Seiko Alpinist SARB017 - Original Strapcode Watch Bracelet For Seiko SARB017
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024
- In today's video, we'll review the Seiko Alpinist watch and demonstrate how to change the OEM bracelet on the SARB017 to a Genuine Strapcode Bracelet perfectly fitted for the watch. The Alpinist combines many desirable attributes in a wristwatch: Seiko's automatic 6R15 movement, scratch resistant sapphire crystal, 200 meter water resistance, sub 40mm case size and the stunning green dial.
For years, the biggest complaint about the SARB watch was the lack of quality bracelet options. Well, complain no more! Our friends at Strapcode make a Super Three Link and Super Five Link bracelet specifically designed for the Seiko Alpinist. Check out the video and see how to upgrade your SARB017 with these highly sought after Original Stapcode Watch Bracelets.
To view the Seiko Alpinist and Genuine Strapcode Bracelet options, visit Long Island Watch: longislandwatc...
the green does it for me...its such a beautiful color and it's a great size. the cathedral hands also adds a nice touch
I admit the green is mesmerizing.
I bought this watch a couple weeks ago and am looking for strap options. The "leather" OEM is so ridiculously stiff especially toward the lugs that it causes the whole watch to stand up from my wrist or flop 90º to the side.
Really like the watch. Can't help but thing it would be fabulous in a blue color as well, maybe with silver indexes. One gripe: no 12 o'clock marker for night viewing.
Going to pick up one of these bands...
You have NO idea how much your video helped me to move my Alpinist to a new bracelet. Thank you! 🙏
The past few years have been a roller coaster. I survived two heart attacks and consequent CABGx3. This year is my 60th birthday, and my family gave me a SARB017 to celebrate my surviving the last two years to reach 60 years of age, not to mention major bushfires last month. Consequently, I am looking for a replacement strap to match the watch. As Jubilee means a celebration of an anniversary denoting the 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th, or 70th year etc., I am looking at getting a Jubilee watch bracelet for the SARB017. However, I need to wait until I get back to work before getting one. Thank you Mark for your wonderful reviews of these bracelets. It has helped me make an informed choice. Keep up the good work.
Cheers.
Mark E.
I saw this watch when I first started getting into the hobby and thought it was hideous, couldn't understand why anyone would like it. Now I own it and it's the watch that gets the most wrist time for me. Have it on the Strapcode Oyster from Monday to Thursday for work, then a Hirsch Liberty on Friday and through the weekend. The first watch I've truly fallen in love with.
Beauty! Weekly strap changes; the sign of a true fan.
I think that people like this because it's kind of like the Rolex Explorer in that it can be used as either a sport or dress watch. It's also a good mix of vintage and modern styling. Adding all of that together could have resulted in a boring watch that ticks boxes, but the Alpinist is undeniably unique.
Thanks!
Agreed but I believe the Seiko is better looking than the Rolex.
I got this watch due to being influenced by the watch videos praising it... wasn’t real impressed at first but it’s growing on me and is more loved than other watches I thought were great when I first got them. One problem I have is that it’s dressy and rugged so it discourages me from buying other watches as my Alpinist can cover it.
This Angus Jubilee goes HARD! Its so stylish, yet comfortable. I bought mine a few weeks ago, and my Alpinist just goes great with this one.
Is it too thick? I'm thinking of getting one but it looks massive for such a small watch.
Wasn’t a big fan of the alpinist, but with the strap code bracelet it really changes the feel. Now I want one!!!
Ha! It happens. Thanks for watching.
After watching this video I decided to immediately buy the Alpinist.Noticed that Marc was not into the watch at all, which I also agree with, not quite sure why people go crazy about this watch. .. But then there was a change of heart? Right after swapping the leather band with the jubilee, you could sense his enthusiasm about the upgraded new look. Logged into LIW website, lucked out it was in stock, bought the alpinist and the cocktail both at the same time. Immediately put on a Hadley Roma tan honey strap and the watch looks amazing. Will be getting the strapcode pretty soon. Thanks Marc for the videos, honesty and excellent service. Will be wearing this beauty at the LEroica vintage bicycle ride in Tuscany next week!
