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Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .

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Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .
Automatic Diver 200m JDM Sumo SBDC001J , i purchased as a gift for a good friend in Singapore .

The quality of the finish is very good & the workhorse 6R15 Caliber is a winner "IMO" , i went once again to Seiko "Thong Sia" boutique store . The service i have gotten from the girls @ "Thong Sia" is simply the best , also their product knowledge is high .

Anyway thats my 4th Seiko gift / purchase while visting Singapore , am very pleased :D
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Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .
I forgotten to mention "funksoulava's" post yesterday , regarding his new Sumo purchase was good advise to help me purchase this Sumo as a gift . ;)
Badern
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .
Congrats!

This is your 4th purchase while in Sg? Wow!

What are the others ?
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Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .

"Badern"

Congrats!

This is your 4th purchase while in Sg? Wow!

What are the others ?


Yes it is my 4th new Seiko purchase mate , in fact i well & truely exceeded my planned Seiko buying budget :o of 2 Seiko's while here on my Singapore break .

But its funny how it can so easily happen , i will be eating "Kopitiam" $3.50 Laksa's for the rest of my stay :lol: :? :o



P.S i have followed some your posts & read of your amazing Ananta win , i love my Seiko contest "well done" mate . :)
Badern
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .
Thanks mate!

Hope you enjoy the laksa for the rest of your trip :lol:



At least it better than $7-9 kebabs, sushi rolls and fish&chips ;)



I assume you are from Down Under mate?
Quasimodo
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .
Glad you're enjoying yourself here, Mike!
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Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .

"Badern"

Thanks mate!

Hope you enjoy the laksa for the rest of your trip :lol:



At least it better than $7-9 kebabs, sushi rolls and fish&chips ;)



I assume you are from Down Under mate?


European Australian , my other half is from Singapore . We both visting our Singapore friends & family , we leave in approx 2 weeks back to Australia . :)
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Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .

"Quasimodo"

Glad you're enjoying yourself here, Mike!


Yes i am having a great time here in Singapore, i have been here now since the 19/10/12 . I have gone just about everywhere , plenty of R&R "thanks mate" .
funksoulava
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .

"MIKER"

I forgotten to mention "funksoulava's" post yesterday , regarding his new Sumo purchase was enough to make up my mind to go out this morning get me one for myself also . Also the many other positive reviews from other Sumo owners here , i am very happy :D to be part of the Sumo owners club :lol: ;)


G'day mate! I'm both surprised and glad that my post tipped you over on your new purchase! Congrats! So I assume you bought a Black one from their Orchard Road boutique? Now you're making me hanker for another JDM but I need one that's <44mm in diameter........ any suggestions? =p
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Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .
^^

Yes I got the black one , but I spent a good deal of time comparing the black against the blue . Suggestions get a blue one "lol" .
funksoulava
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .

"MIKER"

^^

Yes I got the black one , but I spent a good deal of time comparing the black against the blue . Suggestions get a blue one "lol" .


So I guess you prefer the 'classy' look of the black one then. You are so evil! I've actually entertained thoughts of betting the blue one......decisions, decisions....... =p
004
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .
^^

You can always check out the LandMaster , very nice also ;)
funksoulava
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .
Nice, but will be on liquid diet if I bought it =p
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Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .

"funksoulava"

Nice, but will be on liquid diet if I bought it =p


Myself inc :lol: , enjoy your new Sumo ;)
dragonboat02
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .
Hi miker, congrats on ur new acquisition! Do show us the pic if it's avail!
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Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .

"dragonboat02"

Hi miker, congrats on ur new acquisition! Do show us the pic if it's avail!


Thanks mate , i cant posts pics from my tab "sorry" . :oops:
dragonboat02
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .

"MIKER"

[quote="dragonboat02"]Hi miker, congrats on ur new acquisition! Do show us the pic if it's avail!


Thanks mate , i cant posts pics from my tab "sorry" . :oops:[/quote]
No worries mate! ;)
smokie
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .
Hi Guys,

Been seriously considering to buy one.

Can u let me know where in Singapore to get the cheapest for a new piece ?

Is there any secondary market for Sumo?



Cheer!
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Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .

"smokie"

Hi Guys,

Been seriously considering to buy one.

Can u let me know where in Singapore to get the cheapest for a new piece ?

