Seiko Sumo vs...Omega Seamaster? Sure, let's do it

You guys asked for this, I'm delivering. When I last compared the Omega Seamaster to my Seiko Monster you guys said, compare it to the Seiko Sumo instead. Well I have, so here is how is how it went.
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[@Lee_K_5555]

As a huge Seiko Fanboy (SKX, Monster, BFK, SSC019, Turtle, Samurai, Tuna) my absolute favorite of them all is the Sumo. I had avoided getting this watch for a very long time due to the negative points so often repeated in discussions: 1. The 20mm bracelet width is too small for a 45mm case. 2. The gap between the springbar and the case is too great when the watch is mounted on an aftermarket strap. 3. Seiko's insistence on Hardlex crystals instead of sapphire. 4. The "bolded font" of the bezel markings. 5. The unfortunate similarity to female anatomy of the 12 o'clock index. But my curiosity got the better of me and I ordered one and I could not be more pleased. What is hard to understand is that all the awkward stuff on the watch (proportions, font, extended lugs) tends to be exaggerated in photos. In the metal, this watch looks absolutely right and I can't explain it any better than that -- that Reese's Peanut Butter Cup shape of the bezel and case nestled into the elegantly arcing sides downwards through the lugs is truly a feast for the eyes. Like Anthony I found that the bracelet was merely adequate, like so many Seiko bracelets are. The magic solution for me was the addition of the Crafter Blue rubber strap -- a match made in heaven for this timepiece. The Sumo fits so nicely due to the curved lugs that even people with wrists smaller than seven inches can still wear it comfortably. As for the Omega, it certainly is a more elegant watch with better specs all around. But it damn well should be at nearly seven times the (street) price. I respect the Omega greatly and would never say the Sumo is a better watch. But the Sumo is a darn good watch. I sense that Seiko is going to abandon the line sooner than later due to their focus on Turtles, Samurais, and 62mas pieces at this price point, so anyone considering one is advised to get one while they are readily available.

[@Runner9264]

Great comment.

[@mrbacchus6127]

I don't usually respond to old comments but yours is so right on.

[@JasonDebly]

Lee, you need a channel on youtube!

[@1968jpy]

I’ve owned the same Omega Anthony has in this video and I now own the Blumo. In all honesty I prefer the Sumo. To me for money spent it’s a better watch. I’ll even go as far as saying it’s a perfect watch . I love my Sumo and would much rather have a Sumo than the Omega 👍🏻

[@tantu2395]

A 100% Seiko "specialist "comment, 👍

[@abkollin]

I own both the Omega and the Seiko - and love both. Your review was spot on and pointed out the differences and strengths of each watch. For me - the Sumo is bang for the buck - the better watch. Still - both are fantastic time pieces. I wear my Sumo on the Crafter Blue rubber strap which is a perfect fit and very comfortable.

[@freehey629]

Quite possibly one of your best videos yet, J. Pretty much hit on everything that a comparison needs.

[@tonyoreilly2637]

I love my Sumo Padi on the strapcode Angus jubilee, the sunburst blue in direct sunlight is breathtaking.

[@samd.5203]

Good video and comparison. The omega is the nicer watch for everyday wear. It looks better and possibly has a better movement. Also the size at 41 is much more comfortable for every day wear. However, if you truly want a tool watch for diving the sumo is hands down a better watch. Being a diver I can tell you that the hands on the Omega would be very hard to see underwater, whereas the bright white hands on a dark dial on the Sumo are truly functional for what the watch is supposed to do. That being said with the use of dive computers you rarely even need to use a dive watch anymore other than a back up in case your computer goes caput. Out of the two, I would buy the SKX. thanks again.

[@paulhoffer862]

I love my Blumo. I did put it on a Strapcode Endmill and it really looks great.

[@mulberrybushfilmfan]

agreed.

[@KRW628]

Could not agree more, Paul. I have the black Sumo on an Endmill.

[@pedropietri4811]

Paul Hoffer I

[@pibblesnbits]

I watched this video with my doggo. She fell asleep but I enjoyed the whole video.

[@varanid9]

I watched it with my Tegu lizard. He didn't seem very interested, though.

[@7s29]

Both Beautiful watches.

[@paulbrady8107]

As usual great show AJ.but even you compare the wave dial to a patek I'll still love my seamaster it just works for me ,just like an old first love.thanks for taking the time to make this.ps how does your dad feel about having you're one 8r is it now classed as his own?👍

[@pmoore512]

Another great video! If you ever get the opportunity I'd love to see you review an MM300.

[@JasonDebly]

Patrick Moore yeah me too!

[@tantu2395]

Both are beautiful pieces, but the Omega can match to a formal suit perfectly, and that is make the difference.

