Why Did I Buy This Seiko Alpinist Again?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 มิ.ย. 2021
- This journey of watch collecting is a learning experience accompanied with some sadness as well as much joy.
I just re-purchased this Seiko Alpinist ref: SPB119J
I purchased the watch from Star Buy: starbuy.com.au/seiko-prospex-...
Leather strap seen in the video is from: www.cheapestnatostraps.com/co...
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Dear Peter, thank you. I so enjoyed your message which has me reflecting on my own goals and watch collecting strategy. You're a wise and genuine gentleman. All the best mate.
Just staying humble brother 🙏
And honest
Exactly! "It suits my personality"... that's the way of thinking we should have when purchasing anything .
This is one of the absolute best watch vids on the net. You just said exactly what some people need to hear. And personally well done on the alpinist, the green version has been on my dream list since I very first started collecting.
Completely agree with you Peter. It’s an addictive hobby, but for all of us,
It’s beautiful and full of surprises … enjoy your new journey
Great video! I realized fairly early in this hobby(sickness) that a more expensive watch wasn't necessarily going to make me happier, and chasing what is trending is likely going to lead to long term disappointment. So rather than chase a dream (BB58, SMP300, or Explorer 1), I decided to enjoy more variety in the affordable end of the spectrum. Now I have four Christopher Wards(C60, C60 Bronze, C65, and C63), a Hamilton(Cooper), a Damasko(DS30 Yellow), and a couple of microbrands(Vaer, Seagull, Heitis). I spend about the same as a single luxury watch, but now have watches for all moods and occasions. I'll never get the "likes" on social media a luxury brand would generate, but then again I'm not too into the
I’ll be honest, when I saw this watch in video I didn’t like it. The compass made it look so busy. But when I saw it in a window at my local Seiko dealer I was amazed at how good it looks. It has something so elegant and yet adventurous. You know how if you hold a sea shell to your ear you can hear the sea? I bet if you do the same with this watch you can hear the alpine winds and the call of adventure.
I like that comparison with the sea shell
Very nice 🙏
I really liked your sea shell analogy :)
I tried to think of a smart comment but the watch sickness must be impeding me. I will just say thanks for the video.
It great to see that you evaluated where you are in your collection. The courage it took to sell the watches and start over is what many need to do. Well done.
Thank you Peter, I think what makes your channel special is your candidness and ability to let us into your world and experiences. As well just to speak frankly. We all have attachments and vices. I believe purging is cathartic maybe even ideal to have a limit...which I have found is very difficult to do. Also I want to mention how fortunate we are to be able to have a hobby like this and it is a privilege. The fact you were able to sell off some of your prize possessions I highly commend you. Thank you for sharing your journey. Just note I have the gold case spb 210 warm green dial. Its definitely a keeper. Cheers!
This hobby of ours just tends to give us so much stress at times... Yes it's a disease... Its madness...
Agreed and I have been collecting for 45 years
I bought and sold my SARB017 twice before deciding to keep the third. My buddy and I call it ‘the third revelation alpinist.’ Cheers mate.
My first watch was a Timex test watch as a first grader in 1963. I grew up in Waterbury CT. I had to give it back after 1 year. I didn't break it or lose it. It was a Black "Zorro" Cowboy watch! Now I m 65, and I still like watches. Seiko especially!!
You’re not alone! I’ve bought, sold and rebought so many of my current watches, including this one!!
I wont even get into any elaborate comment: you have said it so well here. Period. Sic Transit Gloria Mundi 👍
Nice speech, great watch.
Wishing you the best in this new journey.
Bravo, what a great video. I hope your new collection brings you only joy.
What a lovely review with lots of wisdom loaded. Thank you very much.
Good point! With every watch you sell and with every watch you buy, be sure that your level of experience has increased.
Incredible video Peter. I purchased this watch as my first new watch after selling my complete collection, and with this one I started from scratch. 🙂
Such a beautiful piece. 👍🖖
Love your intros! Appreciate the therapy session, really grateful for the way you share your thoughts and journey.
And those outdoor shots are killer! No one else seems to be using the natural sunlight the way you do. I look forward the the extended gratuitous beauty shots at the end of your videos 😊
Bonus footage 👍
Cheers
Oh dear. Just watched this video and I’m hooked. Purchased one myself and hopefully can arrive next week! Thank you Peter!