Is there any secondary market for Sumo?



Cheer!


I purchased @ "Seiko Thong Sia" , skywatches also sells Sumo ;)
Evirobie
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .

"MIKER"

[quote="smokie"]Hi Guys,

Been seriously considering to buy one.

Can u let me know where in Singapore to get the cheapest for a new piece ?

Is there any secondary market for Sumo?



Cheer!


I purchased @ "Seiko Thong Sia" , the Genuine Seiko international warranty i get by purchasing there was important to me . I dont want a warranty supported by retail store only or that of grey imports etc , also i wanted to buy my Seiko's in a Boutique Seiko outlet "nothing like that in Australia" , also i got a discount . I am always :) to pay extra $$ for a great retail / customer service exprience & thats exactly what i got from the staff @ Seiko Thong Sia . ;)[/quote]

Especially with 2 cute sales there.
Ed.YEO
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .

"MIKER"

European Australian , my other half is from Singapore . We both visting our Singapore friends & family , we leave in approx 2 weeks back to Australia . :)


Now you start to get localised! And you start to use the word "hoot"!

Sooner or later, we'll hear from you, "letz jio everyone, cheong to K2 la kopi! Mites!" :lol: :lol:
Ed.YEO
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .
Ohh shoot!!! Wait here, mate!

Suddenly i remember another mate of WUS from Australia also mentioned that he's in SG to visit his wife's family member here! And i just couldn't help noticing your nick that ends with "IKER"!!!
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Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .
^^

My Singlish is improving "la" , but i cant @ times understand you guys :lol:
smokie
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .
Can't wait any longer.

Just bought a SBDC001 this afternoon.

Love at first sight!



Cheer!
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Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .

"smokie"

Can't wait any longer.

Just bought a SBDC001 this afternoon.

Love at first sight!



Cheer!


Couldnt agree more , enjoy your new Sumo ;)
dragonboat02
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .
Hi mate, heres my orange sumo saying "hi"..







changed my crystal to sapphire with AR

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Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .

"dragonboat02"

Hi mate, heres my orange sumo saying "hi"..







changed my crystal to sapphire with AR



Looks good with its orange dial & metal bracelet , enjoy it :)
wish0635
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .


Blue Sumo by wish0635, on Flickr



Mine says hi,



Back to its country of birth - Tokyo Imperial Palace



Cheers,
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Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .

"wish0635"



Blue Sumo by wish0635, on Flickr



Mine says hi,



Back to its country of birth - Tokyo Imperial Palace



Cheers,




Very nice , great pic also :)
funksoulava
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .
Have my Sumo for about 2 weeks plus. Initially it was running at +4.5 seconds a day. Today, checked it and it's +2 seconds. It's an understatement to say I'm very happy with that =)
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Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .

"funksoulava"

Have my Sumo for about 2 weeks plus. Initially it was running at +4.5 seconds a day. Today, checked it and it's +2 seconds. It's an understatement to say I'm very happy with that =)


Thats great time keeping .
funksoulava
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .

"MIKER"

[quote="funksoulava"]Have my Sumo for about 2 weeks plus. Initially it was running at +4.5 seconds a day. Today, checked it and it's +2 seconds. It's an understatement to say I'm very happy with that =)


Thats great time keeping .[/quote]

Thanks bro =) How about yours?
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Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .
Just to comment regards @ what a Amazing watch the Sumo really is , during my many vists to a watch stores in Singapore , i directly compared the finish of my Sumo to many other watches worth thousands of dollars more . The Sumo honestly not only compares in quality of finish , but actually exceeds many higher end watches .

Makes me very glad that i own a Seiko Sumo , IMHO the best quality / best finished watch in its price point & beyond .
funksoulava
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .
You need a Blumo matey =p
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Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .

"funksoulava"

Thanks bro =) How about yours?


My Sumo is approx +/- 4.5 seconds per day . It seems to be loss & not gain in seconds , all within spec's . ;)



Update -



Just one day out from leaving Singapore , i wanted to give a gift to my bro in laws Son . He just finished his Singapore army service & has grown up to be a fine young man , so i decided my new Sumo will make the perfect gift for him . So i given him the new Sumo , its a great gift for a great guy :)
big-e-294
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .

