@@BitcoinKalI want the Ginza next! I have 4 alpinist in my collection lol. It’s my all time favorite Seiko. Even the base versions are amazing for the price.
Seiko Alpinist all day. The way it plays with the sun is incredible, the videos or pictures won't do it justice. I bought this watch a while back and although I've purchased many other watches in between nothing touches the admiration i have for the Alpinist. I put it on a Uncle Straps jubilee bracelet and its my goto everytime.
a year into my ownership of the Murph, other watches have come and go, several other brands/watch style considered, from $200 to $5000. The Murph is still an undisputed top 3 for me. Interstellar being my favorite movie and just the beauty in the execution, it's just so much better than the sum of it's parts. Such a phenomenal watch.
Pulled the trigger on the Alpinist last month on a trip to Japan, taking advantage of the weak yen and tax free status. Amazing watch, and I can’t stop staring into the shiny green sunburst dial when I walk outside sometimes! Have been getting complements left and right with this watch.
@@matthew565 Not for me. I see how others would want it though. It’s got a great power reserve, but if I was to wish for an additional complication, I’d want a power reserve meter.
@@donniedarko86 Hamilton part #H695.705.110. It seems to come in and out of stock. I bought mine at Masters In Time web site, great experience. Took just a couple minute to make the swap.
As someone who bought the Murph I have to say that I agree with pretty much everything said on here. One thing to consider is that the calmer dial compared to the Seiko can make the watch look a bit dull in low-light environment (indoors, mostly). The type of strap you use also determines if the face of the watch will pop or not.
I bought the Murph 38 roughly 4 months ago and I barely took it off since. Lovely piece for my taste! Felt like Seiko was screaming for attention while Murph was so subtle.
I went with the Seiko over the Hamilton for one reason: the Hamilton had such bad reflection at times that I couldn't even read it. The Seiko has great anti reflective properties. I'm curious to see the new Citizen Forza reviewed possibly against something more expensive like GS.
The Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto might be my favorite watch under $1000. But, as you mentioned, there are so many nice watches under $1000. Many to choose from
I love Hamilton field watches, but I have the SARB017 Alpinist on my wrist as I type. The Alpinist is the one that puts a smile on my face, and not that it matters to me, gets the attention of more people. The Alpinist is a different kind of field watch, and that’s why I love it.
Hamilton’s movement is definitely better.I have these two brands: 1.Seiko SPB309J1(cal. 6R38) 2.Khaki field auto(cal. H-10) Wearing a day and face up when take off,Seiko is +10sec/day,Hamilton is +0.04sec/day!Mind blowing😮 (Both tested in 7 days)
Bought the Alpinist a few months ago and love it. I did immediately put it on a brown canvas with leather accents strap. Because I have a few plain field watches, I passed on the Hamilton.
As I tend to get lost in the woods frequently I chose the Alpinist (the golden SPB210 no less). Retained the gold toned deployant and substituted a soft brown suede strap. The Murph is a handsome watch, but falls a little short in personality. All that said, either choice should keep its wearer very happy.
I love both of these choices. I have owned the larger Murph in 42 but sold it due to it's size. I still have my green Seiko Alpinist and it's perfect. Very original styling, dial design. It's definitely an everyday watch favorite of mine.
Picked up the SPB121 last month, I love it. It's definitely versatile, can be worn as a dress watch. Wouldn't recommend the calfskin strap if you want something a bit more "field watch-ish" (many like to go with the NAFTA band). I am a bit surprised that the Alpinist continues to get so much attention on this channel.
if you think it is great and versatile, why are you surprised it gets this much attention? it is in my opinion the most iconic modern Seiko for the money, along with the king turtle. I wear mine on the beads of rice unclestraps bracelet, it is so good, wears well for any occasion. I wouldn't say it wears well as a dresswatch though, but i very rarely dress formally.
This is the exact dilemma I had years ago. Went with Alpinist but wish I got the Murph. Thought the Alpinist was more interesting, but Seiko QC issues and Interstellar is one of me and my wife’s favorite movies.
Be glad you got the Seiko instead. I got both, and if your QC-Issue isn't that bad i am gonna have to tell you that the Alpinist is just objectively a better product. The AR on the Murph is close to none-existent. It doesn't translate well on camera, but if you got any other watch in the price-range it is just SO bad, you can't even spot the hands sometimes if you are out in the sun!
@@philliprackow7153 that sucks! Looking at your watch in the sunlight is (should be) the best. The Alpinist is definitely interesting, visually. My compass bezel is so very misaligned! Not a little but like a full mm off. It’s so noticeable, you don’t need to be obsessive compulsive for this to bother you. Date window becomes gradually misaligned throughout the month too. I even questioned its authenticity but I received box/papers and Seiko accepted it for servicing. In its defense, it has run 6 seconds slow per day, which ain’t half bad for the price. Personally, I’d trade specs (accuracy and 200m WR) for better craftsmanship.
