@@EricSloferwatchreviews I have a. Ouple of the stamped clasps. They are incredibly durable, and were acceptable when I bought a 2nd gen Orange Monster for $200. My objection is continuing to use it when their prices are skyrocketing. I may just have to stick with micro brands. Frankly, micro brands are kicking Seiko’s ass at this point. Sure, I can buy any number of,straps, but buying a strap for a brand new watch rubs me the wrong way.
@@jefferyneu3915 if that's your main complaint about a watch then you need to see sunlight and touch grass. Put it on another strap and your problem is solved. Christ y'all can be annoying.
What terrifies me about mechanical GMTs is that they are more fragile and will cost a ridiculous amount of money to get serviced. Even if you do everything right, it will happen. A proper diver, screw-down crown, traveler GMT, and solar-powered quartz... you cannot argue that this is a one watch collection. I might to get one for myself.
I got my Frédérique constant moonphase (sellita) serviced in France. It costed me 450€. I don’t know What would be thé price for a fc manufacture moonphase. Gmt seiko should be a bit less than sellita. I prefer quartz and if possible solar ones. More precise, less expensive to buy and maintain, virtually unlimited power reserve, thinner etc…
Kalau untuk koleksi memang pas automatic...tetapi kalau untuk pemakaian sehari-hari lebih bagus solar quart karena tidak repot penyetelan dalam waktu dekat katakanlah daya lebih lama dan minimal perawatan 🙏🏼
Really nice watch. Even though it's a quartz movement, I'd rather have a legitimate diver with a traveler GMT, than a pseudo diver (i.e., Seiko 5) with an office GMT. The stamped clasp doesn't bother me at all, so I wouldn't consider buying an aftermarket bracelet just for that reason.
Hey Big E, I have been head over heels enamored with this watch since this came out. Do you think this one would be a great addition to any collection? I also have wrist the size of Olive Oyl, do you think a smaller wrist could handle this watch? Thanks in advance and thanks for the content.
With bezel as it is, you already have a 12 hours GMT and can use it for a third time zone if you so wish. It is indeed a beautiful watch, but is it really necessary? No. The original mechanical Sumo with its bezel works just fine as a time keeper, dive watch and as a GMT. Actually even better as a GMT than a GMT watch. Why? Because you don't have to screw and mech around with the crown. You just turn the bezel to the desired time zone and read it from there and never have to change your local time if you don't want to or find it necessary. How does it work? Look at the bezel and after the 60 minutes marker you have a mark, 10, another mark, 20, another mark and so on until the 60 mark. The first mark is 1, 10 is 2 (10x2=20. Drop the zero and it is 2), next mark is 3, 20 is 4 ( 20x2=40. Drop the zero and it is four) and so on. You very easily set the new time zone you are going to before hand or at the new time zone by just turning the bezel and set the time. For example: If I know in before hand the destination time zone is GMT +2, you just turn the bezel and put the 10 marker 12 O'clock. As explained earlier 10 is 2. Wherever your hour hand are, that is your local time and if you extend the hour hand to the bezel, that is your time zone time. And if you for example don't know in beforehand the GMT plus or minus in your new time zone, you just find out what the time is there and with a quick turn of the bezel the time is set. Airports, train stations, bus stations and hotels and a myriad of other sources can always provide you with the "local time" of your new time zone and destination. Or: You can do it reverse if you are staying in your time zone for a longer period of time; you set the hour hand for the time zone and set the bezel for your home time. What ever you want.
