Ceramic Sumo - Improving Seiko Tradition

We take a look at the new 5th gen Seiko Sumo. Also a look back at the original Sumo release. How has the model evolved? Is it better now? Is it worth it? I hope by in sharing the details, as well as my own experience... it brings you some perspective.
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0:00 - 0:30 You ain't ready for this
0:30 - 2:02 Early generation quirks
2:02 - 3:48 The desire to mod
3:48 - 5:40 The 5th generation Sumo
5:40 - 7:31 Putting it into perspective
7:31 - 8:03 You still ain't ready for this

[@juanitoblanco1133]

The quality and composition of your videos is always first class. Everyone notices and appreciates your efforts even if they don’t state it as much as they should. “Bravo!”

[@tomskimcdouglegaming806]

Speak for yourself.

[@SBDC001]

凄く理解できます。 私は自分が本当に気にいる時計を2本みつけるのに20本使用しました。 その2本はrn-ap0003sと、この相撲シリーズです。 そしてまだ終わらない可能性がある。 初代を痛く気に入っていましたが、買い替えを検討します。 自分自身で育てたいと思える個体だからです。 このスモウとKING SEIKO 015があれば 私の心は一旦、落ち着きます🎉

[@sblantipodi]

I was waiting for Bruce's video of the Sumo... Congrats Bruce! :)

[@canadianwatchmonkey3992]

I currently own the blue Sumo Gen 1 pre pro. Love it and she’s mint

[@theenavybluemonster]

I like all the Sumos. The new 5th gen looks really nice. But the 3rd gen green got my heart and wrist especially on the Uncle Straps tire tread rubber strap.

[@jason_jay3868]

Was great to see the different sumos back to back, really helps highlight how much nicer the newest model is

[@BruceWilliams]

Agree completely

[@peteduran2545]

You are right, Seiko brought me into the watch modding world that I love. You can mix a monster dial with an skx case and countless hands and bezels and bezel inserts. Also the dress kx, srpe watches are in the modding realm that is Seiko.

[@drbobsnightmare2521]

I'm holding out for an SLA Ziratsu Sumo with 8L35 movement. I've already got a name for it, the Yokozuna. Talk to Seiko for me Bruce.

[@Marker_fromTPOT]

I can totally relate. The sumo started it all for me.

[@stephenmilawidjaja5477]

Seiko sumo would always have a place in my heatt, one of my favourite dive watch from seiko. Seeing the latest upgrades on this Sumo model.. definitely worth the wait 👍

[@jimv.6631]

Gotta admit, that’s a really nice looking watch! 👍

[@georgebeebe2385]

My first Seiko was the Sumo Gen 3(?). Love it.

[@1968jpy]

This newSumo also has diashield or super hard coating. I own the SBDC033 Blumo and still my favorite and best watch I own . I also added a Marine Master clasp to my Sumo stock bracelet as well.

[@planetdee3587]

I have the second gen Blumo and I must say the value of the past generations just felt so good. Could not be beat. I think some of the upgrades are appreciated but not sure they were worth the loss in that extreme value of yesteryear.

[@1968jpy]

Owning the Blumo as well I totally agree with your thoughts .

[@rayray..3349]

BEST WATCH REVIEW I HAVE SEEN ON KZbin..! As a SIEKOpsycho..! LOVE UR Intro/

[@BruceWilliams]

Thank you!

[@emmour9288]

They have become so much more better i Quality and im about to go get one!!

[@jonathanstoddard2081]

I have the 'Hulk' 3rd gen Sumo, from the first Sumo series that gained sapphire glass and the 6r35. (ref # SBDC081) It's one of my fave divers. These newest iterations look really, really good imo. More of an evolutionary change than a revolutionary one to the Sumo and a win for Seiko, I'd say. In your backstory about early divers you owned, when speaking of and showing that 2nd gen Monster I also caught that Transocean to the right of it. That's a beautiful diver as well. 👌

[@whywecollectwatches]

Great review Bruce, the Sumo is a beautiful watch. Seiko used to be the "value" leader but their current prices are hard to justify.

[@FRonTLinES10064]

You should look into 4K video, it would make those macro shots pop!

