For each their own I guess, I get why people complain/dislike the candybar cyclops to me it doesn't bother me. I think to me it kinda fits with the way I imagine a Monster would look like. It adds to the tool watch look. Big bezel, big hands, big hour markers, large numbers on the bezel and enlarged day and date. That's why to me it doesn't bother me at all. I saw three of the Black series at my AD I usually visit for Seiko's, being in Europa I also saw a black Tuna and out of all three the Monster instantly got me hooked, love the way they came out to look the way they did. Although I prefer calling it the Dark Monster, Dark Samurai, Dark Tuna but that's me. Thank you for the video Mark appreciate your time and effort, keep up the good work!
@RichardCasto3 жыл бұрын
Marc, I bought the Monster version from you shortly after you started to carry them. It is my first watch with a cyclops. I figure I can always change the crystal if I want later. But the cyclops is growing on me. As I had previously bought (and love) a 2018 black turtle, and I love the Monster style as much as I love the Turtle, I knew I had to have this one. I am no longer a fan of rubber straps and had a black (with black hardware) NATO strap ready for it and it looks fantastic. I do wish on these limited edition models that they included sapphire crystals. But I still love this watch.
@varanid92 жыл бұрын
Cyclops are cool. They look like a sparkling drop of magnifying water on your watch, or, like a bubble on the surface of the calm pond that is your crystal.
@ThePsychodo3 жыл бұрын
Very nice . I’m mixed on the candy bar cyclops. It does look a bit off but I will say that as I get older I’m more appreciative of the magnification.
@stevek59093 жыл бұрын
Just ordered and received the new black Monster from you last week. I may be in the minority, but one of the main reasons for purchase was the cyclops/day date. As an older guy, I can't read the small dates on 98% of dive watches, but the cyclops here is perfect for me. I also love the orange minute hand as it really helps to focus attention on the more important minutes. I usually know what hour it is, and want to know the minutes at a quick glance. So far, loving the watch ! No QC issues, and fits perfect on my 7 " wrist.
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear, thanks so much.
@Dbrockjohnson3 жыл бұрын
I love the candy bar! I know folks don’t but I love it! I own a ton of these and I love my black limited series!
@richardtwyning3 жыл бұрын
Definitely don't like the cyclops distorting the dial. Looking forward to Christmas and the white Island Monster ISL-56 :-)
@troublemakingpups57873 жыл бұрын
Both are very handsome watches. I was waiting for Marc to confirm they were hardlex via the forehead "DOINK" test. 😁😂
@rolandbjr.17613 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad with the help of friends that I was able to get all 3 of the 2018 Black series and double up on the turtle (SRPC49K1). For the 2021 release I just recently got the Monster SRPH13K1 and the Tuna SNE577P1.
@DM-ci2nn2 жыл бұрын
So
@NexDim.Ай бұрын
How do they look after years of wear? Does the coating wear off at all?
@bigfunanAmericaninGermany3 жыл бұрын
gotta be honest, with all the seiko quality issues, im sticking with the ISL's for the time being.
@deparoo3 жыл бұрын
ISL-39 is in my wishlist 😍
@LS10073 жыл бұрын
Very nice. I like the Monster but not with the cyclops. Thanks for sharing them Marc. Have a great weekend! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@stephenbridges27913 жыл бұрын
The Samurai is by far the better of the two. That "candy bar" ruins the whole aesthetic of the Monster. If they had really been thinking they would offer a DLC bracelet. Now, that would be cool! Nice Samurai, for sure.
@TheWatchCorner3 жыл бұрын
Loving them both especially the Darth Monster Marc!👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👹👊
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve!
@WestCoastAce273 жыл бұрын
Great review. Well done putting in the white background - really makes the pieces stand out. Love everything but the different colored hands; just can’t get over it.
@ciolobmw3 жыл бұрын
Very nice bouth of them still preffer the samurai
@junwoojang29413 жыл бұрын
That Seiko monster in black looks like a weapon. Almost as if we can use it as an improvised brass knuckle
@robertnorth16813 жыл бұрын
Samurai crown is a joy to operate.
@rhonda8373 жыл бұрын
i like the solar diver.
@TimeForAnotherWatch3 жыл бұрын
I like both of them and I think Seiko will sell a lot of them but I wish they'd matched the lume on the hands to the dial and colour matched the date/day wheels, especially on the Samurai.
@CoordinatedCarry3 жыл бұрын
Will we ever see an ISL ani-digi? Solar?
