Seiko Alpinist SPB241 (The Laurel Modernized)
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"You Can Buy A Swiss Watch for that Price" T-Shirts NOW AVAILABLE on the back of the Seiko Shirts at our merch store in the description. The intro joke was something I typed out in facebook in response to a swiss troll (got a good response) so fired back on a larger platform! Please note I will love swiss watches just don't like the swiss trolls -Falling
I'm tempted!!!
Never argue with an idiot. They will beat you down and win with their experience.
Brilliant
I like all watches that I like for different reasons. None of my likes or dislikes of them relate to a nationality or whether it is haute horology.
Which colour way is your pick on this variant? I am lenient to the grey one 😍🧐
Hey man, i appreciate your work a lot. I just bought this one at 600$. A true beauty. Your video helps a lot. Thanks!
Glad I could help!
Now this looks good, the champagne sunburst dial is wonderfully understated. I have to agree though that for me the date just knocks the symmetry of the dial, a date at 6 or no date at all would be preferred but this would not be a show stopper at all. Great macro shots of that dial and inner chapter ring.
I am really starting to prefer the date at 6. It looks cleaner.
Despite the fact that 99% of all analogue watches sold to the general public have a date at the 3 position,but according to you Seiko should start making watches to the teeny,tiny percentage of watch enthusiasts that don't like date windows.....sounds like a pretty stupid move to me.
I have the grey. I love it! Even my Omega’s cant get more wear time. This is the best non-diver Seiko makes.
By far. In my opinion it's the best watch in Seikos current lineup. Every now and then they release an absolute banger at a price where it feels more like a gift than a purchase. Hope they do some other reinterpretations in the future. They did great with the divers (1965, willard etc...) and they kinda failed with the new king seikos (i adore the old king siekos. If you don't own one already i highly recommend them. The prices go up but you can grab them under 600 dollars right now what is an absolute steal. They were designed to rival Rolex in the 60's and 70's. The finishing is 98% Grand Seiko level what means they beat every swiss-watch in that period when it comes to finishing. I own a 50 year old 5625-7111 and it holds time with +1sec per day. Insane for an watch with that age.)
Man I can’t decide between this and the blue dial. The only thing that worries me about the blue is that I feel like it will be hard to see the dial without good light hitting it but this cream one you can see the dial all the time. Tough choice!
I bet this cream dial would look sick on a dark brown strap too
seiko needs to start make watches with no dates
As someone who is new to mechanical watches (but has always worn a watch), makes sense to not have a date on there both aesthetically and practically (annoying to adjust often)
I only buy watches with a date function.
You do understand that they make watches for the mass market right?not simply internet watch nerds.
And the VAST majority of the general public want a date complication,deal with it.
@@bngr_bngr same here
seiko is more than a brand, its a life style.
Yeah,just like H.D:
You are right.
I own a few models like King Seiko, This Alpinist with the green dial, the Flightmaster, The Willard. they just feel great on the wrist. It sounds stupid but when i'm wearing them i just feel more "professional"😂 A walk through the woods with my dog feels like an expedition when i'm wearing the alpinist. A dive in a pool feels like a adventure by Custeau while wearing a Willard. When i'm in the office i feel like a 70's japanese Buisnessman while wearing my Hi-Beat King Seiko. Seiko provides so much fun.
In my opinion the green its just the best i wish it comes on a bracelet..
LOL intro was funny
I preordered a spb243 instead from Sakura watches (from the US) bought it for around 730 including shipping. Good price and service if you guys are looking for a clean japanese watch. The site he's giving charges 100 dollars more, be smart guys. Hopefully I can get my hands on a green metal casioak next month (g-shock gm-2100b-3a).
i own this watch...total winner IMHO. Seiko knocked this one out of the park.
If this didn't have a date, I would have bought one for twice the price
No date and 6L movement I'd happily pay 2k.
@@EscapementWatch Maybe not quite 2k. But with a 6L movement, I'd think about it.
2k rrp with great AD relationship a nice discount of course
The blue dial has vertical striations. Very nice touch.
