweat and tears at work. It would've been cheaper to purchase a new watch as opposed to replacing the main spring, but I just couldn't let this one go. Awesome Monster BTW! My wife gifted me a 2nd gen black Monster about 5 years ago too!

The OG orange gen 2 is truly a classic. My dream Monster would be a true "HULK" color with a stainless bezel. Something close to the SBDC059 color.

Orange monster is a great watch. I had the first edition and sold it. Wish I hadn’t.

Random Rob, You & TGV ( Urban Gentry) are why I now have 3 Monsters, 2 gen 1’s ( 1 black, 1 orange) & 1 gen 2( orange), all acquired since 10/17, when my watch journey began. Thanks for all the vids. & the education about watches, & Happy New Year!!

I have my first watch, a Gallet Flying Officer chronograph my mother bought for me way back in 1970. It went half way around the world with me when I was in the Navy aboard the USS Constellation. It still runs great. Been serviced a few times.

Still keeping my srp307 black monster 2nd gen. Great watch best value for the price I paid back then

I have a Swiss made “Sapphire “ that I inherited from my Grandfather in 1987. So that’s 33 years. And he got it as a retirement gift in 1979.

That's about what I picked mine up for. I had mine regulated & it runs something like +3 seconds a day. Also, the Look of the Monster along with the bracelet are unique and cool!

I'm on my way to work a trade deal to pick this exact orange monster up right now! Been searching for this exact orange monster for a while.

The watch I had the longest is my first watch, a Casio AW-49H-7BVEF. I removed the original strap and put a NATO on it. It's been in my collection for 8 years now and I love it.

Found this watch recently at a pawn shop at a deal that was too unbelievable and in excellent condition, I will never in life get rid of this watch, not ever! The lume alone is unreal

The one I have had the longest and still wear in my Omega SMP 2531.80. I don’t think I’ll ever flip it.

Great perspective on watch collecting and relation to a very special piece. I have an 8 year old Tissot PRS516 that's tough as nails. My very first mechanical watch stays with me forever. I have other more expensive watches but this is the one that got me started in appreciating mechanical watches.

I’m so glad that I got the SRP315 while it was still widely available at reasonable prices, and your video on it (and Bruce’s) were what made me pull the trigger. So thanks for that!

Always love hearing your enthusiasm about this piece - what a keeper 🔥

Just got myself one today. Awesome watch!

Happy New Year Rob! Love seeing you wax poetic about the monster. Starting off the year myself wearing my blue coral monster, a 2019 Sunday Funday find. Thanks for all you do!

I'm glad you really enjoy this piece, really enjoying your show and have learnt a lot about Seiko and its models from you, please keep up the good work

Same way you feel about your orange Seiko Monster, I feel about my Orient Defender. Completely the same. I can tell you all the specs by heart and all the adventures I had with that watch. And no matter how many watches I buy, I always go back to the Defender sooner or later. I wear that watch at least 4 out of every 10 days on average. It is so versatile, since, unlike the Monster, it can be worn in any situation. I knew it is a watch for me the moment I saw it on a picture and it didn't dissapoint in metal. I especially like the fact that it is not well known, it is underdog, doesn't have a rotating bezel, which means it is outside of the diver watches craze, it is not among the big sellers in the Orient lineup, and there are not so many places you can buy it, which is great. And I also like its' cult like status, its' subdued, not in your face nature, and the fact that you can't place it in any category, since it belongs in none of them and in all of them. Mark from Island Watch should start offering sapphire crystals for the Defender and the Gen II is now out offering green dial and hacking and hand winding. All of this is also great. I can talk about the Defender for hours. But, I feel I should stop now.

Since my father's passing, I have had his Doxa, which he bought in 1944. I once owned a 60's Omega Geneve for over 50 years before it was stolen.

My Orange Monster is about fifteen years old, still runs great.

Nice video Rob and great way of looking at your Seiko Monster as your primary watch - while the others will come and go as play watches. Hope you make a lot of awesome memories with it for years to come!

Like this . Love watches with meaning and they don’t have to be expensive it’s the connection that counts . People walk different paths in this hobby and it’s everyone’s right to do as they please however it kinda leaves me cold when I see someone showcase four or five modern Rolex’s as their collection and fail to mention pieces that they purchased when they started getting into watches at a lower monetary level as if they don’t matter. It such a pity i like giving everything a run out regardless of price..

Does the Mrs. know you’re in love with a Monster?? J K.. Wear in good health for at least the next DECADE Rob!! Stay well..

I have two Tag 1500’s, one from 1992 and the other from 1997 that I’ll never part with. I still love both of them. A “grail” watch doesn’t have to be super expensive. That’s silly. It’s all in what you enjoy.

The one I have still in “rotation” is my Seiko SKX173, purchased from an AD in 2000. At the time it was the most affordable ISO rated dive watch, and I still have the box and receipt for $225. Serviced once, it’s never leaving. 😉

i' ve had a blue tudor pelagos 4 years now , just as beat up as your monster . needs a service too , but i will never sell .

Bought my Gen 1 Orange Monster about 15 year’s ago. It’s one I’m never selling, we’ve been through so much together.

Happy New Year's, Rob. Thank you for your consistently outstanding content. You are a fixture in my routine.

Do you think it would be worthwhile to do a full movement swap instead of a service? Wouldn't that be the cheaper option?

Love this watch! Bought it way back in February of 2014. My 11 year old is currently wearing it. With you on the original bracelet, but he screwed up the clasp, so I got him a Strapcode Engineer bracelet for it. They go together really nicely. Happy New Year, Rob!