I got my SPB121 second hand but mint unworn condition for under 500USD during early covid days. And bought the beads of rice unclestraps steel bracelet with the milled clasp for it. It's my daily, runs perfectly, fits every occasion other than black tie, but fortunately i don't ever go anywhere where there's black tie dresscode :D absolutely love this watch.
I have a Murph 42mm, and it's a jaw droppingly good-looking dial. And it's a strap monster. You can put it on a Bond nato or a bright orange rubber and it still looks great either way. The only thing that lets it down is the poor anti reflective coating on the glass. I love mine wouldnt trade for nothing.
I invested so many hours doing research before making my mind regarding which $1000 GADA watch to buy, went from Hamilton Khaki Field, to Khaki King, the Seiko, then Tissot and I ended up pulling the trigger on the Murph 38. I got the watch yesterday and you uploaded this video today, what a great timing lol Great vid Teddy.
Both of these are on my shopping list, but in the case of the Murph, for me, im after the 42mm since i have a 8~9" wrist. Im also liking the Citizen NH8400-10A as a great spec affordable option
I love the beauty you can find in simplicity. It’s not an easy task despite what some may think, but when it’s done correctly it’s simply beautiful. And that is something the Murph can brag about it
My watch was purchased 2 years ago from amzwatch and, to this day, it still looks and runs as well as it did the day it arrived. That movement has never missed a beat despite never having been serviced. I can't complain about that.
Picked up a MAMACOO's watch as my first watch last month and I’m absolutely in love with it. Perfect size, looks elegant, very comfortable. Now my only problem is holding off from buying more watches so quickly!
Love my Murph 38mm. It has been crazy accurate and can be worn in nearly any situation with a simple strap change. Beads of rice bracelet, Colareb Roma leather strap, NDC parachute strap…it goes well with them all. But that Alpinist sure is beautiful!
My favorite 2024 is the Prospex Limited Edition 1965 Recreation European Exclusive in Gradation Island Blue. The dial is stunning and the contrast when on a white strap is to die for. I will get my hands on one from MAMACOO
I bought a watch from MaMaCoo lightly used for my last milestone birthday. Don't wear it as much as it deserves, but not afraid to, either. It's stunning . Good taste, Sir.
got my 39mm with the white dial on the 3-link "Bader" bracelet watch on amzwatch 3 weeks ago and am loving it to pieces. Absolute fantastic watch that wears super comfortable on my 6.75 inch wrist. Chose the 3-link over the 5-link bracelet for the toolless quick adjustment. Way more comfortable than my Longines Hydroconquest 41 mm.
Been considering these two for a while to put between my Kamasu (on NATO strap), which I use a lot when swimming, and Bambino V2, which is good for dressy occasions. For everyday stuff I've been wearing Bulova 96B140 on a leather strap, which looks great, but I wanted an automatic watch in that segment.
By the way, I love that there are such nice candidates in this price range. I mentioned my Kamasu. It's a fantastic watch for the price and I've been swimming with it in bunch of different places around the world in the past few years that I've owned it -- zero issues. On my recent trip, while swimming at a hotel pool, I accidentally scraped it against one of the concrete sides of the pool, and it now has some slight scratches. Not noticeable, unless you know about them, and it was a bit of a downer in the moment, but not a huge deal in the longrun, especially since I didn't spend many thousands on it. I've been considering a Rolex or Tudor for a while, but incidents like that remind me why it may not be a good idea.
I literally just went to get the Alpinist yesterday. Genuinely beautiful watch but I have to admit the proportions of the case and dial felt off. The compass element encroached on the dial and once I had it on it completely confirmed the the Hamilton Is the way to go. Preference is the 38mm with the black dial and brown band. I haven’t got it yet but will soon.
Seiko alpanist was the first higher end watch I wanted. Finally got the GMT green dial version from Japan a few months ago. Absolutely love it. Might get the murph at some point but much prefer colourful dials
I went with “Why not both?” although, I chose the 42mm Murph. I’ve got 9” wrists, so it’s not offensively sized and I like the “eureka” second hand. The Alpinist has a unique problem, in that it looks good on so many straps, I rotate between red pinstripe on olive nato, silver half moon bead bracelet with gold accents, a red tinge espresso crocodile or a forest green lizard. It just works with whatever you throw at it.
The Alpinist is my go to, especially with the screw down crown and water resistance. More importantly, the gilt on green is more versatile, can be dressed up more easily and with the green, can be dressed down as a field. I have gotten more compliments when wearing with a suit, the polished sides allow it to be dressy and the gilt matches the wedding band, so in my opinion, Seiko is more versatile and can be dressed up more so. I have worn with leather straps, aftermarket bracelet, but more importantly, the more protruding caseback, makes it amazing on a nato. The extra thickness from the caseback allows it to create more tension on a nato/single pass nato and gives you a much better fit. Hamiltons tend to wear too thin and flat, not giving a secure fit on wrist.
The Murph is such a classy looking watch. Very versatile in that you can wear it dressed down or up, with most outfits. I would have never known about this watch had it not been for Teddy. Can’t wait to purchase one on your website. I’m not sure if you’ve already done a head to head with Rolex Daytona vs Zenith Chronomaster?
