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I was looking at the newer Seiko Monster (the JDM SBDC023) today and came across these Orients. When the Seiko Monster originally came out I bought one for my two brothers and myself for $95 a piece including shipping. The price did creep up some over the years, but you could still get one on a bracelet for $160-$180. I think with the movement change Seiko has driven the Monster price up to the point (About $450) that it is harder to justify. To that point I present the ORIENT M-Force WV0021DV Titanium at $385. It has a automatic w/handwind & hacking movement, is an air diver with a Titanium case. The only potential issue with this is the 48mm size. Slightly smaller at 46mm and in SS is the ORIENT M-Force WV0021EL with a hacking and Handwind movement with Pwr at $283.00. All of these including the New Monster can be found for a little less but I think the Orient are very compelling at $75-$150 under the monster price. I know Orient has a few at a lower price, but they have that extra button that voids the comparison. Generally the Orients in this price range (or more) were usually better regulated than their Seiko counterparts, from my experience.
M-Force Titanium
M-Force SS
In my mind these are the new Monsters, they just come from that other Seiko division. What do you think?
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