[@ScottyBennitone]

One of the most comfortable to wear dive watches ever vs the most uncomfortable proportionately. Hmm, I wonder who will win ???

[@acftmxman]

Anthony, my brother, another great review! Personally, between the two, I like the Omega better. I'm a sucker for a blue dial. Although (I'll probably get some hate for this) I am really partial to the new Commander's Watch. The whole red, white and blue color scheme I find very attractive. I know a lot of the collecting world have poo poo'd it. But I say better for it. That means it won't sell as well and then you would have something special for the collection. I like how you are playing with straps. That one looks good on the Blumo and I really liked what you did with the AVI-8 on the last review. I believe you can change the whole personality of a watch with just the right strap change. Anyway, focus problems aside in the beginning, the production value is great! And as always, I enjoyed the review and your honest opinion very much! Take care, Mark

[@normcote270]

Great side by side, the Seiko held up pretty well, especially considering the pricepoint!! But the Omega is gorgeous inside and out, beautiful without flaw IMO!!

[@theplasticdesert2408]

Another great episode and interesting comparison. Thanks again.

[@rmelo5932]

There are 2 things that I dislike about my Blumo. the overrated hardlex crystal and the braclet. I currently have it out for a replacement sapphire crystal and I installed a Strapcode bracelet to replace the stock one. I had no real issues with the bezel insert, but decided to have a luminous ceramic one installed. Can't wait to get it back.

[@samuelball8775]

I really like the stock bracelet on my sumo. Very comfortable. I also have strap code endmill but think the stock is very good. Nice video mate. Keep up the gd work 👍

[@paulhoffer862]

My only real problem with the stock bracelet was it was too small. I often had trouble getting my hand through the bracelet and it was tight on my wrist. I liked the looks of it.

[@alittleolder]

Very interesting comparison my friend. I do love my Seamaster though. I am looking for a cheap watch right now but there is so much good stuff.. Hard to decide on something.

[@nevahenuf]

Should check out some of the special release Sumos; I know the zimbe and the white one have very pretty wave dials.

[@functionaldoc5054]

Check out the prices have been falling on Jomashop on Omega. Great review on the two. Nice have do an another in detailed review.

[@lonewolf30531]

SEIKO all the way!

[@ryanmallory8687]

For me the seiko is too big. My daily watch is a midsize seamaster which I really enjoy, however I just picked up a sarb033 that could dethrown the omega. I was surprised to see it is a 6r15d, so hopefully seiko has fixed whatever issues the previous movements may have had. Anyway, thanks for another great video. I look forward to all of them.

[@dalecard9158]

Always love this intro music, i'm sure I heard this on my radio recently.

[@varanid9]

As someone who recently sold his Omega Seamaster and, shortly after, got bitten by the Seiko bug, I can say I prefer the Sumo - over THIS PARTICULAR Omega. After all, watches are things of the heart; functionally, most decent quality watches are comparable regardless of what the 'luxury' crowd would have you believe. However, being objects of irrational passion, I must say, I LOVE the retro Omega Seamaster Coaxial Master. And, though I have several Seikos, the Sumo is not one of them.

[@M3LTUP]

Good review. Thanks.

[@garyk8285]

I'm not sure what after-market steel bracelet works best for the Sumo. Don't like straight end links, or mesh. I think Seiko had the right design idea, it's just not executed the best. Design is okay, but the polished edge of centre links doing match the polishing on the end links. The way it's done on the end links should've carried through the whole bracelet, and they should've had a milled clasp. Perhaps a NATO would be better than a two piece strap also, as the lug holes are a fair distance from case.

[@johnkennedy9078]

Would you think changing the crystal out on the Sumo would be relatively low risk for amateur? I'm good with my hands and plan to buy the right tools, along with binge watching youtube guides. Honestly my biggest concern would be releasing the crown

[@kevinn1158]

What do you think of Sinn as a sport watch alternative to these models? I also was wondering about your opinion of Nomos and Max Bill Junghans.. I've enjoyed your honest opinions in your other videos, thanks! ( I agree with your praise of Seiko and Glashutte Original!)

[@KRW628]

A very nice "homage" (that's French for: rip off) of the Seamaster is the Seiko SKA 371. 42mm. Quartz. A second pusher at 2 o'clock. $200. A also wear a Sumo, which is just a terrific watch.

[@jefferyneu3915]

I have to disagree with your assessment of comparability. I love both Seiko and Omega, but the only way Seiko compares favorably with Omega is lume. Seiko’s lume blows away Omega’s. Oddly enough, with all the negative comments about the SMP’s scalloped bezel, I have no problem turning it easily when wet with seawater. In my experience it is very slick when wet with fresh water, but I don’t dive off n fresh water. Yes, I have actually used my 2531.80 ad a dive watch and it excells!

