Here are some photos of the “100 years of watchmaking” limited edition monster. It is a limited edition model but other than the standard six digit serial number on its caseback, there is no unique serial number in the usual “XXXX/YYYY” format that Seiko used to have for their limited edition watches.
At this point, it is not known how many pieces were made.
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Where can I buy it in India?
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Please check with the distributor in India.
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Waahh where i can get it in Spore..or Mlysia
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This watch is available at Seiko dealers in Singapore. Should be the same in Malaysia.
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where?
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That reply was posted on 21st June. The watch is sold out as of now unless new stocks arrive.
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very nice !
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Thanks!
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Wow. It’s a beautiful watch Thomas. Where did you find it? Thanks.
Tc…
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Got it from a Seiko dealer here at Parkway Parade. Need to do some hunting since they don’t have enough stock to supply every dealer.
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Hi Sir do you know where to buy one now.
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Look out for used ones on watch forums. May show up anytime.
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Please contact me for price
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I’m not a watch seller.
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sooo… nice~@@!
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The rubber strap on this and the SRP453 is softer and feels more pliable than the black rubber strap or the rubber strap from previous baby tuna (SRP236)
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Yes, I notice that too.
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Price on last picture is in USD or SGD?
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SGD.
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can’t seem to find enough information regarding this srp455k1 model. would you be kind enough to share some specs of this watch. example, the lug size, case diameter, movement we know it sports a 4R36, etc.
thanks.
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I thought specs of the Seiko Monster can easily be found on the net. Anyway,
Diameter: 42mm
Lug width: 20mm
Thickness: 13.5mm (approx)
Lug to lug: 48mm
W.R.: 200m
Crystal: Hardlex
Mvt: 4R36
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thanks Yeoman… 🙂
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Big fan of you reviews and blog mate thanks for all the effort, I will be in Singapore over the next week would you mind emailing me the store in parkway where you got it. With my meetings and appointment I will be in a rush.
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I’m afraid it’s sold out at Parkway. In fact it is almost impossible to find it in Singapore unless distributor brings in another shipment.
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Thanks mate, I will have my minion run around and see if he can find one. .AzFT is looking like they will have a few so pre book has been locked in. Knowing my luck I may end up with 2 or 0. Thanks for taking to time to reply to my post very kind of you Have a great week.
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You are welcome, John. Wishing you good luck in your hunt for this watch.
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helo there,i want to ask you.the watch hand and crown are gold plated or just gold colour plated.thanks
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Gold colour plated. Don’t think it’s real gold.
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Hi yeoman, I recently just acquired the Seiko Blue Monster LE. but what puzzles me is that it came with the monster SS bracelet and now there is a limited serial number on the caseback marked XXX/500. Im puzzled why seiko decided to with limited serial no. (limited to 500?) but went with the standard serial for the rubber strap monster LE (as per ur pics). Anyways Im glad i grabbed this one. definitely a keeper 🙂
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Thong Sia released another batch of Blue Monsters in the market last week. They came with the metal bracelet instead of blue rubber strap. They are number xxx/500. List price in Singapore was SGD6XX. The rubber strap version was SGD492. I guess they have done a production run of 500 pieces of bracelet version with individual serial number.
Congrats on your purchase.
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wow any pictures of these metal bracelet blue monster or the baby tuna?
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No photo but I heard about it from a retailer. Stock came and sold quickly.
No Baby Tuna on bracelet though.
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Thanks for confirming Yeoman. Just wish to add that the model number is SRP461K1. This one really flew under the radar… googled “SRP461” with no results 🙂
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Still very new. I’m sure someone will post pictures soon. Maybe you should post yours 🙂
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I have some pictures here : http://agits.blogspot.com/2013/07/seiko-blue-monster-limited-edition-500.html
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Thanks for the link. Can I borrow your pictures?
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no problem. please be my guest. I am honoured if you were to use them :).
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Thank you, Mr. Azad.
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I saw one listed as SRP453 for $550.00 its like a baby tuna but it has a plastic outer ring not metal. Have you seen any like this ?
Are they a rare find ?
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SRP453 is also a limited edition model. It comes with plastic shroud.
https://yeomanseiko.com/2013/06/21/100-years-of-watchmaking-limited-edition-baby-tuna-srp453k/
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Hi Thomas,
I saw this at the very watch store in Penang where I purchased my SSC017P solar chronograph diver recently! 🙂
The dealer pulled it out from the drawer where he kept it but my friend kept checking on me to leave the store as we had a tight schedule to follow on that day. Unfortunately I only caught a brief glimpse of the limited edition 4R36 Monster but I was pretty sure it had a light blue dial. I knew the seller would’ve given me a great discount on his one-and-only piece but I couldn’t stay long after having paid for the SSC017P and had to leave the store in a hurry. 😦
I remembered that you’ve written a short article about this watch in your blog and found this post again. This is a lovely piece, but I wonder how long the “gold plated” crown will last before its color fades throughout the years of frequent wear. The blue enameled bezel is something that I’ve not seen in a Seiko diver’s watch.
IMO, this should be the limited edition, “Blue Monster” with the upscale 4R36 caliber rather than the 7s36 fitted, SKZ213K from many years ago. 🙂
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You should have grabbed it. Some retailers in Singapore are selling them above the listed price.
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Where to buy such a watch online?
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Hi, Konstantin, are you still looking to buy this watch? I have one for sale pre-owned.
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