Hi Everyone, Tim has claimed his prize. He decided to go with the Formex Essence on the bracelet. Thanks to you all who participated. We can do more in the future.
I just purchased the green dial version with the bracelet, and I am really enjoying it. It is a substantial watch without being huge. The combination of the bright bezel, reflective crystal and bracelet make it work for nice casual and moderately dressy. Not my choice with a business suit or formal wear, but it works well with what I wear these days 90% of the time. Mine is running slow by about 3 to 4 seconds per day, which I think is OK. Overall, I would recommend this watch as a high quality, versatile every day watch that is not overpriced.
Love it! Never really understood the hype surrounding the original alpanist, but this one looks stunning without the inner rotating bezel. Another one to add to the list. Thanks Teddy!
Great looking watch! I'm a teen who has just started getting into watches, and got my first watch (an orient bambino) this Christmas. Your channel has been a great inspiration, keep up the great content!
Great watch. I also just got into them a few months ago and got a Seiko SNE329 for Christmas eve and I wore it that night when I proposed. That watch will always carry that sentimental value
I bought this blue one recently as a self birthday present and it's absolutely worth it (granted I got it for a bit less at about 560usd). Perfect size for my thin wrists. And that dial! That dial is just something else!!
the internal bezel was just pointless. This new smaller version is just better classier more waterproof. I just wish they'd went with a better movement then a display back
@@EliMeadAZ lol I specifically like numbers on my outdoorsy watches. Easily to read what not. Rolex explorer feels. I especially like it when the whole number is lumed
Picked up the green dial variant a few weeks back as my daily wearer. Love the size, dial texture and accuracy of the movement. Most of the time (indoors) the green is darker than depicted in the product shots, except in sunlight where it pops. Great watch, definitely reccomend.
This is my favorite Alpinist. Dial wise, my preference is actually for the graduated grey variation rather than this, still handsome blue dial variant.
I’m glad to see someone speaking the truth. I’ve heard too many people complain about the price of the new Alpinists...but if it were a Tissot or Hamilton with those specs at that price everyone would be drooling over it.
There are many new Seiko watches where the prices are more of a stretch, this one is completely reasonable to me in every aspect. It is a well-finished watch and hangs with the Swiss counterparts if not beats them. I think many people get caught up in the JDM models or old Seiko 5s that flooded different markets and set a price expectation of Seiko that was actually not true to the actuals. The over production and exchange rates created a unique scenario in the market.
@@TeddyBaldassarre to be fair, the new 5 is a solid model. Sure, it’s not the old $70 Amazon special anymore, but I love how they’ve made it nicer, and in about a million finishes. Seiko is doing well, and this is a beautiful watch.
Just got mine because of this video! Thanks Teddy! Never thought I would get a watch with a blue dial. But after seen all three colors in store, the tasteful blue dial is just so stunning! It looks just as good as it does in the video, if not better.
Seiko, as usual, continues to make great watches. Although, imho, the value you get for the money is no longer there with their intention to move up-market.
Glad someone finally made a review of this watch! I’m heavily leaning towards the green variant on the bracelet. Would love to see a full review to include the bracelet to see if it still falls short as most seiko bracelets tend to do
That’s a beautiful watch. It would have been a great replacement/upgrade for my SARB. 20 more hours of power reserve & a screw down crown doesn’t really justify an extra $300, though. Now that I think about it, maybe my SARB was just underpriced.
Love this watch! These Seikos are a great way to start a collection - I found the dial more interesting to look at than the tissot powermatic you compared it to.
I purchased this watch recently. The watch has a great quick read dial and case size. The movement is a little fast day-over-day. My one down note is that I had to take this watch to a jeweler to tighten the rotor. For a brand new watch from an authorized retailer, I was disappointed that after short use, I had to have this small adjustment. Overall, good day-to-day piece.
I am impressed with the quality of your videos, content, fiming, close ups, and editing make all watches look great ! Keep it coming, it's always a real pleasure. Thanks !
