Sumo

PGERRITY · Post by **PGERRITY** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 3:30 pm

Well I figured I'd give Seiko a shot, and I am definitely pleasantly surprised. I picked up a Sumo from Daniel over at TZ, and the Sumo impressed me more in person than in photos. Seems to me like its a lot of watch for the $$, and is super comfortable. I thought I'd put it on Nato, but I'm liking it with the bracelet so much I haven't even tried. Solid watch for the $$ imho. Now comes the inevitable quest for the MM300, that seems like the usual progression now lol. If only the sumo and the MM300 didn't sport a 20mm lug, seems like it should have a 22mm. Either way still a new favorite for me!

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Torrid · Post by **Torrid** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 4:48 pm

I'm wearing my orange one right now. If you are looking for a rubber strap the MM300 strap is an excellent option. Great watches even if they are a bit on the large side.

BramleyGreg · Post by **BramleyGreg** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 5:14 pm

Nice catch there mate.... looking good.

bedlam · Post by **bedlam** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 5:18 pm

Congrats, looks great.

The Sumo isn't my thing so much, prefer the Shogun, but the MM300 is one of my all time favourites

moishlashen · Post by **moishlashen** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 5:21 pm

Nice. Funny the SKX line has 22mm lugs and I think that would be better for the Sumo as well. I prefer 20mm and think it works perfectly with the MM300.

Congrats.

BBK357 · Post by **BBK357** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 5:42 pm

I started with skx, then vintage, then tuna, then mm300, then a sumo. Skipped the monster.

The mm300 is a totally different watch than the sumo. It's more polished and the dial and hands are more elegant. But like you said- for under $500 the sumo is one of the best you can get for the money. I love the movement.

And the mm300 rubber that mr torrid suggested is anything but comfortable. I've never worn it on a sumo but it was near painful on the mm300. Very stiff and hard.
Try an isofrane and maybe NATO/Zulu,

rain_maker · Post by **rain_maker** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 6:05 pm

Sumo's are great watches ... one of the best bang for the buck divers out there.

For bracelet / strap options ... bonetto cinturini makes a great version of the classic Seiko wave strap. Soft, comfortable and cheap. Also check out yobobies bracelets. He makes a 22mm bracelet that comes with 20mm end pieces that fit the Seiko.

PGERRITY · Post by **PGERRITY** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 6:08 pm

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Yeah, I can tell from pics that the MM300 is a bit more up-classed, just by the bezel. As far as the strap, I have about 15 20mm nato straps from the two Rescos I have, so nato it'll be! But I really like the bracelet for now.. There are a few watches that I know I will own at one point or another.. A ceramic Submariner, explorer ii and an MM300. Theres a few more, but those are definite.

dnslater · Post by **dnslater** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 6:39 pm

I think the 20mm lugs are perfect. The design is a modern Japanese take on classic Seiko divers and the design is all about the big fat lugs with the contrasting polished/brushed surfaces. The thin/narrow bracelet purposely helps emphasize those lugs. The design is almost intentionally cartoonish, especially with the bezel font and I love it. May get another some day.

My path was SKX007 > BASM > Spork > Tuna > MM300 > Tuna. Still have the Tuna and BASM.

kfalk · Post by **kfalk** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 6:52 pm

Great watch at a great price. I agree with Nick, the 20mm bracelet works on this one.

Congrats!

polaco23 · Post by **polaco23** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 9:30 pm

Great watch at any price, exceptional watch at its price

carlodwc · Post by **carlodwc** » Sun Dec 01, 2013 7:56 am

Well done! The Sumo is a great watch.

seikomatic · Post by **seikomatic** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 8:18 pm

indeed you can have the essences of both

mellonb1 · Post by **mellonb1** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 9:39 pm

Congrats! The Sumo is a great watch for the money.

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 1:29 am

Congrats

I like the Sumo and would likely own one if the lugs were 22mm.

rain_maker · Post by **rain_maker** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 7:36 am

Sumo's are fantastic watches especially for the $$.

If you want a bigger bracelet, you can also try them on a yobokies bracelet (anvil, hammer, oyster or BOR) .... they're 22mm but with 20mm end pieces.

(pic borrowed)

Rick448 · Post by **Rick448** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 7:41 am

Very nice. I love these, but I went for the Shogun first and then the MM300. I just can't justify buying one of these but I think it looks great. I love the 20mm bracelet on it as I do on the MM300. The 22mm suits the Shogun though.

fastward · Post by **fastward** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 8:11 am

The shogun fits in nicely between the two.

I need another one.

Torrid · Post by **Torrid** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 9:35 am

I love the Sumo but continue to become iffy about it. Not sure why. Even wearing it right now. The lug width definitely isn't the concern.

PGERRITY · Post by **PGERRITY** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 4:40 pm

Of course I have flipperitis and sold the Sumo, I miss it. Im going to the SBBN015 for now, maybe the mm300 after that. I also saw the Orient S300, seems like a mix between the mm300 and the dssd on a lower quality scale. I like the look of it.

justsellbrgs · Post by **justsellbrgs** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 5:02 pm

Torrid · Post by **Torrid** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 5:21 pm

I do love the stock bracelet on the orange. I may be reinstalling it this weekend.

Rick448 · Post by **Rick448** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 5:31 pm

PGERRITY wrote:Of course I have flipperitis and sold the Sumo, I miss it. Im going to the SBBN015 for now, maybe the mm300 after that. I also saw the Orient S300, seems like a mix between the mm300 and the dssd on a lower quality scale. I like the look of it.

I like the look of the Orient too but it seems tk have a non hacking / winding movement which would annoy me fir tge price.

Torrid · Post by **Torrid** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 5:39 pm

Rick448 wrote:
PGERRITY wrote:Of course I have flipperitis and sold the Sumo, I miss it. Im going to the SBBN015 for now, maybe the mm300 after that. I also saw the Orient S300, seems like a mix between the mm300 and the dssd on a lower quality scale. I like the look of it.
I like the look of the Orient too but it seems tk have a non hacking / winding movement which would annoy me fir tge price.

Only the early ones are non hacking. The newer OS models hack. I believe the newer hacking movement is called the 40N50.

Post by **toxicavenger** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 5:40 pm

rain_maker wrote:Sumo's are fantastic watches especially for the $$.

If you want a bigger bracelet, you can also try them on a yobokies bracelet (anvil, hammer, oyster or BOR) .... they're 22mm but with 20mm end pieces.

(pic borrowed)

yobokies bro is one of the best aftermarket bracelet's made imo

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