I am looking at the black Monster. What is the general consensus on this watch?
I gave you a pretty lame recommendation. Here are some more details about this watch.
Price: You can't beat the price. You get an automatic movement for the price of a quartz watch. An added benefit is the chunky bracelet and reminds me of my Rolex oyster bracelet.
Movement: This watch keeps accurate time. Unlike most automatic timepieces, you don't have to wind it. You put it on and it starts up. This is a nice quality of most Japanese automatics including Orient. The only complaint I have is that reserve time off the wrist is limited to 12 to 16 hours before it stops. My Orient manages about 24 to 30 hours of reserve time.
Function: It's clunky but classy. I usually wear it with casual wear but I can see wearing it with a suit. The bracelet is easy to change to either a leather strap or rubber diving strap.
It's a real beauty at a very good price point.