After seeing this video I bought the Angus Jubilee for my Alpinist! I thought the price was too high until it came. The quality is superlative and worth every penny. The screw links have REAL screws with no friction pins under them like my Grand Seiko bracelet. I am thrilled with this bracelet and look to wear it proudly for years! Thanks for the video.
Wonderful bracelet and amazing technology.
Do you say it's not your favorite watch but you were definitely you know drooling over it you were definitely enjoying the watch and the more you work with it the more you become attached to it
That Super Oyster is almost a mandatory purchase for this watch. Great video as always!
LOL; it's mandatory with the 007 IMO
so expensive eh but worth it
Long Island Watch but what if you have a 007 and a 017? So many mandatory bracelets lol
Mark, I know exactly where you’re coming from when you say it hasn’t struck a chord… I urge you to put it on the Angus Jubilee bracelet and wear it for three days… I tried a leather strap thing… Even a single pass NATO...And then I put it on the Angus Jubilee...At that point I fell in love with that watch… As a guy with way too many watches I have 20 divers...A bunch of other watches as well… This one just became a keeper… And I already know that I’m gonna buy another SARB now...Just an awesome watch....
Love the green dials. But having to retire way too early, I'm on a budget. Put strapcode miltat on my green dial 5 sports less than an hour ago.
The combination of beauty and versatility are why this watch is so popular. I love mine and thanks to the green dial of the Alpinist it gets more compliments than my Datejust.
Thanks for sharing.
Was not real enamored with the Alpinist - but since Seiko has discontinued them, and since Marc still had one at a good price, and since I'm getting the Angus Jubilee, it's starting to grow on me and it's only increasing in value!
LOL, that works.
Wish they made a super jubilee , the angus i find is just a tad too hefty
Marc, you make it look so easy putting that oyster bracelet on. Took me quite a few goes and many scratches later to put that thing on. I had trouble connecting both ends of the spring bars on both sides. One side would go in the hole and one wouldn't. I had to use the needle in a safety pin to bend and move the other end to the other hole.
Good editing!
I have the Alpinist - it is amazing
Glad you enjoy it
Same here
I've just bought an Angus jubilee from you after watching this video! Looking forward to it!
Out of all the watch video guys I think you are the best. Straight business.
Thanks so much, I appreciate that.
Oh hi Mark
Howdie.
Is it a line from "The Room"?
Indeed it is
I always play that scene in my mind when I hear the intro
LOL the charming rooftop scene
Wow, those really do make the watch pop. I've been eying one of these (like the green dial) but it didn't speak to me -- til seeing it with either of these bracelets!
The Angus bracelet is really sharp! I removed the Seiko Oyster from my Alpinist because I felt it was too boring-now it’s on a green ZULU. May have to consider this Angus Jubilee 🤔.
To each his own. But for me this is a gorgeous and unique watch. Iconic even, in that there is no other like it.
About the strap, people are right. It wears uncomfortable.
Great video!
Ok, the Alpinist is one of my fav watches of all times, i´ve never seen it with steel bracelets, both oyster and jubilee are a MUST!! Great video!!
I just wanna say, you never disappoint. I love your videos.
Thanks!
Such a classic Japanese watch! I got mine a few days ago and it's perfect for my small wrist. I love the retro styling and the face is very readable, even when I'm not wearing my glasses. I noticed the leather strap was very stiff and uncomfortable when I first tried it on. Since it's leather, I rolled the band in my fingers for a while to break it in. After a few days of wear, the band is perfectly comfortable and fits my wrist better than any metal band I've worn. I think the provided band is a perfect aesthetic fit for this watch, it's very classy. I've seen the watch with these modern oyster bands and I think they completely ruin the retro aesthetic of the Alpinist. It's not a modern style watch, why put a modern style bracelet on it. Totally incongruous vibe in my opinion.
House RN I agree fully with this comment. Only thing I would add is that I’d be tempted to change out the stock “faux alligator” band for a high-quality real alligator band of a lighter brown.
I'm with you Mark. Not sure why people go nuts over this watch but the bracelets do improve the looks significantly.
Indeed.
I don't like my watch to be loose and move around, I like it to stay put without cutting off circulation. I've loved the watch but I haven't been able to get a nato or leather strap to fit just right. Also I don't know if it matters but I have a very small wrist at 6" even. No more. This Strapcode bracelet with it's 6 point micro adjustment gets a proper fit! This bracelet fits so well I really enjoy wearing the watch more.