Enjoy it 👍
Sometimes a reshuffle of the deck in life is just what the doctor ordered. Have fun with your continued journey!
I reduced my huge collection down to 3. Best move ever
Quite right Peter, my collection is 10 watches including some quartz that I love and would never get rid of as it’s been half way around the world with me over the last 30 years. Love the Seiko and would consider owning one
Words of wisdom....I alhardingly agree.The beauty is in the simplicity and the pleasure is in the hunt.Kαλη συνεχεια Pete.
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Fantastic production quality, Peter, and very well said. Looking forward to watching you build your "new" collection!
Thanks bro..🙏
Peter, always full of surprises. I love your philosophy but not sure I could just get rid of what I have collected over the years to start with a new collection. At least we know now that you will have plenty of content to share with us.
You are absolutely right Peter in my home I have over 15 analogue synthesizers over 80 watches 7 cameras Nikon,Minolta but no digital camera , I’m still using analogue camera with velvia Fuji film very old fashion but What I like old camera were built like a tank and all metal body I, they made great pictures , same with synthesizers I prefer old one like you could create your own sound but I’m wife she want iI sale all my stuffs but I can’t so they will belong to my kids and grand children when I will passed away . Have a nice week end and take care I love your channel i could listen you hours you could be a narrator on radio
Wow - good on you mate! 👊
Well said - it is YOUR watch journey. Buy what YOU like, and wear what you buy 👍
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I always love your reviews and perspectives 👌
Great vid, man. Enjoy the journey!
Thanks Joe
Perfect words , Amen to that Peter, thank you.
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A nice fresh start gives perspective. Thx Peter
Peter, you have one of the best channels! Overall thoughtful that provides perspective rather than "look how much money I spent." Keep up the good work!
Thanks Shawn, appreciate your feedback mate 🙏
Peter as always on Point! We are blessed to engage our hobbies with a Passion we can share as you do here. Bold play on the partial sell and start afresh. Given us all something to think about. Transitioning from collecting 'things' to gathering things always seems too natural. And the two minute Visual encore ...pls consider this as an ongoing format. Stylistically Brilliant. Nice complement to your theatrical soundtrack close. Cheers Mate
Thanks for the feedback Spencer, appreciated mate 👍
Wow what a shocking move Peter. But do what you feel is right. Good thing about this hobby is you can always change how you do things. Time for an updated sotc video?
STOC yeah it’ll come soon 👍
@@PeterKotsa yes please. I have recently downsized a big collection to 3 keepers. I really have been enjoying them more.
❤️ mate what you said it’s just pure love , love of life and enjoyment of every moment at it’s best!
That leather strap really steps up the look of that alpinist!!! Really good thoughts... a hobby should speak truthfully to oneself, no one else 😊
Super video and a great message. Sometimes we need a reset in many aspects of life.
Yep have this amazing watch too - my other Presage has a crazy Arita porcelain dial. What I like is their originality - Seiko is doing this innovative stuff that's flying under the radar but rather intriguing.
Congrats on your punchase Peter :) . I have the Seiko alpinist spb117 and will never regret this purchase. Wish you a lot of happy moments with it. Wear it with pride :)
Many thanks! 🙏
Hey Peter , this is what l was trying to explain when l asked if you also lose your enthusi some times , l guess journey stand by when you achive your watch goals . As you taled there are lots of outcomes that affects our purches or giveaways about our collection . When we start to own our “watches” insted of others “collection” we start the new journey . Thanks for presentation and it is good to feel that you are not only about that feelings in that journey .
I recently indulged and bought my grail alpinist , the scvf007. The creme dialed , hi beat version. This model is stunning aswell
Well done 👍
Enjoy
Got this watch and love it! Great video.
I've put an old school ladder style Bonklip bracelet on mine, it's lovely, confortable, bright and light, it makes a perfect evening watch for the blind old man i'm becoming, definitely a keeper.
Nice words Pete. Good luck with your new journey.
Cheers 🙏
Pls enjoy as much as possible this new restart Bro, you deserve it ! This illness has no cure and I don’t wanna find it. This was a powerful one and I celebrate your shared wisdom. Efaristo!!! 🙏🏻
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Excellently well said,
I have the mountain glacier regular (not limited edition) and love it
But BEWARE the “light” at the end of the watch collecting tunnel is lumibright!!!