These watches hit the scene and have somewhat fizzled among the watch enthusiast community. The biggest problem is Seiko charging a hefty premium for watches with a 6R35 movement where a year or two ago a watch with the exact same fit and finish and a 6R15 movement was hundreds of dollars less. The 6R35 movement is only a 6R15 with larger power reserve. Performance-wise it is the same. Judgement has been passed and the verdict is unless you can buy the new Prospex line watches for a significant discount, they are not worth the money and you're being fleeced if you get one for anywhere near MSRP.
Agreed. This review doesn't seem honest to me. They made the dial look cheaper, added a prospex logo, augmented the power reserve, and that's worth roughly twice the price of the original? No way.
Agreed, but he is also a business man trying to move these on his retail site. I love Seiko, but they use to be the best bang for the buck now they're just priced like everyone else. Maybe it's a good strategy maybe not. Time will tell. The number crunchers will lower price points if it doesn't work out for them.
I used to have a SARB 017 . It was a really good watch, but ended up selling it to a good friend who wears it all the time . Seeing Seiko's new offering , I must say , that is 1 beautiful package for the money yku spend. As usual , a good , solid informative video. Thanx Teddy
This is such a great release by Seiko. I can't think of a cheaper way into a 6R35 movement. All the dive watches with it are much more expensive. I think the Presage models are more expensive too. I love the blue strap, and have a somewhat similar blue one on my SPB089. The gray one is also great, especially when put on a Seiko or Strapcode bracelet. Very Explorer-like that way, and on that topic, how cool would a gray dial Explorer be? It really takes a lot of will power for me not to add one of these to the collection. I just need to focus on a bit more variety though.
I just want to mention how awesome the customer service is from your site. I ordered a 39.5mm Oris green dial diver thinking it was 43.5mm. I genuinely made the mistake and didn’t notice until I received the watch. Emailed your customer service the next business day Gabe reached out and took care of everting. Within 5 business after sending the watch back, stickers and everything stick in tact, I got a full refund. If I decided to order another watch, it will most def be from you.
Just purchased this as my first automatic watch! I can't wait for it to arrive. I received my Hamilton Khaki Field in black PVD last week and knew I wanted an automatic that has a little dressier and classier look to it. With how much the watch community admires the Hamilton I knew it would be a good choice and I was right. Now I'm hoping the same for this watch because it seems to be loved by watch enthusiasts.
Got myself the green variant and that dial is just stunning in person. Recently took it to the beach on a vintage tropic strap, definitely a sleek vintage style tool watch. The 200m water resistance brings it head to head or even above some of the usual dive watches to wear casually around water.
@@josefsbeach thanks dude! Im getting this for my brother as a grad gift, who is just getting into watches the only problem is we have very different sized wrist. Im thinking this watch, a vaer c3 in 36mm or a smiths PRS-25 if i can get my hands on one. Im still newish to watches so if you have any other suggestions im all ears.
@@BlakeJames42 I see you're looking into the Rolex Explorer looking type. I think value for money, the Seiko will serve you the best. Also will have a more original and interesting look with the dial, it'll serve as a great all rounder piece that can withstand almost everything you throw at it. As a starter watch, you can't go wrong.
Huge watch lover. Newish collector. Stumbled upon your videos with Kevin O'Leary today and instantly subscribed. Love the content and glad I found you. Keep it up 👏🏻
My SPB199 is the last Seiko I'll ever buy, because they re-release a limited edition watch now on a metal bracelet as SPB197. My love for Seiko has its limits.
I think these are super attractive, and do a good job of pairing down the extras w/o loosing its parentage. I’d like to see applied numbers. The dial’s reminiscent of the TAG Autavia, and side by side in the same blue / stainless color way this Alpanist holds its own, especially for the $!! I do hope that textured dial stays less widely used so it retains an extra special detail. That said, that TAG Autavia in bronze and brown is ridiculously handsome, and I have to own it! I’m not a TAG fan, but that thing?!
👍🏽 another great review. I’m a total seikophile and I’ve considered this in black dial too ... both awesome. Must admit tho I agree with you that if one wants a “one and done” the Tissot Gentleman is the way to go. This watch would be killer as the daily wearer in a 3-watch collection.