I really like watch companies delving into their heritage inventory and re-issuing their classics. I would call the face color Champagne vs cream. :). I think the original did not have a date window, but I need that complication. I wouldn't mind having drilled lugs, otherwise, I scratch the hell out of the lugs. The Timegrapher metrics were excellent. Btw, you're wearing a great t-shirt in the opening.
Great macro work! Really tempted with this cream version 👍🏻
Seiko always killing it with that dial. I’m not too fond of the prospex symbol. But otherwise, great video my man
I just keep coming back for the abuse of my preferences for euro-centric time keeping….. but I usually like what I see, and this is no exception 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
haahha I love Swiss watch's. Just not swiss fanboys! Had to fire back a bit. I'm going to add a swiss soon to the collection. I got the call (email) for the blue but I said no. Cuz I want the gilt.
Hey I like this Euro-Centrism style. I think I prefer it from some Asian or Chinese - Centrism. How about Swissness and Britshness ? I wonder what comes next ? I feel a strong Frenchness and Scottishness movement is coming up !
Got this watch last week and it's now my favourite watch to wear in my collection, it looks so special in person, I don't recommend for anyone with a big wrist.
My only critique is the thickness if I had to choose one, it would be 🔥 if it were slimmer.
Thanks for sharing!
9:30 - the singular form of indices is index - e.g. the 12 o'clock index.
Love the intro. Excited to see a watch enthusiast that isnt all about the hype.
Great video as always. Seiko is killing me with all these beautiful watches.
Great intro and coverage of new Seiko models. Love the content!
Much appreciated!
I just bought myself this watch, and I do love it.
In the past year I feel like SEIKO has just killed it in the new watches they have brought out. Whether it is the Alpinist line(seems like about 40 versions of that), or the Sharp Edge series, or the multiple MAS62 versions, they are all gorgeous and make me want to spend way too much money. Luckily for me I am a cheap SOB and have a hard time parting with my money. The other problem I have is the pricing that SEIKO has gone to. They probably are worth the higher prices that SEIKO is now charging, but having bought my SARB035 for $310, and my Gen 1 Monster for $195, as well as the low prices on my SNK and others, I am spoiled by the past value of the old SEIKO. Now they are in MIDO, Hamilton, Tissot and many other Swiss price ranges, so there is competition, but I do love my Japanese watches. "sigh", such a 1st world problem.
Still regret selling my sarb033 and 035 but that was before I had my sponsor so I had to flip more often for the channel. And SEIKO is killing it in 2020 and 21. Future looks bright.
Hey people ! We are living in a world where spending a ton of money to buy pure shit is the new way of life : when you bought a sub in 2000, it was 3000€ after discissing with the AD. Why Seiko would be the only to get cheap ? Their watches worth a lot more than Rolex if you consider Grand Seiko. Be happy to have know good days but move on now...
Wow... great looking watch in a champaign colored dial.
This will be on my Christmas list for sure now! Thanks for showing this dial, I currently have the Special Edition Forest Green Alpinist and I'm in love with all the dial color schemes!
Loved your intro to the video.
"Psycho"..! I mean... "Seiko, 4 life". 😎
Thumbs up for the intro alone... still, I want the green one!
You know what they say "if it doesn't rattle, it's not a Seiko" 🤣
Great review. You bring in all the best models 🤌
Love that intro. One of the best and most enthusiastic intro u have done
Ahh always good to hear from a long term sub! Thanks.
Someone got the new Alpinist a little early, nice! My only complaint is that I wish they would have made this series of Alpinist a little thinner, the last couple Alpinists had the same case thickness. Overall a very nice watch.
Yes if I had my say. 11mm high end 28,800 6L movement and a no date!
Agree
Absolutely gorgeous!
Thanks for sharing!!
Welcome 😁
Wow! This is straight ArtDeco. I love it! :DD
1959 brought to the future!
I wish Seiko provided better straps, especially with the more expensive watches - on the fly adjustment should be standard now, if San Martin can do it, so can Seiko
I love the dial, but Seiko and Grand Seiko make watches that are just too thick for my taste. 13.5mm thick for a 39mm watch is just too much for a dial this classy.
I think a Swiss watch would be thinner ;-)
Yes its true. a flat sapphire no display caseback would have made this about 12. Check out my SPB131 ultra thin seiko hidden gem.
