I truly believe this is the best Seiko you can buy. It might not be my favourite Seiko but it is brilliant.
@valueink2 ай бұрын
What's your favourite Seiko?
@rgb67watches982 жыл бұрын
I totally agree, it’s certainly the best Seiko diver for under $1k in my opinion. 👍🔥
@WATCHingJames2 жыл бұрын
It has really amazed me. Why are people not talking more about it.
@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces2 жыл бұрын
The Sumo is one of my favorite Seiko divers. Thanks for the video and congrats on recently hitting the 1k milestone 👍👍
@WATCHingJames2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I appreciate your support. The Sumo is amazing. I really love it.
@naomiredpath43512 жыл бұрын
I really like the look of this Seiko Sumo too, can see why it is in your collection. Congratulations on reaching over 1K subscribers James, that is awesome! Look forward to viewing more of your content, well done🎉
@WATCHingJames2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Naomi
@poseidondz302 жыл бұрын
YAHOO! FINALLY FOUND THE PERFECT BUDGET DIVING WATCH! AWESOME!!!
@WATCHingJames2 жыл бұрын
It is truly amazing.
@aleclerc3 Жыл бұрын
This video really helped me make the decision to get the Sumo, this exact model. I own a Shinola 47mm and a G Shock Mudmaster so I am no stranger to large watches on my 7” wrist. This is just as comfortable as my G Shock, has great presence, and is a solid value. Thanks for helping me out James!
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
That’s fantastic. I’m glad I could help. It is an incredible watch.
@OFD2 жыл бұрын
Gotta have a Sumo in the collection!!
@WATCHingJames2 жыл бұрын
It is an amazing watch
@Felix_love_watches Жыл бұрын
Amazing review, straight to the point, absolutely fantastic to see fellow Aussie reviewers, subbed mate! Keep it up ❤
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your support and for WATCHing
@paulelliott56002 жыл бұрын
Great looking and well priced watch.
@WATCHingJames2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul
@WINDINGCROWNS2 жыл бұрын
Love the Sumo!! Awesome watch James
@WATCHingJames2 жыл бұрын
It really stands out compared to other seikos and other watches in that price range.
@Nico-be7ic2 жыл бұрын
Splendid review! Regards from Germany!
@WATCHingJames2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nico
@donkeytime17049 ай бұрын
I just ordered this design a few days ago and looking forward to experiencing the wear of it. I have a vast collection of Seiko's, Tissot, Tag Heuer, and Bulova. All of them are automatic and I keep them in a winder which is nice since I have a touch of arthritis in my hands. To quote Kevin O'leary... "Collecting watches is a disease..."
@WATCHingJames9 ай бұрын
The Sumo is a wonderful watch. It is still the best Seiko in my opinion.
@canadianwatchmonkey3992 Жыл бұрын
I agree the Sumo is one of Seiko’s best. I now have 2, the original pre prospex Blumo Gen 1 Japanese domestic market only and just added the newest Sumo Hulk, they really nailed The green colour.
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It is an incredible watch. I still think it is the best Seiko that you can buy.
@onionknight51423 ай бұрын
I picked up the 140th edition solar Chrono, how do feel about this model?
@watchsixto2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on 1k mate 🥳🍻 The sum is a great watch definitely worthy for any collection I need to get one in the future
@WATCHingJames2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. I appreciate your support. It is a great watch. It really could be my every day watch. But I have too many. But definitely a big part of my regular rotation.
@williamchan886611 ай бұрын
I find what keeps me interested in a watch is the sculpt. The sumo has one of the most visually appealing case…..regardless of price, even most luxury brands pails in comparison.
@WATCHingJames11 ай бұрын
It is still think it is the best Seiko you can buy
@WesWatchRoom2 жыл бұрын
Its really great bang for buck if you can get it at the right price, over here it retails for £700+ Nice job with the review mate and grats on passing 1K subs.
@WATCHingJames2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. I really appreciate your post. It pushed me over the 1000.
@WesWatchRoom2 жыл бұрын
@@WATCHingJames you're welcome mate, happy to help.
@WATCHingJames2 жыл бұрын
👍🎉
@MarkM5810 ай бұрын
I own the SBDC033 J1 Blumo (2nd Gen JDM). It has the 6R15 movement and it is COSC accurate! I was surprised. I have several Turtles and Samurais plus the coveted SKX. This is my favorite Seiko to wear. Although it measures large, the shape of the cushion case makes it feel much smaller on wrist. The finishing is not quite Grand Seiko level, but it is close. AND, my bezel perfectly aligns!!!! I did replace the bracelet with a Strapcode oyster style bracelet. This is my favorite Seiko, for now. I am actually wearing it now. 😁 I have a very large (107) watch collection. A large number of which are G-Shocks. So I tend to change watches throughout the day sometimes. They are all in cases next to my desk. I say this only because the Sumo is the one that is not in a case and is on my desk whenever I'm not wearing it. It has become my go-to watch.