I debated buying the spb121 for months, but wound up going with an sbej005 because I don't like the cyclops. This thing is like 2 inches thick, and it runs +20 seconds per day, but it's still somehow my favorite watch because the dial is just SO GOOD
I had this same question a few months ago. I was buying a gift for a friend who just finished their masters and I thought both watches would be a good fit. I went with the Alpinist for the compass and water resistance. My friend is a much more out in the field kind of person and it just fit them better. Although I agree the Hamilton dresses up better than the Alpinist for someone who isn't in an office the Alpinist is a strong upgrade from an Apple Watch. Great content Teddy, I'm still a very happy customer and look forward to buying my next watch from you.
I have both a compass Alpinist (SPB089) and a "baby" Alpinist (SBDC159) and love them both. If you don't want the complication of the compass on the green SPB121, check out the SPB155. The bonus of the 155 is if you're a bracelet person (like me), it comes with one. It's comfortable and solidly built. My only complaint is it could use a few more points of micro adjust. The Hamilton is decent too though and Uncle Straps now has two bracelet options for the Murph 38.
I’m usually very decisive, with clear preferences, but these two watches have me genuinely conflicted. Despite being so different, the Seiko Alpinist and Hamilton Murph are both absolutely stunning in their own unique ways. I can’t remember the last time I felt so torn between two designs. They’re both simply gorgeous. And I always heard a lot of good things about Interstellar, somehow I missed it, and never got around to watching it, I only watched it yesterday, and today this video popped up in my suggestions. 😅 I am a subscriber, and Loved Alpinist, if it were not for these two facts, I would’ve thought that Google knows my Prime Video watchlist.
Great video! I'm checking out the Hamilton Murph 38mm this month to ring my daughter's first birthday. I like the father-daughter reference that it signifies from the movie Interstellar and I love that movie as well. Technically speaking, I prefer that it's a bit understated and 'boring' or 'basic' but still has that ruggedness and utility that you can dress up or daily beat. I'm just a wee bit disappointed with the lume but oh well what's a perfect watch for everybody. 😂
I’d love to see Teddy’s take on chronographs suitable as DRESS watches. I prefer wearing chronographs and the two best “dress” in my collection are my Omega Speed Master (3861) and Cartier Tank Francaise chronograph quartz (1993 model no longer made). The Cartier is much thinner and elegant for formal “dress” since it easily slides under any dress shirt cuff.
Bought the alpinist spb209j1 a couple of weeks ago to celebrate getting a new job and I'm so glad I chose this watch. There's something special about that dial and polished case, I don't know, it's like a poor man's Rolex Explorer to me. Never knew what old money was, but I guess this watch is the definition of it😂 And it's only +2 seconds a day, maybe I'm lucky with the movement. But the strap definitely needs to be replaced immediately😑
The reason I believe Teddy is he is one of the few guys that owns a Junghans and cherishes it as it was the first watch that I really liked and bought as well. Although I have a silver/white Meister Agenda as it was the only one I could afford at the time it shares many traits with the Bauhaus versions. They are perfect watches especially because of the liquid like Hesalite crystals.
Love the Alpinist, but would recommend the SPB155, or the “baby” Alpinist. It’s an absolute beauty, wears so well on the wrist, and is a a strap monster
Always thought I liked the Murph more than the Alpinist until I go see it in person. After I put both on my wrist the Murph just didn't spark anything inside my heart at all, but for the Alpinist, that became instant purchase after trying it. Go see the watch in person is the best way to decide which one is for you.
I just got into watch collecting. I've loved watches since I was young but I never had anyone teach me or bring deeper into the world. amzwatch brought closer to a community and hobby I always wanted to get into more and that is incredibly meaningful to me !
I really wanted to love the Alpinist because I thought it would be very easy to read, especially if your eyes are getting old and you need reading glasses. The problem I found when trying it on in a retail store was the gold numbers reflected a lot of light (perhaps overly strong ceiling lights in the jewelry section) and created a glare/flare against my eyes. The shiny green dial did not help. Yes, the cyclops is great (and I bought a Seiko dive watch with a cyclops), but the shiny gold numbers made it hard to focus. The Seiko SPB117 is perhaps easier to read, comes with a stainless bracelet, has a cyclops, and has better lume. I would have bought the SPB117 except that the internal compass was impossible to read without glasses.
Heritage , case and dial point should be for Alpinist. Talking about model only, alpinist model takes back from longer tool watch history. Both case and dial show to be more elaborated on Alpinist compared to Murph. But Murph has a X factor point because its simplicity and field watch spirit.
The seiko shown here is the first watch I ever bought. I now also own the Grand Seiko Shunbun, but i still sometimes grab my seiko for that gorgeous green dial
I purchased the Hamilton Murph during a local ADs summer sale with 25% off. Couldn’t pass up the deal. Great watch! My dad has been wearing it more often than myself and enjoys it.
