SEIKO PROSPEX Limited Model Diver Scuba SZSC005 Mens Japan Import

I've always been fond of Seiko watches, but to be honest I have to acknowledge the quality control issues they're known to have. On their dive watches, it's very common to get a misaligned bezel. By that, I mean it simply doesn't click in and line up with the 12 o'clock index on the chapter ring. The slight misalignment doesn't bother some, but to me it's a deal breaker. I purchased this watch and received one with a misaligned bezel. I returned it and got one that came perfectly aligned. It's luck of the draw. As long as you understand that can be an issue with purchasing a Seiko dive watch online, you're going in eyes wide open.With that being said, the watch is an excellent design. The Monster is a bit of a cult classic, amplified by the fact that they are frequently discontinued and we generally thought they were gone for good. This third generation iteration of the watch released with the upgraded 6r15 movement, which is a step up in quality at the expense of a missing day complication. Integrated into this new design is a cyclops magnifier for the date, which is a polarizing feature. I personally think it adds a bit of aesthetic flair to the watch, but I could easily live without it. It comes down to personal preference on that front.Speaking of the crystal, the faithful Seiko fans will already know of course that this watch does not include a sapphire crystal. Seiko seems averse to including sapphire, which some view as an affront at this price point. Anything over $300 USD, in the opinion of many, should include a sapphire crystal. It's usually a deal breaker for me, but Seiko makes a good enough dive watch in other ways that I don't mind. Since they're so popular, it's very easy to find an aftermarket sapphire crystal if you so desire.To cover the rest of the externals here, the case design is original and very unique in appearance. The first time I saw a Monster, I really didn't like it. As they say, it's a grower. After seeing more and more variants of this watch, I began to understand the appeal. You will think this is a much larger watch than it appears to be on the wrist. The dimensions seem like they'll be too large, but when you see it in person you'll appreciate the compact nature of the watch. This is mostly the result of very short lugs and a more modest 20mm lug width, as opposed to the common 22mm of other Seiko divers.The bezel is partially shrouded and must be gripped from the 2 o'clock and 8 o'clock positions in order to rotate, which I personally like. It makes accidental adjustments a rare occurrence. Additionally, the scalloped portions of the case and the bezel add a unique tactile experience which allows the user to rotate the bezel in 5 minute increments by feel alone. Unfortunately, the curvature of these portions do not perfectly align on the case and the bezel. A close examination is needed to notice this element, and it can't be discerned by feel alone. At this price point, I feel that it is within reason but it is a nitpick regardless.Internally, I find the 6r15 to be a reliable movement. It's not quite as smooth in its seconds hand sweep as a typical 28.8k bhp movement, as it runs at a mere 21.6k bph. The result is a more jagged sweep than you may be accustomed to. The advantage is that you achieve a 50 hour power reserve. If you keep your watch on a winder when not in use, or you simply wear it every single day, then this power reserve will not matter. If you're the type that leaves it on a desk for a few days over the weekend, then maybe this is useful to you. Personally, I would prefer a smoother sweep but I'm just not that picky. It's a reliable movement and it keeps accurate time for this price point. It's easy to service and is considered a "work horse." I could easily go back to the 4r movements and be satisfied, but I simply can't complain about this one.In this particular model, the star of the show is the dial. At this point, there are a lot of unique options available for the third generation Monster. The blue coral, the upcoming frost (SBDC073) and the sunburst orange "Nemo" (SBDC075) all stand out. I purchased this Jade green because green dials are much harder to come by than blue, and it truly is brilliant. In some lights, it appears to be a stunning teal, in others it appears more emerald, and in low light it almost has an inky flat hunter green appearance. I'm really satisfied with this colorway, and it has the wife seal of approval for me as well.Of course in low light, that Monster lume kicks in. Seiko divers are known for their brilliant application of Lumibrite, which glows a nuclear green when coming fresh out of the sun. In my experience, it remains legible throughout the entire night and I've never been unable to read the watch. The thick applied index markers and well-designed hands leave ample room for such a wonderful lume application.The bracelet has 4 micro-adjust points, which makes it easy to get a good fit. I find it remarkably comfortable for a stock solid metal bracelet. It utilizes a pin and collar system for sizing, which requires a little more finesse to size. I advise you to take it to a professional and let them know it's pin and collar. If not properly seated into the collar, the pins can come loose and your watch may break off your wrist at an inopportune time. There are many aftermarket straps that work well with this watch if you prefer. There are both brushed and polished surfaces on the case and bezel, so almost anything will work. At this price point, I do feel that a stamped clasp on the stock bracelet is a little underwhelming. Again, that's just how Seiko does things and it's something we take with the good.Overall, the watch is extremely wearable. It looks and feels great, and really plays well with the light. This won't be my last Seiko Monster. I really don't think you can go wrong with this stunning green dial. I haven't seen such a great looking green dial in anything at this price point. Get it while you can, these things tend to become hard to find after a while.

