@clickybezel Thank you for the video. I only started my watch journey and this is my 3rd watch - sort of like a workhorse for rough use complementing my CFB Manero and Grand Seiko GMT. Despite being at the budget end (by far) of my collection, I absolutely love the versatility and the look of it. I am looking forward to getting some different straps for this and your video was extremely helpful in throwing up ideas. Thanks again.
This was the 1st watch that i genuinely fell in love with. Was not really a watch guy before seeing it and it changed my mind. Its perfect in my opinion.
Dude! This is the must-watch video for any YT content creator out there. I'm not an Alpinist fan, but this video is so well made I watched the entire video (not that it's overly long, given the work that must have gone into pre-production). Bravo!
Thanks so much! This comment means a lot to me! Only a fraction of viewers, such as yourself, understand the work it takes to produce a video. Cheers! 🍻
I had my eyes on the watch from last 6-7 months. On my birthday last month I bought the new iPhone 15 as I faced battery issues with older iPhone. So I decided not to buy the alpinist. I watched your video 30 mins back, and I’m writing this after ordering the alpinist. thanks haha.. 🙌
Oddly this is a very versatile watch that does a great job dressing up on a leather strap. It also has a ton of character with the green and gold aesthetics. The case design of the Alpinist is full of curves and sits beautifully on the wrist. The prospex logo on the redesigned models ruin the charm and the original is definitely the version to get if you can hunt one down.
Subbed in the first 13 seconds or so Reason 1: Starts with answering the titles questions right off the bat Reason 2: Short answers Reason 3: Gives me the option of staying around for an indepth answer. Reason 3 is something a lot of people on this space deny their viewers
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!
I saw he mentioned CNS bands in another comment. Looks like on CNS watch bands website it’s probably “Ribbed strap Racing Green” in 20mm. Not sure, but that might be a starting place to look
You’re right on oall five counts. Plus, you’re funny- I loved the bit about replacing the strap with…..Anything Else! It was not unnoticed that you avoided mentioning the 6R35 movement. Apparently it can’t be regulated and stay there.
love the look, love the style, and was willing to save up for months to get this until I found the Citizen BM8180-03E. A watch 7 times cheaper, better time keeping, and other than the Sapphire crystal case that the Seiko has, I guarantee that it has the potential to outlive it's massively more expensive competitor. Does it look better? Probably, but I'm not willing to pay that much more money for looks alone.
Ngl, I''ve alwaus thought this watch was ugly mostly due to the dial. However, I do have to say that green nato strap in your video really softens my heart a bit.
I bought this watch about 8 years ago, thinking that it would end up being a classic. I'm so happy that I did because I paid $300 for it, it's hard to find now, and it's never leaving my collection!
I love my 017… But it did take a while… Once I put it on a jubilee strap code bracelet with fitted end links it became my favorite… But it is 39 mm and I think it wears like a 40 mm… it’s definitely a marmite watch and you either love it or hate it
I'm going to sit here and watch your whole video just in appreciation for your defying the cliché TH-cam convention and laying out your structure up front.
I love the looks of my Alpinist but it only keeps accurate time on the winder. Anytime I wear it on my wrist it looses at least 10 minutes in 4 to 5 hours. I do love the cyclopes though.
Love the alpinist! Perfect size and aesthetics for my tastes. I just can’t love giant diving watches. Now to prove I’m an outsider, I just bought a prospex alpinist black series night. 😊
I oddly enough have been wearing a $60 FOSSIL with the exact stainless/green face and gold time marks. Its beat to crap and Ive worn it the last 3 years with no issue treating it like a disposable item. Amongst my nicest and most expensive watches I still wear it the most, because the colors are fantastic together and its actually incredible when the sun hits right. I used to think of it as a POS, but its long become one of my best pals and it sees everything I do. However, this Seiko would look stellar next to all my other ones! That cheap watch brought out something in me for green and its here to stay. This is one sexy chunk of metal no doubt.