I put mine on a strapcode bracelet and its a keeper.
Great work and wise words Peter, enjoy.
Gracias por tus palabras amigo relojero!!!! Buen video 👌
very insightful, it's easy to get caught up in all the hype from the "community". they are a very judgemental group. my approach is a little different than yours. instead of purging my collection, a watch that goes unworn for a spell will usually come back into favour. what i liked about it once will soon return, that saves me from all the selling and re-buying.
That’s how I’ve been working with my watches for years as well. It’s amazing how something gets it’s flavour back. This time though I decided for a big change 👍
Yeah, I find it too difficult to part with them. That’s how I feel at them moment. So for now it will be another box as I’ve just toppled over the second box (and it has two levels) Oops.
Mate 😀 I have just ordered it after your beautiful review 😊
Fantastic shots. Love the time warp.
No one needs to explain why certain watches have been sold or bought.
It would be really tough for me to sell certain watches, which i have for 20 or 10 years already.
I like that strap on that watch!
Thanks for sharing; enjoy your new-old Alpinist. Best Regards
Thanks, will do!
Nice vid. ! It is a wonderful watch.
I was right to subscribe! Cudos for the reasoning and the value Peter! Πολλοί χαιρετισμοί!
Mate .just ordered 3 new ones this week. And gave one of my all time favorites away.i am on a new journey too.!!and I am 60. Love your work PK.
Great stuff Mal 🙏
Great watch, well presented and put. Also appreciate the insight "More of a hobby than a job as the enjoyment factor has quite exceeded the negative aspects of any workplace for me"
After a years worth of collecting, i was getting the best watches i could at select price point. I collected some mid tier watches---gone past that. I don't intend to sell them off, i truly believe they are amazing and reflect a particularly journey i was in my covid-student lifestyle, so it will always remind me of that moment--I'd lie if i said i didnt think about selling, or selling most. I've kind of hit the point where i want to own higher tier watches, or luxury watches and looking into the Grand Seikos etc. What an excellent journey mate, Keep up the content.
Great thoughts. Thanks
As usual Peter another informative, reflective and enjoyable video. I say a watch collection should be about "who we are" and not about "who we want to be." Why I most like your videos is a sense that "understatement often carries the day" and the importance of "a connection between watch and wearer".
After all; it's not "how much" time we have, but "how well" we spend the time we have!
Keep up the great videos!
Thks for your frank insight. Cheers
Very nice philosophy. Thanks for sharing.
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Bravo Peter good for you going with your gut instinct and heart. 👍😎
I've just done a similar thing but with the lower end of my collection, everything from AliExpress gone, the lot. I feel a lot better.
@@tonyxxx9463 very true Malachy, I never wore them anyway. I kept my Exciton because it's an original design and great quality and I see that one as more of a microbrand but the rest just got shuffled round the watch boxes and never worn. It's been a very freeing experience.
Plus, it's freed up some funds for a vintage Waltham and a Seiko Dress KX. Happy days.
@@tonyxxx9463 same here mate, mines no 27, a definite keeper like you say. Cheers Malachy.
Beautiful footage!!
I always enjoy your videos, Peter. But this one is perfect. You’re right by the way. Our time here is limited, and precious. Spend it wisely. Thanks for sharing.
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Have been doing plenty of research on the Alpinist over the past few months. Been on my radar for a long time but I couldn’t decide between this and the brown dialled variant. Between yourself, Random Rob and Jody pulled the trigger on the 119 this morning. While the brown is nice I think the shear number of strap options for the 119 makes this extremely versatile. My 10 slot watch box is almost full now! Suppose I’ll just have to get another one.
By way of update the watch is gorgeous. As per other reviews the chapter ring is slightly misaligned, N E and W are fine but the S is just a fraction out but not really that noticeable to my ageing eyes. Had to swap out the strap though, looks and feels nice but far too thick in places and was really uncomfortable on wrist. Just didn’t sit well so now is paired with a blue rubber tropic strap and wears so much better. Think this will be a keeper.
Great video, my friend, very insightful
Thks. We are watch addicts indeed!
Love the Alpinist.
Very nice Vid, Peter and so funny and true 😂. You’re so right in all your words.