This really is a great watch..I have the green on bracelet for 3 weeks now.....none of my other watches get a look in now..and thats a first in many years of watch collecting....and i have 20cm wrists and even though its only 38mm its my most readable watch..love that it has easy to read minute markers because of that excellent colorway and generously made minute track...As for the movement mine started out at +10spd and afther 3 weeks its around +2spd and thats 24/7 wearing with 30 winds every 4th day. Oh and thats another thing..love that i can handwind this thing without causing damage..and its smooth and easy like it should be.....looking at you ETA.
At first sight I haven't considered this Seiko, but when I saw the green version at the AD I definitely changed my mind. Beautiful finishing and an amazing dial.
I have been wating to purchase an automatic watch for a while now. About a month ago i bought this same watch "baby alpinist blue". I found the watch really well built however the 38 mm diameter and the domed face was the reason i returned it. I have a fairly small wrist size still felt this to be small. My wrist size is 6.1 inches. I however purchased a tissot gentleman and found that was the watch for me.
just came across this looking for seiko recommendations and oh my I haven't seen this one and I am immediately in love. Gonna have to be the next watch I look into getting!
I have the SPB143J1 with the same movement and it's a great daily driver. The baby alpinist look like a great watch but honestly $700 is a bit steep for what you get.
I have the spb155J, and it’s glorious, bracelet is excellent, nice clasp, great finishing....but I’m running at +25 Seconds a day. I know it’s within specs but I would’ve liked it to be better out of the box, especially for the 1100 Aussie dollars it cost me
I have the same green dail... bought new in NZ 1250.00...mines +10spd..after a week of nostop wearing it's starting to slow down, now it's around +7spd...I gave mine 60 winds as soon as I got it a week ago...I suspect it will end up around 2 or 3spd...in around another 3 weeks from now... your's should slow down as well
Bought this watch for US$450 in Hong Kong. Added a Strapcode Super O bracelet with ratcheting clasp at US$115. Got the movement regulated to COSC specs for US$30. I think this
I was wondering when the bigger watch channels would do a video on these guys! I got my spb159 a few weeks ago for $550 and it's really nice. I was hesitant on the matte dial, but in person it sparkles in the light spectacularly.
Thank you for the review of this great looking Alpinist . I'm a big fan of this watch. In my opinion, first of all it looks amazing .... this watch catches peoples eye. Second the alpinist history make this a great story watch and a perfect every day explores / field watch . Thanks for the review !
I really like this watch Teddy they did job on the overall looks and esthetic. One thing I don’t like about some watches is the way they do the script or the amount of information they put on the dial (as you pointed out about another model Seiko), but is true of many watches out there. It’s very minor but for me personally I would have like to have seen this watch without that X on the front. It is very clean, dressy, and vintage looking with all the other details and to me that is a more modern looking detail that is home on the dive watches. I know it is there to signify the technology of the watch, but put it on the back, it doesn’t need to be on the front. Just my take. Great review. Great contest it was a lot of fun to participate you had a lot of cool options, it made it a good challenge to pick the best of each style under a certain price point.
personally saying the sarb017 is difficult to pair with outfits is like saying the rolex hulk is difficult to pair with clothes as well. and i never heard that about that watch....ever.
I was waiting for this review so long man! Found this to be a great deal and was wondering why reviewers never reviewed this. Love it ❤️🔥 (My favorite is the black/grey dial though)
This is a nice looking watch. I am not a fan of Seiko's branding term Prospex. I don't know what it is, but could have come up with something less generic sounding...
Really enjoying my Spb155j since I got it last November. Time keeping since the has been approx + 2.5 secs per day, can’t argue with that! (Set once per month).
Love this watch. Own the green bracelet version, and love it. Had actually requested Teddy on Insta to review this. Maybe he noticed :D cheers from India
I own the original SARB017 Alpinist and its one of my favorites, but Ive been on the hunt for a classic field watch to pair with my NATO collection. Despite owning an Alpinist already Im considering picking up the charcoal dial version. Though similar, I think there's enough contrast to justify owning both. Can't wait!
