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FrankA6 3T WIS 
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So I'm planning on buying a new diver here within the next month and i was just wondering which one most of you would chose of the bunch? No matter what I'm going to choose the one i like the most regardless of the opinions , but I was just curious which one is favored the most, thanks guys! Seiko Sumo (blue) my #1 pick as of now (i have a obsession with seiko divers)  Helson Shark Diver (ETA)  Deep Blue Master 2000 Day/Date Diver Boschtett Cave Dweller (ETA)  As you can see they are all in the $500-$700 range, so if anyone has any more suggestions feel free to post them , thanks again! Last edited on Wed Oct 27th, 2010 10:37 pm by FrankA6 |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS 
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I too prefer the Sumo!! |
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FrankA6 3T WIS
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I know you have/had one, do you like them? |
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afc14284 3T WIS 
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I would take the Sumo as well buddy .... Please do make sure to post pics once you have it... |
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Hammerfjord Moderator 
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For Helson, I would have go for the Sharkmaster... If not, the Sumo would be my choice: The 6R15 movement is a bad'ss and the Sumo is a 100% inhouse Seiko Japan. |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Out of this group I would personally go for a Sumo in blue. |
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zippofan 3T WIS 
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Sumo, though I have to say I like all of them! I never should have sold my Sumo... Cheers, Griff |
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clouser 3T WIS 
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I'd go with the Sumo also. I used to own one, and it was my favorite watch by far. Seiko did a really good job with the blue dial. The only reason I sold mine was to help fund a Doxa 1000T caribbean. My wife bought the Doxa for my birthday, but she wasn't willing to pay THAT much for a birthday present. If you go with the Sumo and want to put it on a rubber strap, I highly recommend that you buy the sawtooth rubber strap. It looks killer on the Sumo. Last edited on Thu Oct 28th, 2010 09:59 am by clouser |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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I'd go Seiko Sumo, SBDC003...the blue one. But you might want to also smell out the Seiko Sumo in black, SBDC001. I used to think blue was the top color choice until I got my black one. The Sumo looks bigger in black than in blue. With 20mm lugs, easy to find a vintage rubber waffle strap that will fit it. Go Sumo!  |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Sumo! |
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hoppes-no9 3T WIS
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Sumo, for sure. The four watches you mentioned seem to fall into two different size categories. The Sumo's numbers suggest it's pretty big, but it wears small for it's size -- it sits quite low and is extraordinarily comfortable. The others are, to my eye, MUCH bigger on the wrist based on all the photos I've seen. |
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FrankA6 3T WIS
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Well it seems to be the Sumo is favored watch here, lol I do have the rubber Seiko strap that i got for my Sawtooth, but I'm sure i will leave sumo on the bracelet. I have my eye on a few other Seiko divers that I'm going to pick up over the winter (about 4-5 more) so i will be sure to post some pics when i get them, thanks again for the opinions, guys! |
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mcwright Admin 
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I don't care for the Sumo. The watch looks top heavy (to me) due to the fat lugs. The bracelet appears to be too small fitted between the robust lugs. Needs thinner lugs and a wider bracelet. IMHO. I'd pick the Helson.  |
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watchdaddy1 3T WIS 
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Where does 1 purchase a SUMO ????? |
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hoppes-no9 3T WIS
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Chino Watch is where I ordered mine -- they are an AD in Tokyo. Excellent service, quick shipping, good prices. http://c-watch.co.jp/ww/dai3.html |
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FrankA6 3T WIS
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http://www.ebay.com http://www.seiyajapan.com http://www.higuchi-inc.com/index-e.html and what hoppes-no9 said, i forgot about that site. Last edited on Thu Oct 28th, 2010 04:42 pm by FrankA6 |
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watchdaddy1 3T WIS
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hoppes-no9 3T WIS Joined: Wed Sep 29th, 2010 Location: Posts: 5 Status: Online  FrankA6 3T WIS  Joined: Thu May 27th, 2010 Location: FrankA6 THANKS GUYS ,APPRECIATED |
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AntFarm 3T WIS 
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Sumo gets my vote too. |
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Nordstrom 3T WIS 
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I have owned none of these, so take this for what it's worth...I hear great things about folks who purchase the Sumo, and I really like the looks of the Helson, though you probably couldn't go wrong with any of the three. Good luck. |
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IanM 3T WIS 
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Yep. Majority rules  Sumo in blue is your winner amongst these choices IMHO. Don't be surprised at how "black" the blue looks in some light situations, though. I have owned both black and blue Sumos. Supremely comfy and killer lume!Upgrade the bracelet with a Marinemaster clasp (to get the ratchety extension) (also available from Higuchi or from the secondary market on occasion) and you'll have yourself a fine watch. Cheers and good luck! Show us when you decide! IanM |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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FrankA6 wrote: http://www.ebay.com You can also try http://www.chronograph.com He sells the Sumos and also carries the Marine Master SBDC 001. |
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sharkfin 3T WIS 
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I'm with Sumo blue too. ;) Sharkmaster as well, but wasn't in the running. The Deep blue and Shark divers are huge, well the CD is too and looks like a hunk of metal. ;) I think the Deep blue and Helson have lume bezels. ;) good luck. |
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watchdaddy1 3T WIS
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FrankA6 wrote: So I'm planning on buying a new diver here within the next month and i was just wondering which one most of you would chose of the bunch? No matter what I'm going to choose the one i like the most regardless of the opinions , but I was just curious which one is favored the most, thanks guys! I'm wondering which 1 you choose??? Also wanted to Thank You for the link to purchase a SUMO . I FINALLY pulled the trigger after so many members raving about it  .My problem is that every-time I think of Seiko/Citizen I think of the calculator watches from back in the days,which ironically isn't even Seiko or citizen they were Casio's & TO TOP IT OFF I have seen the new Spring Drives personally & they r a fantastic piece to any mans collection.  |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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watchdaddy1 wrote: FrankA6 wrote:So I'm planning on buying a new diver here within the next month and i was just wondering which one most of you would chose of the bunch? No matter what I'm going to choose the one i like the most regardless of the opinions , but I was just curious which one is favored the most, thanks guys! So William, what color Sumo did you get? Blue? Black? Orange? Big Congrats! |
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watchdaddy1 3T WIS
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bigrustypig wrote: watchdaddy1 wrote:FrankA6 wrote:So I'm planning on buying a new diver here within the next month and i was just wondering which one most of you would chose of the bunch? No matter what I'm going to choose the one i like the most regardless of the opinions , but I was just curious which one is favored the most, thanks guys! I TOOK THE PLUNGE ON THE BLACK 1 JEFF Last edited on Tue Nov 2nd, 2010 09:02 am by watchdaddy1 |
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Jeje 3T WIS 
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watchdaddy1 wrote: bigrustypig wrote:watchdaddy1 wrote:FrankA6 wrote:So I'm planning on buying a new diver here within the next month and i was just wondering which one most of you would chose of the bunch? No matter what I'm going to choose the one i like the most regardless of the opinions , but I was just curious which one is favored the most, thanks guys! Great choice! Mine salute yours! pic deleted due to size:please read the forum rules |
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