I feel like the baby Alpinist would have been closer in style at least. I wanted a Murph but found the black Alpinist SPB117 on sale for $400, so it was an easy choice.. I’ll get the 38mm Murph if I find a solid deal though
Teddy I'd love to see a Rado Captain Cook vs. an Oris Divers 65, or whatever you think it's comparable to. The Captain Cook is an aspirational watch for me so I'd love to see it in a head to head contest!
I was walking backwards and forewards between two shops trying to decide which of these to go for. I negotiated a bigger discount on the Seiko and have no regrets, although I still stare at the Hamilton every time I pass it in the window.
Hamilton all the way as a dress/casual watch. If I'm going into 'The Field' I just wear my Casio Duro. I understand that the Field Watch is its own category, but honestly, how many people ACTUALLY wear these expensive time pieces while on a hike, camping, whatever?
I really love the murph, 38mm. It is stunning and to me everything a watch should be. But bought the alpinist GMT in Blue last week for 630 quid new.. It kicks murphys ass at that price, and with the gmt complication. It is a stunning watch that you can wear for all occasions. Got it on a shiny blue nato and I feel like I should be in the movies.
Kicking it's ass it a bit of a stretch... The Seiko is a great watch, so it's a great choice, but the murph is an icon of one of the greatest films made in the past 50 years. Seiko can't claim that.
@@tTantPisForFranceYou gotta be kidding right. Yes of course Seiko could claim that. Seiko was featured in Aliens and Predator that are two of the most Legendary Scfi films of all time. Seiko watche's were in James Bond films. Along with Apocalypse Now. That's way more of an iconic film than Interstellar. So how can Seiko not make that claim 🤔Interstellar is not even in the same league as Apocalypse Now, Predator and Aliens. Now those films stood the test of time. You really gonna tell me the Murph is a more iconic watch than the Seiko Capitan Willard. No I don't think so
Great video. On the subject of compass bezel watches, it would be interesting to see the Alpinist vs. the Khaki Field Expedition vs. the Prospex Land “Tortoise.” No, I’m not planning to get lost in the woods…
"Don't get lost in the woods folks." - Teddy. Best advice I've heard in a long time.
Literally the two watches I have been considering for a while, Teddy you are a mind reader my man.
I was recently just considering a gshock 5610 and lo and behold, Teddy puts a video on gshocks lol
Funny enough I was wearing my Hamilton Murph today. My wife got it for me for my birthday last year. I love it. And it’s incredibly accurate.
Exactly my situation 😅 Teddy is a mind reader
Those two and Tisot prx is in my mind
I have had my Alpinist for 2 years now & haven't looked back! Still looks amazing, never disappointed with it
Only watch you could ever need. I love mine also
The Seiko alpinist is my daily go to. Just got the special edition gmt few months back and I wear it more than even my grand seikos. Love it.
I’ve got a Seiko Prospex Alpinist 'Ginza' 140th Anniversary Limited Edition SPB259J1. Absolutely love it!
@@BitcoinKalI want the Ginza next! I have 4 alpinist in my collection lol. It’s my all time favorite Seiko. Even the base versions are amazing for the price.
The morph has less history than the Alpanist, seiko watches founded 1881, Hamilton watches founded 1882. Teddy wrong
wear my blue dial gmt alpinist almost every day, on a paratrooper band. Nothing beats it.
@@BitcoinKal lordy, I love the Ginza.
Seiko Alpinist all day. The way it plays with the sun is incredible, the videos or pictures won't do it justice. I bought this watch a while back and although I've purchased many other watches in between nothing touches the admiration i have for the Alpinist. I put it on a Uncle Straps jubilee bracelet and its my goto everytime.
a year into my ownership of the Murph, other watches have come and go, several other brands/watch style considered, from $200 to $5000. The Murph is still an undisputed top 3 for me. Interstellar being my favorite movie and just the beauty in the execution, it's just so much better than the sum of it's parts. Such a phenomenal watch.
Pulled the trigger on the Alpinist last month on a trip to Japan, taking advantage of the weak yen and tax free status. Amazing watch, and I can’t stop staring into the shiny green sunburst dial when I walk outside sometimes! Have been getting complements left and right with this watch.
Murph is my daily. Same case as regular Khaki Field, so I bought a Hamilton bracelet for it. Looks so good!
Which bracelet did you get for it? I’m only now realizing I’ve never actually seen it on anything other than this OEM strap.
Does the Hamilton lacking a date detract from it for you?
@@matthew565 Not for me. I see how others would want it though. It’s got a great power reserve, but if I was to wish for an additional complication, I’d want a power reserve meter.
@@donniedarko86 Hamilton part #H695.705.110. It seems to come in and out of stock. I bought mine at Masters In Time web site, great experience. Took just a couple minute to make the swap.
@@donniedarko86 Uncle Seiko sells an oyster style bracelet as well as a jubilee one for the Murph 38mm.
Dude knows exactly what's on my mind
Mine too 😂
lol for real, going to Tokyo soon and was researching the sarb017 heavily
@@sivab4536 would definitely recommend an Alpinist!