Enjoyed the vid 👍 Nice watch. Wish it was 40mm, though. The only real gripe I have with this new line is that Prospex "X" on the dial 🧐. Seiko needs to get rid of it. Being on the caseback only is sufficient.
Really like the look of this Baby Alpinist. The only main improvement is I wish the numbers were the same shade as the hands. The numbers look almost like vintage lume (which is odd, since they aren't lumed), while the hands are silver with white lume.
hour markers being printed could've been lumed minute track could've been on a chapter ring other than the rotating dial on the previous model, I think it has a better dial proportion
I have a 7 inch wrist, do you believe my wrist size is two big for this 38mm watch case? Also if you had to choose the Alpinist over the Gentleman, which one would you choose…and why? Last but not least, how would you compare this Seiko Alpinist to the Hamilton Khaki Field Murph?
Hi Everyone, Tim has claimed his prize. He decided to go with the Formex Essence on the bracelet. Thanks to you all who participated. We can do more in the future.
Thanks for the comp, Teddy. I checked my inbox far too frequently these past weeks... Looking forward to the next one!
Congrats Tim! 👏🏽🖖🏽
Congratulations Tim !
Very nice choice!
Good choice Tim! Congrats! 😃
Me: Congrats, Tim!
Also me: (Hopes Tim forgets to open RUclips for 48hrs)
😂 he has just been contacted. I’ll pin a comment if/when he responds.
@@TeddyBaldassarre teddy haphe you phought about getting tha bremont supah marine divah wiph tha jingly jangly jubilee!?!?!
This is more appealing to me because the dial isn't too cluttered. The size is just right.
The ambient of the room you’re filming it is always very nice!
I just purchased the green dial version with the bracelet, and I am really enjoying it. It is a substantial watch without being huge. The combination of the bright bezel, reflective crystal and bracelet make it work for nice casual and moderately dressy. Not my choice with a business suit or formal wear, but it works well with what I wear these days 90% of the time. Mine is running slow by about 3 to 4 seconds per day, which I think is OK. Overall, I would recommend this watch as a high quality, versatile every day watch that is not overpriced.
Love it! Never really understood the hype surrounding the original alpanist, but this one looks stunning without the inner rotating bezel. Another one to add to the list. Thanks Teddy!
Seiko's killing it with the Prospex line right now
Great looking watch! I'm a teen who has just started getting into watches, and got my first watch (an orient bambino) this Christmas. Your channel has been a great inspiration, keep up the great content!
Great watch. I also just got into them a few months ago and got a Seiko SNE329 for Christmas eve and I wore it that night when I proposed. That watch will always carry that sentimental value
That’s a cool watch
Nice watch, congrats from Cambridge, England 👍🏻
@@AndrewIGoode I've had a look, that's a cool watch!
@@Tdr-jv2nc thanks 👍
That’s not how you pronounce my name...Tim Widere is pronounced “Dylan Lamb”...😂👍🏻 fun contest...lots of great choices on your site.
Started reading this comment seriously at first until I looked at your name haha. Thanks for taking part, Dylan!
I bought this blue one recently as a self birthday present and it's absolutely worth it (granted I got it for a bit less at about 560usd).
Perfect size for my thin wrists. And that dial! That dial is just something else!!
Whered you buy for that price?!
I honestly never liked the alpinist.. but this is just awesome..
Inner rotating bezel is an even bigger forced affect than a dive style bezel. I am tired of anything diver-y.
the internal bezel was just pointless. This new smaller version is just better classier more waterproof. I just wish they'd went with a better movement then a display back
I liked the watch but the applied numbers just looked tacky to me in most lighting conditions.
The new dial is better.
@@EliMeadAZ lol I specifically like numbers on my outdoorsy watches. Easily to read what not. Rolex explorer feels. I especially like it when the whole number is lumed
@@rage8kage Reckon it wears more 34mm
Picked up the green dial variant a few weeks back as my daily wearer. Love the size, dial texture and accuracy of the movement. Most of the time (indoors) the green is darker than depicted in the product shots, except in sunlight where it pops.
Great watch, definitely reccomend.
Cool, congratulations 👍
Finally, I’ve been waiting for somebody on RUclips to chime in on this watch.