Awesome video - Thank you Rob :)

Damn , now I have an Orleans song stuck in my Head.... lol 😁. 🥂🎉👍

Great way to start the year, sets the bar high for the rest of the year! HNY all

My Full Metal Square is that watch for me. I have sentimental value for others, but this watch will always be most special to me.

Just perfect Rob, all the best for 2020 buddy, keep up the good work

The orange dial with black markers really stand out a lot. The only thing i don't like about about monster is the marker shape. I prefer tuna than monster. that's my own opinion.

One of my favorites. The orange seiko monster.

I have a black and orange monster which I absolutely love. One of my favorite of all time. I would love to get a few more.

Best wishes for the new year Rob and thx for all the cool videos :)

Great watch

Thank you. I will buy one.

Fantastic choice for the occasion, Rob! Happy new year!🎉👍

I still have my 1st gen orange monster. That is the watch that kicked the door in Watch collection not a lot but a decent amount

Hell yes!!!! Orange Monster all day🤘

I still really like my Orange monster and will keep it for good... i had 4 monsters, and just sold my Dracula to fund the SBDC63... i regret it ever since... really2 regret it..

Such a georgeous watch! 🤩🤩 I wish i could find one on the used market in Austria, but nope. I'd love to get a Monster for even 500 bucks (which is a ton of money to save up for me). The watch which is my oldest (started my collection with: Seiko SKX 007. But nope the 007 isn't my grail watch.

Happy new year buddy! I got into Gshocks this past year because of you and now have ENTIRELY too many! I will soon likely be selling many after finding a new favorite the perfectly sized GBA-8XX AND GA-8XXs!! I still love my Monsters tho including the bought new for around $150 at the time first and second gens like yours. Had I known there would not be any watches as cool (or at least the gen 2 dials) I would have bought and held a few (400% value increase?) no other inexpensive watches I am aware of have gone up in value like the Monster. I own one of every gen 3 hoping that trend continues and just because the dials (metallic are best improvement but hope they return to the teeth shaped indicies!)

got a timex 14 april 1967 sill wear it

Hi Rob. I have noticed that there is another version which has the same code srp309 but the only difference is that it has the X logo for prospex, everything else is exactly the same. Any idea why is that? Or maybe there is a difference between them?

Happy New Year! I have a Tudor and two Tags approaching 25 years. All loved but well worn. The Carrera needs serviced and a crystal; I’m thinking a case restoration may be in order. A lot of years left in these.

Sweet watch... thanks for sharing

Rob, in Hawaii. A lot of Rolex and others but only one orange monster l, mine.

I found out about the monster way too late now they're harder to get not that I won't get one but I get distracted by so many others. I absolutely love the Orange Monster and that Jade monster from the Japan Market is really sharp. I was out of the watch hobby for a while I never did get a skx mostly because I could find stuff better suspect when you get into that price range I never bought one but I believe the monster is topshelf I'm going to have one.

Never saw the allure of the orange monster, to be honest. That's probably a good thing, since I wouldn't buy it at its current prices. If I saw a slammin' deal on one, maybe I'd get one, since my thoughts very well might change if I handle one and I could always flip it if I still didn't like it. I gravitated towards the Samurai instead. Glad you like your monster though. Looking at my own collection, it's hard to think of getting rid of any of the them, but I do wonder from time to time if those feelings will change or if there's one watch among them that will just never leave no matter how many of the others come and go. Food for thought for 2020, I guess!

Happy new year

My Monster, along with my SKX, get the most wrist time. My longest lasting is an Omega SMP I have had for almost thirty years. I can’t imagine I eill ever let either of my Omegas go.

You LOVE that watch!!!...

Great watch & Love it ! I would keep it too. Happy new year RR 🥳

Here we go...starting off the year with a slight itch to pick one up 🤦🏻‍♂️

Those scratches=beausage!

Saw one for £1200 GBP unworn, original new condition still with film wrap on bracelet, blue sticker on back in box with drop tags etc…..should I ?

What do you think of the Black version Rob?

Man this watch is so hard to come by. I've been hunting the black one for a really long time :(

Hey Rob, what was your video where you showed the holes on a Seiko Turtle that were drilled too close to the case's edge? (Thanks and HNY!)

Longest held timepiece in my collection : it has to be my beloved Nomos Tangente 35.5 mm

I wish it would be available in 38-39mm option

Thx got it...

This was the second automatic I ever owned, I wish I hadn’t sold it : (

Dial like shark teeth smashing a pumpkin or like raptors claws over a basket-ball 🕕🕕🕕 yeah , freestyle baby

Wish I could find a good example. Keep finding beat up models for sale online :(

Check out the heimdallr homage of this watch ?

Still haven't found "The One"

Can you get this with a rubber band? Serious question.

Good channel but this last video was to rambling on about nothing really

cheaper to through in a NH36 than servicing the watch.

Do they all have a teeth base

i will probably never sell this watch 309J version . which i bought at 300 singapore dollars pre owned about 4 or 5 years ago. now should be much more expensive but i will never sell this

Your shark teeth are not green like a lot of them older monsters which is nice.

How accurate is it? Thought so.

Ever thought of regulating your Monster? You have the tools and ability to.

To anyone who wants the great orange monster new, buy the SRP315 on ebay and swap the black bezel & crown and there you go. Rob's vid here showed it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-iwD4fGEsHRI.html

I also am aware of having a watch on the wrist, but, all of mine are wearers and will show scratches accordingly. Some of the scratches are memories in themselves. Happy New Year!

cheapest I see on Ebay is $1100 for this watch.

Damn me and why I have sold it

Do they all have teeth dial faces...

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