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@@sivab4536 massively recommend getting an Alpinist!
The murph is growing on me
As someone who bought the Murph I have to say that I agree with pretty much everything said on here. One thing to consider is that the calmer dial compared to the Seiko can make the watch look a bit dull in low-light environment (indoors, mostly). The type of strap you use also determines if the face of the watch will pop or not.
I got my Murph on a presidential bracelet love it
I bought the Murph 38 roughly 4 months ago and I barely took it off since. Lovely piece for my taste!
Felt like Seiko was screaming for attention while Murph was so subtle.
I went with the Seiko over the Hamilton for one reason: the Hamilton had such bad reflection at times that I couldn't even read it. The Seiko has great anti reflective properties. I'm curious to see the new Citizen Forza reviewed possibly against something more expensive like GS.
The Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto might be my favorite watch under $1000. But, as you mentioned, there are so many nice watches under $1000. Many to choose from
The murph is an absolute stunner and strap monster. Ir reminds a lot of people to an affordable rolex explorer with its own personality and class
I love Hamilton field watches, but I have the SARB017 Alpinist on my wrist as I type. The Alpinist is the one that puts a smile on my face, and not that it matters to me, gets the attention of more people.
The Alpinist is a different kind of field watch, and that’s why I love it.
Hamilton’s movement is definitely better.I have these two brands:
1.Seiko SPB309J1(cal. 6R38)
2.Khaki field auto(cal. H-10)
Wearing a day and face up when take off,Seiko is +10sec/day,Hamilton is +0.04sec/day!Mind blowing😮
(Both tested in 7 days)
@@ShiTingHuang most definitely. +1 on my field auto 38.
Seikos are a hit and miss.
Bought the Alpinist a few months ago and love it. I did immediately put it on a brown canvas with leather accents strap. Because I have a few plain field watches, I passed on the Hamilton.
Both excellent watches! Have both. I tend to go towards the alpinist more for day to day
I have my Murph 38mm on an uncle straps bracelet. Love it.
As I tend to get lost in the woods frequently I chose the Alpinist (the golden SPB210 no less). Retained the gold toned deployant and substituted a soft brown suede strap. The Murph is a handsome watch, but falls a little short in personality. All that said, either choice should keep its wearer very happy.
I love both of these choices. I have owned the larger Murph in 42 but sold it due to it's size. I still have my green Seiko Alpinist and it's perfect. Very original styling, dial design. It's definitely an everyday watch favorite of mine.
Picked up the SPB121 last month, I love it. It's definitely versatile, can be worn as a dress watch. Wouldn't recommend the calfskin strap if you want something a bit more "field watch-ish" (many like to go with the NAFTA band). I am a bit surprised that the Alpinist continues to get so much attention on this channel.
if you think it is great and versatile, why are you surprised it gets this much attention? it is in my opinion the most iconic modern Seiko for the money, along with the king turtle. I wear mine on the beads of rice unclestraps bracelet, it is so good, wears well for any occasion. I wouldn't say it wears well as a dresswatch though, but i very rarely dress formally.
This is the exact dilemma I had years ago. Went with Alpinist but wish I got the Murph. Thought the Alpinist was more interesting, but Seiko QC issues and Interstellar is one of me and my wife’s favorite movies.
Be glad you got the Seiko instead. I got both, and if your QC-Issue isn't that bad i am gonna have to tell you that the Alpinist is just objectively a better product. The AR on the Murph is close to none-existent. It doesn't translate well on camera, but if you got any other watch in the price-range it is just SO bad, you can't even spot the hands sometimes if you are out in the sun!
@@philliprackow7153 that sucks! Looking at your watch in the sunlight is (should be) the best. The Alpinist is definitely interesting, visually. My compass bezel is so very misaligned! Not a little but like a full mm off. It’s so noticeable, you don’t need to be obsessive compulsive for this to bother you. Date window becomes gradually misaligned throughout the month too. I even questioned its authenticity but I received box/papers and Seiko accepted it for servicing. In its defense, it has run 6 seconds slow per day, which ain’t half bad for the price.
Personally, I’d trade specs (accuracy and 200m WR) for better craftsmanship.
@@philliprackow7153I have the same issue with my Hamilton, plus the lume is rubbish. It's still a great watch though
@@user-iz9co4qf6z hamilton is 3,7 mm thinner thats a massive plus
I got my SPB121 second hand but mint unworn condition for under 500USD during early covid days. And bought the beads of rice unclestraps steel bracelet with the milled clasp for it. It's my daily, runs perfectly, fits every occasion other than black tie, but fortunately i don't ever go anywhere where there's black tie dresscode :D absolutely love this watch.
Black tie dress code is no watch, anyway.
I have a Murph 42mm, and it's a jaw droppingly good-looking dial. And it's a strap monster. You can put it on a Bond nato or a bright orange rubber and it still looks great either way. The only thing that lets it down is the poor anti reflective coating on the glass. I love mine wouldnt trade for nothing.