The world and it’s mother have payed attention to the 42mm whereas the 38mm is more of a pure field watch. Does the 38mm wear like a 34mm
@@oscarosullivan4513 I have a 34mm Rolex and the SPB157 wears closer to a 40 on me
This is my favorite Alpinist. Dial wise, my preference is actually for the graduated grey variation rather than this, still handsome blue dial variant.
I’m glad to see someone speaking the truth. I’ve heard too many people complain about the price of the new Alpinists...but if it were a Tissot or Hamilton with those specs at that price everyone would be drooling over it.
There are many new Seiko watches where the prices are more of a stretch, this one is completely reasonable to me in every aspect. It is a well-finished watch and hangs with the Swiss counterparts if not beats them. I think many people get caught up in the JDM models or old Seiko 5s that flooded different markets and set a price expectation of Seiko that was actually not true to the actuals. The over production and exchange rates created a unique scenario in the market.
@@TeddyBaldassarre Did you review any of the 2020 Alpinists with the Cyclops? If not, any chance we'll get a review of that?
@@TeddyBaldassarre to be fair, the new 5 is a solid model. Sure, it’s not the old $70 Amazon special anymore, but I love how they’ve made it nicer, and in about a million finishes. Seiko is doing well, and this is a beautiful watch.
Do not buy Tissot shits.
this watch is better than many 2000 dollar watches. Seiko we missed you
Just got mine because of this video! Thanks Teddy! Never thought I would get a watch with a blue dial. But after seen all three colors in store, the tasteful blue dial is just so stunning! It looks just as good as it does in the video, if not better.
Got this piece as soon as it was available at my Seiko AD. Glad you're featuring it on your channel! You capture the dial so excellently!
Seiko, as usual, continues to make great watches. Although, imho, the value you get for the money is no longer there with their intention to move up-market.
This Alpinist version is just beautiful. The textured dial gives the watch a lot of depth and character. Very well done
Alpinist - compass = perfection.
Absolutely agree. And Iam glad they didn't do anything foolish like put a cyclops on the dial.
Glad someone finally made a review of this watch! I’m heavily leaning towards the green variant on the bracelet. Would love to see a full review to include the bracelet to see if it still falls short as most seiko bracelets tend to do
Congratulations Tim! Thanks Teddy, the competition was really fun and it made me find some great watches I had not seen before.
Thanks for participating.
That’s a beautiful watch. It would have been a great replacement/upgrade for my SARB. 20 more hours of power reserve & a screw down crown doesn’t really justify an extra $300, though.
Now that I think about it, maybe my SARB was just underpriced.
Love this watch! These Seikos are a great way to start a collection - I found the dial more interesting to look at than the tissot powermatic you compared it to.
I purchased this watch recently. The watch has a great quick read dial and case size. The movement is a little fast day-over-day. My one down note is that I had to take this watch to a jeweler to tighten the rotor. For a brand new watch from an authorized retailer, I was disappointed that after short use, I had to have this small adjustment. Overall, good day-to-day piece.
I love the format and quality of your channel and I’ve just started my watch collecting with a modest timex expedition with a Barton strap!
I have the spb155 and honestly even with a green color, the gradient dial does look good with a variety of outfits
Best looking Alpinist so far. Gorgeous dial.
Congrats to the winner.
It was really fun to have a chance to build this collection (even virtually).
PS. my proposal was more interesting :P
What five did you choose?
@@SniperKing261 one Meistersinger, Mondaine Stop2go, Junghans Max Bill Automatic, same Hamilton and a Timex Marlin
My Seiko SNE329 is my favorite watch I own. My grandma got it for me for Christmas and I wore it when I proposed. I call it my Seiko 'Proposal'
I am impressed with the quality of your videos, content, fiming, close ups, and editing make all watches look great ! Keep it coming, it's always a real pleasure. Thanks !
I just bought SPB157J1 after seeing your video.It is definitely a great everyday watch.
These watches hit the scene and have somewhat fizzled among the watch enthusiast community. The biggest problem is Seiko charging a hefty premium for watches with a 6R35 movement where a year or two ago a watch with the exact same fit and finish and a 6R15 movement was hundreds of dollars less.