[@BruceWilliams]

I've been needing a new setup for a while!

[@jodysilvia2]

I really dig this sumo and think at this price point, seiko shines.

[@thesilverpittie9632]

Like the presentation and comments. Not here to dog Seiko as 5 of my 15 $250+ watches are Seikos and my daily is a Seiko. I feel anything above the "5" line should have a sapphire crystals and the mods you bought would not have costed nearly the same for Seiko to upgrade either but I get your point. I don't think the price increases are 100% warranted but understand an increase just not to the level they are at many price points.

[@chi1057]

Love it. The Sumo has always sat above the Samurai, Monster and Turtle in terms of quality and price, but positioned below the 62mas and Willard. I guess with the minimal upgrades made to the previous generation Sumo, Seiko have positioned it towards the higher end of their mid range divers in price. However, I think the standard Sumo remains better value for money.

[@theguardian3431]

The Sumo is a magnificent watch. It definitely has the best case design and finishing for the price and even several price points above it.

[@ginocolella6373]

Nice looking 👌, have the gone back to male endlink?

[@Koishishibaman]

I bought a 2gen sbdc069 blue coral from Japan. Big, over the top blue. The lume is crazy strong. Squished numbers, signed crown. How does a watch this chunky and big, fit and feel so good? Got to say I am a fan of the new one. But, it needs Squished numbers!

[@ernanirodriguesdesousa8759]

Hello bruce, first of all thx a lot for the great content. I enjoy all your videos. I thought already since quite long time adding a seiko sumo to my collection. Just never thought about how it would look like in my 17.5cm wrist. Give me a feedback if u can and wish u all the best from europe (luxembourg). Thx a lot again

[@jacksonmhx]

GREAT

[@puff0086]

Seiko Sumo it's a must...

[@bngr_bngr]

I miss the fat font.

[@KRW628]

Right now on Ebay, all but one of the Gen 2 Sumos cost more than the 350USD I paid for one five years ago. Some cost more than 700USD. My Sumo was 400 bucks new; now they are charging more than a THOUSAND!!? A year ago, I paid $260 for a near mint SKX.. That was a bargain then. What is Seiko doing?

[@robpointon348]

Nice, but not high on value. Regarding what else you could get, I would mention the king turtle or Samurai, featuring similar improvements (albeit with a more base movement) for 1/2 the price. Wait for a heavy discount and then, maybe....

[@orangedan5424]

Just like a sumo player...this watch is heavy, over 200g?

[@pyronals]

Man... If only a coupla mm smaller. Love sumo design but way too big for my wrist.

[@smiah1990]

Pretty sure this is the Gen 4 Sumo

[@BruceWilliams]

Pre prospex is gen 1. Gen 2 would be the same only prospex (like the blue coral in this video). Gen 3 has the more conservative font and new hands/markers/fixed ending. Gen 4 has the sapphire upgrade, cyclops, waffle dial, and 6R35. The one shown in this video is gen 5 with ceramic, sapphire, bracelet, dial, etc.

[@naorgozlan6135]

The skinny bracelet is a real eye sore… should have been at least 22/24mm

[@Daniel-bv2wc]

Still got my generation one Seiko blumo.. the sumo lost some of its charm with the upgrades and price increase imo

[@nishantprakash5928]

So much poverty in this world, and you are buying watches, seems utterly wasteful to me

[@Daniel-bv2wc]

@@nishantprakash5928 I'm sorry, I'll try and live in a cave and give all my worldly possessions to charity in the future.. I presume you already have taken that path..

[@nishantprakash5928]

@@Daniel-bv2wc I'm just repeating your previous comment on another watch. I hope you realize, how annoying and ignorant, these statements feel like. Good day

[@Daniel-bv2wc]

@@nishantprakash5928 bit of a difference between a £300 watch and a £20,000 watch, otherwise you may have a point..good day to you.

[@nishantprakash5928]

@@Daniel-bv2wc you can get a lot of food for 300 euro in Africa

[@michaelhalir6815]

Overpriced and not worth it.

[@BruceWilliams]

'Yeah well that's just like your opinion man'