The Seiko SPB089 Blue Alpinist Wristwatch: The Full Nick Shabazz Review
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- Today, we'll take a look at a very nice watch, with undeniable style, great wearability, and frustratingly, a silly limited edition release: the Seiko SPB089 Blue Hodinkee Edition Alpinist.
Here's a link to Random Rob, who very generously helped me out in getting one of these at a reasonable price: / @randomrobreviews 
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the green dial alpinist is one of the better seikos and for many years. there was also a cream colored dial released at the same time but it was discontinued
I love my original green SARB017. One of my fave watches, i've had it since 2016 and I think it'll stay with me forever.
Why didn’t you use the Spyderco Delica for size comparison?
Just got a Seiko auto watch for $200. Interesting that it has a triangle for 12 o'clock, and stripes for the rest. But this watch is like you said, old timie... I love it, $600 ain't so bad...
The green Alpinist looks great on the two tone Jubilee....
holy crap. I heard the term ¨sun burst ¨ for the longest time. Now I know what it means. Thanks Nick!
11:10 The indices look rounded off because they are stamped from behind the dial. They aren’t applied indices.
Beautiful. But I'm to much of a penny pincher to buy into limited release and secondary market action.
I think this is the first time Nick has not listed "Seiko's accuracy warranty" as an ugly thing for a Seiko product.
Mind you, I have the green SARB 017, and I agree with most of Nick's points as they apply to the earlier version. I do like the novelty of the compass bezel, and the semi-sunburst of the dial under certain light conditions. I *will* say that the black strap is an improvement over the fake croc strap that Seiko had included with the SARB, and this is one of those watches that I will take hiking during the day and bar-hopping during the night.
I’d like to venture a new name for it
The Hodinkee FOMO
I would like to ask Seiko to release a grey or black dial to apologise to all the people left irritated or disappointed by this watch.
Nick, a perfect review. Especially when you critique the limited edition side of things. If I may suggest, please try an Explorer, it'll be a revelation for you.
I have a very attractive Recraft I like, but yeah, my least favourite feature is the super reflective cheap looking crystal.
TheMasonator777 thx mr put down , so i’ll take my blue Alpinist under the car , run it over , and than walk right into a truck
This watch upsets me more than just about any watch released in recent history. A lot of people have been asking and waiting for an Alpinist in something other than that obnoxious green dial, and this is what happens. It's a damn monkey's paw wish come true. Such a simple request should not be this cursed.
Wow really amazing watch review!!! :D
Not a fan of this watch but, for the record, the "compass" function can be used as a timer, much like a diver bezel, 5 minutes for each 30 degrees.
Really glad I was able to snag a green Alpinist when Amazon dropped the price for a few hours. Fantastic watch at $350.
Is it wrong to have a Timex/Redwing strap on it?
A divers bezel works better as a compass- actually stays in position.
So, I have the SARB017. It was my first mechanical. Is it a good watch? Sure...I suppose. It runs about -20 sec a day, which is within spec. Could it be better? Of course. I could have it regulated, but it's running fine. Is it the best thing since the discovery of the atom? Not really. It's very pretty, and yes, I love the green dial. That said, $600 for a blue dial, when I got my green dial for $325 is utterly ridiculous. Seiko has been trying to place their 6R15 movements in an upper echelon when really, it's just an upgraded 7S26 with a Spron mainspring. It's not a great movement at all, and forcing people into the $600+ range to get one in their watch is absurd.
I have to say the green looks way better. :)
Iam looking a waTch Alpinist SPB089...please fair price
The Alpinist was always a $200 watch in $400 fancy sheep's clothing.
You can get the Seiko bracelet from Seija.
I love how youtube audience adopts the wording of the video narrators in their comments. First I noticed it @AvE's channel, because that's easy to spot, but it's evident through out most of the channels I watch. Ok, I get it, that's how it works to fit into a peer group, but common, it's the interwebs, nobody cares who you are trying to be, so you mights as well use your own words...
Pretty looking watch.
Too bad Seiko forgot about AR
If I only could find numer #60/1959 of this watch, I'd buy them.
Secondary market is crazy and I feel sorry people paid that price when more are coming out
Hey... hey... is that for s- *batarang to back of head* *face slams into keyboard*
i think its a little boring compared to the green alpinist.
Does Nick have a review of the sarb033?
2500$ 😂😂😂😂 you can pick up a second hand Tudor Black Bay Heritage 2012 Basel World release for that price if you look around a bit.... I think it already ridiculous at 600$ but when people ask from 800 - 2500$ just because it's a Limited edition blue dial Alpinist, they aren't in this game for the love of watches, only to speculate and make a quick buck off of a random jackass who isn't that into watches and their true value.
capitalism, comrade. vote with your wallet.
Wasn't this posted earlier? Maybe I'm confusing it with the first impressions vid?
He had a "one minute" video on this watch earlier
@@thomash4578 I swear there was another.
Yep. F**k limited editions. Just a slimy way of capitalizing on social media fomo.
Beautiful watch...unfortunate it wasn't a general release. Blue Alpinists would sell like hot cakes for years to come.
Accumulating Seikos isn’t a hobby, it’s an addiction. Want proof? People paying over a grand for a watch a 6R15 movement. You have been warned, folks.
Oh I'm quite thankful I'm only into knives-- They're the only piece of daily gear that hasn't been replaced by technology.
Pretentious watch blog hahahaha. Oh god that got me laughing.
Nice review !
I really feel you were biased towards this watch Nick. I know you have a bad opinion on limited editions, but 0-4 seconds and you're complaining ?! and on another one, you said it was good accuracy at 2-7 sec!! I do agree with most of your points and they are your opinion, but I am sure you are a fair man and you havent been so to this one.
Still prefer the Original Green :)
"Just sell the watch and be done with it". -- Book of Shabazz, 14:21
I bet the Hodinkee mafia are sending a team to blade show to eliminate Nick as I type this.
That’ might be your most nick picky review ever Nick. I know you’re not a watch guy, but to bitch about the accuracy of an automatic at this price point is ridiculous, buy a freaking quartz if you want better for under a thousand. I’m really tired of you slamming Seiko for features that aren’t applicable at the price point of the watch inq
In question. This particular watch is worth 450-600, review it at that level, it’s a great watch, the compass bezel is not a gimmick, it’s a cool feature. I do not own this watch, but get your head out of your ass and stop being so ridiculously petty.
I’m thinking you might be new here, but being demanding and ridiculously petty is sort of what I do. 🤣
Nick Shabazz I’m not new here, I just thought you were being overly harsh.
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I feel like people just use capitalism as an excuse to be a dick .shame it really is .as for the watch i so wanted it to be stunning and it really seems lackluster what a shame but hay hodinky effect right it was bound to be a screw up
The Alpinist just doesn’t do it for me......even though I love Seiko watches.Guess you cant please everyone .....every time.
That squished Mercedes just kills it for me😞
So far as I know you don't even need the compass bezel to orient with time of knowledge and the sun. You just need a 12-hour face from what I gather.
Indeed. You could even just use a digital watch and mentally envision the position of the hour hand to do the same thing.