The 6R35 movement is only a 6R15 with larger power reserve. Performance-wise it is the same. Judgement has been passed and the verdict is unless you can buy the new Prospex line watches for a significant discount, they are not worth the money and you're being fleeced if you get one for anywhere near MSRP.
Agreed. This review doesn't seem honest to me. They made the dial look cheaper, added a prospex logo, augmented the power reserve, and that's worth roughly twice the price of the original? No way.
Agreed, but he is also a business man trying to move these on his retail site. I love Seiko, but they use to be the best bang for the buck now they're just priced like everyone else. Maybe it's a good strategy maybe not. Time will tell. The number crunchers will lower price points if it doesn't work out for them.
@@danlaclair01 He doesn't sell Seiko on his site
@@firesideco i agree. i have 1 and love it. don't confuse these naysayers with the facts. it's a great watch for the money.
I used to have a SARB 017 . It was a really good watch, but ended up selling it to a good friend who wears it all the time . Seeing Seiko's new offering , I must say , that is 1 beautiful package for the money yku spend. As usual , a good , solid informative video. Thanx Teddy
Installed a blue Hirsch carbon print leather strap, 300m water resistant, silver buckle. Beautiful.
3:45 the strap is up side down
That Alpinist, with a khaki canvas band that matches the color of the numerals, would be absolutely perfect.
This is such a great release by Seiko. I can't think of a cheaper way into a 6R35 movement. All the dive watches with it are much more expensive. I think the Presage models are more expensive too. I love the blue strap, and have a somewhat similar blue one on my SPB089. The gray one is also great, especially when put on a Seiko or Strapcode bracelet. Very Explorer-like that way, and on that topic, how cool would a gray dial Explorer be? It really takes a lot of will power for me not to add one of these to the collection. I just need to focus on a bit more variety though.
I was almost sold on the Certina DS-2 spec- and pricewise, but this Seiko bangs that one out of the water.
Great video, plus your website is great, easy to use and amazing selections
Thanks Gareth! Glad to hear all that time and cost to make it was worth it 😂
I just want to mention how awesome the customer service is from your site. I ordered a 39.5mm Oris green dial diver thinking it was 43.5mm. I genuinely made the mistake and didn’t notice until I received the watch. Emailed your customer service the next business day Gabe reached out and took care of everting. Within 5 business after sending the watch back, stickers and everything stick in tact, I got a full refund. If I decided to order another watch, it will most def be from you.
Hard to go wrong with Seiko at any price point, but this one looks exceptional. Thank you for this review, Teddy. Love your content.
Just purchased this as my first automatic watch! I can't wait for it to arrive. I received my Hamilton Khaki Field in black PVD last week and knew I wanted an automatic that has a little dressier and classier look to it. With how much the watch community admires the Hamilton I knew it would be a good choice and I was right. Now I'm hoping the same for this watch because it seems to be loved by watch enthusiasts.
Great shots, love that blue dial!
I'm really happy that I was one of the 14000 who entered the competition. Congratulations to Tim/ Dylan on being the winner.
Yo dylan was just messing xD
Got myself the green variant and that dial is just stunning in person. Recently took it to the beach on a vintage tropic strap, definitely a sleek vintage style tool watch. The 200m water resistance brings it head to head or even above some of the usual dive watches to wear casually around water.
Hey bro what size is your wrist and what do you think of the fit? Trying to get an idea for someone with about a 6 inch wrist
@@BlakeJames42 i have about 6 inches and it fits great! For our wrist, anything from 36 to 39mm should do well!
@@josefsbeach thanks dude! Im getting this for my brother as a grad gift, who is just getting into watches the only problem is we have very different sized wrist. Im thinking this watch, a vaer c3 in 36mm or a smiths PRS-25 if i can get my hands on one. Im still newish to watches so if you have any other suggestions im all ears.
@@BlakeJames42 I see you're looking into the Rolex Explorer looking type. I think value for money, the Seiko will serve you the best. Also will have a more original and interesting look with the dial, it'll serve as a great all rounder piece that can withstand almost everything you throw at it. As a starter watch, you can't go wrong.