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Prob not.
@CoordinatedCarry3 жыл бұрын
@@islandwatch that’s too bad but I appreciate an honest answer.
@alvinmick2183 жыл бұрын
I really like the look of the black samurai and I agree that a blue lume would have been nice. Thanks for the awesome video.
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Welcome. Thank you for watching.
@jodysilvia23 жыл бұрын
I would love a black turtle .
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
They did one, sadly, a few years ago.
@jodysilvia23 жыл бұрын
@@islandwatch I dig my turtle and my baby mm200 both wear great.
@mad0uche3 жыл бұрын
I wish the baby tuna would be along side these two.
@boonie33 жыл бұрын
I've never been a fan of the Samurai (mostly because it's too big for my wrist) but I have to admit I really like the black version.
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, super stealth.
@dmits223 жыл бұрын
Those modern GL831 straps look incredible. Can we buy those because the GL831 was the best strap Seiko ever made and those look fantastic.
@nkmsvwde56122 жыл бұрын
Great video love your reviews. Can't imagine why they wouldn't give these the king treatment at this price. I can find the king samurai for around 350 400 on the secondary market new right now with sapphire and ceramic. The black is cool but ill take the white dial with better specs 👓
@monemaker02343 жыл бұрын
Suggestion: hope you'll change your watch dial logo to "Long Island" (in a classic font) ur original logo can keep in crown though. It will give ur watches a more artistic look. Sure sales will boosts more. Thanks me later
@Nefville3 жыл бұрын
I like that Monster, I'd like to see it in person though, 15cm wrist not sure if I could pull it off. The candy bar would have to go, I removed a cyclops from a sub homage once, its not hard, if a little bit scary. Cool watches, I think they will do well.
@TheSilvertrigger2 жыл бұрын
So the Seiko afro samurai 😏
@ditabahari52952 жыл бұрын
Which is better for 6.5 inches wrist?
@wilsonater1023 жыл бұрын
I’d LOVE to see an Islander version of this monster!
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Haha, ok!
@wadehampton17372 жыл бұрын
@@islandwatch I'm waiting on mine.......I'd rather have an Islander.
@WesWatchRoom3 жыл бұрын
Both look amazing but for me the samurai is the take-home. Just looks so mean in all black
@dylanharrington7443 жыл бұрын
Same here.
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Yup.
@noyb722 жыл бұрын
Just discovered this watch today and I have fallen in love with it. I m VERY hard on watches, are you putting sapphire in these?
@jonathansaraco3 жыл бұрын
Very weird that the colour of the lume on the hands does not match the lume on the indices on both watches. It's like they wanted a patina feel on the indices but didn't want that on the hands? It was too hard for me to ignore once I noticed it. Not sure if I've ever seen Seiko do that before, though I suppose it could be the way it's picked up on the camera I'm not sure.
@floydmorrison20253 жыл бұрын
These are great. That Samurai would look awesome on a Strapcode DLC Hexad bracelet. I LOVE the candy bar cyclops!
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
That would be cool!
@chronocommander0073 жыл бұрын
I like the not available solar Chrono.
@jimlima40663 жыл бұрын
Great looking watches 😍. Really like the Chrono diver!! Not reviewed 😢
@varanid92 жыл бұрын
I kinda feel bad; I bought a "Ninja Turtle" just so I could use the dial and hand-set on my Turtle (I don't like black watches, usually). With an Uncle Seiko 6309-style strap, it has a warm, vintage air and the orangish-red outlined minute hand gives it a dash of color. I absolutely love it, it's become even more of a favorite than my Omega Seamaster. I sold the Ninja with the regular dial at a huge discount for the buyer. Did I do wrong?
@innocente77952 жыл бұрын
What is the model number of the Islander he shows at the beginning on his right wrist?
@cameronkrause47123 жыл бұрын
I like your black Islander.
@RebelRobot013 жыл бұрын
Will Seiko USA also be bringing in the Seiko SNE577, the Black Series Solar Tuna?
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Doesn't look like it, as of yet.
@RebelRobot013 жыл бұрын
@@islandwatch Thanks.
@rhonda8373 жыл бұрын
@@islandwatch that sucks
@dultanur3 жыл бұрын
Great watches! I need to get me a Monster for sure. Can we get the straps at all (my oem skx strap finally gave up the ghost)?
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
I will try to get them.