I invested so many hours doing research before making my mind regarding which $1000 GADA watch to buy, went from Hamilton Khaki Field, to Khaki King, the Seiko, then Tissot and I ended up pulling the trigger on the Murph 38. I got the watch yesterday and you uploaded this video today, what a great timing lol Great vid Teddy.
Teddy always shows us affordable but good quality ones so that money go to family.
I was thinking about this, then I got the Cooper instead
Both of these are on my shopping list, but in the case of the Murph, for me, im after the 42mm since i have a 8~9" wrist.
Im also liking the Citizen NH8400-10A as a great spec affordable option
I love the beauty you can find in simplicity. It’s not an easy task despite what some may think, but when it’s done correctly it’s simply beautiful. And that is something the Murph can brag about it
My watch was purchased 2 years ago from amzwatch and, to this day, it still looks and runs as well as it did the day it arrived. That movement has never missed a beat despite never having been serviced. I can't complain about that.
Teddy has given lots of great advice, but by far, "just don't get lost in the woods" tops the list.
Picked up a MAMACOO's watch as my first watch last month and I’m absolutely in love with it. Perfect size, looks elegant, very comfortable. Now my only problem is holding off from buying more watches so quickly!
Been thinking about buying the SPB121 for months. Clear win for me.
Wearing the 38mm Khaki Murph daily & I love it
How about doing a video on the Most popular watched in each country? Or maybe, the best-produced watch in each country?
Love my Murph 38mm. It has been crazy accurate and can be worn in nearly any situation with a simple strap change.
Beads of rice bracelet, Colareb Roma leather strap, NDC parachute strap…it goes well with them all.
But that Alpinist sure is beautiful!
I love Alpinist but the Murph is one of my favorite field watches at that price
I think Tissot gentleman automatic needs attension
Yes, if they make a 36mm version of that watch, I would buy it as soon as possible
@@absar8304same
36mm? Too small, 37/38mm will be more appropriate. Coming from a guy with tiny wrist
Teddy has already covered it plenty
I was hoping Teddy would discuss the Open Heart version of the Tissot Gentleman, its one I am very curious about, considering after Christmas
Watching this while wearing my Murph 💯
I couldn't decide and just bought them both last year. No regrets!
Thanks again for another great video, Team Teddy!!
wish Seiko made a premium SRPJ lineup with the quality of the Alpinist
I don’t own one but big fan of the black dial alpinist.
Im new to watches and found this guy to be amazing.
My favorite 2024 is the Prospex Limited Edition 1965 Recreation European Exclusive in Gradation Island Blue. The dial is stunning and the contrast when on a white strap is to die for. I will get my hands on one from MAMACOO
Dude read every thought I thought about these watches this week and then released this reading my mind
I bought a watch from MaMaCoo lightly used for my last milestone birthday. Don't wear it as much as it deserves, but not afraid to, either. It's stunning . Good taste, Sir.
I'm team Murph!
It's on my wrist right now :)
got my 39mm with the white dial on the 3-link "Bader" bracelet watch on amzwatch 3 weeks ago and am loving it to pieces. Absolute fantastic watch that wears super comfortable on my 6.75 inch wrist. Chose the 3-link over the 5-link bracelet for the toolless quick adjustment. Way more comfortable than my Longines Hydroconquest 41 mm.
Been considering these two for a while to put between my Kamasu (on NATO strap), which I use a lot when swimming, and Bambino V2, which is good for dressy occasions. For everyday stuff I've been wearing Bulova 96B140 on a leather strap, which looks great, but I wanted an automatic watch in that segment.
By the way, I love that there are such nice candidates in this price range. I mentioned my Kamasu. It's a fantastic watch for the price and I've been swimming with it in bunch of different places around the world in the past few years that I've owned it -- zero issues. On my recent trip, while swimming at a hotel pool, I accidentally scraped it against one of the concrete sides of the pool, and it now has some slight scratches. Not noticeable, unless you know about them, and it was a bit of a downer in the moment, but not a huge deal in the longrun, especially since I didn't spend many thousands on it. I've been considering a Rolex or Tudor for a while, but incidents like that remind me why it may not be a good idea.
I literally just went to get the Alpinist yesterday. Genuinely beautiful watch but I have to admit the proportions of the case and dial felt off. The compass element encroached on the dial and once I had it on it completely confirmed the the Hamilton Is the way to go. Preference is the 38mm with the black dial and brown band. I haven’t got it yet but will soon.
Seiko alpanist was the first higher end watch I wanted. Finally got the GMT green dial version from Japan a few months ago. Absolutely love it. Might get the murph at some point but much prefer colourful dials
did you buy it online or in person in japan?
I love the Murph 38mm. Hasn’t left my wrist since I got it. I own 3 watches but the Murph feels like a one and done type watch collection.
I went with “Why not both?” although, I chose the 42mm Murph. I’ve got 9” wrists, so it’s not offensively sized and I like the “eureka” second hand.