@@EscapementWatch I think a watch of this style (the Alpinist) with 10bar resistance should be 11.5 mm or under. That's just me I guess, I really prefer thinner watches. I have a Glycine Combat Sub that's only 11mm thick with 20 bar of resistance!
Good Review,but the case is 38mm not 39!
Beautiful watch but 19mm lug width is a fail.
Fair enough!
What's bad about 19mm lug width?
@@inthatcase3467 Lots of people like to change straps. More variety for 20mm.
Great review on this watch!
Like the indices. Ordered for the smaller sben001. Can't wait to put it on my wrist. This one watch that l have wanted for a long time since l saw the vintage.
Yep, I'm jealous... 🤣🤣
@@TheViolentTeddy 🤣🤣 u can get one too.
This is the version which Ill buy.Great summer watch.Already got a Barton linen white strap in 19.Im in shock it have blue lume,thats even better🤩I was thinking about selling the bracelet,I dont like oyster type,but it have a small clasp so Ill check it first.Im thinking about ordering it already for 637€,but maybe Ill wait till it hits the stores for good,maybe until mid August.For sure it have some flaws,date wheel in white,non signed crown and overall thickness,but its so nice looking that I can live with that
LOVE THE INTRO!! And thanks for the SAASY shout out!! Xx
Any time
Was looking forward to this review. Great job! Can we expect a side by side with the other colour-ways?
Absolutely!
You always get the newest Seiko's right away for review and thats why I come here haha keep the content coming man!
I'll try!
Beautiful watch! Perfect!
Beautiful 😍😍 I love me some Seiko
Day by day winning a gold medal 🥇 with your content Bro❗️ Need this into my collection but Seiko also will release some mechanical chronos and money is never enough for all those nice Seikos. Ty ❗️👌🏻
Thanks bro! Appreciate the support as always. This watch should be in the lineup forever with new dials and colors hopefully so no rush not limited.
The cream dial looks so good. 👍🤩
Soo! Which one you ended up keeping white or grey?
Which would you say is the better watch: SPB241 or the SARB035?
Tough question...I'd say this is a true successor to the 035 but with a slightly more sporty nature with big lume indices, while the sarb035 is more dressy. This is a better sports watch but Is it a better watch??? I think its equal just depends on your style preference.
Got it, love it!
I think this watch looks amazing. But "We don't need the Sarb033/035" statement is a bit much. Sarb was intended as more dressy in my opinion. This can pull off the same thing to a degree but slightly more sporty than dressy. But the price of a Sarb is where the magic was. At even if that price was $100 more (at $400), the Sarb would still be an amazing deal. This watch here compares more to the Sarx033/035.
its a beautiful watch
love the dial color.
YO! Alpinist today. Alpinist tomorrow. Alpinist forever!
looks wonderful
How does the dial compare to the sarb035? Which would you keep between the sarb and new alpinist?
If I'm remembering my sarb035 correctly its a similar dial I'd go with the new alp tho
Really classy, nice! 👏
Excelente video 😀.
Good review and such a lovely looking reimagining of the Laurel Alpinist. However, if I could change just one thing, it would be to get rid of that display caseback for a mm off the thickness. Over 13mm for a sub 40mm non-diver is just unnecessary in my opinion. The Sinn 556 has the same depth rating but is only just over 10mm thick and still has a display back. OK, the Seiko has a domed crystal, but still.
check out my SEIKO SPB131 HIDDEN GEM video. It is the entry 6R movement but 11mm thick if I remember correctly. Im wearing it now actually. Some say it reminds them of a sin104
@@EscapementWatch. I'll do just that. Nice shout out to the SAAS by the way!
When does this release in Europe? I can only find Pre-orders and none in my country
$1150 in Australia and pre order only as far as I can tell. Gotta get one, they look incredible.
they are the perfect daily do it all tough tool watch and as a bonus has a nice lineage.
Sale price Au $862 . I bought an SPB249J mid-July 24. It runs -5 spd . Couldn't be happier.
Intro was hilarious. Great review!
Glad you liked it!
Good intro, great review, beautiful timepiece. But I still prever my alpinist spb155. Cheers bro!
Fair play
Stunning!
Thank you for watching kiko!!!!