It is impressive on a metal bracelet!!! Makes me want to buy a second Alpinist to have one with an oyster bracelet...
This is definitely on my wish list! I just hope Strapcode makes a compatible bracelet for the Recraft SNKPs.
That super oyster looks fantastic
I got my alpinist from u guys and soon as I got it I threw on that Super Oyster haven't took the watch off yet..Thanks Mark for the great super fast delivery and also the great watch
Thanks so much!
Marc, I have the Alpinist, and I think the all steel bracelets overpower the sunburst dial. If Strapcode decides to do a steel and gold-tone oyster bracelet for this watch, I would purchase in a heartbeat. Thanks for the great vid!
Thank you!
You would love it if it had a blue dial! I love mine in Green.
that is for sure!
Yeah. I just don't do green well. But love to see it in blue, matte sky blue perhaps.
it has a blue version. Seiko Alpinist SSASS. As far as I remembered, seiko only produced 500 pieces of these version. Which makes it so damn expensive
Thanks for the video as always much appreciated. I purchased both recently. Tried to get strap from your site but it was not in stock.
End of March!
Nice!! I have the Alpinist, and i have both those Strapcode bracelets too :) I love my Alpinist, so i definitely enjoyed watching this video lol
Great! Which do you like better?
Angus jubilee is the winner for me! Super comfortable, and super nice! :) What about you?
Do you happen to have this on a quick release bar? If you don’t, do you know if quick release bars will work on these bracelets?
Great video as usual. I agree with you it is a great watch, and I can see why so many people love it, but it just doesn't do it for me; it might be the numbers, hands and the Seiko logo in gold. I think it would look better if they were silver (and a blue dial would make it even better, specially with those bracelets), but as you said; to each their own!
Indeed.
I love Seiko however like you I think the SARB017 is Bone Ugly. The Strap Code Bracelets are awesome. The only Seiko Bracelet I really like is on the Monster. It would be great if Strap Code would copy it using a 5 mm Thickness links with an amazing clasp like the Angus.Great review and Thanks for sharing.
Hey Mark. Still enjoying the SARX013 I bought from you a couple years ago!
Thanks!
I just got the Alpinist and these look like some great options. Thank you for such a helpful video!
I love the watch and the strap code angus jubilee is truly amazing on it. (all eyes on the SARB)
Thanks.
I bought the Alpinist here in Sweden 10 days ago, I paid just below $800 for it, buying it from the US means cheaper but they will add exports BS and something else so it will end up costing me the same. Man, this bracelet transformed it completely, it is a beautiful watch but the leather strap disappoints, this one is awesome...
Just as you were talking about not fully seating the spring bar, the far side wasn't seated haha. Fitted lugs will trick you like that
Yup, saw that in editing!
Marc, does this fit the new alpinist 2020?
All sold out Mark. Do you have any idea when it will be available again?
December.
I checked your website. Seiko Alpinist SARB017 is out of stock! Yes, I know it has been discontinued, but if, by any chance, you have a new consignment soon, I shall order one from you for delivery to a Long Island address, 40 minutes from where you are. I watch your videos regularly and want to give you my business if I can. Failing that, I shall order from Amazon where the watch is still available though at an understandably inflated price.
I like the super oyster bracelet 🔥👍
Another great video! I never understood the love for this watch until you broke down the compass bezel... And then you slapped it on that AMAZING jubilee bracelet. Now. I want one! Lol. Any idea if they'll make the jubilee for the sarb033?
They are making the oyster, not sure about jubilee.
I agree with many comments that the oyster is the way to go on this one. Regarding a blue dial version of this? I guess green is appropriate for a mountaineers Watch and blue is for a divers watch. That’s how I see it anyway.
Blue would be wonderful!
Great video. Strap Code has 2-tone jubilees for other models, so I'm sure at some point they will make one specifically end link fitted for the Alpinist.
They sure will answer the mail on this one.
additionally, I really wish Seiko would consider more dial color variations for their Alpinist line. Why just green? I like the fact they used to have a white dial version which would be great to see again as a current model along side the green. .. even more colors, I would buy one if something other than green.. just not personally into green dials as much.
Looks much better with the jubilee than the leather. Went from an old man's watch to something I would enjoy.