[@momentintime6151]

J., get the Seiko sbdc051. I think you would love it.... then review it for me ; )

[@t.armstrong3119]

Heard the reason why they removed the wave pattern was due to discolorization over time.

[@anamisidro8453]

My beloved seamaster!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! nice video!

[@mountainhobo]

My old eyes do not tolerate the skeletonized hands, and I am not a fan of all the writing at the bottom. It's a watch, not an essay. Still, I would take the Omega over the Seiko in a heartbeat, provided I could replace the hands. Can we have more choices? :)

[@giannmilanista]

Awesome review, brother. Let's catch up, soon!

[@JANTHONYCHANNEL]

Giancarlo Rosselli Thank you and yes, we should.

[@mariosiaven2965]

Anthony one quick question: i tried on an Om Seamaster new at an AD and is a beauty but im in 2 minds between it and a Tudor Pelagos which i also tried on whats your opinion regarding resale value prestige features and quality between the 2?

[@brynybach7741]

Love the Seiko, look at those strap pins! Megha ......

[@0017Bulldog]

Excellent my good man, excellent.

[@jpdavis6042]

Great to see you, JA. Have been looking for a Seamaster like yours (same era). A lot on the ore owned market that can be had relatively cheap. Hell, I just want one for the collection, even though I'm a few blocks from the Pacific Ocean (LA), doubt if I would go in the water with it. Best, JP

[@highnrising]

I like an accurate mechanical watch. My 1997 Seamaster (serviced by Omega for the first time last year) now keeps time to within 2-and-a-half seconds a day. If we're talking about a new watch--not some old vintage piece for collecting and for very occasional wear--it's got to be highly accurate or I'm not interested.

[@8AP1]

No Seiko in this price range is going to be COSC. Move up to Grand Seiko (Hi Beat) and it's better than COSC!

[@draganboromisa5129]

What is , on your opinion , fair price for Omega ?

[@trevbarlow9719]

Why do they look the same size in the video, but not in the thumbnail?

[@richdubbya]

For the $$$? The Sumo.

[@voiceofexperience]

Wish Omega was still making that version.

[@rmelo5932]

I own and enjoy both, but really, they are not even in the same ball park.

[@nickg2954]

What watch would u pk between the blumo and the Blue lagoon?

[@007cheburashka]

Seamaster is superior in design, cool factor, movement, and size. Nice video

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

Just that hard to grip bezel is enough of a give away that this is not a well designed watch. Imagine using that while wearing gloves.

[@FunFactsAboutTech]

Precisely. Made for "desk diving", as opposed to the seiko, which you can actually use easily.

[@michaelbishop9157]

unless you want to use it for its actual purpose

[@varanid9]

Yeah, the Seamaster is obviously nicer. However, my Seiko Samurai matches my Seamaster in everything except perhaps prestige. Of course, a case could be made that the Sumo is more "tasteful" than either. BTW, love the bezel on the Sumo.

[@siciliangamer]

So the movement on the Seiko has a tendency to gain 25-30 seconds and then just fail... The Omega is an icon.

[@8AP1]

Being an owner of the Omega Seamster 300, Omega released the first revision (calibre 2500A) before it was ready. It was very problematic, they addressed it with calibre 2500B, then 2500C and made final improvements with the 2500D. Personally, I'd be pissed to have gotten the A and all the issues that came with it. That is poor form from omega. The 2500D is a rock star though. I average 4.5secs a week with it.

[@varanid9]

My Omega is a quartz, but I have a Breitling automatic, have had 2 Rolex, a Sub and a GMT - My Seiko Samurai, my Ball Master Engineer II diver and my Zodiac Super Seawolf are my most accurate automatics, blowing both the Breitling and the Sub out of the water, and a little better than the GMT Master was. They also have longer power reserves.

[@chuckschillingvideos]

I loathe the scalloped bezel of this instance of the Seamaster. I've never understood why Omega did that.

[@cy4624]

Also can't stand the SM bracelet.nothing worse. .Sumo all the way.

[@sakir8247]

omega seamaster is best sport watch ever

[@neilglucente]

A very thorough comparison and I agree that Seiko's mid-tier movements are soundly outclassed by any Swiss movement. I hope you don't mind that I correct you on the engraving on the back of your Omega. The engraving is not a "seahorse" per se but rather a depiction of a mythical Phoenician/Greek creature called a hippocamp. A seahorse is the english vernacular name for a species of small marine animals in the genus hippocampus. Notwithstanding that while a seahorse is nominally (in latin) a hippocamp, the sea creature engraved on the Seamaster should never be referred to as a seahorse. I'm sure you know all this but the know-it-all in me can't resist pointing it out : ) Glad to see that you've resumed making more regular content. Cheers!

