Considering stepping up from my SKX007 with a new Turtle or a Sumo.
I instantly fell in love with the new Turtles when they were revealed. That excitement has diminished somewhat after hearing of so many problems with bezel dents and chapter ring misalignments. I've also noticed that in pretty much every picture posted here the lume looks extremely shiny, which is really not to my liking. As it's so new, there also is a very limited selection for aftermarket bracelets and no way of knowing whether or not someone is going to start making them. The case, like the SKX007 I have now, seems like it would perch on top of your wrist rather than wrap.
Then, there's the Sumo. Absolutely stunning in just about every picture I've seen. I actually bought one back in October and immediately flipped it, which I've been regretting ever since. I think it was the factory bracelet that just really was not to my liking. This is easily remedied as several places sell quality solid end link bracelets. The case looks like it might be more comfortable, or stay put better, with the curved lugs.
The SRP777's are available for about $350, the Sumo for about $390. Not that much of a difference in price.
So, should I pick up a Turtle, a Sumo, or just stick with the 007?
I instantly fell in love with the new Turtles when they were revealed. That excitement has diminished somewhat after hearing of so many problems with bezel dents and chapter ring misalignments. I've also noticed that in pretty much every picture posted here the lume looks extremely shiny, which is really not to my liking. As it's so new, there also is a very limited selection for aftermarket bracelets and no way of knowing whether or not someone is going to start making them. The case, like the SKX007 I have now, seems like it would perch on top of your wrist rather than wrap.
Then, there's the Sumo. Absolutely stunning in just about every picture I've seen. I actually bought one back in October and immediately flipped it, which I've been regretting ever since. I think it was the factory bracelet that just really was not to my liking. This is easily remedied as several places sell quality solid end link bracelets. The case looks like it might be more comfortable, or stay put better, with the curved lugs.
The SRP777's are available for about $350, the Sumo for about $390. Not that much of a difference in price.
So, should I pick up a Turtle, a Sumo, or just stick with the 007?