Product : Seiko Men's SKX779 "Black Monster" Automatic Dive Stainless steel Watch
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Seiko Men's SKX779 "Black Monster" Automatic Dive Stainless steel Watch Review
I purchased my Black Monster 6 years ago. I had not worn a watch in a number of years, but I had always really liked watches, so I decided it was time for a new watch.
Here is what I wanted. A watch that was completely stainless steel, did not need a battery, and could take a beating.
Stainless steel because the oils in my skin will make short work of leather, rubber, and even some plastics.
No battery because I don't want to change them.
And could take a beating because I do repair work.
like many others before me, I painstakingly plowed through reviews here on Amazon. I went to the watch forums and lurked and learned. I debated with myself over this and that, and in the end decided on the Black Monster.
I've worn this watch almost every day since it came. I have worn it while I've pounded away with a hammer, while I've torn machinery to pieces, while I've crawled around on the floor in the dirt and grime.
On a number of occasions, I've hammered on equipment while wearing this watch, so hard that I've had to take it off and stuff it in my pocket, because the weight of it thrashing around was starting to bruise my arm.
This watch was been shown no mercy.
So 6 years later how is it doing? It's doing fine.
The case and bracelet have many small surface scratches that I'm sure could be polished out if I was inclined to do so, but it in no way has it started to look bad. If this watch had been shown love and care, instead of steady harsh abuse, I'm sure it would have no scratches at all.
The crystal, as I look at it right now, has 3 scratches. One is more noticeable then the others, but you really have to be looking for scratches to see them.
Make no mistake, this watch is as tough as nails.
All the functions are in working order. The bezel I use to mark time almost every day. How long have I been at lunch, how long has dinner been in the oven.
The bracelet locks and stays locked. -A funny side note. I was on a tour of the Neon Graveyard in Las Vegas last year and the guy giving the tour spotted my Black Monster and said that he was into watches and had never actually seen one before and asked if he could take a look at it. I said sure and handed it over. After looking closely at it he mentioned that it even had the "wetsuit extension." Now, I'd worn the watch so long and had never needed to use this feature, I'd completely forgotten that it was there!
Time keeping. Since the very first, this watch has run a bit fast. After a month or so it will have gained about 5 minutes. I pull out the crown and set it back 5. This has not changed one bit since the day I got it. So it gains a little time, but it has been incredibly consistent.
So would I recommend this watch? Yes I would.
The reason I'm writing this review is because a few weeks ago I decided maybe I needed a new watch, a fancier one with a compass. I started the the process all over again. Looking at watches, making note of the features they had, reading tons of reviews. And don't get me wrong there are many fine time pieces out there. But I couldn't find one that I liked better then the one I already have. So I ordered a stand alone compass for $24 and was done with it. And have decided to stick with the Black Monster until one of us breaks....Read More
Seiko Men's SKX779 "Black Monster" Automatic Dive Stainless steel Watch
: Features 
- Amazon Sales Rank: #3897 in Watches
- Brand: Seiko
- Model: SKX779
- Dimensions: 3.30" h x 3.80" w x 5.00" l,
- Band material: stainless-steel
- Bezel material: silver-tone-stainless-steel
- Case material: stainless-steel
- Clasp type: Buckle
- Dial color: black
- Dial window material: hardlex
- Movement type: Automatic
- Water-resistant to 660 feet
- Movement - 21 Jewel Self Winding Automatic Movement
- Water Resistant - 200Meters(660 feet) Water Resistant
- Case Diameter - 46 MM
- Crystal - Hardlex Crystal
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