I just gave my nephew that same one you just picked up. Awesome Seiko I just didn’t wear it. I’ll pick up a Heimdallr just to fill the void, close enough and certainly good enough. I probably should have looked at the value before I gave it up, I don’t like any child that much..lol. Great video man, you go through these so thoroughly that the mistake is on us if we don’t like it after purchasing. Killin it my dude!
Nice one Levi. Haha that kid doesn't know what he has, keep an eye on him but ultimately its just a watch right. Appreciate your input always Bro, take it easy!!
These are incredible watches for the money. I received the red one about 2 weeks ago, and unfortunately it did cone with a QC problem with the clasp - it is hard to snap closed and the piece that swings over it rotates with a bit of difficulty. That said, these are minor issues as the clasp remains highly functional and once secured on my wrist I don't even think about it. The rest of the watch is absolutely spotless. Thank you for another excellent review and you insight. Please let me know if anyone experienced the same issue with the clasp. Thank you. Cheers.
Thanks for the comment , glad you appreciate the content. I haven't heard anyone else mention the clasp however I have had an issue with these clasps myself. Just need to maybe oit the mechanism.
I've been very happy with my Heimdallr watches, and I took the opportunity to pre-order the Orange 🍊 Monster, which I gave to my son for Christmas. It is spectacular, and I'm keeping a keen eye on their website so that I can order one for myself when they become available! I think they have a real winner with this model, and I hope they do produce different dials in homage to limited editions. This watch is one that is clearly better than the original, and yet ticking around a Seiko mechanism.
Ooo thats a question. I don't know..this is why i highly rate the build quality, ignoring what it is homaging. Heimdalr have shown some fine skill here!
Great review, I agree with every word, I originally got the red dial, then the blue with the blue bezel, as lovely as the red dial is, the blue dial and bezel gets more wrist time, it’s a great looking watch but nobody seems to be paying that version any attention.
I currently have 2 Seiko 5 "Baby Monsters." 1 with black Dial (srpb K-1 version). The 2nd is orange dial (srpb J-1) They have the 4r36a movement. The same as the regular "Monsters" I must say that on first glance it appears the Heimdallr really has a hit with their "Monster" Homage pieces. I don't really mind the exposed, lumed pip @ 12o'clock and it's totally offset by the fact that the crystal is Sapphire! The % difference between Seiko and Heimdallr price points make this a winner in my book. I'll take one in Red, Thank you!
Received mine today, the orange version and it's an outstanding watch! I was expecting a lot from it after watching your videos and when I finally received it, it even exceeded my expectations! Incredible value for money and truly an amazing piece. Sits perfectly on my 17 cm wrist and the weight distribution is perfect. The bracelet is almost perfect (the security flap sometimes doesn't open easily) and the dial is phenomenal. The only bad thing I found is the enamel on the bezel is slightly rough and not smooth. Glad I found you and this watch!
I still can’t believe I picked up my red monster for £94 with coupons thanks to your links! Absolutely killer watch that truly stands up to my Seiko Halloween Monster! 👍👍👍
Brilliant watches! Thanks for the great video and congrats on the new Gen 2, a dream watch.. I can't pay that price thought. Would you do us a favor and check if the dial of the seiko monster fits the heimdallers case? You could just open them both and put the whole movement with the dial to see if it fits :) If it does, I will definitely buy a seiko dial for my heimdallr. Which is still on transit since mid January 😭
Like your shows. I was under the same thought as the reviewer’s on RUclips about the monster. The notch in the case compare with the notch in the basil. The reason they don’t lineup is when it’s unidirectional can you try to get a grip on it basil is pursued it out further than a notch in the case so I can grip your thumb for turning. I believe you’re an engineer do you speak I’m a design engineer that’s why the notches are not aligned they are offset.
