The original monster is definitely the best IMO.
Amazon UK was selling them for 124 GBP last I looked, would have picked one up if I didn't already own it! Have the bracelet as well as a couple of nato straps for it (orange and orange/black).
Need to pop the bezel off since it is a bit tight to turn, just gotta pick up some silicone lube first.
Anyone know where I can get 15.5-16mm blue sweep second hands? My custom 2824-2 build will have a silver dial with black markings, black hour/minute hands, and ideally a blue second hand (inspired by the oh so beautiful Grand Seiko snowflake).