Seiko Mens Sumo Prospex Diver 200m Watch SPB101J1

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Some other updates are here for the Seiko Sumo Prospex Diver and that includes a sapphire crystal – something that Seiko seems to be phasing in for divers above the Turtle level. Plus, and maybe this will serve as controversial, the Sumo contains a bezel with conservative font for its numbers instead of the wide, stretched numerals used in versions such as the current SBDC031. To my eyes, the indices change slightly too. They appear smaller and the 12:00 marker looks a lot classier. Regarding the hands, the minutes hand is thinner and the hour hand loses its chevron and gains a bisecting line through part of the lumed surface.

In terms of design, the Seiko Prospex Sumo has a distinctive aesthetic that sets it apart from other dive watches. The watch has a bold and chunky case, with a large bezel that is easy to grip and turn. The dial is simple and easy to read, with large hour markers and hands that are coated with Seiko’s proprietary Lumibrite material for enhanced visibility in low-light conditions.The watch has applied hour markers with polished metal frames and applied Lumibrite. The minutes and hour hands are sword-shaped and are quite wide. The watch is presented with the now-iconic ”Sumo” case which is, as mentioned, large, bulky, and sturdy.

The hands are updated with a triangled minute and hour hand which is more suitable for the Sumo and enriches the impression and personality of the Sumo. All hands have plenty of LumiBrite and have a great contrast of the dial making it easy to tell the time. Case As a dive watch should, the SPB103j1 offers great legibility. It has large hour markers and hands which provide excellent contrast against the green dial.When purchasing a watch which has a metal bracelet with adjustable links, we will gladly adjust the watch bracelet to fit your wrist before sending the watch to you - free of charge! The Seiko Prospex Sumo is powered by Seiko’s 6R35 automatic movement, which provides a power reserve of up to 70 hours. The movement is accurate and reliable, and has been tested to meet Seiko’s high standards for precision and durability. In 2019, under the new references SPB101J1 and SPB103J1, the Sumo was slightly revised. The overall design was maintained, with only minor alterations. The bezel insert was redesigned with a more discreet scale, a new green dial/bezel model was launched. What really changed was the use of a sapphire crystal and the new calibre 6R35, with a beefed-up power reserve. The 2022 Seiko Sumo The SPB103j1 was released in 2019 and is the successor of the previous model SBDC031 which it replaced.

The good news is that if you want to change to a different strap or bracelet, you can easily do so thanks to the drilled lugs which makes changing the bracelet a breeze. At its very edge, closest to the crystal, it is sloped. This means the bezel sits taller than the actual crystal, which keeps it protected and minimizes the risk of getting scratches on it. Speaking of the crystal, this watch is equipped with a sapphire crystal. This is something that the predecessor did not have. A big improvement indeed. Because already at first glance, you will notice that the Seiko SPB103j1 and all of the other Seiko watches are big, bulky, and have a hefty weight. This is part of the personality of the Sumo, which of course goes very well with the purpose of the watches. As I was expecting, being a Seiko long-time lover, the overall quality of this piece is outstanding. The quality-to-price ratio is pretty high and it seems like this Seiko belongs to an upper category.Tuna, Samurai, Alpinist, Turtle, and many more… There are dozens of emblematic watches with Seiko‘s logo printed on their dials. Many are part of the Prospex range, dedicated to dive watches and professionally-speced models in general. The collection has been largely revamped recently, with many of the classic models updated and upgraded with more resistant materials and better execution – think about the King Samurai, the King Turtle or the new Shogun. Slightly overlooked recently, it’s now time for the Sumo to resurface, with new editions with revised materials and cool design elements. Here are the Seiko Sumo Prospex Diver 200m SPB321J1 & SPB323J1. An emblematic model from 2007 Watch sizing can only be generally carried out on watches with metal bracelets, steel, titanium, gold, etc. The dial of the Seiko SPB101J1 is slightly matte which gives it a textured and rich finish and also prevents glare and distracting reflections. The dial has not changed very much from the predecessor as the text is the same, the date window still has the white squared line around it and the Prospex logo still is present. The dial is however richly filled with luminova, or as Seiko calls it “LumiBrite”, which really does glow brightly in the dark. The SeikoSPB101J1 has a sporty and robuststainless steel 3-piece-bracelet with a width of 20mm with brushed links and polished accents. The bracelet also has a wet-suit extension that offers a large enough extension to be used for putting the watch over your wetsuit. The bracelet really gives the overall impression of the Sumo a seamless look and feel. On the wrist, it gives the impression that it will never let you down. Bezel