The Alpinist has a unique problem, in that it looks good on so many straps, I rotate between red pinstripe on olive nato, silver half moon bead bracelet with gold accents, a red tinge espresso crocodile or a forest green lizard. It just works with whatever you throw at it.
The Alpinist is my go to, especially with the screw down crown and water resistance. More importantly, the gilt on green is more versatile, can be dressed up more easily and with the green, can be dressed down as a field. I have gotten more compliments when wearing with a suit, the polished sides allow it to be dressy and the gilt matches the wedding band, so in my opinion, Seiko is more versatile and can be dressed up more so.
I have worn with leather straps, aftermarket bracelet, but more importantly, the more protruding caseback, makes it amazing on a nato. The extra thickness from the caseback allows it to create more tension on a nato/single pass nato and gives you a much better fit. Hamiltons tend to wear too thin and flat, not giving a secure fit on wrist.
The Murph is such a classy looking watch. Very versatile in that you can wear it dressed down or up, with most outfits. I would have never known about this watch had it not been for Teddy. Can’t wait to purchase one on your website.
I’m not sure if you’ve already done a head to head with Rolex Daytona vs Zenith Chronomaster?
I debated buying the spb121 for months, but wound up going with an sbej005 because I don't like the cyclops. This thing is like 2 inches thick, and it runs +20 seconds per day, but it's still somehow my favorite watch because the dial is just SO GOOD
I had this same question a few months ago. I was buying a gift for a friend who just finished their masters and I thought both watches would be a good fit. I went with the Alpinist for the compass and water resistance. My friend is a much more out in the field kind of person and it just fit them better. Although I agree the Hamilton dresses up better than the Alpinist for someone who isn't in an office the Alpinist is a strong upgrade from an Apple Watch. Great content Teddy, I'm still a very happy customer and look forward to buying my next watch from you.
I have both a compass Alpinist (SPB089) and a "baby" Alpinist (SBDC159) and love them both. If you don't want the complication of the compass on the green SPB121, check out the SPB155. The bonus of the 155 is if you're a bracelet person (like me), it comes with one. It's comfortable and solidly built. My only complaint is it could use a few more points of micro adjust. The Hamilton is decent too though and Uncle Straps now has two bracelet options for the Murph 38.
I love them both. alpinist with green dial and gold indices. but the Murph is minimalist which I like.
I’m usually very decisive, with clear preferences, but these two watches have me genuinely conflicted. Despite being so different, the Seiko Alpinist and Hamilton Murph are both absolutely stunning in their own unique ways. I can’t remember the last time I felt so torn between two designs. They’re both simply gorgeous.
And I always heard a lot of good things about Interstellar, somehow I missed it, and never got around to watching it, I only watched it yesterday, and today this video popped up in my suggestions. 😅 I am a subscriber, and Loved Alpinist, if it were not for these two facts, I would’ve thought that Google knows my Prime Video watchlist.
Great video! I'm checking out the Hamilton Murph 38mm this month to ring my daughter's first birthday. I like the father-daughter reference that it signifies from the movie Interstellar and I love that movie as well. Technically speaking, I prefer that it's a bit understated and 'boring' or 'basic' but still has that ruggedness and utility that you can dress up or daily beat. I'm just a wee bit disappointed with the lume but oh well what's a perfect watch for everybody. 😂
I’ll just say, I wear my murph every single day. The best thing ive bought in years. Love it and it always wears well. Amazing watch. 🎉
I’d love to see Teddy’s take on chronographs suitable as DRESS watches. I prefer wearing chronographs and the two best “dress” in my collection are my Omega Speed Master (3861) and Cartier Tank Francaise chronograph quartz (1993 model no longer made). The Cartier is much thinner and elegant for formal “dress” since it easily slides under any dress shirt cuff.
Bought the alpinist spb209j1 a couple of weeks ago to celebrate getting a new job and I'm so glad I chose this watch. There's something special about that dial and polished case, I don't know, it's like a poor man's Rolex Explorer to me.
Never knew what old money was, but I guess this watch is the definition of it😂
And it's only +2 seconds a day, maybe I'm lucky with the movement. But the strap definitely needs to be replaced immediately😑
4 months of daily driving the Murph! Traded out the strap to a brown leather one, and has been wonderful!
The reason I believe Teddy is he is one of the few guys that owns a Junghans and cherishes it as it was the first watch that I really liked and bought as well. Although I have a silver/white Meister Agenda as it was the only one I could afford at the time it shares many traits with the Bauhaus versions. They are perfect watches especially because of the liquid like Hesalite crystals.
Can’t go wrong either way! Really great video. I would like to see more like this.
Wish the Alpinist had a dark date window and no cyclops. Would be an absolute buy for me, but will have to go for the baby alpinist instead.
Love the Alpinist, but would recommend the SPB155, or the “baby” Alpinist. It’s an absolute beauty, wears so well on the wrist, and is a a strap monster
I agree. It would probably be a better comparison also considering both are 38mm cases.