Love my orange Heimdalr monster. Wish they would do an ice monster version or anything like that (light blue, ice blue dial or something) I would be all in! Damn nice homage for the money! Thinking of a red version tbh as well... Hehe
@@Bambi89isPK Oh and the diver's 200m must be in blue! Be sure to keep them posted with that info ;) Hopefully we will have a frost monster available in the near future!
Great comparison. But im pretty sure that the Heimdallr does hold its value. Espacially when you got it for a good price. If you wantt to sell it .Many people are not willing to wait serveral weeks for the watch and probably pay more to get it faster.
I have a Heimdallr under consideration. Informative review, as always. The monster design is a bit too extreme for me personal taste,but I can see why it's popular.
I received my red dial one around 20 days ago and i only paid the customs fee, since i got my money back from paypal, due to a great delay (almost 3 months) and the lack of tracking info for a month. So it only cost me around 47 euros eventually. It is an acquired taste i tell you! Initially i didn't particulary like it and put it on sale, because it seemed too "edgy" to my eyes, but then i gave it some chances and it begun growing on me! It is steadily becoming my everyday beater. My only real complaint is the bit sloppy application of paint on the bezel, especially around the lume peep, which i had to gently scratch to make the triangle look right. But still, inside the bezel indentations the paint looks rough. Yours don't seem to have that issue, but i've seen other reviews where it is obviously there, so it is a lottery. I could also do with a less yellow tone of lume like the original seiko and an applied logo, but i guess i can't complain, since it is a very good vfm watch and i got it even cheaper than the requested price. And there is something about the bezel action that gives me great satisfaction! Can't really tell what it is, but maaaan it feels good...
Well to be honest you got a very good deal on yours. I have heard that there is a bit of paint issue on the bezels. You got the newer batch where i think the first offs of the last made could have had that issue
@@TheWatcherReviews I was a very early bird actually and my watch was shipped on Oct. 30, so i don't think that's the deal. There must be some inconsistency about the bezel paint in general...
Thanks for another great review and yes on the special edition variations what do you personally think of the IP with that frost dial keep the videos coming Mate
heimdallr masters every seiko. unless you want mineral glass and a stamped clasp. heimdallr even has better lume & price the heimdallr monster ALSO comes with a spring bar tool, link removal tool AND a 20mm nato strap!!!!!
I have an orange one with a shark on the dial because I won't pay a stupid price for a watch that's not as good as the copy! I would have liked a signed crown tho. If they ever make a lime green one I'll buy another.
You will not be sorry, and even though it's a bit smaller, it doesn't look tiny on a larger wrist like you and I have. (203mm/8" for me). Yet, it fits and looks great on my son's 6.5" wrist. He's not exaggerating about the build quality, either: this has to be the best thing Heimdallr has produced.
Hold on a bit. I am watching reviews of this watch for months now and I like it. In fact I bought 3 already. A blue one, a red one and an orange on. The first two were not available AFTER I bought them, so I got my money back within days. The third one was delivered and halve way the shipment was returned? That took a couple of weeks, money back, but still no watch. So I go on-line again and within 5 minutes of scrolling I have 15 different prices for the same watch and probably 15 different stores affiliated with AliExpress. What to do? Buy my 4th Monster? At some point I can't be bothered anymore.....Is there another way of buying these watches..? Phone them first...? Money under the table..? How about paying over Retail? Quite popular to get your hands on a steel Rolex...! Is there a grey market Monster out there...?
Buy from the official Heimdallr website, see link on the description. I've just done a video on these issues that people face when buying from Ali. They dont have stock in house but just sell hoping they will get some in
I'm sorry if I'm being rude and this is nothing to do with watches but my curiosity is getting the better of me. What happened to your hand sir? Great vid as always, keep up the great work.
Excellent review. I'm a Seiko man myself but I really love the red dial. Can't complain about the movement seeing as it's a Seiko! I'm about to buy on in the big Ali Express sale, it's in my basket, actually 2, the stainless steel red and the PVD red with full lume on both dial and bezel. What do you think of the PVD, and have any of the subscribers got the PVD watch.?Can't find a review for that version so any advice would be appreciated!