[@shaneweightman]

Can’t stand them hands , infact don’t think I like much about that omega, saw the latest offerings in a watch shop last wk , and out of everything, I was taken by the Tudor black bay ,, I would have bought it there and then , however that is only my opinion,,, that of course we are all entitled cheers shane uk 🇬🇧

[@GarrySkipPerkins]

I love that Seamaster. I am seriously debating between that, a Tudor Day-Date and a Nomos (I know these are all totally different(.

[@Tim0909]

What did you end up doing?

[@bluemystic7501]

The sumo looks like a sub $1000 watch.

[@varanid9]

Pierce Brosnan's Omega was actually the quartz version and, at least in one film, was a chronograph.

[@lancerowe5388]

Sumo is way better looking but that bracelet is totally ugly on the Sumo. Strapcode makes great looking bracelets for the Sumo.

[@sevenaevin]

End links, bezel action? Nothing...

[@jeffmagic32]

I had the Omega as my first real watch , and it was a disaster. It would stop running while I was wearing it.

[@8AP1]

You probably had the 2500A calibre. The later revisions (particularly the 2500D are significantly better)

[@johnmerton4516]

Fromjonno. My Omega Seamaster was a disaster. Leaked from new Omega couln’d fix. Kept erratic time. Glass kept on popping off, also lost the winder and second hand. Then stopped working. Sat in draw for several years. Do I chuck or get repaired? Foolishly decided on former. Cost as much as the Seiko to repair. Very accurate for a year then went haywire. My wife had a gold Omega dresswatch. One day, putting it on, it just “exploded”. Bits went everywhere. Never again.

[@carlosdelacadiz6658]

That Seiko is the better looking piece.Both nice tho.

[@horrorfreaklondon3037]

Sumo all day.....if you aint bond.....dont try to be!! Spend the extra 500 on another seiko....

[@bawalmagisip1]

Horror freak London Sumo is $450 & Omega SM is $3,400. Not sure about your math.

[@larvancioramos9748]

omega sea monster!? 😲

[@Mgoblue2486]

While I appreciate Seiko watches and own a few...this is like comparing a Hyundai to a Mercedes.

[@varanid9]

No, it's more like comparing a Honda to a Mercedes. And, frankly, the Honda is the better car.

[@tomsterr1904]

No competition here. Omega wins in design naturally.

[@M3LTUP]

I dont like skeleton hands on any watch.

[@varanid9]

If you kept them better fed, that wouldn't be a problem.

[@sp3c0ps]

Reviews a 15 year old seamaster -,-

[@KB-kw8ni]

Invicta trumps both

[@OptimaMrL]

In what way? Which model of the Invicta?

[@MarkM58]

@@OptimaMrL Invicta Reserve Pro Diver 6883 with the Sellita SW200 calibre movement and 28,800 bpm and 500m WR is a very well built and beautiful watch with certified diamond indices. www.invictawatch.com/watches/detail/6883-invicta-reserve-men-45mm-stainless-steel-stainless-steel-gold-blue-dial-sw200-automatic

[@saberman12341]

Dude WTF???? You can't do close ups of a watch that you are holding with those fingers. Handle your business. Manicure. I had to stop watching.

[@tomsterr1904]

Automatic movement is so overrated in general. Nowadays there are so much more advanced technologies like solar available in watches that the prices of automatic watches are ridiculous.

[@poopy_fingers3324]

if you comparing a solar movement to a mechanical movement than you just don't get it.

[@tomsterr1904]

What exactly I don't get? Mechanical watches are nor very practical but they were good choice about 50 years ago - not anymore.

[@04rit]

If you're comparing a solar with an automatic, you're missing the point. You're asking why you can't go to your marriage wearing a good pair of jeans and t-shirt when it's more comfortable than your $1000 suit.

[@FunFactsAboutTech]

True petrolheads like cars with engines rather than electric cars. Watch enthusiasts appreciate automatic movements.

[@mghorvath79]

Fuck you

[@drewsmith6066]

The Omega looks lots better the Seiko looks cheep crap .. i know what i would have and it wouldnt be that Sumo

[@8AP1]

Firstly, it's "cheap". Cheep is what a bird says. Secondly, there is absolutely no doubt the Omega is a better watch (I own one). However the Sumo does not look crap in any way. Unless you've personally handled one and seen one in the flesh, it is anything but cheap.

[@BeautyofScent]

Seiko vs omega? hells no. seiko is shitter.

[@Ge0rGi.]

Grand Seiko vs omega? omega is super shitter !! Garbage actualy.