I sold my Seiko Sumo (miss it again after a few hours) and my Seiko SBDL021 Solar SpeedMaster and used the funds to purchase a Benarus Moray Dart 44 in black. The gray version was tempting but I opted for the bolder contrast between the Superluminova and the dial.
The Moray comes with H-link bracelet and a rubber strap.
I hope this Benarus ends my affair with the Sumo, but we shall see. My collection feels it's near completion unless I'm delusional.
Gorgeous - I look forward to some more shots, especially with (ahem) comparison pictures with the OSD and CGT.
You've got a great Quartet now: the OSD, Tuna, CGT, and Benarus. Am interested to see how the rotation pans out.
By the way, with the ceramic dial it makes sense to get the black. My Tempest had a ceramic dial - very, very nice, and will certainly pop with the silver.
Posted by: jonnybardo | March 17, 2014 at 06:34 PM
Yeah, I've been meaning to get some comparison shots. Sorry, my man. Glad to hear I picked right color with the ceramic dial.
Posted by: herculodge | March 17, 2014 at 06:56 PM
No problem! Wait for the Benarus and then kill two birds with one stone.
As for ceramic, one of the things I don't like about the Sumo is that it could really use a ceramic dial. I think you'll be pleased - ceramic has a kind of glossy depth to it that matte doesn't.
Posted by: jonnybardo | March 17, 2014 at 07:06 PM
Delusional. I mean, collections aren't static, unless it's something like butterflies, and you manage to get every single species. When it comes to something that the numbers/choices are this overwhelming----and they keep coming out with new ones----unless you lose interest in watches in general, something will always end up on your radar.
Posted by: Angelo | March 18, 2014 at 04:32 AM