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Answer is kind of mixed. Yes, it is authentic. No, it is not an orange monster. You’ve got an srp483k1 (the k1 refers to shipping on a bracelet) which is a Seiko 5 series dive watch, nicknamed a “mini-monster”. An orange monster is a seiko dive watch (not 5 series) model skx781 (plus various k# for straps)
Not 100% sure but I think the “k” is the country of manufacture as in not “j” for Japan.Not 100% sure but I think the “k” is the country of manufacture as in not “j” for Japan.
Now that you mention it, I think you are possibly right. . .
From memory, there was a long argument over on WUS as to whether or not the 007 Ks might be less reliable than the Js. If I remember correctly, there ended up being strong evidence that they were the same watch: markings aside, they were both being manufactured primarily in (was it?) Taiwan. The K and J indicated what market the watch was intended for, not where it was made. So, any superiority of the J model was myth.
There were still plenty of dissenters who insisted that no, it was manufacture not market and the J was better.
Good catch, thanks for triggering that for me. The last number is still the bracelet, though 😉 .
Honestly you either have the gumption to wear it as a dress watch or you don’t
If you like it, wear it. If you wearing an orange monster is a problem with someone I wouldn’t worry about it, you could have a worse problem like they do with that stick up their $@@/*Now that you mention it, I think you are possibly right. . .
From memory, there was a long argument over on WUS as to whether or not the 007 Ks might be less reliable than the Js. If I remember correctly, there ended up being strong evidence that they were the same watch: markings aside, they were both being manufactured primarily in (was it?) Taiwan. The K and J indicated what market the watch was intended for, not where it was made. So, any superiority of the J model was myth.
There were still plenty of dissenters who insisted that no, it was manufacture not market and the J was better.
Good catch, thanks for triggering that for me. The last number is still the bracelet, though 😉 .
The “j” watches cost more too.
#33A4VC, Dec 7, 2014The first thing I did with my 007 was ditch the band. I didn’t even size it. How is the band of the Monster?
Does anybody think the Monster is dress watch material?
I have a new model black monster on a bracelet. The bracelet is top notch with solid ends. I still like my SARG way better.As for it being a dress watch, who cares? If it makes you happy, wear it! (as long as you can get your cuff over the beast). In a classical sense, a monster is most definitely not a dress watch, but plenty of people wear Submariners, Planet Ocean’s, and other “sport” or tool watches in a suit so why not a Monster?
The K and J indicated what market the watch was intended for, not where it was made. So, any superiority of the J model was myth.
The “J” is for made in Japan. The “K” is for made in Korea.
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