It’s not how the brown strap *looks* that’s the problem. I’ve had one for about 2 years and the brown leather strap has never felt like it really broke in or fits perfectly on my wrist. I can confirm the strap looks nice, but it is in fact trash. I wish I had bought it on a bracelet, but now I’m thinking of getting a green strap like he has here, except he’s not telling anyone where he go that green strap from…
Selling off part of my watch collection… Most of it actually… My 017 is in extremely good condition… It’s on a very nice strap code, jubilee, aftermarket bracelet with milled clasp/fitted end links… box tags all that stuff… 500 let me know
I think it should be the Seiko Alpinist GMT. ;). Though I love Seiko and I do collect them, If I had to have one watch, it would be the Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic.
I own this watch and really like it. Not so keen on the compass complication as it serves zero purpose - you can use the same method on any other watch without the need for a compass! Currently looking for a strap to go with it so would appreciate recommendations. Cheers.
I know all 5 reasons within 13 seconds - a new record! Sub'ed and subscribed! Mostly due to that and pairing that color dial with that shade of green on that strap! What would you pair with the blue Alpinist?
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@clickybezel Thank you for the video. I only started my watch journey and this is my 3rd watch - sort of like a workhorse for rough use complementing my CFB Manero and Grand Seiko GMT. Despite being at the budget end (by far) of my collection, I absolutely love the versatility and the look of it. I am looking forward to getting some different straps for this and your video was extremely helpful in throwing up ideas. Thanks again.
This was the 1st watch that i genuinely fell in love with. Was not really a watch guy before seeing it and it changed my mind. Its perfect in my opinion.
And here that and the rolex hulk....guess i have an affinity for green LOL
I’m still wearing from my collection a blue face seiko diver my dad bought me in 1970, still runs flawlessly. One of my favorite
Well said! The limited blue alpinist was my first automatic watch and what got me into this hobby
Dude! This is the must-watch video for any YT content creator out there. I'm not an Alpinist fan, but this video is so well made I watched the entire video (not that it's overly long, given the work that must have gone into pre-production). Bravo!
Thanks so much! This comment means a lot to me! Only a fraction of viewers, such as yourself, understand the work it takes to produce a video. Cheers! 🍻
this is my first watch as well, existence of this watch just make me happy
I absolutely love this watch. Thanks for another great video!
One of Seiko’s greats. Thanks for stopping by ✌️
The SPB197J1 (blue dial) is my only watch. Absolutely love it.
What strap is that? Looks great and want to get for my alpinist
What's the name/brand of the strap you have in the video? Would love to get it myself
What's the name/brand of the hat you have in the video? Would love to get it myself
In another comment he mentioned CNS Bands vintage NATO
What is the name of the jacket looks cool
What strap is being used in the video? Looks amazing on the Alpinist
I had my eyes on the watch from last 6-7 months. On my birthday last month I bought the new iPhone 15 as I faced battery issues with older iPhone. So I decided not to buy the alpinist. I watched your video 30 mins back, and I’m writing this after ordering the alpinist. thanks haha.. 🙌
I just recieved this watch today. Totally in love with this❤️
Oddly this is a very versatile watch that does a great job dressing up on a leather strap. It also has a ton of character with the green and gold aesthetics. The case design of the Alpinist is full of curves and sits beautifully on the wrist. The prospex logo on the redesigned models ruin the charm and the original is definitely the version to get if you can hunt one down.
where can i find this strap :)
Subbed in the first 13 seconds or so
Reason 1: Starts with answering the titles questions right off the bat
Reason 2: Short answers
Reason 3: Gives me the option of staying around for an indepth answer.
Reason 3 is something a lot of people on this space deny their viewers
Absolutely killer on that strap
You'll probably never see this, but no chance you have a link or can say where you got that green nato strap? Just ordered my alpanist last night
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!
That strap totally changed my view about this watch, it looks gorgeous. Thanks.
Could you share the link for the strap you have used here? It looks amazing
Still no link? Interesting
I saw he mentioned CNS bands in another comment. Looks like on CNS watch bands website it’s probably “Ribbed strap Racing Green” in 20mm. Not sure, but that might be a starting place to look
Respect for condensed version!
Hello, really like the green nato strap you have on there. Where can I find it online?
Did you figure out what strap it is? It looks like a Zulu nato strap. At least that’s what comes up when you type vintage green nato strap.
He mentioned in another comment CNS Bands vintage NATO.
What's that green nato strap?
Happy man. Bought SARB017 and SARB033 when they were available. Still in my collection.