"MIKER"

Just to comment regards @ what a Amazing watch the Sumo really is , during my many vists to a watch stores in Singapore , i directly compared the finish of my Sumo to many other watches worth thousands of dollars more . The Sumo honestly not only compares in quality of finish , but actually exceeds many higher end watches .

Makes me very glad that i own a Seiko Sumo , IMHO the best quality / best finished watch in its price point & beyond .


I'd cheers to that!



i've had my blue sumo since early 2009 and i love it!

(pic with Mt Fuji)









wish0635
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .

"MIKER"

[quote="funksoulava"] Thanks bro =) How about yours?


My Sumo is approx +/- 4.5 seconds per day . It seems to be loss & not gain in seconds , all within spec's . ;)[/quote]

Mine is about +5 sec after 4 days. Seems to be more accurate if it spends more time on the wrist.



Better than GS's specs.



Cheers,
chriscentro
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .
Besides Thong Sia, where can one have a look at the Sumo, especially the blue one. What is the average price for a new piece?



Thanks!
Cosmograph
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .

"chriscentro"

Besides Thong Sia, where can one have a look at the Sumo, especially the blue one. What is the average price for a new piece?



Thanks!

Skywatch/Watch fashion on 3rd level People's pPark complex. Prob around 750-800? ( not too sure), but grey market set& their own warranty.

Big time is the other place which I believe ~$800 plus. Again, their own warranty.

Rogue hog mentioned Vivo city store managed by city chain with chio bu and good product knowledge plus similar price to BT but with TS warranty tho. Ask him to direct you?



These are the main places besides TS locally. Have fun in the hunt! ;)
chriscentro
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .

"Cosmograph"

[quote="chriscentro"]Besides Thong Sia, where can one have a look at the Sumo, especially the blue one. What is the average price for a new piece?



Thanks!

Skywatch/Watch fashion on 3rd level People's pPark complex. Prob around 750-800? ( not too sure), but grey market set& their own warranty.

Big time is the other place which I believe ~$800 plus. Again, their own warranty.

Rogue hog mentioned Vivo city store managed by city chain with chio bu and good product knowledge plus similar price to BT but with TS warranty tho. Ask him to direct you?



These are the main places besides TS locally. Have fun in the hunt! ;)[/quote]

Thanks for your reply. Will check out Big Time as they may have the Orient Beast for comparison.
wish0635
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .

"chriscentro"

[quote="Cosmograph"]
Skywatch/Watch fashion on 3rd level People's pPark complex. Prob around 750-800? ( not too sure), but grey market set& their own warranty.

Big time is the other place which I believe ~$800 plus. Again, their own warranty.

Rogue hog mentioned Vivo city store managed by city chain with chio bu and good product knowledge plus similar price to BT but with TS warranty tho. Ask him to direct you?



These are the main places besides TS locally. Have fun in the hunt! ;)


Thanks for your reply. Will check out Big Time as they may have the Orient Beast for comparison.[/quote]

You can also check prices with Higuchi, one of the well known Seiko dealers in Japan.

I purchased most of my JDM Seikos from him. My blue sumo was around US $555 about 2 years ago.

International warranty, any problem can go to TS.

He is also dealing with Orient & Orient Star.



Cheers,
shiroang
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .

"wish0635"

[quote="chriscentro"]


Thanks for your reply. Will check out Big Time as they may have the Orient Beast for comparison.


You can also check prices with Higuchi, one of the well known Seiko dealers in Japan.

I purchased most of my JDM Seikos from him. My blue sumo was around US $555 about 2 years ago.

International warranty, any problem can go to TS.

He is also dealing with Orient & Orient Star.



Cheers,[/quote]

Was searching the forum in regards to JDM Black Sumo, and saw your post.

I checked it up Higuchi's site, wow the price is great for it! Even adding the 7% GST upon reaching Singapore postal.

So it will be provided with international warranty? As I didn't see it being mentioned on his website. http://www.higuchi-inc.com" false;

Unless that's not the right one.



Thanks in advance! :)
wish0635
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .

"shiroang"

[quote="wish0635"]


You can also check prices with Higuchi, one of the well known Seiko dealers in Japan.

I purchased most of my JDM Seikos from him. My blue sumo was around US $555 about 2 years ago.

International warranty, any problem can go to TS.

He is also dealing with Orient & Orient Star.



