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I'm still a huge fan of the Seiko SKZ267P1, which wears perfectly on my wrist and has classic and distinctive look; however, its above average lume can't make the Black Monster's.
I read a recent report that the original Black Monster has better lume than the second generation's.
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How about some comparative lume shots?
By the way, I'm starting to get the feeling that Seiko has at least two levels of lume, although I can't tell if it has more to do with the size of the lume markers. But as far as I can tell my SKA425's lume isn't as bright or receptive of light as my SNAD05.
Posted by: jonnybardo | November 17, 2012 at 09:16 AM
The lume on the Monster certainly looks more thickly applied.
Posted by: Ulysses | November 17, 2012 at 10:01 AM
Getting lume shots is tough with the girls. By the time I get them to bed at night, I'm shot, but who knows I may find some time for some lume shots though I don't know if I have the expertise to pull it off so that it's worthwhile to others.
Posted by: Jeffrey McMahon | November 17, 2012 at 10:02 AM
I hope my SUN007 which arrives next week is on the top level of lume. We'll see.
Posted by: herculodge | November 17, 2012 at 10:03 AM
The SUN007 is really nice - should be on my December wishlist. I look forward to seeing your pictures - maybe a comparison with the SKZ267 is in order?
By the way, could you tell me again which Ebay seller you got the Black Monster from? There are a few on Ebay for around $200 but I want to make sure I get a legit one.
Posted by: jonnybardo | November 17, 2012 at 11:47 AM
The seller doesn't have any monsters right now: http://myworld.ebay.com/watchus2?_trksid=p2047675.l2559
Posted by: herculodge | November 17, 2012 at 12:40 PM
you might just buy one from a top rated seller for 200.
Posted by: herculodge | November 17, 2012 at 01:01 PM
I made a mistake. The eBay seller does have one available. He's increased his price to 210: http://www.ebay.com/itm/SEIKO-SKX779K-MONSTER-AUTOMATIC-DIVER-SKX779-ss-band-/130802507582?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item1e746fdf3e
Posted by: herculodge | November 17, 2012 at 01:37 PM
OK, thanks. I'll probably give it a few weeks - I need to sell a few watches first and then plan on getting the Monster before the end of the year.
I'd also like to get one of the SUN007 or SKZ267 but probably not both - if you could post a picture of them together I'd greatly appreciate it. I'm also looking at the SKZ225 and SKZ231 in that same general family.
I figure three kinetics - my SKA425, the Monster, and one of the above, is probably enough to keep me busy.
By the way, I'm guessing the lume on the SUN007 is excellent - the markers are very big, which I think is the key factor.
Posted by: jonnybardo | November 17, 2012 at 07:24 PM
I hope the lume is great on the 007. I need great lume. It's a priority for me.
Posted by: herculodge | November 17, 2012 at 07:39 PM