@@TheWatcherReviews Yes, that's definitely something to consider. Didn't think of that. I imagine it might be easy enough to scratch too, but it's just so gorgeous! Lol! Really appreciate the advice!
The heimdallr dial says "diver's 200 meters". On a seiko watch, this means it's certified to ISO standards. Does the heimdallr carry equal certification/ reliability?
I just gave my nephew that same one you just picked up. Awesome Seiko I just didn’t wear it. I’ll pick up a Heimdallr just to fill the void, close enough and certainly good enough. I probably should have looked at the value before I gave it up, I don’t like any child that much..lol. Great video man, you go through these so thoroughly that the mistake is on us if we don’t like it after purchasing. Killin it my dude!
Nice one Levi. Haha that kid doesn't know what he has, keep an eye on him but ultimately its just a watch right. Appreciate your input always Bro, take it easy!!
I resisted the monster for a long time. When I finally succumbed I was surprised to find it wears smaller than an SKX!👍😎
These are incredible watches for the money. I received the red one about 2 weeks ago, and unfortunately it did cone with a QC problem with the clasp - it is hard to snap closed and the piece that swings over it rotates with a bit of difficulty. That said, these are minor issues as the clasp remains highly functional and once secured on my wrist I don't even think about it. The rest of the watch is absolutely spotless.
Thank you for another excellent review and you insight.
Please let me know if anyone experienced the same issue with the clasp.
Thank you. Cheers.
Thanks for the comment , glad you appreciate the content. I haven't heard anyone else mention the clasp however I have had an issue with these clasps myself. Just need to maybe oit the mechanism.
@@TheWatcherReviews Thank you so much for letting me know, and I will try a little oil 👍
I've been very happy with my Heimdallr watches, and I took the opportunity to pre-order the Orange 🍊 Monster, which I gave to my son for Christmas. It is spectacular, and I'm keeping a keen eye on their website so that I can order one for myself when they become available! I think they have a real winner with this model, and I hope they do produce different dials in homage to limited editions. This watch is one that is clearly better than the original, and yet ticking around a Seiko mechanism.
Thanks for the comparisons on these Monsters, I hope Heimdallr offer more dial/indices options on future releases.
Beautiful pieces but it would drive me mad that the gouges in the case do not fully align with those in the bezel!
This model is really a some special, but a question, if Proxima made the same watch, would it be even better......
Ooo thats a question. I don't know..this is why i highly rate the build quality, ignoring what it is homaging. Heimdalr have shown some fine skill here!
My red Monster in in Canada 7 days ago. It arrived in Vancouver, and it seems it has to walk across the country to get to me. :)
I know the feeling.
Love the revisits, always give good insight. Agree this is one of heimdallr's best.
Still have to pull the trigger on this, awesome for the price
Great review, I agree with every word, I originally got the red dial, then the blue with the blue bezel, as lovely as the red dial is, the blue dial and bezel gets more wrist time, it’s a great looking watch but nobody seems to be paying that version any attention.
Check the Seestern. Just odered it. Better bezel, new dials
I currently have 2 Seiko 5 "Baby Monsters." 1 with black Dial (srpb K-1 version). The 2nd is orange dial (srpb J-1) They have the 4r36a movement. The same as the regular "Monsters" I must say that on first glance it appears the Heimdallr really has a hit with their "Monster" Homage pieces. I don't really mind the exposed, lumed pip @ 12o'clock and it's totally offset by the fact that the crystal is Sapphire! The % difference between Seiko and Heimdallr price points make this a winner in my book. I'll take one in Red, Thank you!
Received mine today, the orange version and it's an outstanding watch! I was expecting a lot from it
after watching your videos and when I finally received it, it even exceeded my expectations!
Incredible value for money and truly an amazing piece. Sits perfectly on my 17 cm wrist and the weight
distribution is perfect. The bracelet is almost perfect (the security flap sometimes doesn't open easily) and
the dial is phenomenal. The only bad thing I found is the enamel on the bezel is slightly rough and not smooth.