@@josefsbeach couldnt agree more. Any AD’s you recommend?
Huge watch lover. Newish collector. Stumbled upon your videos with Kevin O'Leary today and instantly subscribed. Love the content and glad I found you. Keep it up 👏🏻
Just baught the special edition and i am super happy with it. Its a beautiful watch!
I'm actually wearing mine today. Have it on the OEM strap for the first time and it's actually really good.
That texture and loom 🤩😍, omg
My SPB199 is the last Seiko I'll ever buy, because they re-release a limited edition watch now on a metal bracelet as SPB197. My love for Seiko has its limits.
I love the watch. Glad some more people are reviewing it. Been sporting mines all winter. Got the green model to match my wardrobe
I think these are super attractive, and do a good job of pairing down the extras w/o loosing its parentage. I’d like to see applied numbers. The dial’s reminiscent of the TAG Autavia, and side by side in the same blue / stainless color way this Alpanist holds its own, especially for the $!! I do hope that textured dial stays less widely used so it retains an extra special detail. That said, that TAG Autavia in bronze and brown is ridiculously handsome, and I have to own it! I’m not a TAG fan, but that thing?!
👍🏽 another great review. I’m a total seikophile and I’ve considered this in black dial too ... both awesome. Must admit tho I agree with you that if one wants a “one and done” the Tissot Gentleman is the way to go. This watch would be killer as the daily wearer in a 3-watch collection.
This really is a great watch..I have the green on bracelet for 3 weeks now.....none of my other watches get a look in now..and thats a first in many years of watch collecting....and i have 20cm wrists and even though its only 38mm its my most readable watch..love that it has easy to read minute markers because of that excellent colorway and generously made minute track...As for the movement mine started out at +10spd and afther 3 weeks its around +2spd and thats 24/7 wearing with 30 winds every 4th day. Oh and thats another thing..love that i can handwind this thing without causing damage..and its smooth and easy like it should be.....looking at you ETA.
At first sight I haven't considered this Seiko, but when I saw the green version at the AD I definitely changed my mind. Beautiful finishing and an amazing dial.
I have been wating to purchase an automatic watch for a while now. About a month ago i bought this same watch "baby alpinist blue". I found the watch really well built however the 38 mm diameter and the domed face was the reason i returned it. I have a fairly small wrist size still felt this to be small. My wrist size is 6.1 inches. I however purchased a tissot gentleman and found that was the watch for me.
Nice piece and congrats Tim.
just came across this looking for seiko recommendations and oh my I haven't seen this one and I am immediately in love. Gonna have to be the next watch I look into getting!
I have the SPB143J1 with the same movement and it's a great daily driver. The baby alpinist look like a great watch but honestly $700 is a bit steep for what you get.
Teddy, thank you from Moscow with love ✋🏼
I have the spb155J, and it’s glorious, bracelet is excellent, nice clasp, great finishing....but I’m running at +25 Seconds a day. I know it’s within specs but I would’ve liked it to be better out of the box, especially for the 1100 Aussie dollars it cost me
I have the same green dail... bought new in NZ 1250.00...mines +10spd..after a week of nostop wearing it's starting to slow down, now it's around +7spd...I gave mine 60 winds as soon as I got it a week ago...I suspect it will end up around 2 or 3spd...in around another 3 weeks from now... your's should slow down as well
Just got one last week. It is an incredible watch.
Nice video mate.
Watch is nice almoat perfect but that DARNED X oh my god killing it.
Not really. It’s a logo for their trademark prospex brand. Looks neat IMO
Bought this watch for US$450 in Hong Kong.
Added a Strapcode Super O bracelet with ratcheting clasp at US$115.
Got the movement regulated to COSC specs for US$30.
I think this
what is GADA
I was wondering when the bigger watch channels would do a video on these guys! I got my spb159 a few weeks ago for $550 and it's really nice. I was hesitant on the matte dial, but in person it sparkles in the light spectacularly.
Thank you for the review of this great looking Alpinist . I'm a big fan of this watch. In my opinion, first of all it looks amazing .... this watch catches peoples eye. Second the alpinist history make this a great story watch and a perfect every day explores / field watch . Thanks for the review !
