Seiko Baby Alpinist - Great everyday watch
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ธ.ค. 2023
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I think these are underrated, but still have some of the same criticisms, which you covered. I have the gray model (purchased used). Thankfully it keeps okay time ~+8sec/day. I find the bracelet to be really comfortable, though I do wish for at least 1 more micro adjust slot. I think they really missed an opportunity to lume the printed numerals. Seiko, get over the whole saving signed crowns for the Presage line. I get it on the Seiko 5 line and even entry Prospex, but anything that shows up on the Seiko Luxe site should have a signed crown. I'm sure it's pennies of difference in build cost, if even that much. I love the easily legible railroad track markings on the baby model versus the compass Alpinist (I also own an SPB089). It's just so easy to set the minute hand when setting the watch vs. the busier dial of the compass version.
Of the baby Alpinists available, the green is probably the best. I do find the gray the most versatile, but I could also see it being replaced in my collection some day by an upgrade to a Sinn 556A RS or a Monta Triumph (talk about an underrated watch...so good on wrist/in person). If Seiko had gone that extra step with the lume and signed crown, maybe I wouldn't be thinking of the next purchase. I wonder how well these sell. Seiko seems to have forgotten the line. Will we see new variants? I sure hope so.
Great insights and thank you for sharing. You bring up some good points and I’m with you on the Monta, super underrated!
Agreed 100%.
Nice review! I agree with all your pros and cons.
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One of my favorite pieces I had the opportunity to own and enjoy. This variant is awesome an it's probably one of my all time favorite Alpinist...that dial is amazing 😍. Maybe I should get this back in the collection 😅.
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I own the 157 blue dial which is beautiful. Funny, I love the cathedral hands on this piece. Right about disappointing lume, but overall, really enjoy it.
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Good honest review
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I got it month ago, and I literally wear it everyday almost every time except the gym time I use my smart watch.
But it is sad that we have to levels of the micro adjust on the SPB155J1 :(
Congrats 👏 and more micro adjust positions would be awesome, but not happening at that price point from Seiko unfortunately.
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But for a cheaper Seiko watches (i.e. SRPD55K1) there are 3 levels of the micro adjust.
Had the Sarb017 but like you the hands just weren’t for me and the green while lovely wasn’t “the green” I like. This one is the same albeit a lovely watch. Great review buddy
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awesome cover would rather hear you talk about seiko citizen or a microbrand any day than luxury watches only 1% of people can afford
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Luminous numbers like Sarg009/011 would have been killers. I prefer the 2 crown models, but this reference is very attractive. Very nice review. 👍
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Goodness that case😍
It’s beautiful!
Great review I keep thinking of this to go with my 143 how does it compare to the 143 please? Does it feel small on wrist ?
I can't decide this or the 317 slim turtle
If you already have the 143, this would be a perfect companion. It feels great on the wrist, not small at all!
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