Sumo or Monster

[triton]

Just like to see between this 2 models, which is preferred and why?

[taxico]

Just like to see between this 2 models, which is preferred and why?

i prefer the monster for case:lug-width size. sumo is also a little top heavy for my wrist even when it is on bracelet.

both are 200m divers, with the monster being way cheaper because of the 7s26 which i think performs similarly to the 6r15. handwinding capability and a signed crown shouldn't cost so much more... so i guess dollar:value ratio, my vote also goes to the monster.

BUT... if they made the sumo with wider lugs and included a fitting bracelet i think my vote will go for the sumo because it'll look much better... wait... they did just that and combined it with a little bit of the monster!



unsure about the hands. hate the price. love everything else about it.

[tpmmark]

i owned both b4 and imo, monster is more worth the money... sumo just seems too 'rolex' and not much personality i felt.. on the other hand, monster outlook is one and only in the market.. so i think its worth it.

[triton]

the sumo reminds me a little of the DSSD, bracelet like a tad too small for the case.

i don't really fancy the look of the bezel of a monster. maybe it is acquired taste.

[Oceanklassik]

This reminds me of a song by neyo

Here's part of the lyrics ..

" ... she's a monster, beautiful monster, beautiful monster ... "

[pegasi]

Movement aside, there is a significant difference in the built quality between the two models. Monster has a really cheap bracelet - you get what you pay for. But I agree that the Sumo is overpriced with its current retail price - it was priced much more reasonable when it was launched few years back.

[taxico]

the sumo reminds me a little of the DSSD, bracelet like a tad too small for the case.

i don't really fancy the look of the bezel of a monster. maybe it is acquired taste.

the bezel will grow on you... and it turns nicely. i regret selling off my monster which i bought new for $85. they are more expensive now to buy new compared to a few years ago.

i think there should be a 7S-based SS seiko diver in everyone's collection because they are truly value for money and can "go everywhere do anything".

[taxico]

Movement aside, there is a significant difference in the built quality between the two models. Monster has a really cheap bracelet - you get what you pay for. But I agree that the Sumo is overpriced with its current retail price - it was priced much more reasonable when it was launched few years back.

build quality aside, they both do the same thing... :b i think if sumo has 300M WR (professional?) it would be able to differentiate itself from the 7S-based 200m divers and the price difference might be easier to swallow (e.g. Orient Mako/Revolver vs the Orient 300m diver).

as the MM300 is a one-piece He-proof case with a GS-grade movement, the sumo would also not overlap onto MM300 "territory"...

BUT what i cannot understand is why seiko cannot make thinner movements...

[triton]

mm300 is a different category already.

besides the bezel, the markers on the dial is slightly too big for my liking. any comments on the dial?

[triton]

as a rolex enthusiast, maybe that is why i lean towards the sumo rather than monster

someone ask me, will the monster be as iconic as sumo down the road.

[Oceanklassik]

Why not post pics of both watches side by side to compare. It may help some who wants to know these watches we are discussing about.

[alex168lim]

Tough call.

Had a Orange Monster and now a black Sumo as my tool watch.

One clear advantage of the Sumo over the OM is that it is hacking and can be winded. Having said so, I am still undecided whether to get the OM or the orange Sumo for my second tool watch. Anyway, I will vote Sumo.

[feilong108]

Voted for the Sumo...

what is there to dislike about sumo???

great reliable movement,looks good on rubber or leather or bracelet and big size too..

hehehehe....

[Chunster69]

Voting for the sumo....purely from a design perspective in my opinion

[chiu_peow]

Both appeal to me in different circumstances.