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Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

chriscentro
Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007
Hi fellow watch lovers



First of all, I do not have both watches except that I see them behind the showcases. I actually saw a 007 in the wild this evening, which triggered me to start this thread.



I really like the 007's crown area, crown guards and the watch shape. What I don't care for are the 007's hands :cry:



For Sumo, I like the overall appearance including the bracelet.



So, based on looks and looks alone, which one do you think looks nicer. I know it is subjective but I want to see what the majority thinks.



If you have one or both in any colours, you are welcome to post pictures, thank you!
sellwatch
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

"chriscentro"

Hi fellow watch lovers



First of all, I do not have both watches except that I see them behind the showcases. I actually saw a 007 in the wild this evening, which triggered me to start this thread.



I really like the 007's crown area, crown guards and the watch shape. What I don't care for are the 007's hands :cry:



For Sumo, I like the overall appearance including the bracelet.



So, based on looks and looks alone, which one do you think looks nicer. I know it is subjective but I want to see what the majority thinks.



If you have one or both in any colours, you are welcome to post pictures, thank you!


For me, I prefer the sumo. Never own skx007 before. Bought my first blue sumo, sold it. Bought it a black one to replace it. End up didn't like it, flipped it and bought another blue one again.



Finally sold it again to fund for some other watches I couldn't remember. That's my sumo story and below are some pics on my pencil wrist.





chriscentro
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007
sellwatch, thanks for your comments and pics, the blumo looked good on your wrist.
Astro2212
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007
Sumo ftw!!!

My 1st seiko was skx007 n it is a keeper coz dats where i start...

My sumo story sibeh drama...

I had a mint black sumo n loved it ttm!!!when on to hoot a orleng...hunt for the blue but gav up n sold both to get mm300...aftr awhile regret n got another mint black n dun knw y i sold again...later on got a super no horse run blue frm ceo...than aftr awhile sold to a kaki...than when the kaki wts i no money so another kaki bought it...few mths later hoot another blue n later sold to ceo...........i believe i wil buy sumo again!!!

So total i owned b4 5 pcs of sumos!!!!
ivan
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

"Astro2212"

Sumo ftw!!!

My 1st seiko was skx007 n it is a keeper coz dats where i start...

My sumo story sibeh drama...

I had a mint black sumo n loved it ttm!!!when on to hoot a orleng...hunt for the blue but gav up n sold both to get mm300...aftr awhile regret n got another mint black n dun knw y i sold again...later on got a super no horse run blue frm ceo...than aftr awhile sold to a kaki...than when the kaki wts i no money so another kaki bought it...few mths later hoot another blue n later sold to ceo...........i believe i wil buy sumo again!!!

So total i owned b4 5 pcs of sumos!!!!


Gd story bro!

:lol:



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ivan
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007
SUMO, as what Astroboy said, no horse run.



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Ed.YEO
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007
The SUMO is thick, big and macho. So, cosmetically the watch cannot live without thick and solid bracelets, or thick leather straps as well as thick rubber to enhance it's looks. Pair it with a thin NATO/ZULU, it will look soft easily.

The SKX007/09/11s' lug thickness is much slimmer, so as the watch thickness, from base till bezel. Just nice for all sorts of shoes, be it steel, leather or rubber as well as NATO/ZULU.

Personally, i like the orange face of SKX011 and 017.



But when it comes to movement, SUMO is a clear winner!
lunarin79
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007
my view for both watches.



007. A classic versatile daily wear watch which can be easily paired with any strap or bracelet to create different moods.



on leather strap/nato/zulu, it's semi casual, good for weekend or dressed down days.









on president bracelet(sorry guys, am biased, I only love president bracelet for my SKXs,lol), you're good to go for office attire.



Sumo. I was a late bloomer for this model. When it was first released, I hate the bezel insert fonts, I thought they had used a wrong font for the numerics. 1-2 passed & I never really took a second look at a Sumo. It's only late last year, my friend passed me a blue mint sumo, asking me to help him sell.



That was the time when I really handled a Sumo and from then on, my perceptions changed overnight. It wore damn comfortable on wrist despite the 20mm lugwidth. Though the watch head is chunky, the tapered bracelet somehow matches perfectly into the flow. One major flaw I could find is the long lugs. Sumo is not meant to be used on leather straps. The 'Gap' is almost as wide as Nile River.



Like what astro mentioned, when I saw him post his blue Sumo FS, I grabbed it immediately.













Based on these summary, I guess it's pretty obvious which model I prefer ;) :lol:
ivan
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007
Errrrr.

Obvious to who?

So ceo, which one u prefer?





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lunarin79
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

"ivan"

Errrrr.

Obvious to who?

So ceo, which one u prefer?





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you see the paragraphs lor, which model has more paragraphs?
ivan
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007
:?::?::?::?::?::?::?:



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roo7
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

"lunarin79"

[quote="ivan"]Errrrr.

Obvious to who?

So ceo, which one u prefer?





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you see the paragraphs lor, which model has more paragraphs?[/quote]

Both models have 2 photos.... so which model ?? :lol:
lunarin79
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007
okokokok



SUMO SUMO!!!