Cheers,


Was searching the forum in regards to JDM Black Sumo, and saw your post.

I checked it up Higuchi's site, wow the price is great for it! Even adding the 7% GST upon reaching Singapore postal.

So it will be provided with international warranty? As I didn't see it being mentioned on his website. http://www.higuchi-inc.com" false;

Unless that's not the right one.



Thanks in advance! :)[/quote]

This is the correct website. He usually under declare the price and there is no need to pay GST.

Warranty is international, so there is no issue.

Go get it. No regrets.



Cheers,
bish
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .

"shiroang"

[quote="wish0635"]


You can also check prices with Higuchi, one of the well known Seiko dealers in Japan.

I purchased most of my JDM Seikos from him. My blue sumo was around US $555 about 2 years ago.

International warranty, any problem can go to TS.

He is also dealing with Orient & Orient Star.



Cheers,


Was searching the forum in regards to JDM Black Sumo, and saw your post.

I checked it up Higuchi's site, wow the price is great for it! Even adding the 7% GST upon reaching Singapore postal.

So it will be provided with international warranty? As I didn't see it being mentioned on his website. http://www.higuchi-inc.com" false;

Unless that's not the right one.



Thanks in advance! :)[/quote]

I have bnib piece less than 1 mth old. Catch n release. Pm me if u want.:grin:



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shiroang
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .

"wish0635"

[quote="shiroang"]


Was searching the forum in regards to JDM Black Sumo, and saw your post.

I checked it up Higuchi's site, wow the price is great for it! Even adding the 7% GST upon reaching Singapore postal.

So it will be provided with international warranty? As I didn't see it being mentioned on his website. http://www.higuchi-inc.com" false;

Unless that's not the right one.



Thanks in advance! :)


This is the correct website. He usually under declare the price and there is no need to pay GST.

Warranty is international, so there is no issue.

Go get it. No regrets.



Cheers,[/quote]

Thanks for the info!

That's really a superb price as compared to shops selling in SG!

Very likely to get it, will be thinking through for a final round also.
shiroang
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .

"bish"

[quote="shiroang"]


Was searching the forum in regards to JDM Black Sumo, and saw your post.

I checked it up Higuchi's site, wow the price is great for it! Even adding the 7% GST upon reaching Singapore postal.

So it will be provided with international warranty? As I didn't see it being mentioned on his website. http://www.higuchi-inc.com" false;

Unless that's not the right one.



Thanks in advance! :)


I have bnib piece less than 1 mth old. Catch n release. Pm me if u want.:grin:



Sent from my GT-I8730 using Tapatalk 2[/quote]

I think I can't PM yet, haven't reach 10 posts, need mod to even screen my posting first...

But will be interested to know how much you will be selling for. :)
bish
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .

"shiroang"

[quote="bish"]


I have bnib piece less than 1 mth old. Catch n release. Pm me if u want.:grin:



Sent from my GT-I8730 using Tapatalk 2


I think I can't PM yet, haven't reach 10 posts, need mod to even screen my posting first...

But will be interested to know how much you will be selling for. :)[/quote]

U can get me at 9277 eight two seven two. Sorry ah OT:grin:



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shiroang
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .
Thanks to wish0635, in the end just ordered from Higuchi, price is good including shipping.

Has international warranty too!



Replies promtly, but took a few days before sending out (maybe no stock), then shipping took 2 days to reach Singapore only!



Overall a great experience buying from Higuchi!
shiroang
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .
By the way, just to get input from Sumo users.

I know the rated accuracy of 6R15 is -15 to +25, and I observe mine is about -16/day.

Do you think I should let my watch run for a couple more weeks before sending for regulating?



As I was looking forward for the accuracy to be within +-5, rather than at the extreme end of -16...
big-e-294
Re: Seiko JDM Sumo , SBDC001J .
Mine runs a consistent +10sec/day since day 1.

I bought it brand new in 2010.



Usually you need a couple weeks of run in time and also depends on what u do during the day.

My advice is monitor for another couple weeks. If its still slow then go get it regulated if it bothers u.



I rotate watches every 2-3 days so sometimes +/- 15sec doesn't bothers too much.



Or if I'm going to be wearing the watch for a week straight on a work trip, I would set it 30-40sec slower so by the end of the week it's only +20-30sec fast.





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