@WATCHingJames10 ай бұрын
I still think it is the best Seiko. Such a great watch.
@ibastratepi Жыл бұрын
I have a slightly smaller size wrist at 6.5in but I have this watch and can confirm that it wraps around the wrist well.
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
This watch is amazing. Amazing that such a large watch can fit smaller wrists. It is still the best Seiko I’ve experienced
@ibastratepi Жыл бұрын
@WATCHing James Compared to the older sumos, turtles and samurai...maybe even against the shogun, yes I think this sumo is better. It's such an original design and the case is fantastic. I doubt if any Swiss manufacturer would even attempt to mass produce something like this.
@yakubekartawidjaja2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful watch. Thank you
@WATCHingJames2 жыл бұрын
It really is amazing
@MirrlyonTime2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful watch James. I don’t know about that retail price, I think it’s definitely priced fairly at the price, but worth more than that, I’m not so sure about that, I would definitely get one on the grey market for sure. My new solar quartz prospex is fantastic, and is missing some elements that yours has but is half the price. Have to agree about the case shape, that’s fantastic, and drill lug holes I totally agree with you there, use quick release spring bars if you want to do something convenient that doesn’t interrupt the look of the case profile
@WATCHingJames2 жыл бұрын
It really is a stunning watch. Perhaps it feels like a bargain because I’m comparing it against similar priced prospex watches I own.
@einopoutiainen9996 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant Seiko diver for that price range 440-450 euros.🔥
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It really is. It is wonderful. Thanks for WATCHing
@einopoutiainen9996 Жыл бұрын
@@WATCHingJames Yes. I just bought it.
@KK-qi6mt Жыл бұрын
Hi, great review. I want to buy a Sumo Hulk for $650 AUD. I noticed that in some of the stores there is a Noosa version (mid blue) with an supplementary rubber strap. You can get them for $1300 AUD. They are limited to 1000 units. Is there much of a difference between the two watches apart from exclusively and an extra strap? Is it worth double the price?
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It looks the same but with some different colours. It does look nice but I don’t think it’s worth the addition cost.
@user-ep3ob8bx4o8 ай бұрын
Hey James. I was hoping you could help me out. In regards to the Calendar window... your watch has a white box around it. however the exact same model on Seiko website does not. There seems to be two variants of this watch with same model number. Could you help me out here. i dont think one is fake and the other real, maybe a year date???? Thank you
@user-ep3ob8bx4o8 ай бұрын
Actually James, Even in your video Cover photo. You can see the image of the watch on the left doesnt have the white box, whereas your purchased one does. I hope you can shed some light here
@WATCHingJames8 ай бұрын
I am aware that there are a few models of this watch available and I think there may be a series 1 and series 2. I can’t recall the exact differences but this may be the reason
@user-ep3ob8bx4o8 ай бұрын
Thank you for your prompt response. I am researching to find out which variant is the series 1/2. I have found the two different series on two sites for the same price. So preferably the newer series id want to purchase. If you find anymore info please let me know. Thanks again@@WATCHingJames
@a2b3c6 ай бұрын
a bit strange that it has only a small 20mm lug witdh 🤔
@WATCHingJames6 ай бұрын
Thanks for WATCHing
@mfrankel8321 Жыл бұрын
Great review! My wrist size is 6 3/8 inches. Not sure I can handle the Sumo. What do you think?
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
I think it would be too big unfortunately. It is a big watch. I think my 6.75 is the smallest it would fit.
@mfrankel8321 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for getting back to me, and for your opinion on the sizing. Again, terrific review!
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
👍
@michaelbradley57222 жыл бұрын
They got so much right with the Sumo. When you hold it in your hand all the angles just blow you away. What am a saying. I don't own one and haven't even held one. I didn't have that higher expectations and bought the SN079-G (black enamel dial - BGW9 Blue lume) without really knowing what the sharpest price was for a SPB101J. I can't imagine ever letting it go and might even buy a SPB101J some time. SM actually got some aspects of the watch better than Seiko.
@WATCHingJames2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for WATCHing Michael.
@HazukiKyouko Жыл бұрын
I personally find the sumo being better than the samurai as the case Finnish and design is just so unique and less not forget a an original JDM release, released to the rest of us after. It wont look out of place 5 to 10 years later design wise. The samurai while cheaper isnt a bad watch but its angular profile makes it wear lager while the taper and bulbous shape of the sumo give it a only dial look on the wrist even far away, while the samurai will look larger from a distance especially on medium to smaller wrists.
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It is an amazing watch and I still think it is the best Seiko for the price