Hi Marc,I did pick up the Alpinist from you a few weeks back and almost simultaneously the super oyster directly from strapcode. The SO is really something else and is a great match for the Alpinist. Great video as always!
Off topic: just beats me why the Mako USA is not allowed to be sold by LIW :(
Thank you for sharing and buying!
Got the Strapcode Super Oyster for my Alpinist last week, looks wonderful and it feels like quality.
I was considering getting the Jubilee but something about the endlinks looks a little off.
Thanks for checking it out.
I think the super oyster looks better than the angus jubilee on the watch, what do you guys think?
Agree. They both look great, but the oyster just suits the size and style of the watch more imo.
The angus jubilee looks a little bit louder than the super oyster imo.
I agree
SO all the way, got it on right now!!!
Im a fan of the jubilee, I think it fits the "kinda dressy" vibe of the watch
I know this sounds weird, but this watch looks beautiful on a tan NATO strap.
I believe it. Tan (or sand color) goes with alot of off white dials.
Now I wish Strapcode would do a two-tone angus jubilee for the Alpinist.
Yeah, I know.
Marc,Looks good with the bracelet!I will be buying this from your website!Thanks for the great videos!
Thanks!
Strapcode alpinist bracelets also fit the Sinn 556/104 like 97% well
and Hamilton Khaki Field 38mm
If Strapcode ever does a curved endlink for the Samurai I will be buying the watch and bracelet from you posthaste.
Will keep that in mind :)
I have to quit watching these videos. They are costing me a fortune.
FYI - I bought this watch from ebay about a year ago, everything is great except it doesn't keep good time... lose abouyt 45 sec per day.. sent it to local Seiko dealer for service/repair, it took them over a month and charged me $240.. Now my Alpnist gains 15 sec each day, and I can't complain to Seiko as +/-25 sec per day is within the spec of 6R15...
@@hpwan2 Wow the service fee is pretty high. My local watch maker charged only $15-20
@@hpwan2 you should change the watch , have 6r movement on o35 , its spot on , not even a second a day , its maybe 30 seconds a month , but its realy good
@@hpwan2 Crown up at rest should slow down the running
I like the green
It's a great color.
The Alpinist kind of grows on you. I didn't like it or her it at first, but it is getting to me. So much so that I am thinking about purchasing one. Availability it getting more difficult and with that the price is climbing. Having a hard time deciding between regular Alpinist and the White face good numerals limited edition version. There is a big price difference for some subtle differences. Hmmm ........still pondering.
Very happy with my Super Oyster. Also looks good on a Hirsch gold brown Liberty.
Nice pairing!
Feel the same way. It is a beautiful watch for so many reasons. I know all the hype of watch enthousiasts, like myself, around it. Just cannot bring myself around enough to finally buy it. Besides, I was looking for a jubilee bracelet for a project, the Angus will fit the bill.
Btw Marc, does the bracelets, esp. the jubilee, taper down or not ?
Great detailed video! IMO the original leather band is and looks cheap, but -although those metal bracelets are nice- this watch still looks the best on a dark brown leather strap. The solution would be to upgrade it to a good leather strap (some even are water resistant) if you're into wading rivers, paddling or something).
Nice feedback, thank you.
I want the Cocktail with the Angus Jubilee. Currently have the Super Oyster on the SKX007, jubilee suits the 009 more.
I've heard that a few times.
I appreciate your honest opinions of the watch. I like it... it reminds me of the SARB033 in terms of size and shape, a very similar spec. It's a good spec and finish for the price, don't you think?
Absolutely. I own a SARB033.
It’s nice the only thing being an automatic watch don’t comes with the back transparent
Does Strap Code make a bracelet designed for the Seiko SRP309? Their bracelets made specific to watch models seem incredible! Keep up the great videos!
Monster bracelets? Not that I've seen.
One of my favorite watches...
That jubilee bracelet got me. It is coming soon for my Alpinist. Marc lets be honest if the Alpinist dial was a nice blue you will be caressing the Alpinist like Gollumn the ring.LOL. Happy Holidays.
Of course!
The specialness of this watch is the price point vs quality. 200m water resist, sapphire crystal, in-house automatic movement with hacking seconds and a date complication . When I purchased this watch in 2014 for $300 I knew it was a steal. There was nothing Seiko offered in the US with those specs for under $1500. Also anything Swiss would’ve garnred $3k+.......we are all in lockstep now.
