The Seiko Blue Monster

The bracelet is brushed with polished edges, and uses huge spring bars. (See this page for a nice tutorial on how to size the bracelet yourself.) The lugs are drilled which makes changing the strap or bracelet much easier.Waterproof to 200m or about 650 feet. The first thing you notice about the Seiko Orange Monster is the dial color. The Swiss company Doxa did research in the late 1960s and learned that orange is the color most visible in deep water, where shorter wavelengths get absorbed. The Orange Monster is a fairly large watch, but I find that it wears very comfortably due to its low profile, comfortable bracelet, 4 o'clock crown, and nicely etched caseback that keeps it in place on your wrist. Monster photo gallery.After James' review of extreme dive watches, I'd like to bring you back to Earth with a review of a modern classic: the Seiko Orange Monster.Introduced in early 2001, and officially called the SKX781, this bold diver from Seiko quickly inherited its nickname from its older sibling, the "Black Monster" (SKX779). The doming is more readable under water and avoids the mirror effect seen with flat crystals.)Stainless steel bracelet and clasp with fliplock, micro-adjustments, 17mm wetsuit extension. Notice that the matching scallops in the case align perfectly if you rotate the bezel in 5 minute increments — very nice touch.The crystal sits just below the concave bezel where it's well protected. The domed crystal is very clear and assists in readability both above and below the su***ce.