You’re right on oall five counts. Plus, you’re funny- I loved the bit about replacing the strap with…..Anything Else! It was not unnoticed that you avoided mentioning the 6R35 movement. Apparently it can’t be regulated and stay there.
I have an Alpinist Sharktooth and I absolutely love it. It has perfect size.
Killer piece! Thanks for watching :)
I bought one eight years ago and love it! Doesn’t keep time great, losing a few minutes a day but that’s ok.
The Seiko watch has got to be one of my favorite brands of watches out there. I particularly love the Alpinist !!!! ❤️💯❤️💯🙃
Fine vid. I put mine on an Oyster and it’s like a new piece. Bought mine in 2015/2016 on Amazon….$379.00 USD. Thanks!
@clickybezel great video. Where did you get the green nato strap? Love the combination.
I love the video format.
LOVE THOSE GREEN DIALS!!!
I just got mines today and fell in love with it.
love the look, love the style, and was willing to save up for months to get this until I found the Citizen BM8180-03E. A watch 7 times cheaper, better time keeping, and other than the Sapphire crystal case that the Seiko has, I guarantee that it has the potential to outlive it's massively more expensive competitor. Does it look better? Probably, but I'm not willing to pay that much more money for looks alone.
Ngl, I''ve alwaus thought this watch was ugly mostly due to the dial. However, I do have to say that green nato strap in your video really softens my heart a bit.
I bought this watch about 8 years ago, thinking that it would end up being a classic. I'm so happy that I did because I paid $300 for it, it's hard to find now, and it's never leaving my collection!
I love my 017… But it did take a while… Once I put it on a jubilee strap code bracelet with fitted end links it became my favorite… But it is 39 mm and I think it wears like a 40 mm… it’s definitely a marmite watch and you either love it or hate it
I also would like Grand Seiko to come up with its own distinctive take on a field watch.
Agreed! If they can pull it off well in comparison to their divers, they'll have my money haha. Thanks for watching!
Got the black "sharktooth" version of the SPB117! ❤
Although am a bit torn between it and this green-gold combo.
Especially with that dark green nato! Where is it from?
CNS Bands!
Got the shark tooth as well. Would gladly sell it. I think $750 is massively overpriced for what you get out of it
I also have this model, but the green dial really calls out to me.
Got the brown dial (SPB209J1) one myself and love it. Boy, glad I bought it when I did cause they went up in price A LOT.
I'm going to sit here and watch your whole video just in appreciation for your defying the cliché TH-cam convention and laying out your structure up front.
whats that green nato strap?
Fire video man ! Do you have the link to the strap ?
I own a SARB-017, Paid a bit more than $400 (US). Lucky I guess. I agree with evey one of your points ... It's a Great Watch !
This watch looks dope. Classic color combo
Reminds of a nice car that’s still analog and raw but clean
I've had this watch for 11 years now, very solid daily watch, swaped the leather starp with a two tone 316l jubilee, got plenty of complements..
Prolly the only model in the current lineup i would buy.
The true call on any watch is does it start a conversation, are people noticing your watch, and then begins the conversation, SPB121 is that watch😎
Wow, the Alpinist with the, I think nato strap, is unique, it gives the watch that uniqueness everyone is searching on a watch
I love the looks of my Alpinist but it only keeps accurate time on the winder. Anytime I wear it on my wrist it looses at least 10 minutes in 4 to 5 hours. I do love the cyclopes though.
I love this with both a green and white dial:)
Always a pleasure when you have a new video
Thanks! Glad you’re enjoying the content!
Love the alpinist! Perfect size and aesthetics for my tastes. I just can’t love giant diving watches. Now to prove I’m an outsider, I just bought a prospex alpinist black series night. 😊
I oddly enough have been wearing a $60 FOSSIL with the exact stainless/green face and gold time marks. Its beat to crap and Ive worn it the last 3 years with no issue treating it like a disposable item. Amongst my nicest and most expensive watches I still wear it the most, because the colors are fantastic together and its actually incredible when the sun hits right. I used to think of it as a POS, but its long become one of my best pals and it sees everything I do. However, this Seiko would look stellar next to all my other ones! That cheap watch brought out something in me for green and its here to stay. This is one sexy chunk of metal no doubt.