Glad I found you and this watch!
I ordered version 2 in frosty blue directly from Heimdallr and they sent me version 1 in frosty white.
Never Heimdallr again!!
I still can’t believe I picked up my red monster for £94 with coupons thanks to your links! Absolutely killer watch that truly stands up to my Seiko Halloween Monster! 👍👍👍
Yeh deffo agree. That frost baby tuna is hot too
@@TheWatcherReviews , see I you 😉
@@Mannin_Watch_Time haha
Brilliant watches! Thanks for the great video and congrats on the new Gen 2, a dream watch.. I can't pay that price thought.
Would you do us a favor and check if the dial of the seiko monster fits the heimdallers case? You could just open them both and put the whole movement with the dial to see if it fits :) If it does, I will definitely buy a seiko dial for my heimdallr. Which is still on transit since mid January 😭
Haha yes it does fit 100%. Awesome watches they are mate
Rdunae have released their monster. Can you do a review on that please ?
Yeh not a fan of it Sukhi. Need more convincing !
@@TheWatcherReviews do it man. Or ill unsub😂
The pair of you chip in and send it to me 😜😂 il review it
Like your shows. I was under the same thought as the reviewer’s on RUclips about the monster. The notch in the case compare with the notch in the basil. The reason they don’t lineup is when it’s unidirectional can you try to get a grip on it basil is pursued it out further than a notch in the case so I can grip your thumb for turning. I believe you’re an engineer do you speak I’m a design engineer that’s why the notches are not aligned they are offset.
Love my orange Heimdalr monster. Wish they would do an ice monster version or anything like that (light blue, ice blue dial or something) I would be all in! Damn nice homage for the money! Thinking of a red version tbh as well... Hehe
Just finished to watch now and yes, exactly this frost dial! Holy moly this combination with a monster!
Yeh i was going to say, already made that recommendation! Lol
A frost dial with silver applied shark logo and BGW9 lume. Instant BUY!
Holy smokes, of course!
@@Bambi89isPK Oh and the diver's 200m must be in blue! Be sure to keep them posted with that info ;) Hopefully we will have a frost monster available in the near future!
Great comparison. But im pretty sure that the Heimdallr does hold its value. Espacially when you got it for a good price. If you wantt to sell it .Many people are not willing to wait serveral weeks for the watch and probably pay more to get it faster.
Not compared to a Seiko in comparison
I have a Heimdallr under consideration. Informative review, as always. The monster design is a bit too extreme for me personal taste,but I can see why it's popular.
I received my red dial one around 20 days ago and i only paid the customs fee, since i got my money back from paypal, due to a great delay (almost 3 months) and the lack of tracking info for a month. So it only cost me around 47 euros eventually. It is an acquired taste i tell you! Initially i didn't particulary like it and put it on sale, because it seemed too "edgy" to my eyes, but then i gave it some chances and it begun growing on me! It is steadily becoming my everyday beater. My only real complaint is the bit sloppy application of paint on the bezel, especially around the lume peep, which i had to gently scratch to make the triangle look right. But still, inside the bezel indentations the paint looks rough. Yours don't seem to have that issue, but i've seen other reviews where it is obviously there, so it is a lottery. I could also do with a less yellow tone of lume like the original seiko and an applied logo, but i guess i can't complain, since it is a very good vfm watch and i got it even cheaper than the requested price. And there is something about the bezel action that gives me great satisfaction! Can't really tell what it is, but maaaan it feels good...
Well to be honest you got a very good deal on yours. I have heard that there is a bit of paint issue on the bezels. You got the newer batch where i think the first offs of the last made could have had that issue
@@TheWatcherReviews I was a very early bird actually and my watch was shipped on Oct. 30, so i don't think that's the deal. There must be some inconsistency about the bezel paint in general...
