Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

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Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

Post by chriscentro » 16 Apr 2013 22:08

Hi fellow watch lovers

First of all, I do not have both watches except that I see them behind the showcases. I actually saw a 007 in the wild this evening, which triggered me to start this thread.

I really like the 007's crown area, crown guards and the watch shape. What I don't care for are the 007's hands :cry:

For Sumo, I like the overall appearance including the bracelet.

So, based on looks and looks alone, which one do you think looks nicer. I know it is subjective but I want to see what the majority thinks.

If you have one or both in any colours, you are welcome to post pictures, thank you!
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Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

Post by sellwatch » 16 Apr 2013 22:18

chriscentro wrote:Hi fellow watch lovers

First of all, I do not have both watches except that I see them behind the showcases. I actually saw a 007 in the wild this evening, which triggered me to start this thread.

I really like the 007's crown area, crown guards and the watch shape. What I don't care for are the 007's hands :cry:

For Sumo, I like the overall appearance including the bracelet.

So, based on looks and looks alone, which one do you think looks nicer. I know it is subjective but I want to see what the majority thinks.

If you have one or both in any colours, you are welcome to post pictures, thank you!
For me, I prefer the sumo. Never own skx007 before. Bought my first blue sumo, sold it. Bought it a black one to replace it. End up didn't like it, flipped it and bought another blue one again.

Finally sold it again to fund for some other watches I couldn't remember. That's my sumo story and below are some pics on my pencil wrist.
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Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

Post by chriscentro » 16 Apr 2013 22:24

sellwatch, thanks for your comments and pics, the blumo looked good on your wrist.
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Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

Post by Astro2212 » 16 Apr 2013 22:29

Sumo ftw!!!
My 1st seiko was skx007 n it is a keeper coz dats where i start...
My sumo story sibeh drama...
I had a mint black sumo n loved it ttm!!!when on to hoot a orleng...hunt for the blue but gav up n sold both to get mm300...aftr awhile regret n got another mint black n dun knw y i sold again...later on got a super no horse run blue frm ceo...than aftr awhile sold to a kaki...than when the kaki wts i no money so another kaki bought it...few mths later hoot another blue n later sold to ceo...........i believe i wil buy sumo again!!!
So total i owned b4 5 pcs of sumos!!!!
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Post by ivan » 16 Apr 2013 22:32

Astro2212 wrote:Sumo ftw!!!
My 1st seiko was skx007 n it is a keeper coz dats where i start...
My sumo story sibeh drama...
I had a mint black sumo n loved it ttm!!!when on to hoot a orleng...hunt for the blue but gav up n sold both to get mm300...aftr awhile regret n got another mint black n dun knw y i sold again...later on got a super no horse run blue frm ceo...than aftr awhile sold to a kaki...than when the kaki wts i no money so another kaki bought it...few mths later hoot another blue n later sold to ceo...........i believe i wil buy sumo again!!!
So total i owned b4 5 pcs of sumos!!!!
Gd story bro!
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Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

Post by ivan » 16 Apr 2013 22:33

SUMO, as what Astroboy said, no horse run.

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Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

Post by Ed.YEO » 16 Apr 2013 22:41

The SUMO is thick, big and macho. So, cosmetically the watch cannot live without thick and solid bracelets, or thick leather straps as well as thick rubber to enhance it's looks. Pair it with a thin NATO/ZULU, it will look soft easily.
The SKX007/09/11s' lug thickness is much slimmer, so as the watch thickness, from base till bezel. Just nice for all sorts of shoes, be it steel, leather or rubber as well as NATO/ZULU.
Personally, i like the orange face of SKX011 and 017.

But when it comes to movement, SUMO is a clear winner!
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Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

Post by lunarin79 » 16 Apr 2013 22:53

my view for both watches.

007. A classic versatile daily wear watch which can be easily paired with any strap or bracelet to create different moods.

on leather strap/nato/zulu, it's semi casual, good for weekend or dressed down days.
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on president bracelet(sorry guys, am biased, I only love president bracelet for my SKXs,lol), you're good to go for office attire.

Sumo. I was a late bloomer for this model. When it was first released, I hate the bezel insert fonts, I thought they had used a wrong font for the numerics. 1-2 passed & I never really took a second look at a Sumo. It's only late last year, my friend passed me a blue mint sumo, asking me to help him sell.

That was the time when I really handled a Sumo and from then on, my perceptions changed overnight. It wore damn comfortable on wrist despite the 20mm lugwidth. Though the watch head is chunky, the tapered bracelet somehow matches perfectly into the flow. One major flaw I could find is the long lugs. Sumo is not meant to be used on leather straps. The 'Gap' is almost as wide as Nile River.

Like what astro mentioned, when I saw him post his blue Sumo FS, I grabbed it immediately.

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Based on these summary, I guess it's pretty obvious which model I prefer ;) :lol:
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Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

Post by ivan » 16 Apr 2013 22:58

Errrrr.
Obvious to who?
So ceo, which one u prefer?


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Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

Post by lunarin79 » 16 Apr 2013 23:02

ivan wrote:Errrrr.
Obvious to who?
So ceo, which one u prefer?


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you see the paragraphs lor, which model has more paragraphs?
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Post by ivan » 16 Apr 2013 23:05

:?::?::?::?::?::?::?:

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Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

Post by roo7 » 16 Apr 2013 23:08

lunarin79 wrote:
ivan wrote:Errrrr.
Obvious to who?
So ceo, which one u prefer?


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you see the paragraphs lor, which model has more paragraphs?
Both models have 2 photos.... so which model ?? :lol:
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Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

Post by lunarin79 » 16 Apr 2013 23:11

okokokok

SUMO SUMO!!!

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Post by ivan » 16 Apr 2013 23:11

lunarin79 wrote:okokokok

SUMO SUMO!!!

:lol: :lol:
For a moment I thought I failed my math.
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Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

Post by roo7 » 16 Apr 2013 23:24

Haha. Ok coming back to the topic. I owned both briefly too. My choice will be sumo :)
Add MM300 to the picture, different answer :)


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Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

Post by lunarin79 » 16 Apr 2013 23:31

roo, u had a sumo before??
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Post by Astro2212 » 16 Apr 2013 23:47

roo7 wrote:Haha. Ok coming back to the topic. I owned both briefly too. My choice will be sumo :)
Add MM300 to the picture, different answer :)


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Post by roo7 » 16 Apr 2013 23:50

lunarin79 wrote:roo, u had a sumo before??
Yea, you forgot liao... I flipped it to aiken, if he's still around..... :roll:

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roo7 wrote:Haha. Ok coming back to the topic. I owned both briefly too. My choice will be sumo :)
Add MM300 to the picture, different answer :)


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Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

Post by lunarin79 » 16 Apr 2013 23:51

hmmm, cannot remember you used to own a Sumo

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Re: Based on LOOKs alone - Sumo or SKX007

Post by ivan » 16 Apr 2013 23:52

I owned both before too.
007 flipped the day I got it
Sumo flipped 10 days later.
So I like sumo more

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