Azteck, this is genuinely a SUPER Seiko by the looks of it !
There is a REAL
presence about the watch that you can really feel. ..Between the bezel, and dial
look, and the case size, this watch is EXTRA impressive. That beadblasted finish
on everything, including the beautiful bracelet, takes things into the stratosphere
as well. It's the perfect blend of vintage style, modern aggression, and size.
Some of that vintage, along with modern dueling seems to take place on the bezel
of the Sumo. There are those phenomenal looking numbers on there that just jump
out at you so nicely. Even the markings have a look about them that is extremely
attractive, and reminiscent of older dive watch bezels. At the very same time though,
there is a modern twist with the thickness of the numbers, and overall look imho.
It's just subtle enough to be noticed, and adds more character to the watch if
you ask me. Same thing goes for those small dot makers that surround the crystal.
They also bring in yet another cool, as well as eye-catching feature to the watch.
Have to also mention the classic looking lume triangle/pip at 12 o'clock on this
bezel also. Again it reminds you of classic dive watches, but also manages to be
maybe just a touch bigger, and more noticeable on the Sumo here. Then again,
this watch does things in such a great way that you have to expect some different
elements to be added to the classic ones. ..Now with the dial, some of the same
things are happening imho. At first glance you can find all of the tradition of past
vintage divers. The easy to see markers, the sporty hands. However, then you
realize that these markers are slightly larger, and also have some unique shapes
to them as well. The 12 o'clock marker is ESPECIALLY MEAN looking with it's almost
extraterrestrial feel to it. Really enjoying the split down the center theme with it.
In addition, the shape of the hands are VERY intriguing TOO ! They kind of look like
swords at first, but later it's easy to see that they are a little different than the other
hands. Again a modern twist seems to happen where the shapes get more aggressive,
and noticeable. The thickness of the hour hand, along with minute hand are excellent.
While the second hand mixes things up in it's own way with the attractive design at the
end of it. Later on when looking at the case, it's easy to understand that this theme will
continue throughout the watch in an extremely impressive way. Just the tapering on the
lugs, and the way the steel angles, and then reflects light off of that beadblasted finish
is incredible !!! The width, along with thickness brings a modern feel into a vintage world
with this one. Even the positioning of the crown is very very nice, and of course ..cool !
This bracelet, with it's second to none design, finish and quality, helps to tie everything
together perfectly imho. It really does look like it flows from the watch, along with those
lugs, and just couldn't be better I don't think. From the great outside of the watch, to
the great inside of the watch with the movement. This Seiko is DEFINITELY ..Super !
Congrats to you Azteck, and of course ..Enjoy !
Super Watch, AND PICS !
Subject: The Seiko Sumo 
Wed Mar 16, 2011 9:26 pm