Thanks for another great review and yes on the special edition variations what do you personally think of the IP with that frost dial keep the videos coming Mate
Love the frost dial and its something i recommend they go for
heimdallr masters every seiko. unless you want mineral glass and a stamped clasp. heimdallr even has better lume & price the heimdallr monster ALSO comes with a spring bar tool, link removal tool AND a 20mm nato strap!!!!!
I have an orange one with a shark on the dial because I won't pay a stupid price for a watch that's not as good as the copy! I would have liked a signed crown tho. If they ever make a lime green one I'll buy another.
Look like candies 😋
I'm definitely picking one up. The only question is which colourway?
Orange or black is my opinion or the one with the blue bezel and dial!
You will not be sorry, and even though it's a bit smaller, it doesn't look tiny on a larger wrist like you and I have. (203mm/8" for me). Yet, it fits and looks great on my son's 6.5" wrist. He's not exaggerating about the build quality, either: this has to be the best thing Heimdallr has produced.
@@erikbasil2787 great to hear!
@@TheWatcherReviews not the red? That seems very popular. The blue bezel /dial really jumps out at me.
@@halfpastblog I fear the novelty of the red may wear off
They really look great. I can't believe how good they are. Do they hold up in water ok. I'm thinking of a couple of tunas.
Yeh they should hold up great in water, not sure how deep though but for swimming and skin diving. Sure thing
@@TheWatcherReviews cheers pal
Hold on a bit. I am watching reviews of this watch for months now and I like it. In fact I bought 3 already. A blue one, a red one and an orange on. The first two were not available AFTER I bought them, so I got my money back within days. The third one was delivered and halve way the shipment was returned? That took a couple of weeks, money back, but still no watch. So I go on-line again and within 5 minutes of scrolling I have 15 different prices for the same watch and probably 15 different stores affiliated with AliExpress. What to do? Buy my 4th Monster? At some point I can't be bothered anymore.....Is there another way of buying these watches..? Phone them first...? Money under the table..? How about paying over Retail? Quite popular to get your hands on a steel Rolex...! Is there a grey market Monster out there...?
Buy from the official Heimdallr website, see link on the description. I've just done a video on these issues that people face when buying from Ali. They dont have stock in house but just sell hoping they will get some in
My best advice is that you buy directly from Heimdallr. They are clear, on their Facebook page, that they do not have an Ali store.
Thanks, I will do that after Chinese New Year.
They have UK stock now with EU delivery too
Great review, I'd love a yellow heimdallr monster!
I'm sorry if I'm being rude and this is nothing to do with watches but my curiosity is getting the better of me. What happened to your hand sir? Great vid as always, keep up the great work.
Hey Owen, not an issue. Factory accident a long time ago 😶😬
Excellent review. I'm a Seiko man myself but I really love the red dial. Can't complain about the movement seeing as it's a Seiko! I'm about to buy on in the big Ali Express sale, it's in my basket, actually 2, the stainless steel red and the PVD red with full lume on both dial and bezel. What do you think of the PVD, and have any of the subscribers got the PVD watch.?Can't find a review for that version so any advice would be appreciated!
The only thing with the PVD is that once scratched, game over
@@TheWatcherReviews Yes, that's definitely something to consider. Didn't think of that. I imagine it might be easy enough to scratch too, but it's just so gorgeous! Lol! Really appreciate the advice!
Seiko Indices are white. Heimdallr are greenish.
That's definitely my biggest complaint, the stark white indices on the Seiko is one of the main reasons I wanted one
meh... too small for me, but I have an alternative: retangula monster homage (43mm) , the bezel look like a circular saw disc, it's pretty sick
Yeh ive seen that but not fully convinced by it yet.
Love my orange version. It's the watch that watch snobs love to hate
Do all monsters have high pimp on bezel?
The heimdallr dial says "diver's 200 meters". On a seiko watch, this means it's certified to ISO standards. Does the heimdallr carry equal certification/ reliability?
No, not at all
Good review
wtf happened to your finger man?
Can't talk too much about it my guy. Joined a special club