With bezel as it is, you already have a 12 hours GMT and can use it for a third time zone if you so wish. It is indeed a beautiful watch, but is it really necessary? No. The original mechanical Sumo with its bezel works just fine as a time keeper, dive watch and as a GMT. Actually even better as a GMT than a GMT watch. Why? Because you don't have to screw and mech around with the crown. You just turn the bezel to the desired time zone and read it from there and never have to change your local time if you don't want to or find it necessary. How does it work? Look at the bezel and after the 60 minutes marker you have a mark, 10, another mark, 20, another mark and so on until the 60 mark. The first mark is 1, 10 is 2 (10x2=20. Drop the zero and it is 2), next mark is 3, 20 is 4 ( 20x2=40. Drop the zero and it is four) and so on. You very easily set the new time zone you are going to before hand or at the new time zone by just turning the bezel and set the time. For example: If I know in before hand the destination time zone is GMT +2, you just turn the bezel and put the 10 marker 12 O'clock. As explained earlier 10 is 2. Wherever your hour hand are, that is your local time and if you extend the hour hand to the bezel, that is your time zone time. And if you for example don't know in beforehand the GMT plus or minus in your new time zone, you just find out what the time is there and with a quick turn of the bezel the time is set. Airports, train stations, bus stations and hotels and a myriad of other sources can always provide you with the "local time" of your new time zone and destination. Or: You can do it reverse if you are staying in your time zone for a longer period of time; you set the hour hand for the time zone and set the bezel for your home time. What ever you want.
I wish the 6R35 movement wasn't so troubled or I'd be all over one of those Sumos. My local watch store is trying to sell me on one, they know I want it, but they sware all the bad talk about the 6R35 is just internet hoo-ha
Ya me too. If 6r35 was a good movement then ill be gettin all those mid range classic reinterp dey selling. Anyways this is a good watch cuz its a solar, it will be accurate almost everytime.
@@tancreddehauteville764 I've literally never had an issue with any of my auto seikos-- 4r and 6r alike. I hike, swim, and even weightlift with them. They all run like champions.
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When will Seiko quit putting a stamped clasp on a $700+ watch? I love the watch, but that clasp has to go!
Plenty of aftermarket straps, I honestly think they're just using up back stock bracelets but will be revealing a whole new modern bracelet soon.
@@EricSloferwatchreviews I have a. Ouple of the stamped clasps. They are incredibly durable, and were acceptable when I bought a 2nd gen Orange Monster for $200. My objection is continuing to use it when their prices are skyrocketing. I may just have to stick with micro brands. Frankly, micro brands are kicking Seiko’s ass at this point. Sure, I can buy any number of,straps, but buying a strap for a brand new watch rubs me the wrong way.
Buy a Movado or something if you want a nice bracelet with a crap watch head on it.
@@jefferyneu3915 if that's your main complaint about a watch then you need to see sunlight and touch grass. Put it on another strap and your problem is solved. Christ y'all can be annoying.
I would have been fine with the stamped clasp but mine was defective 😢on my solar sumo gmt
Great video , I have a sieko sumo sfk001 watch. Will the angus jubilee bracelet fit?
What terrifies me about mechanical GMTs is that they are more fragile and will cost a ridiculous amount of money to get serviced. Even if you do everything right, it will happen. A proper diver, screw-down crown, traveler GMT, and solar-powered quartz... you cannot argue that this is a one watch collection. I might to get one for myself.
I got my Frédérique constant moonphase (sellita) serviced in France. It costed me 450€.
I don’t know What would be thé price for a fc manufacture moonphase.
Gmt seiko should be a bit less than sellita.
I prefer quartz and if possible solar ones.
More precise, less expensive to buy and maintain, virtually unlimited power reserve, thinner etc…
Kalau untuk koleksi memang pas automatic...tetapi kalau untuk pemakaian sehari-hari lebih bagus solar quart karena tidak repot penyetelan dalam waktu dekat katakanlah daya lebih lama dan minimal perawatan 🙏🏼
Really nice watch. Even though it's a quartz movement, I'd rather have a legitimate diver with a traveler GMT, than a pseudo diver (i.e., Seiko 5) with an office GMT. The stamped clasp doesn't bother me at all, so I wouldn't consider buying an aftermarket bracelet just for that reason.
Jo compre diver watchs etarios very nice!!!
I got this watch from Japan and my clasp was defective. So frustrating. But I love the watch itself. Reordered a new one from strap code.
Hey Big E, I have been head over heels enamored with this watch since this
came out. Do you think this one would be a great addition to any collection?
I also have wrist the size of Olive Oyl, do you think a smaller wrist could handle
this watch? Thanks in advance and thanks for the content.
Yes it's a great grab and go option!
Amazing watch!! Could you also show us the green version? Does it have the same shimmering dial?
Yes it's equally as beautiful
Awesome watch but hate the stamped clasp
Yes I would get them aftermarket strap there are several different makers
Why Seiko Sumo is not made in titanium? This is their big mistake.
