In my opinion with regard with Sumo, it is indeed handsome looking watch but not worth the price...The model come with a few flaw...I have handled the watch before, and honestly i wouldnt mind the flaw, if the price is less than what it is....perhaps best to save a lil bit more and get the MM300...hehehe
Bro, I think its a bit of a hit or miss on the flaws, as even the MM300 has some of these flaws as reported on WUS. The winding problem was apparently in the earlier batch of Sumo divers. As for the bezel and date alignment that is definitely a hit and miss with Seiko as I've come across many watches with similar issues.
I personally think the Sumo is the best bang for buck diver from Seiko that is within 2K. I don't think we will see another diver from Seiko with that type of build quality within that price range ever again in today's inflated climate. Heck I haven't seen any diver with that type of build in that price range (retail price not discounted price). Personal opinion of course.
Here's a review by The Watch Observer
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f67/seiko-scuba-200-sumo-review-pics-562943.htmlTo Alcip, like the rest says buy the one that you like most. But since you ask for opinion.
I've flipped my SKX007, 011 and kept my 009. It definitely has the classic look. It's been released for some time now so you can understand the quality is not as "sharp" as the Spork. Has the workhorse movement in the 7S26. It's lighter in weight, decent 42mm case size for its 22mm lug size. Looks great on nato straps. Overall its quite versatile. I feel the classic look just never goes away. You'd still be wearing it in 10-15years time with all the wabi and patina. Unless of course 60mm watches catches on.
The Spork on the other hand is newer, has a newer movement, robust, is in line with today's bigger case size. But for me somehow the Spork is one of those that catches the eye when you first see it (like it did for me) but then the feeling sort of fizzles out. The look is also slightly unbalanced. Perhaps its bcoz I like to change straps and often it doesn't feel balanced on diff straps. The case is too big and thick for the 20mm lugs. Those lugs are also short and thick. The Sumo is similar in size but it is more refinely built with its curves and long lugs.
All these are my personal opinion of course. Bottom line its still your decision.
Some poison. Not the 007 but the 009.
