Is the Seiko Sumo a good watch?

The Seiko Proxpex Sumo certainly has its edge even as a mid-tier watch in the collection. Enthusiasts deem it as one of the best men’s dive watches not only for its unique look but also for its fine details. If it’s your first time looking at the Prospex catalogue, it could be hard to spot the Sumo.

How does the Seiko Sumo wear?

The Sumo was a large, heavy, bulky watch and still is. Yet, it wears surprisingly well and remains balanced on the wrist (note: my wrist is small, at 17cm). The case is still water-resistant to 200 metres. Previously made in mineral “Hardlex” glass, Seiko fits its new Sumo SPB103J1 with a sapphire crystal.

Does Seiko Sumo have ceramic bezel?

Add a touch of class along with scratch resistance and LUME to your Seiko diver with a custom made fully lumed ceramic bezel insert. Each bezel insert will come with 3M adhesive disc for easy installation.

What is Seiko Stargate?

The Seiko Stargate II is one of the highly sought after Seiko models. Very handsome dive watch with a rotatable bezel. High quality construction with clear detailed dial. Unique orange colored minute and seconds hands make this a standout model. There are minor signs of use on the watch – as expected of a used watch.

Why is Seiko called Tuna?

Seiko “Tuna” Tuna is short for ‘tuna can’, a reference to the massive cylindrical shrouded-case design. This watch has been produced by Seiko since 1975, with the debut of the 6159-7010 (now called the “Grandfather Tuna”).

What is the Seiko Samurai?

The Seiko Samurai was first produced from 2004 to 2008. It was called the Samurai by enthusiasts because of the sword-shaped hands on the original. They were made in steel, but a titanium version (Ref. It ran Seiko’s 7s35 movement and was regarded as a tough, no-nonsense diver before production ceased in 2008.

Is Seiko Monster discontinued?

Seiko Monster SKX779/781 “Monster” The first discontinued Seiko on our list is actually one that’s been gone for quite awhile, but still comes up frequently on forums as a watch that’s often the target of a search.

What does Seiko prospex mean?

Professional Specifications
The PROSPEX, as the name implies, simply means “Professional Specifications”. It is Seiko’s answer to the professional world that desires nothing but the very best from their watches. From then on, Seiko has been manufacturing all sorts of watches dedicated to the sport.

Can you dive with Seiko Samurai?

The Seiko Samurai is an ISO-rated 200m dive watch that can be worn casually, or on serious dives. It’s got tons of dial options, has gone through many generations and variants, and will likely continue to change. Today, the Samurai is considered to be one of Seiko’s Best Dive Watches, and with good reason.