That's a seriously nice looking watch. I'm looking forward to seeing these in the flesh, but after watching this I'll be surprised if I prefer the others over this cream one.
The grey is one to watch out for. not keen on the green
@@EscapementWatch color comes down to preference and reason for buying. There are not many great green dial watches, so ... if this one is quality, it might be a great green piece! I collect these for my wife, so colors are important to wear with outfits and seasons.
Beautiful watch
It really is!
Love the water resistance. A bit of a tame choice, but I suppose if you need just one good everyday GADA watch this'd fit the bill nicely. Date complication adds everyday practicality for somebody who just needs one capable automatic watch. Won't add this to a collection that already has some other WR and daily options though. I'd choose one of these before a number of entry Tissots and Hamiltons (probably not before all of them, mind you) but I think I'd save and spring for an entry level Sinn if I were in the market for the one-watch-GADA.
my response disappeared? do u see it?
@@EscapementWatch No? Thanks for responding anyway...I was on an old crappy device, maybe I deleted and reposted, maybe that was the problem
Love that intro!!!
Thanks bro!
Good opening. True. I laughed...good one to get someone interested!
Glad you enjoyed it
It's a beauty
Thank you for the intro!! Hah loved it
Glad you liked it!!
Really nice looking watch, classy
Yes indeed
Nice watch but why does it need to be 150 Euro (US$ 180,-) more expensive than the Seiko SPB117J1
Spb117 has flat sapphire which is cheaper to produce. This one has curved. Spb117 has pressed dial indices. this one has applied. This is also a new case shape for seiko so higher costs in producing. spb117 has same old sarb017 case they produced almost 20 years ago
@@EscapementWatch look back the SPB117 has applied indices very similar to the SPB241. I doubt Seiko made a specially a new case for the SPB241and even if they did the price difference from what you mention will not make the US$ 180,- be fair and say as always Seiko up the price again. Don't get me wrong it is their good right to do so. But there are other watches with better value out there. But yeah i get it this is the watch you like. But even so it don't justify the higher price. And yes i get it the crystal is more expensive to make but that doesn't make the difference i could say the SPB117 should be the more expansive one as it has more parts (the compass complication)
@@EscapementWatch a quick google search made me find this This Seiko Alpinist SARB017 was discontinued by Seiko in February 2018 (along with the entire SARB line) and the price has increased by roughly $125 to date, up to about $475 at the time of this post so 3 years alter the nearly $300 more is justified ?
Good looking watch
What’s the blue dial type reference number?
It's a lovely watch but ... 19mm ..... really Seiko?
The Swiss used to give boards to have the most accurate watches all the way up untilSeiko decided they want to get involved and start doing it and then when Seiko started winning all the time then they quit doing it
What is the width at the clasp?Does it taper down?
no
Beautiful piece. I would love to see it next to a sarb033 or 35.
You and me both! Still regret selling my sarb033/035 those were keepers but back when I started I didn't have channel sponsor to help me get watches. This channel has made me into a flipper ironically however, some stay. My stowa is 1 year old almost and it really allowed me to dial in my tastes to 11! So even a 10/10 can be flipped. lol
Hi, where did you buy that beads of rice for the dresskx?
Uncle Seiko but I had to modify it check out the video on my channel for that watch
What is the blue one model
Debating this vs my alpinist 117, keep 117, sell for this or both
Keep the 117 sharktooth.
Why didn't they sign the crown and release the bracelet version for green dial, really Seiko?
Awesome intro! 😂
Thanks 😅
nice brather
Stunner, but a hefty price. Waiting till price drops!
Fair enough!
@@EscapementWatch edited my comment for elaboration but you get the point. Great video though!
@@lordbogus6709 the seiko 5 movement is 4R not 6R. But I get the point.
@@EscapementWatch totally didnt see that 6 instead of 4😅
@Naushad Ulhaq a bit sliced off the price and this will be a sure buy!
I think that the signature crown is missing here, or at least the logo in the form of the letter "s" on it and on the rotor ?!
So this watch is 90% perfect IMO…Love it and cream dial as well! My only knock on the watch…Hate the ‘prospex symbol’ and ‘automatic’ on the dial(JUST PUT ‘ALPINIST’ and ‘20 BAR’ ON THE DIAL!!!!)…
and maybe a solid caseback to make it 1.5mm thinner.
