New Sumo Bezel Insert - Classic or Nascar?

One of the criticisms of the Sumo has been the bezel Font chosen. Some have referred to it as the "NASCAR Font". Obviously I like the Sumo and was relived to find it wears smaller than the #s would indicate but I can't help but admit that the font on the Bezel was my least favorite part of the watch.

Harold Ng has released a Bezel Insert replacement for the Sumo that is more traditional in appearance.

So, what do you think?

(All Pictures borrowed from "Snowback" at SCWF)
Original


New Yobokies Bezel Insert


Side-by-Side


The original thread can be found at:
http://www.thewatchsite.com/index.php/topic,2060.0.html

I am totally not into NASCAR...

...that said, I like the BOLDER bezel better!

I found the original post by yobokies

For sale here brand new custom made aluminum bezel insert ring for Seiko Sumo. Made 1:1 from the original with SMALLER fonts. US$29 each shipped.


Pip with matching Sumo green lume+lens(like the ones used on my 6309 inserts)


Exact contour as the original:


Both my custom and stock inserts side-by-side

I like the orignial beter...IMO - it fits the design of the watch

. . . I prefer the original. It is one of the better features of the watch IMO . . . .

I am feeling some SUMO-itis...how wide is the bracelet?

. . . Ah, the bracelet. Just my opinion here, but the bracelet is the shortfall of the watch. It is a 20mm I believe, too narrow and light for the watch at any rate. Don't get me wrong, it is a nice bracelet . . . same Seiko earmarks as others . . . but is light.

. . . In fact Sean turned me on to an oyster style replacement with a MM clasp from Seiya that I am looking at seriously. It's either that or an Anvil from Harold.

. . . I'll be interested to see Doc's take on this as well . . .

wagon wrote:

. . . Ah, the bracelet. Just my opinion here, but the bracelet is the shortfall of the watch. It is a 20mm I believe, too narrow and light for the watch at any rate. Don't get me wrong, it is a nice bracelet . . . same Seiko earmarks as others . . . but is light.

. . . In fact Sean turned me on to an oyster style replacement with a MM clasp from Seiya that I am looking at seriously. It's either that or an Anvil from Harold.

. . . I'll be interested to see Doc's take on this as well . . .

yeah, I just dont get a big, honking watch with a 20mm bracelet!!!!!!!

I would prefer a 22mm on this one but like the bracelet otherwise. It's typical of Seiko's mid-range bracelets, uses collar and pins, and solid 1 piece links. I've thought about the Anvil and the one with the MM300 clasp but neither seems as dressy as the one that comes on the Sumo and it is a Dress Diver after all.

If you want a wider bracelet option there are Anvils at 22mm that have 20mm endlinks.

Docrwm wrote:

I would prefer a 22mm on this one but like the bracelet otherwise. It's typical of Seiko's mid-range bracelets, uses collar and pins, and solid 1 piece links. I've thought about the Anvil and the one with the MM300 clasp but neither seems as dressy as the one that comes on the Sumo and it is a Dress Diver after all.

If you want a wider bracelet option there are Anvils at 22mm that have 20mm endlinks.

Do any of the Seikos have 24mm bracelets?

looks better on the stock insert and alot of watches look great on 20mm bracelet, they do it for comfort, its kinda tough wearing a 24mm steel bracelet all day unless it tapers down to 22mm. Same reason rolex tapers their bracelet, it makes the watches much easier to wear!!

Anomaly wrote:

Docrwm wrote:

I would prefer a 22mm on this one but like the bracelet otherwise. It's typical of Seiko's mid-range bracelets, uses collar and pins, and solid 1 piece links. I've thought about the Anvil and the one with the MM300 clasp but neither seems as dressy as the one that comes on the Sumo and it is a Dress Diver after all.

If you want a wider bracelet option there are Anvils at 22mm that have 20mm endlinks.

Do any of the Seikos have 24mm bracelets?

Yep...I saw a couple of vintage seikos with 24mm tapered bracelets the other day...not sure if you would like the styling, but they exist. I can track them down if you like...may be worth asking a question on the Seiko Citizen forum, those guys will know!

andrema wrote:

Anomaly wrote:

Docrwm wrote:

I would prefer a 22mm on this one but like the bracelet otherwise. It's typical of Seiko's mid-range bracelets, uses collar and pins, and solid 1 piece links. I've thought about the Anvil and the one with the MM300 clasp but neither seems as dressy as the one that comes on the Sumo and it is a Dress Diver after all.

If you want a wider bracelet option there are Anvils at 22mm that have 20mm endlinks.

Do any of the Seikos have 24mm bracelets?

Yep...I saw a couple of vintage seikos with 24mm tapered bracelets the other day...not sure if you would like the styling, but they exist. I can track them down if you like...may be worth asking a question on the Seiko Citizen forum, those guys will know!

Good Idea!

I honestly do like both bezels. However, I think the original
one, with it's big numbers fits the watch better. It's a BIG,
and bold watch, so it needs some BIG, and bold numbers on
the bezel imho ! The other one is fine if you want to tone
it down though !

For this watch, I choose the original. The classic is all around and seen frequently on many divers.

I like the original, bigger numerals, as someone else said, I think it fits the watch better. I'd the person that called it "NASCRAP" to me (I HATE that WWE of racing). I highly doubt that was Seiko's inspiration for the design.

With Tissot being the (disappointingly surprising) Official Timekeeper of NASCRAP, I wonder if they'll come out with a NASCRAP bezel. Oh, look... it's a dial.

porschefan wrote:

I like the original, bigger numerals, as someone else said, I think it fits the watch better. I'd the person that called it "NASCRAP" to me (I HATE that WWE of racing). I highly doubt that was Seiko's inspiration for the design.

With Tissot being the (disappointingly surprising) Official Timekeeper of NASCRAP, I wonder if they'll come out with a NASCRAP bezel. Oh, look... it's a dial.

Didn't mean to offend Tim. Just that is what many have called the numerals on the bezel. I thought about the new one with the classic #s but am going to stick with the stock bracelet and bezel, at least for now.