Seiko Yellow Compass Field Monster Watch Review - SRP449
Seiko Yellow Compass Field Monster Watch Review - SRP449

What I didn't realize is that it's not just a bezel swap. The watch case is different from that of a standard Monster, and it has a few other tweaks.

Seiko Prospex Dawn Grey Turtle Limited Edition Watch Review - SRPD01K1
Seiko Prospex Dawn Grey Turtle Limited Edition Watch Review - SRPD01K1

I don't often buy Seiko numbered Limited Editions because they come with a price increase. But with the SRPD01 Grey Dawn Turtle, I couldn't resist.

Seiko 2nd Gen Orange And Black Monster Watch Review - SRP315
Seiko 2nd Gen Orange And Black Monster Watch Review - SRP315

The 2nd-gen Monster featured some of the upgrades of my previous 4th-gen, but had more of the character of the original SKX781. Was this the best version?

Q Timex 38mm Reissue vs. Timex M79 Automatic Watch Review - StrapHabit
Q Timex 38mm Reissue vs. Timex M79 Automatic Watch Review

It wasn't until I started learning more about the Timex catalog that I realized that there is an automatic version of the Q. The M79 is about $110 more than its Quartz sibling. Is it worth paying for the upgrade?

Timex M79 Automatic Watch Review - Red/Black TW2U83400ZV and Blue/Black TW2U29500ZV - StrapHabit
Timex M79 Automatic Watch Review - Red/Black TW2U83400ZV and Blue/Black TW2U29500ZV

Although technically not part of the Q line, the Timex M79 Automatic shares the desirable design DNA with the Q Timex. On paper, it is a strong competitor to the Seiko 5KX. Is this a watch that enthusiasts should consider more seriously?

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