I agree from a nostaligic standpoint, but the fact is - prospex is a huge part of the branding process to separate lines of quality in products. This is a great piece.
@@JayandSarah 15 years of collecting. Seiko puts this logo on watches that have Quality control/quality assurance issues that are inexcusable. Is it OK to spend $1200 on a Homage watch from a movie… That has a Bezel that does not line up with a chapter ring…? And That does not line up with the markers? A $1200 watch that loses 17 seconds per day? A $1200 watch that has a bracelet that is not as good as the $250 homage watch from China? As a long time collector…I can confidently exclaim that Seiko is ripping you off!
@@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm there are many from seiko that I agree on. I would not buy. They do not all have those issues. My 6R35 powered watch keeps time almost as good as my cosc level watches, at 1/10th the price.
Damn i missed the ginza..
I prefer the case profile of the SARB.
fair enough!
very nice. not enough watches like thiswithout a rotating bezel with those specs. could you tell us the diameter of the dial or crystal. thanks mate
31.9mm or 32mm
@@EscapementWatch thank you, i think i need to see it in the flesh. I'm selling my dress kx because I find the dial too big. but this one could work better. honestly there is no competition to omega sm a terra, tudor bb 36/41, rolex op,but thousands of dive watches. Great videos btw I'm a fan
I hope the hands have more contrast color than the dial so those would be more legible at a glance and not too bland
for best contrast the grey dial variant should be the choice
you are fast!
I am deeply disappointed with this watch, having seen the original. How can it be called an ALPINIST if it does not say ALPINIST on the dial like the 14041 Laurel Alpinist, in that amazing font? The presage logo also does not do it favours (same as on my SPB149). Adding the name and perhaps some inner lume squares like the Champion J13040 would be mind-blowing, this is just a massive missed opportunity to me…
I think alpinist name might have some trademark issues (only reason why it disappeared???) I don't mind it not being on the dial here. I do mind it not being on the limited re-creation 3000 dollar version. That is a huge let down. The king seiko got King Seiko on the dial. Why not alpinist? and yes the typography of that Laurel is sublime! and the Champion alpinist is the greatest!!!!!! Hope for a remake one day. A faithful one.
Yes the originals are great watches, the only downside for me is that they had plated cases I believe.
@@EscapementWatch where did you hear the trademark issue?
I didn't Im just trying to find a reason why its gone. Just a guess.
Which Swiss watches would this be cross shopped with? The Tissot Gentleman? I’d much rather have this. They killed with the dial and color scheme
Gentleman is too dressy to cross this. This is a sports explorer watch.
@@EscapementWatch I agree but what else is within the price and specs? I just saw your video on the gray dial. Now I don’t know which one I want 🤣
Copped
This reminds me a lot of a super Sarb035.
I get that
@@EscapementWatch I wonder what it would look like on a nice dressy leather strap.
Man I can’t decide between the cream or grey. Help!
Can't bro that's to hard to pick.....
@@EscapementWatch I’m leaning more towards the cream dial for the overall vintage aesthetic. But I’ve never had a cream dial watch before so i don’t know if I will like it 🤣
I thought you sold the 62MAS? Saw it for sale on Reddit a few weeks back.
Yep I did. However, we have scheduled watches coming in, so if there is free time the intro will be film before the watch lands! That's what happened here! I bought a 213 to tide me over until a padi or STO 63mas releases next year.
@@EscapementWatch Nice! Congrats on the 213. I checked it out but the dial was slightly too metallic for my taste. I might go with a white dial Shogun later tho. Also what is SoT?
@@xekret Save the Ocean. yes white shogun is very flat color.
@@xekret oops i typo'd it. STO
@@EscapementWatch All good man and thanks for explaining what that is!
This watch with NO DATE would have been perfect. It’s the only thing that’s preventing me from buying it.
At first glance, this one looks beautiful, but it is too thick imho. Not sure, why they had to add a single domed crystal or a display case back. Both are not practical and just add to the thickness. And with the bracelet they didn't even try. The clasp is not good, but the gaps on the end links are just ugly.
Your not wrong.