Marc, another great video. Strapcode bracelets are beautiful. Even though I’m not an Alpinist fan either, if Strapcode came out with a two tone jubilee like they did with the SRP775, that would change my mind. Thanks, Mark
Wow, great idea!
They have one out now , I’m getting one soon for my srp 775 . It’s the super jubilee with ip gold center .
Agree with the complaint about the watch strap...it could be a little better quality. But my biggest gripe--don't get me wrong I like this watch and wear it 4 days a week--is the dial for the compass moves too easily. If I were going on an alpine adventure, I would never take this watch because in reality, it's not really that practical. I do like it's heritage though.
Thanks for sharing.
Casio Protrek is the watch to bring on alpine adventures
Just got both the watch and the strap thanks for this video and advice 👍🏼
Peter S. Oyster or Jubilee?
Willard Hooton half polished oyster
Peter S. The best choice of all for that watch👍
If your a Green Bay Packer fan or need a watch for St Patty day, this has you covered.
In effect a fancy infantry style watch with a compass feature.
One day when decide to move away from quartz this SARB017 and the SARB065 are on my list along with Orient Bambino v3 in gray or v4 in blue.
For those looking for a blue dial SARB, your wanting the SARB045, if can find one.
Hi Mark! Great video you made me buy the watch and the bracelet!
Glad it worked!
I bought sarb033 and sarb017. 033 looks more "Serious" , business and elegant than 017. I would wear the alpinist watch on the outdoors and the 033 on indoors at a certain event.
I think the 033 is just very versatile.
gotta choose between the regular oyster (sue me) or the polished mid-link one!!!!
Hi Mark , still have mine I bought from you and love this Watch , I have it on a handmade strap from Vintager straps by Micah . I am considering the Angus Jubilee tho
It's built like a tank!
Long Island Watch it sure is! I dropped it twice on a hardwood floor no issues. Thx
Hi Mark... Thanks for all of the awesome "how to" videos as I am still playing catch to watch them all. I even have solved the formulas being displayed in your clock. Well, except for one that has X and x2. Don't remember those... Getting back to the story - these two bracelets really make this watch "pop" and what a difference they make. I have a similar situation with a Citizen Eco-Drive AT0810-12E and it came with a leather strap and for years I would like to upgrade the watch so something else. I think the watch has a 21 or 22 mm lug, but you might figure out what size and provide a recommendation. It would be nice if any of these two bracelet model might fit my watch. I'd like to buy you. Please let me know. Thank you.
I'm waiting for a super oyster for the sarb033
Soon!!!!
Hi Marc, Order 72311. Done and dusted. Thanks for the video:)
Haha, thanks. One of many after this video!
My most beautiful and loved piece.
Are you expecting more to come soon? Just got an alpinist and can't find a metal bracelet anywhere.
Yes.
With the jubilee that’s a nice Datejust homage.
For sure!
Marc, you and I really do have similar tastes. I wish Seiko made a SARB model that was a bit larger and blue.
LOL, let's make one!
i want this but its discontinued
The leather strap was super weak. I used a tan sued buckle strap I had lying around. I seem to be enjoying most all my watches once a put a steel bracelet on them.
Nice bracelets. My reservation with the Alpinist is that the face is a little too visually noisy for me, though I love the colour. Between the style of the numerals & the compass ring there's too much clutter there.
Thanks for sharing.
was hesitating between sarb033 and the alpinist until I saw it on this bracelet. Holy fucking shit.
That's one way to put it.
Excellent demonstration, Marc!
Thank you.
Will you price match amazon @ $399? I am local
Brilliant video. Bound to be very popular.
Anything with Seiko is.
I like the jubilee bracelet, but the endlinks are not proportional to the links, so it not look right. I do not notice this on my SKX009 with jubilee bracelet, so it must be the lug to lug measurement on the Alpinist that throughs it off.
Interesting point.
Great review as always, Marc. Thanks!
Will you be getting more of the Jubilee in stock??? I'm dying to get one
Excellent Marc. I just ordered the Jubilee bracelet for my Alpinist.
Do you sell the Jubilee for the SARB033?