[Podster]

To hack means the second hand stops when you pull out the crown so you can set the time to the second.

And once again you are never to old to learn something new, THX Redcar

 

[Redcarmoose]

And once again you are never to old to learn something new, THX Redcar

Very important if you in an action movie type event when everyone syncs their watches. Lol

 

[Zojokkeli]

As promised, here's a shot of my new Seiko. So far very happy with my purchase.
 

 
Here's a pic of the old one too.
 

 
And finally the brothas from anotha motha united.
 

 

[Podster]

To hack means the second hand stops when you pull out the crown so you can set the time to the second.

LOL, can't think of how many times I've found myself in that very scenario

 I'm so torn at what to buy my son, he just turned 36 and I'm thinking a diver will be more what he likes as opposed to something dressy. Just want to get him something decent and solid in the $150-$180 range. 

 

[Podster]

  As promised, here's a shot of my new Seiko. So far very happy with my purchase.
 

 
Here's a pic of the old one too.
 

 
And finally the brothas from anotha motha united.
 

Those are both very nice Zojok

 

[Zojokkeli]

  Those are both very nice Zojok

 
Thanks!

 

[bigfatpaulie]

  THX Paul, I'm such a newb on this watch deal. Have not a clue to your hack comment but coming from you and a gasp i'd say it's a good thing. I do like this watch but like I said the band would have to go but surely I could find a good black rubber replacement. Since I'm actually looking for my son I kinda like this little baby as it is dressy and seems to be a good price. http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-AO9000-06B-Eco-Drive-Stainless-Day-Date/dp/B00843L4S2/ref=pd_sim_watch_11?ie=UTF8&refRID=0Y6898H82V5A44KV31Y8 

 
Redcarmoose is exactly correct in the hacking explanation.  I say gasp because many Seikos at this price point have a Cal.7S26 which doesn't do this.  It's not a big deal, but I always found it a little annoying.
 
The Citizen is nice but may be a bit big for your son at 42mm.  Just food for thought.

 

[Podster]

   
Redcarmoose is exactly correct in the hacking explanation.  I say gasp because many Seikos at this price point have a Cal.7S26 which doesn't do this.  It's not a big deal, but I always found it a little annoying.
 
The Citizen is nice but may be a bit big for your son at 42mm.  Just food for thought.

Very true and I've read a couple other post that it is barely able to survive in the shower and he'll need to at least swim in it. 

 

[bigfatpaulie]

  LOL, can't think of how many times I've found myself in that very scenario

 I'm so torn at what to buy my son, he just turned 36 and I'm thinking a diver will be more what he likes as opposed to something dressy. Just want to get him something decent and solid in the $150-$180 range. 

 
Well ignore my last comment about size then

 

[Podster]

So Paul, on my budget what do you think would be my best bang for my buck? He's 6'1, 220Lbs so I'm thinking sometging as large as 44mm would even work.

 

[indieman]

  Hello Seiko fans, can I get a little input? Is this a good auto for $150.00?

Seiko Superior Automatic Blue Dial Blue Canvas Mens Watch SSA053

 
 

 

 
Wow what a nice looking watch! Good thing I didn't see that model earlier

   
It has a Cal. 4R37 which is pretty well respected among Seiko fans and it (gasp) can hack which is nice.  If you like the watch, go for it!

Nice. The 4r37 is in the new monsters too right? That's why I sprung for the newer model.

 

[Wokei]

Seen this watch in person and it look better than in pic....go for it man

 

[bigfatpaulie]

   
 
 
Wow what a nice looking watch! Good thing I didn't see that model earlier
Nice. The 4r37 is in the new monsters too right? That's why I sprung for the newer model.

 
I'm honestly not 100% sure.  I know the SRP481K "Snow Monster" has a 4rXX cal in it, but it's also not "technically" a Monster (it's a Seiko 5).  The new (off the line) Monsters may have the 4rXX cal but I don't know for certain.  Which monster do you have?

 

[Podster]

THX Wokie, I love the look of this watch but for me it does need a black rubber dive band. I tgink I'm going 4 it and worry about getting the 22mm band after the fact LOL

 

[Wokei]

Podster...getting the 22mm black band is the easy part...haha...Cheers