Awesome video, Teddy. And fun giveaway too! Picking out watches under 5k was tougher than I expected! Thanks for what you do!
Can’t wait to watch the SPB241 review!! 😉
Beautiful piece! I really like the black/grayish version! They are clean and like you said... go with everything! Awesome video like always
Great Review! Have the green version and it's probably the best purchase of 2020!
Thanks for the give away. Maybe next time. I think it's hard for the Seiko to compete with the Tissot.
I really like this watch Teddy they did job on the overall looks and esthetic. One thing I don’t like about some watches is the way they do the script or the amount of information they put on the dial (as you pointed out about another model Seiko), but is true of many watches out there. It’s very minor but for me personally I would have like to have seen this watch without that X on the front. It is very clean, dressy, and vintage looking with all the other details and to me that is a more modern looking detail that is home on the dive watches. I know it is there to signify the technology of the watch, but put it on the back, it doesn’t need to be on the front. Just my take. Great review.
Great contest it was a lot of fun to participate you had a lot of cool options, it made it a good challenge to pick the best of each style under a certain price point.
personally saying the sarb017 is difficult to pair with outfits is like saying the rolex hulk is difficult to pair with clothes as well. and i never heard that about that watch....ever.
I was waiting for this review so long man! Found this to be a great deal and was wondering why reviewers never reviewed this. Love it ❤️🔥
(My favorite is the black/grey dial though)
Mine is green bracelet
This is a nice looking watch. I am not a fan of Seiko's branding term Prospex. I don't know what it is, but could have come up with something less generic sounding...
Teddy, you do need to look at the SPB121. That is the Alpinist, complete with the compass bezel. Although, my preference is the SPB119.
Really enjoying my Spb155j since I got it last November. Time keeping since the has been approx + 2.5 secs per day, can’t argue with that! (Set once per month).
Thanks for the review, I have Been looking at it for some time now! Gonna have it on my wishlist for my 25th birthday in 2 months
I wish this came in white like the SPB119 Prospex Alpinist.
(Congrats Tim!)
Love this "Alpinist". Cleaner, more legible, refined, and versatile. WISH it was 40mm though. I'm not really into the small watch resurgence
Super CLEAN looking
that's a definite winning watch: a keeper.
Love this watch. Own the green bracelet version, and love it. Had actually requested Teddy on Insta to review this. Maybe he noticed :D cheers from India
Please say I won even though I didn’t get an email saying I won!
I own the original SARB017 Alpinist and its one of my favorites, but Ive been on the hunt for a classic field watch to pair with my NATO collection. Despite owning an Alpinist already Im considering picking up the charcoal dial version. Though similar, I think there's enough contrast to justify owning both. Can't wait!
Enjoyed the vid 👍
Nice watch. Wish it was 40mm, though.
The only real gripe I have with this new line is that Prospex "X" on the dial 🧐. Seiko needs to get rid of it. Being on the caseback only is sufficient.
Beautiful watch and excellent review!
Amazing and useful vids, how long does your shipping takes?
That green shirt and the blue alpinist would go great together. Nice!
Hi Teddy! Can you also make a video about the SARB013 aka the Unicorn Alpinist?
Really like the look of this Baby Alpinist. The only main improvement is I wish the numbers were the same shade as the hands. The numbers look almost like vintage lume (which is odd, since they aren't lumed), while the hands are silver with white lume.
hour markers being printed could've been lumed
minute track could've been on a chapter ring
other than the rotating dial on the previous model, I think it has a better dial proportion
Love that Taylor Stitch jacket 👌
Cool vid as always! I like the cardigan, what's the brand?
I have a 7 inch wrist, do you believe my wrist size is two big for this 38mm watch case? Also if you had to choose the Alpinist over the Gentleman, which one would you choose…and why? Last but not least, how would you compare this Seiko Alpinist to the Hamilton Khaki Field Murph?
This is a stunning watch. I have the green dial Alpinist and paired it with a grey leather band.
I got a SPB187 with the 6R35 movement and it runs +20. Sometimes you get a bad one.