I have never bought an automatic watch before. Originally was looking for a dress watch. My research landed on some divers. The video creator had an original "Orange Monster". Never heard of it, but liked the look. As he reviewed the other two, he mentioned that he had a 3rd generation monster. The Jade color. Or Green Monster, as I like to call it. Congrads Boston. Looked amazing. Anyhow, I was able to order one on Amazon, as I don't think they are available in the States, yet. Was a little nervous about this, due to the fact that I would have to ship back to Japan if the watch showed up with a problem. Short story long, the watch was perfect. The bracelet was very nice with an easy to use clasp. The crown extends nicely with positive stops so you know which function you are adjusting. The color of the face was better than advertised. Movement seems very smooth, and the watch was very easy to initially wind. Although I don't feel its wrong, I'm not a fan of the cyclops magnifier. I've only owned this watch for a couple of weeks, so I can't comment on longevity/durability yet. I have replaced the bracelet with a cloth band and where it all the time. I learned that automatic watches will never compete with quartz watches for accuracy, but that really doesn't seem to be a problem. I haven't had to reset the time yet. Price was at the top end of what I wanted to pay for a new watch that I hadn't planned on buying, but I am not disappointed in the value. I like having a very unique casual watch, so I'm not recommending anyone else buy this. ;-)

I have owned several Seiko Monster watches, SNZ, and SKX series. The "SZ"S Gen 3 monster is the best in my opinion for the movement and the quality of the case and band. Hackable movement plus hand or auto wind. You can feel the quality when you wind this watch. The topaz color of this Japanese model is amazing. You cannot go wrong with the ISO 6245 certified dive watches whether you are a serious diver or just want a watch you know can take a beating and perform great. Right now the watch is getting +1 sec a day right out of the box that is beyond amazing. I will update future post to track the accuracy of this Seiko 6R15 movement as I would expect -30 to + 20 per day for this movement. The Seiko SKX watches are great for the price range. However this "SZS" Gen 3 monster, although double an SKX price is worth the upgrade in my opinion for the quality of the movement and finish of the watch. The band has the diver suit extension and is well made. I do wish Seiko used screws in their watch bands as pins and collar are more difficult to set.

This limited model jade green monster is finished with great attention to detail. I installed a strap code super engineer which looks great and is tough like this beauty of a watch. The 6R15 is getting around +3 so far in two days. This is the most accurate Seiko I personally own so far. Its not too big and sits on the wrist comfortably with highly polished areas and brushed areas mixed. The jade green dial changes colors in different light and is a very beautiful color. I must assume that this Seiko went through more attention to timing and testing than other Seiko's since this a limited model. If you get one of these for your collection big or small you will be glad you did. Yes its not cheap but they will only go up in price. I recommend this Jade Monster totally.

The watch works perfectly, I think it is a little overpriced. Only concern is the bracelet. It digs into my wrist. I replaced it with a silicone strap from Gadget Wraps. So much confort!!!

Very fast shipping. Beautiful watch. Not sure if a different box was substituted since it was not a "Prospex" box but a generic Seiko watch box. That's the only reason I didn't give 5 stars. All papers, tags and warranty card were correct.

The media could not be loaded.  Great seller. 5 days from Japan to Tennessee. Product well packed and Bezel perfectly aligned. Watch in person is awesome. If considering a Monster the Jade is amazing.

最高です。約五万円でこの質感とスペック、そして唯一無二のルックス。昨年末にどうしても欲しくなり堪らずポチりました。後悔はありません。仕事柄カジュアルすぎる時計は相応しくないですが、あまり高級な時計を着けるのも生意気と思われるのですが、このSEIKO Prospexモンスターは、嫌味が無いですしアイコニックな見た目で所有欲を満たしてくれると同時に存在感もあります。金属アレルギー持ちなのでベルトはバンビのウレタンコートレザーバンドに変えました。マットな質感でこの時計と完全にマッチしています。着用を始めてから早くも周りの人に、それどこの時計？とよく聞かれます。そのうち高い時計も買おうと思っていますが、これはこれで長く大切に使いたいと思える素晴らしいモデルです。

文字盤の色は光の当たり方でずいぶんと変化しますね。光源がはっきりしているときは放射状に光沢を感じ青っぽく見えますが、曇天下なんかでは落ち着いたマットな深緑に見えます。ブレス長の調節作業は、元の状態に戻せるように注意深く観察しながら行いました。ブレス幅より短いピンなので、一方にあるCリングに奥の方に引っ込んだ位置にいてもらうためにちょっと工夫がいると思います。私は腕が細いので６時側のコマは矢印のついていないものまで外しましたが構造は同じなので問題ありませんでした。最初の数日は遅れましたが、その後は日差＋5〜10秒くらいでしょうか。

文字盤がシルバーの時計は持っていたのですが、服によっては合わせにくいので日常使い用に購入しました。文字盤のエメラルドグリーンが落ち着いて高級感もあり、日常使いだけでなくスーツにも合わせても浮いたりしないと思います。既に持っていた時計が軽かったこともあり、着用してしっかりと重量を感じます。まぁ、スペックの通りなのですが。時計に関して造形は深くありませんが、実用性とデザイン性を兼ね備えたいい時計だと思います。

注文してから、即入金しましたところ、早速配送手配をしていただき、翌日届きました。配達の速さには、大満足で、時計も予想通りの物でした。暫く使用して、時計の精度等が良ければ、もう1本購入したいです。デザインも良く、付け心地も良いです。追伸、2日使用したところ、日差約＋15秒です。光の当たり具合でグリーンの文字盤が濃くなったり、薄くなったり、とてもオシャレでいい感じです。スイス製の高級腕時計も所有していますが、同程度の日差で大満足です。流石！世界のセイコー製です。いずれ、もう1本色違いを購入したいです。

自分使用で購入しました。入荷待ちもあり、いつ商品が届くのかハラハラしましたが、無事到着。とても綺麗なエメラルドグリーンで、満足です。同封されていたお店のスタッフの写真がとても印象的で、和やかなムードの良いお店だな（加藤時計店さん）とほのぼのしました。