I like the watch I got from MAMACOO. That rubber strap combo looks really cool! Been wearing it since last year and love every minute of it.
Have the newer SPb211 and it’s absolutely wonderful! Regulated myself to COSC level accuracy!
Have to disagree with you on this. The brown strap looks equally nice on the Alpinist...not trash as what many people say it is. I love it.
It’s not how the brown strap *looks* that’s the problem. I’ve had one for about 2 years and the brown leather strap has never felt like it really broke in or fits perfectly on my wrist. I can confirm the strap looks nice, but it is in fact trash. I wish I had bought it on a bracelet, but now I’m thinking of getting a green strap like he has here, except he’s not telling anyone where he go that green strap from…
Selling off part of my watch collection… Most of it actually… My 017 is in extremely good condition… It’s on a very nice strap code, jubilee, aftermarket bracelet with milled clasp/fitted end links… box tags all that stuff… 500 let me know
Take PayPal? Lol
I think it should be the Seiko Alpinist GMT. ;). Though I love Seiko and I do collect them, If I had to have one watch, it would be the Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic.
Love from india , great work brother , best of luck 👍🏻
It's not 38mm in diameter but 39mm
it's 39.5
I got the black dial, beautiful piece but wish i went with the green.
What brand of nato strap is that in the intro?
I own this watch and really like it. Not so keen on the compass complication as it serves zero purpose - you can use the same method on any other watch without the need for a compass! Currently looking for a strap to go with it so would appreciate recommendations. Cheers.
Hello, where do I find the stock crocodile green strap for sale?
Could you please share the link to the green strip? I can’t find this shade of green online. Most of them are army green. Thanks!
Proper gorgeous.
Tastes are always debatable. Even with solid arguments
I have the black dial shark tooth...... I love it!!!😊
where can I get that vintage green nato strap?
I need a green watch. This is green. I'm getting it, laddie-kun.
Love this! Was going to buy it for my birthday…am a bit worried about the size though. Is it huge?
Sold my sarb017 couple months ago after owned it for the last 8 years...no regret (maybe 😂)
What watch is that at 1:43?
I have one that's in storage after a move. Must get it out. Great video.
A watch that definitely deserves some wrist time. Thanks for watching!
I know all 5 reasons within 13 seconds - a new record! Sub'ed and subscribed!
Mostly due to that and pairing that color dial with that shade of green on that strap! What would you pair with the blue Alpinist?
My first SARB in the series and it’s a keeper.
This is the way
I watch this wearing my SARB017 I bought 7 years ago :) It only leaves my wrist at the gym.
At the risk of sounding like a sponsored comment... Dude I've bought 2 king seikos on buyee this month. Way cheaper than what they trade for stateside!
Glad to see watch enthusiasts using Buyee 😊. Hope your King Seiko’s are a pleasure to wear!
A very beautiful watch
I wish there are more deep blue dials out there.
I could be wrong, but Seiko has a blue alpinist GMT that's a relative of the i think SBEJ005. It's fire and they make one in other colors too.
I wanted the Artem watch strap and talk about sticker shock.
Hey! Great video and awesome watch.
Which green nato is that?
Hi! It’s CNS Bands vintage NATO. Thanks for watching!
I love to see seiko come up with a method of adjusting the compass bezel from the one crown.
What about the reflectiveness of the glass?
Please link the NATO strap.
Have both models. Loved 🥰 and enjoyed.
When in doubt, get both haha. I love it. Thanks for sharing!
If the rotating chapter ring locked it would be perfect
..... But great video! Thanks.
Link of the hydroflex strap please? nice review sir!
Nice looking watch
Where’d you get that nato strap from?good video.
@ClickyBezel What’s the watch at 1:44? The one with the cream dial and blue numbers.
Clicky Bezel, what is the watch at 7:04 with the blue numbers, please? Love that dial!
Great video format. Also, where'd you get that ribbed NATO, looks awesome
Glad you liked it! CNS Bands!
Love the watch, just make it bigger please Seiko…😢
I love my Alpinist.
Hi, what strap did you match with the Alpinist, and is this particular variation of the watch no longer made?
@ClickyBezel what is this first grey dial watch shown at 2:42 with the numbered 12 and 6 on the dial?
Seiko Tic-Tac
Beautiful ❤
Agreed! Thanks for watching!