:lol: :lol:
ivan
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

"lunarin79"

okokokok



SUMO SUMO!!!



:lol: :lol:


For a moment I thought I failed my math.

:lol:



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roo7
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007
Haha. Ok coming back to the topic. I owned both briefly too. My choice will be sumo :)

Add MM300 to the picture, different answer :)





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lunarin79
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007
roo, u had a sumo before??
Astro2212
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

"roo7"

Haha. Ok coming back to the topic. I owned both briefly too. My choice will be sumo :)

Add MM300 to the picture, different answer :)





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Hahaha...u OT liao!!!pple ask skx n sumo u tok abt mm300 :lol:

1 more x i giv u ezlink card
roo7
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

"lunarin79"

roo, u had a sumo before??


Yea, you forgot liao... I flipped it to aiken, if he's still around..... :roll:





Old love...


"Astro2212"

[quote="roo7"]Haha. Ok coming back to the topic. I owned both briefly too. My choice will be sumo :)

Add MM300 to the picture, different answer :)





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Hahaha...u OT liao!!!pple ask skx n sumo u tok abt mm300 :lol:

1 more x i giv u ezlink card[/quote]

Got value one ? :lol:
lunarin79
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007
hmmm, cannot remember you used to own a Sumo



lol
ivan
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007
I owned both before too.

007 flipped the day I got it

Sumo flipped 10 days later.

So I like sumo more



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lunarin79
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

"ivan"

I owned both before too.

007 flipped the day I got it

Sumo flipped 10 days later.

So I like sumo more



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short & sweet answer
Astro2212
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007
:lol: bo value lah...i never own ezlink card b4 anyway... :lol:



Sumo worksmanship on case is lik toyota camry n skx is lik altis imo...n also the numbers u c is same lik the 2 cars i mentioned...

Bro go for sumo comform no wrong...

But newer sumos the insid of the caseback stamped china n some sumos the date r not aligned properli
CoolieND
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

"chriscentro"

I really like the 007's crown area, crown guards and the watch shape. What I don't care for are the 007's hands :cry:


Simple, create or buy a PMMM or Not-So-PMMM! ;)



Given a choice between the SKX007 and the Sumo, I'd go with.... the Samurai! (man, Seiko really needs to bring that one back) Otherwise, SKX007 on its classic looks. (but then again, I don't own one now, so.... :P)


"lunarin79"

okokokok



SUMO SUMO!!!



:lol: :lol:

Most importantly tho... it comes in [color=#0080FF]BLUE[/color]! :lol: :lol:
roo7
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

"lunarin79"

hmmm, cannot remember you used to own a Sumo



lol


That photo is taken May 2010 hehe.





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b3nji23
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007
For me it's the 007. Reason is because it is my first Seiko recommended by my 2 best buddies here in SC during edmw days and it also marks my first step into the world of watches...

Die die also will not flip one :cry:

But i have to agree with CEO, the SKX is best paired with the president bracelet :P







Badern
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007
Sumo for the win!
chriscentro
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007
6 persons preferred the Sumo while 3 person preferred the SKX, looks like I got my answer, thanks guys :D
Stupidbear
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007
SKX007!!

The font on sumo..... hmmmmmmmmm



:mrgreen:
lunarin79
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

"CoolieND"


:lol: :lol:

Most importantly tho... it comes in [color=#0080FF]BLUE[/color]! :lol: :lol:[/quote]



:oops: :oops:
004
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007
Sumo for me , i purchased a new Sumo as gift for a good friend that lives in Singapore .
bish
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007
sumo. the case is just.. :o
navik
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007
I don't really like the sumo due to the 20mm lug width, it just seems so wrong and disproportional on a watch that big. But have to give credit to Seiko for making it comfortable to wear despite it being a relatively big watch.



On the flipside, I only like the 007 on a leather nato/zulu (as what CEO have shown) or on a president/hammer bracelet, and wish it wears slightly bigger than its 42mm width :D
big-e-294
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007
SKX007 is a classic.. no nonsense-tough-as-nails-evergreen movement which will be long lived like the vintage 6309 in years to come.

my first seiko 200m diver was an skx007j.

same sentiments as CEO, i only like the president bracelet on the skx.

however, after wearing it for a while, i do find it a little top heavy and the crown protector digs into the back of my wrist. so comfort level for me was only so-so.



Recently, I have kept the sc skx base watch, as i can not bring myself to mod it, so i have purchased the murphy bezel and the pvd insert instead.





Sumo on the other hand, was a love at first sight for me. The blue sumo in particular.

I bought it new in mid 2009, in my first trip to Tokyo. So it has some sentimental value, that's one reason why i have not flipped it yet - and i dont think i ever will.