Wow. 🔥
Would have been perfect if it came with a gmt 24hr bezel
With bezel as it is, you already have a 12 hours GMT and can use it for a third time zone if you so wish.
It is indeed a beautiful watch, but is it really necessary?
No.
The original mechanical Sumo with its bezel works just fine as a time keeper, dive watch and as a GMT.
Actually even better as a GMT than a GMT watch.
Why?
Because you don't have to screw and mech around with the crown. You just turn the bezel to the desired time zone and read it from there and never have to change your local time if you don't want to or find it necessary.
How does it work?
Look at the bezel and after the 60 minutes marker you have a mark, 10, another mark, 20, another mark and so on until the 60 mark.
The first mark is 1, 10 is 2 (10x2=20. Drop the zero and it is 2), next mark is 3, 20 is 4 ( 20x2=40. Drop the zero and it is four) and so on.
You very easily set the new time zone you are going to before hand or at the new time zone by just turning the bezel and set the time.
For example:
If I know in before hand the destination time zone is GMT +2, you just turn the bezel and put the 10 marker 12 O'clock. As explained earlier 10 is 2.
Wherever your hour hand are, that is your local time and if you extend the hour hand to the bezel, that is your time zone time.
And if you for example don't know in beforehand the GMT plus or minus in your new time zone, you just find out what the time is there and with a quick turn of the bezel the time is set.
Airports, train stations, bus stations and hotels and a myriad of other sources can always provide you with the "local time" of your new time zone and destination.
Or:
You can do it reverse if you are staying in your time zone for a longer period of time; you set the hour hand for the time zone and set the bezel for your home time.
What ever you want.
Got the green ref from gnomon for 560 bucks which seems like a steal honestly.
Is az fine time going to get the all black version?
They get all the goodies
With bezel as it is, you already have a 12 hours GMT and can use it for a third time zone if you so wish.
It is indeed a beautiful watch, but is it really necessary?
No.
The original mechanical Sumo with its bezel works just fine as a time keeper, dive watch and as a GMT.
Actually even better as a GMT than a GMT watch.
Why?
Because you don't have to screw and mech around with the crown. You just turn the bezel to the desired time zone and read it from there and never have to change your local time if you don't want to or find it necessary.
How does it work?
Look at the bezel and after the 60 minutes marker you have a mark, 10, another mark, 20, another mark and so on until the 60 mark.
The first mark is 1, 10 is 2 (10x2=20. Drop the zero and it is 2), next mark is 3, 20 is 4 ( 20x2=40. Drop the zero and it is four) and so on.
You very easily set the new time zone you are going to before hand or at the new time zone by just turning the bezel and set the time.
For example:
If I know in before hand the destination time zone is GMT +2, you just turn the bezel and put the 10 marker 12 O'clock. As explained earlier 10 is 2.
Wherever your hour hand are, that is your local time and if you extend the hour hand to the bezel, that is your time zone time.
And if you for example don't know in beforehand the GMT plus or minus in your new time zone, you just find out what the time is there and with a quick turn of the bezel the time is set.
Airports, train stations, bus stations and hotels and a myriad of other sources can always provide you with the "local time" of your new time zone and destination.
Or:
You can do it reverse if you are staying in your time zone for a longer period of time; you set the hour hand for the time zone and set the bezel for your home time.
What ever you want.
I wish the 6R35 movement wasn't so troubled or I'd be all over one of those Sumos. My local watch store is trying to sell me on one, they know I want it, but they sware all the bad talk about the 6R35 is just internet hoo-ha
Unless you are rich and can afford an 8 series movement watch I would avoid all Seiko automatics. Go with solar.
Ya me too. If 6r35 was a good movement then ill be gettin all those mid range classic reinterp dey selling. Anyways this is a good watch cuz its a solar, it will be accurate almost everytime.
I'm going to purchase one myself so I think it's gonna be ok.
@@tancreddehauteville764 I've literally never had an issue with any of my auto seikos-- 4r and 6r alike. I hike, swim, and even weightlift with them. They all run like champions.
I had my sumo for almost 8 years, 6R35 and no problems
Is it limited edition?
No regular production model
That’s rare! 👍