Always thought I liked the Murph more than the Alpinist until I go see it in person. After I put both on my wrist the Murph just didn't spark anything inside my heart at all, but for the Alpinist, that became instant purchase after trying it.
Go see the watch in person is the best way to decide which one is for you.
I just got into watch collecting. I've loved watches since I was young but I never had anyone teach me or bring deeper into the world. amzwatch brought closer to a community and hobby I always wanted to get into more and that is incredibly meaningful to me !
I got one of them Timex Expeditions.
LOVE my murph. great watch. however, i haven't been wearing it much since i got my speedy. still think about it all the time, though!
Both are very nice but it boils down to what wearer wants to go with I like the Seiko thanks Teddy
when i saw the hands were quite similar, i was looking for a comparison between these two watches, and voila teddy delivers!
Absolutely love my 38mm Murph!!
I really wanted to love the Alpinist because I thought it would be very easy to read, especially if your eyes are getting old and you need reading glasses. The problem I found when trying it on in a retail store was the gold numbers reflected a lot of light (perhaps overly strong ceiling lights in the jewelry section) and created a glare/flare against my eyes. The shiny green dial did not help. Yes, the cyclops is great (and I bought a Seiko dive watch with a cyclops), but the shiny gold numbers made it hard to focus. The Seiko SPB117 is perhaps easier to read, comes with a stainless bracelet, has a cyclops, and has better lume. I would have bought the SPB117 except that the internal compass was impossible to read without glasses.
Heritage , case and dial point should be for Alpinist. Talking about model only, alpinist model takes back from longer tool watch history. Both case and dial show to be more elaborated on Alpinist compared to Murph. But Murph has a X factor point because its simplicity and field watch spirit.
The seiko shown here is the first watch I ever bought. I now also own the Grand Seiko Shunbun, but i still sometimes grab my seiko for that gorgeous green dial
I purchased the Hamilton Murph during a local ADs summer sale with 25% off. Couldn’t pass up the deal.
Great watch!
My dad has been wearing it more often than myself and enjoys it.
I feel like the baby Alpinist would have been closer in style at least. I wanted a Murph but found the black Alpinist SPB117 on sale for $400, so it was an easy choice.. I’ll get the 38mm Murph if I find a solid deal though
Teddy I'd love to see a Rado Captain Cook vs. an Oris Divers 65, or whatever you think it's comparable to. The Captain Cook is an aspirational watch for me so I'd love to see it in a head to head contest!
When in doubt, get them both.
Can you do a comparison between alpinist and the Hamilton expedition? I think that’s a more close comparison
Picked up a Sarb 017 and a Hammy Khaki King for around $600 the pair not so long. ago. Times have changed!!
I want the brown Alpinist BAD
I like the Alpinist, but the Murph is unbeatable. Any strap on any kind of occasions, it suits perfectly.
I was walking backwards and forewards between two shops trying to decide which of these to go for. I negotiated a bigger discount on the Seiko and have no regrets, although I still stare at the Hamilton every time I pass it in the window.
I prefer the gold alpinist. The green and gold looks so good together
Hamilton all the way as a dress/casual watch. If I'm going into 'The Field' I just wear my Casio Duro. I understand that the Field Watch is its own category, but honestly, how many people ACTUALLY wear these expensive time pieces while on a hike, camping, whatever?
I'm genuinely impressed with how close amzwatch were able to replicate every aspect of this very very goofy looking classic watch.
I actually own two Alpinists. The 121 in this video and the European exclusive Rock Face Alpinist. I love them both.
I got the Seiko alpinist - Night Vision - love it. Sold every hamilton i've ever had. Never sold my alpinist
I really love the murph, 38mm. It is stunning and to me everything a watch should be. But bought the alpinist GMT in Blue last week for 630 quid new.. It kicks murphys ass at that price, and with the gmt complication. It is a stunning watch that you can wear for all occasions. Got it on a shiny blue nato and I feel like I should be in the movies.
Kicking it's ass it a bit of a stretch... The Seiko is a great watch, so it's a great choice, but the murph is an icon of one of the greatest films made in the past 50 years. Seiko can't claim that.
@@tTantPisForFranceYou gotta be kidding right. Yes of course Seiko could claim that. Seiko was featured in Aliens and Predator that are two of the most Legendary Scfi films of all time. Seiko watche's were in James Bond films. Along with Apocalypse Now. That's way more of an iconic film than Interstellar. So how can Seiko not make that claim 🤔Interstellar is not even in the same league as Apocalypse Now, Predator and Aliens. Now those films stood the test of time. You really gonna tell me the Murph is a more iconic watch than the Seiko Capitan Willard. No I don't think so
A Laco vs a Stowa flieger watch would be cool. Such an even match.
Great video. On the subject of compass bezel watches, it would be interesting to see the Alpinist vs. the Khaki Field Expedition vs. the Prospex Land “Tortoise.” No, I’m not planning to get lost in the woods…
I have the 0617, and I wouldn't trade it for any of the new ones. I have no idea if they are better, but I love the 0617!
I was between these 2 at one point but then i bought a traska and couldn't be happier!