Greetings from Germany ✌🏼
Thanks! 👍
Gorgeous watch !
What a speech… vote on you for president!
My friend you really deserve a subscribe 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
President?..hahaha, I am trying to fly under the radar here, thats the most public job there is😂 ..welcome aboard Marcio thanks for the sub🙏
This is the best version of the dual crown alpinists. I like it because it wears bigger because of its dial colour. I may get one myself. 👍
Once you have a second watch box, you may have become hooked.
Love this outro.
Hey Peter, that was a great video. Also being so truthful about selling many of your luxury watches. As long as you get pleasure from your watches, that is all that counts. Follow your heart and select the watch that speaks to it. No matter how affordable or expensive. Take care! Cheers, Jack
Thanks Jack..
Yeah it was a little hard to let go of some of the pieces, but I am happy I did, as it has opened up fresh new ideas for me
Thanks bro'
Cheers
Nice one Peter, I have a similar philosophy but with one exception, I cannot bring myself to sell ANY of my watches, so i am destined to accumulate and spread the love
Enjoy them bro
Wow. So well executed.
The first, and most important, rule in collecting is buy what you like. Period. (This applies to collecting anything, not just watches.)
Pete! The only madness was you selling it in the first place!
That was a great upload.
One thing that you say that I often repeat is this:
Watch collecting is a healthy hobby.
And I honestly believe that. However, you're dead set right about it being a 'sickness' too!
I try not to get too philosophical... Stuff can be 2 things! Both opinions can be 'right' etc.
I've been away from YT a bit and come back to find this upload.
Great! Enjoy.
For a watch to feel like 'home' straight out of the box is not as common as we'd like and I hope that you feel 'home' heaps as you re-stock!
I own three Alpinists. All keepers.
Just another watchbox. I feel you.
Fantastic message.
Cheers
This watch is going to age exceptionally well.
I have to say you are a better man than me I own over 50 watches every day I tell myself I will sell few of them but I just can’t bring myself to do it
That looks really nice.
Beautiful watch.
Well, I have about 8 watches, and that's enough for me. I like to be comfortable with my watches and would never sell them. After all, I bought them because I felt a particular way when I bought them for myself. They have meaning, and I have an attachment to them, and I know the internal and external wear on them is all from me. They are mine and a part of me. And that's my enjoyment.
But each to their own. There is no right or wrong. Just do what you feel best and what suits your needs. After all, the only person a watch really pleases is the wearer.
Totally agree, there is no wrong or right...what works for one man is not doctrine for another..
Thats one of there reasons i love this hobby, it is so individual..
Thanks for sharing..
Cheers
Love this Peter. I understand what you mean;.. after watching a ton of positive reviews for the orient kamasu, I jumped at the offer of a green/teal jdm one recently. I even ordered a strapcode oyster at the same time knowing the bracelet standard. It arrived and I was admiring the sapphire crystal and general standard of finish. I wore it a few times and noticed that every time I looked at it I didn't feel anything. It's certainly nice, but it doesn't move me. I now prefer to wear the inferior seiko snzh53 fifty fathoms 'homage'.. In every spec way it's less but I just connect with the thing! Kamasu for sale right here...
Good revelation Jonathan
As long as we learn during our journey, it’s a great hobby 👍👍
Red Kamasu “earned” a permanent spot in my collection - wearing it on a black/red Barton’s Elite silicone strap 👌
It really is a beautiful watch and I particularly like it on that tan strap looks much better than the black. Sad to see the Omega and Rolex go though...
LOVE THE INTRO. LOVE IT.
Cheers
Now thats some mental fortitude! I sense that some that departed might go the way of the Alpinist though. Something about setting free and being meant to be right? haha Great video!
It is the best path. Understanding watches and buying those which suit your style, brand value and love for horology.
I stopped my Instagram channel after the first post. I got tired of sick comments for no reason.
Thanks. You kinda gave me strength. I should do whats good for me and give out positive vibes. Like minded gentlemen are there waiting for reviews.
Nicely said
Many thanks for quite a thought provoking and humble video. Take care and stay safe shipmate 👍🏼
Spot on in every way. Subscribed. Can’t believe I wasn’t already! 🙄
Welcome aboard Mark 🙏
lovely watch
My watch box shall never get full. Because I don't own one . Great vid as always.
You are so correct we all have a problem