@Jollopukki23 жыл бұрын
nice homage to Islander Monster ))
@ajh54073 жыл бұрын
Both look awesome but that chrono(SSC673) is the one for me
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, too bad.
@bryanc2373 жыл бұрын
Hi Marc! I was wondering if you were considering making a white dial version of the datejust homage?
@Liam-nx7hf3 жыл бұрын
Imagine that with the monster teeth dial………
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Sweet. And blue lume ???
@matthewyonkman56923 жыл бұрын
Love these! Is there a turtle in all black like these?
@migy50313 жыл бұрын
The Samurai is 👍🏼!
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Sure is!
@glennpowell34443 жыл бұрын
Interesting.I would have thought for most people the solar would be the bigger seller? Yet they won't let the us market have them.I do like blacked out watches but not an auto for me.
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
They are moving away from solar more and more lately.
@glennpowell34443 жыл бұрын
OK.?
@fredericcarle77973 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have a video request. I just bought an open heart bambino (from your website) and I love everything about it, except for the mineral dome. I see you have sapphire domes on your website and i'd like to replace my dome but I don't know how, could you make a video about replacing a bambino watch dome with a sapphire one? Thanks.
@212Hasse3 жыл бұрын
Excellent Comparison on Seiko Prospex Black Series. Kudos and Keep It Up. 2 years ago, after almost a year saving money, I managed to purchase Seiko Black Turtle 'Save The Ocean' for my first Dive watch. I had to purchase and change Silicon Strap due to Black Bracelet can easily scratch. I wish Seiko can produce scratch resistance for Black Bracelet. Any other option for Black Bracelet beside Seiko for Black Turtle?
@ericyeater74763 жыл бұрын
Strapcode makes a number of black bracelets for the Seiko Turtle, including some with DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) which should be quite scratch-resistant.
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Check Strapcode's site.
@muhammadfadhilnugroho88793 жыл бұрын
wil go up in price in two years. too bad i dont have the money to flip em
@shawnromwell96133 жыл бұрын
Quick question, do you wear double watches in public or just for eye candy during the videos?
@joaoantonio59313 жыл бұрын
I keep the old habit of never change the date before take the watch out of the danger zone between 9 pm and 3 am. Even in the modern movements.
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Except if I already know the time :)
@wasknownasthemedriocre3 жыл бұрын
Better move to Canada then to get the solar TUNA from that line up 😁😉
@evkoum3 жыл бұрын
So who wins the battle? The Samurai OR the Mooonster? Haha ! I am eyeing the July releases of the squares with the updated module, but also those are released only in Japan. Any idea if you will be having them Marc?
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
I like the Sammy personally. Not sure if we will see the overseas models.
@henrywest72173 жыл бұрын
Is the day/date magnifier on the Monster easy to remove? And if it is, how does one do it?
@ocb053 жыл бұрын
Is it me or the samurai chapter ring / markers is off a bit ?
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Probably the angle it's taken at.
@derbagger223 жыл бұрын
Those older black watches look AMAZING. The new ones? 😐
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
:(
@derbagger223 жыл бұрын
@@islandwatch sorry, Marc
@lndyrd3 жыл бұрын
i thought it would lume in orange D::
@herbh93483 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna have to add that Samurai prospex to my bucket list.!! I just got the blue dial save the oceans versions and loving it. I really like this one.
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@gmotionedc54122 жыл бұрын
I really like the stealth Monster!!! I’ve been exploring bigger watches and that’s seikos forte👌🏻
@designated_hitter_EGA3 жыл бұрын
Mark did you check out the Seiko Prospex Black Series Limited Edition SLA035J1? A 300m sat diver. Limited edition of 600, 8L35.
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, but those are not destined for our shores.
@designated_hitter_EGA3 жыл бұрын
@@islandwatch what a bummer!
@thewheelieguy3 жыл бұрын
@@islandwatch you do not handle any parallel imports? Seiko maybe does not let authorized dealers advertise "Gray Market" watches. There are plenty of Japanese dealers who are happy to ship to the US. Got a SARX071 Crown Chrono reissue before they started selling them in the US.
@geoffreyward47433 жыл бұрын
you can buy a $150 watch off aliexpress with sapphire crystal,hardlex is a no go for me at that price.
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Hi Geoffrey - yes, you are correct. 100%. So if price is everything, then Seiko isn't your brand. Some folks want more, like heritage, good design, in-house movements, etc.
@geoffreyward47433 жыл бұрын
@@islandwatch no,I have many seiko watches.its when your buying prospex,you expect more.that use to be the case.
