Seiko Sumo

cabo · 30-10-2012 8:52pm #1

Hey Guys

Lurking around here for a good while and just thought I would get some opinions before pulling the plug and ordering a blue sumo.

I was originally eyeing up a stowa but due to the long delivery time I thought I would go for this to keep me going and wait until the new year to look again at a marine or flieger.

Has anyone had any experience with ordering from Japan and any thoughts on the sumo itself?

Thanks

Nolimits · 30-10-2012 9:05pm

Can personally recommend this guy http://www.seiyajapan.com/ as I'm sure many others could on here. You may need to email him before buying though as it's a Seiko.

It's a strange choice when it comes down to a Fleiger/Marine or a Sumo but you won't be disappointed, nobody ever is with Seiko they are always great value for money in every price bracket and the blue Sumos do look awesome.

cabo · 30-10-2012 9:20pm

I was thinking of buying from Higuchi.

Yeah I know it was a strange choice but just delaying the Stowa purchase and the sumo caught my eye.

Cmar-Ireland · 30-10-2012 9:47pm

Can't comment on where to buy one, but I did consider a Sumo as an upgrade to my 007. But the only thing stopping me is the bracelet. 20mm width is just too narrow IMO for such a hefty watch.
Why Seiko didn't put it on a 22mm bracelet is beyond me.
There are a few out there who have modded the Sumo to 22mm lug width. But I don't think I could do that!

HDMI · 03-11-2012 2:22pm

Harold (yobokies) sells a very nice beads of rice bracelet and he will sell 20mm end pieces with a 22mm bracelet that match the Sumo, and this solves the size issue.

I have mine a couple of months, purchased from Higuchi and to me the bracelet is not as big an issue as I thought it would be. Sure 22mm would have been nice but it's a $60 fix if it bothers you that much.

Cmar-Ireland · 03-11-2012 5:35pm

HDMI wrote: »

Harold (yobokies) sells a very nice beads of rice bracelet and he will sell 20mm end pieces with a 22mm bracelet that match the Sumo, and this solves the size issue.

I have mine a couple of months, purchased from Higuchi and to me the bracelet is not as big an issue as I thought it would be. Sure 22mm would have been nice but it's a fix if it bothers you that much.

Any pics of the 20mm end/22 bracelet?

HDMI · 03-11-2012 6:14pm

Here are some pics taken by forum member davidk from watchuseek

Cmar-Ireland · 03-11-2012 6:20pm

I wonder if something similar could be done with an oyster bracelet...
Would definitely consider a Sumo then.

HDMI · 03-11-2012 6:22pm

Cmar-Ireland wrote: »

I wonder if something similar could be done with an oyster bracelet...
Would definitely consider a Sumo then.

From what I understand yobokies has multiple combinations available for the Sumo. He is more than happy to let you choose 20mm lug ends for any of his 22mm bracelets.

Cmar-Ireland · 03-11-2012 6:29pm

Just found this after a quick search...

Sumo on 22mm Super Oyster

Very interesting !

Deep Thought · 03-11-2012 7:21pm

had one myself and flipped it

where it is bigger than the 007 - its not huge, big hands but face is still small

Great watch though...

HDMI · 04-11-2012 2:01pm

Cmar-Ireland wrote: »

Just found this after a quick search...

Sumo on 22mm Super Oyster

Very interesting !

The notch link in most oysters are around 9mm, the gap in the end links on the Sumo are 10.04mm. I gave it a try last night and the gap is very noticeable and I don't fancy using smaller washers to close the gap.

Another option if someone was prepared to use a straight end is the bracelet from the spork (SRP043) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeXbLpWAl2c

Seiko Sumo

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