What i love about it:

- the ever changing blue color of the dial and bezel (from light to dark - almost black, depending on viewing angle and light conditions)

- chrome index markers that match the chrome outlined hands

- great lume

- big and thick bezel, which, if you noticed is "hidden" into the case (see my pic)

- curved lugs that sits nicely on smaller wrist

- 6r15 movt with handwinding and hack is a nice upgrade to the 7s















see the "hidden" or countersunk bezel?





seiko siao
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

"big-e-294"

SKX007 is a classic.. no nonsense-tough-as-nails-evergreen movement which will be long lived like the vintage 6309 in years to come.

my first seiko 200m diver was an skx007j.

same sentiments as CEO, i only like the president bracelet on the skx.

however, after wearing it for a while, i do find it a little top heavy and the crown protector digs into the back of my wrist. so comfort level for me was only so-so.



Recently, I have kept the sc skx base watch, as i can not bring myself to mod it, so i have purchased the murphy bezel and the pvd insert instead.





Sumo on the other hand, was a love at first sight for me. The blue sumo in particular.

I bought it new in mid 2009, in my first trip to Tokyo. So it has some sentimental value, that's one reason why i have not flipped it yet - and i dont think i ever will.

What i love about it:

- the ever changing blue color of the dial and bezel (from light to dark - almost black, depending on viewing angle and light conditions)

- chrome index markers that match the chrome outlined hands

- great lume

- big and thick bezel, which, if you noticed is "hidden" into the case (see my pic)

- curved lugs that sits nicely on smaller wrist

- 6r15 movt with handwinding and hack is a nice upgrade to the 7s















see the "hidden" or countersunk bezel?







sell me the murphy bezel and u can bring urself to mod it liao.
big-e-294
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

"seiko siao"






sell me the murphy bezel and u can bring urself to mod it liao.


*sweat* :shock: :?

:)
seiko siao
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

"big-e-294"

[quote="seiko siao"]




sell me the murphy bezel and u can bring urself to mod it liao.


*sweat* :shock: :?

:)[/quote]

when and where to deal?
funky_banana
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007
I like the classic diver look and feel of the 007. that simple black looking bezel with the tooth like at the side makes it a very attractive no nonsense diver. in fact it can be a dress watch or causal at any time. like CEO mentioned very classy when pair with president bracelet. the only thing that pull me off is the ball end tip of the second hand. I would prefer the 'ball' to be at the front instead like those you see in 6309s.



on the other hand I was never attracted to the sumo. the smooth looking bezel with large numbing don't look too good to be. and when you wear makes you feel that you should be extra careful with it. but I would prefer the lume and that 'camel toe' HEEHEE design as well as the second hand. however I find it a bit hard to pair with a leather strap for formal occasions.



so well to sum it up 007 for me please :P
funky_banana
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

"b3nji23"

For me it's the 007. Reason is because it is my first Seiko recommended by my 2 best buddies here in SC during edmw days and it also marks my first step into the world of watches...

Die die also will not flip one :cry:

But i have to agree with CEO, the SKX is best paired with the president bracelet :P


your two sex buddies xiang lai eh? :o

haha didn't your brother took the 007?
big-e-294
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

"funky_banana"

I like the classic diver look and feel of the 007. that simple black looking bezel with the tooth like at the side makes it a very attractive no nonsense diver. in fact it can be a dress watch or causal at any time. like CEO mentioned very classy when pair with president bracelet. the only thing that pull me off is the ball end tip of the second hand. I would prefer the 'ball' to be at the front instead like those you see in 6309s.



on the other hand I was never attracted to the sumo. the smooth looking bezel with large numbing don't look too good to be. and when you wear makes you feel that you should be extra careful with it. but I would prefer the lume and that 'camel toe' HEEHEE design as well as the second hand. however I find it a bit hard to pair with a leather strap for formal occasions.



so well to sum it up 007 for me please :P


cameltoe FTW!





ball in-front... not so much :?

:lol: :P
chriscentro
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007
Thanks everyone and big-e-294 for the inputs and great photos.
Valles
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007
My vote goes to SUMO :mrgreen:
eguy899
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007
my choice is obvious. :mrgreen:



Valles
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

"eguy899"

my choice is obvious. :mrgreen:







Lol ur pic speaks a thousand words!
aiken74
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007
^/^
ivan
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

"aiken74"

[quote="roo7"]


Yea, you forgot liao... I flipped it to aiken, if he's still around..... :roll:







Still kicking gd de...bt flip for a Calculator back in 2011...[/quote]

:lol:



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CoolieND
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007
Only got one thing to say to you Sumo lovers...







:lol: :lol: ;)
chriscentro
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

"CoolieND"

Only got one thing to say to you Sumo lovers...







:lol: :lol: ;)


nice leh
ivan
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

"chriscentro"

[quote="CoolieND"]Only got one thing to say to you Sumo lovers...







:lol: :lol: ;)


nice leh[/quote]

Nice but expensive.

I can spray for u the same colour, u want?



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R-Oak
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007
based on looks alone

i like the skx007 more

on top of that the number of aftermarket parts for the skx007 is ... well .. theres alot of choice



you want a blue bezel or a stainless chapter ring ? oh .. a new dial .. can you speak louder .. i heard you say a black bezel whit no markers.. because we got that too :P :lol:
chriscentro
Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

"eguy899"

my choice is obvious. :mrgreen:





You own all the 3 usual colours, that's hardcore man!