@deparoo3 жыл бұрын
I'm more interested in the silicone straps, looks way better then the previous strap, btw I like the s.steel buckle keeper? Thingy but it hurts when wrist swells.
@stevenbollinger97763 жыл бұрын
So. Some Monsters have green lume, some have blue. What's the story with that, anyone happen to know?
@leonidaslantz52493 жыл бұрын
I have to be the 'pariah' and say that I really dig the candy bar 🍫 👁. Both of those Seikos are winners in my book.I have a King Turtle with the cyclops and the "Dark Samurai ' in stainless steel and bracelet ( same watch but not in black) and it is a grrrreat time piece.
@RampartPh3 жыл бұрын
no oomph unlike the sto2
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Just stealth.
@jobuckley29993 жыл бұрын
Bigger than Dallas. Aren't smaller watches the style now?
@TheDevilmayfart3 жыл бұрын
Yes, we're definitely heading in the direction of smaller watches thankfully.
@ForlornFreddy2 жыл бұрын
I received the Samurai as a gift. I love the look and feel but this thing has the worst power reserve of any of my automatics.
@brianmsahin3 жыл бұрын
Nice wrist(s) check!! On the Seiko's the Samurai is the better one, they ruined the Monster for me. Firstly I prefer the 2nd gen pointy tooth Monster, a Monster isn't a Monster with herbivore teeth rather than carnivore! The cyclops is a totally unnecessary blemish, like a pimple on the arse of the Venus de Milo.😉
@christopherjohnson42763 жыл бұрын
Are these limited editions or special editions?
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
They are limited, yes.
@hobowithashotgun483 жыл бұрын
$500+ for hardlex? No thanks Seiko.
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
Okay!
@leonidaslantz52493 жыл бұрын
I have found the Hardlex to hold up very very well.It also doesn't smudge w fingerprints etc.That said , I do really like sapphire but still respect Hardlex.
@bernardbarroga14973 жыл бұрын
Does a “movement Japan” means that it’s not assembled in Japan? Or, is it the same as made in Japan?
@elektron2kim6663 жыл бұрын
From Japan or made in Japan (the movement), I guess.
@bernardbarroga14973 жыл бұрын
Or the movement is made in Japan but assembled somewhere else?! It’s coz I got an SKX 007 and it clearly says MADE IN JAPAN .
@elektron2kim6663 жыл бұрын
@@bernardbarroga1497 "Made in Japan" is just better for now. "Assembled" is okay in China. "Made in China" doesn't tell us anything. Sorry, China.
@thewheelieguy3 жыл бұрын
If it doesn't say "Made In Japan" it's from another of their factories, many are made in Malaysia.
@carlobighouse54343 жыл бұрын
Here to see the black variants. I'm guessing there will be some blue accents, at least
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
I hoped!
@wildwalkeruk3 жыл бұрын
$550 for Hardlex? erm, no thanks.
@islandwatch3 жыл бұрын
But the sapphire on the Land Tortoise? Is that OK?
@wildwalkeruk3 жыл бұрын
@@islandwatch Yes, as in I think watches of this price band (prospex is around 599gbp) should have Sapphire Crystal. I was looking at the Seiko Naruto, and again for £340 gbp it really should have Sapphire, especially as the Naruto theme is around a lot of combat.
@macfl35943 жыл бұрын
No saphire as usuall.I hate that word:Hardlex!!!
@mountainhobo3 жыл бұрын
That day date white background sticks out like a sore thumb, and wait, hardlex crystal for $500+? Seiko has lost the plot.
@Cville23473 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! You can purchase almost any micro brand and get a sapphire crystal. How does Seiko continue to get away with this? Not with me anyway. I haven’t purchased one in years since they went more upscale (price wise that is). There are better options and value elsewhere.
@bobmclennan17273 жыл бұрын
If there's a bad modern Samurai, I haven't seen it.
@oOoScarecrow31oOo3 жыл бұрын
Don’t you ever put cyclops or candy bar on an Islander watch ! 😤 ... 😅 Happy you don’t like it. 👍
@qusayali35463 жыл бұрын
طريقة كلامك الصراحه لا تعجبني ورغم ذالك فانت تقدم محتوى جميل 🌸🇮🇶🌸🍵
@danielmelendez99433 жыл бұрын
the candy bar is a horrible addition, does nothing for the watch. Colors for loom are ok. Seems like Japanese market always get better choices to their consumers