Seiko 'Monster' 2nd Gen - black dial

This is the one you want! - the iconic classic with the ‘Megalodon’ indices and hacking/hand-winding 4R36-01J automatc movement :+1:

Gen 2 Monsters are considerably rarer than Gen 1, as they were made for less than three years - 2012 to 2014, and judging by rising prices they’re pretty sought-after - probably because the current gen is a bit crap and overpriced…

This one’s from June 2014 and is in good, but not mint, fully original condition. The Hardlex crystal is unmarked, but there are a couple of little nibbles - one right on the edge of the bezel which I can only find by touch it’s so slight, and a pair of small dints to the case in an inconspicuous place on the front of the shroud. See pic below (arrowed). Lume is superb of course.

Comes with original bracelet that fits up to 7.5" wrists, see pics for the usual minor desk-diving marks.

Also comes with an excellent black FKM rubber concertina strap, plus a grey ND limits silicone - neither OEM, but both in perfect, almost unworn condition.

Original manual is also present and correct. Box is AWOL, but it comes in a far more useful ‘vegan leather’ (i.e. PVC) 2-watch travel case instead. The bezel is stiff but moveable. I’ve carefully cleaned and lubricated it, but it’s just a tight fit… We all like a tight fit… Keeps good time but I’ve not run it on a timegrapher. Worn very sparingly by me in the few months I’ve had it.

Vital Statistics:

Watch type: 3-hander / Diver
Complications: Day / Date
Lug width: 20mm
Case diameter: 42mm
Case width max: 47mm inc. crown
Case length: 47mm lug-lug
Case depth: 12.3mm
Water Resistance: 200 metres / 20 ATM / 660 ft

These sell at £350 - £450 on ebay depending on condition and completeness, and the last one sold went for £328 with a broken movement!
This one is yours for £275 including RMSD to UK mainland locations, or further afield at cost. Collection or localish meetup potentially possible.

Just shout if you want any extra pics or info :+1:

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£250 before it’s off to Thiefbay

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