Seiko Alpinist GMT VS Seiko 5 Field GMT: Should You Splurge Or Just Save Some Cash? (SPB379 SSK023)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 มิ.ย. 2024
- 2023 was a fantastic year for GMTs with the release of the Longines Spirit Zulu Time in the much anticipated 39mm size, the all new Longines HydroConquest GMT, and my favorite Seiko Marine Master 200 GMT SPB383. I have loved GMT watches for years after owning the likes of the Rolex Explorer II, Tudor Black Bay GMT, Tudor Black Bay Pro, Grand Seiko SBGM221, Zodiac Super Sea Wolf GMT Sherbet, and more.
Another GMT Seiko released in 2023 was the awesome Alpinist GMT SPB377 and SPB379. I’ve been wearing my SPB379 for the past couple months, I’ve been loving it more and more. But now in 2024, with the arrival of the Seiko 5 Field GMT SSK023 and SSK025, the vaunted Alpinist GMT has some competition at a far lower price. When I reviewed this watch i enjoyed it but wondered whether or not its worth buying over the Alpinist GMT
So in this video, I’m going to compare the Alpinist GMT against the cheaper Field GMT by going over all the aspects of the watch: dial, case, etc, giving points in 8 categories, 6 worth 10 points and 2 worth 5 to see how these two seiko adventure watches stack up against each other. Is the Alpinist GMT worth the higher price or should you just save some money and get the Field GMT? Lets find out.
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TIME STAMPS:
Alpinist GMT vs Field GMT - 00:00
The Dial / Hands - 00:48
The Case / Bezel - 02:14
The Bracelet / Strap - 03:47
The Movement - 05:19
On The Wrist Feel - 06:39
Value - 07:12
Strapmonsterability - 08:17
TWI Happy Index - 09:18
Final Score - 10:07
DIMENSIONS:
Seiko Alpinist GMT SPB379
Case width: 39.5mm
Lug width: 20mm
Lug to lug: 46.3mm
Bezel width: 37.8mm
Dial width: 32.7mm
Case thickness: 13.2mm
Midcase thickness: 5.9mm
Bezel height: 3.1mm
Crown diameter: 5.9mm
Crown height: 4mm
Weight: 68 grams
Water resistance: 200m
Crystal: sapphire
Movement: Seiko 6R54
Power reserve: 70 hours
Seiko 5 Field GMT SSK023
Case width: 39mm
Lug width: 20mm
Bracelet at clasp: 18mm
Bracelet taper: 2mm
Lug to lug: 47.5mm
Bezel width: 38.1mm
Dial width: 31mm
Case thickness: 13.6mm
Midcase thickness: 6.7mm
Bezel height: 3.1mm
Crown diameter: 6.3mm
Crown height: 2.1mm
Weight (with bracelet): 144 grams
Water resistance: 100m
Crystal: Domed Hardlex
Movement: 4R34
Power Reserve: 41 hours
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I concur.
I recently boguht the SSK023 silver as my first watch, and have it on a CWC British issued Grey Nato strap and its been great!
Well the Seiko 5 did really well in your comparison considering its almost 1/3 the price of the Alpinist.
Excellent video, brilliant presentation. I have the Alpinist SPB155J, can't remember the last letters but the green one. Lol. It's a beautiful watch but I'll be honest, for me the Alpinist GMT just doesn't work. Even though the Field has that inner numbering, (which can track a 3rd time zone btw) the Alpinist looks more crowded and less legible. They've taken a watch that was never designed to be a GMT and stuck a GMT hand on it. It didn't start out as a GMT watch and it's very obvious that it didn't. From a design viewpoint the Field is a superior GMT, the Alpinist is a bit of a mess. Just my opinion of course !
Thanks for the video 👌 The Alpinist costs double the price of the field so it's clear that the quality is better.
Sure thing! And yeah the prices are very different but it just goes to show how much value the field GMT offers!
Not normally a fan of x vs y format because it doesn’t reflect how most collectors focus in on a watch. More likely a collector is drawn to a watch then contemplates subtle variations of that model like colorway and strap vs bracelet. This however felt like a real exercise in what a collector might weigh unlike most of the grossly dissimilar watches that are compared just so the content creator can squeeze two brands into the title and draw more clicks. Very well done!
I don't own either watch and I've yet to see them in the flesh. My gut feeling was the Alpinist though, I have the non GMT Prospex Alpinist green dial and the case design is wonderful so I guess I would go for the Alpinist GMT but as I said I've not seen either. I don't have a caller GMT watch and my travelling is unlikely to require a travel GMT so much so I may well look at both of the watches in the review. Another top video TWI.
Wow, that silver/white dial version of the Alpinist GMT is gorgeous. I had the classic SARB alpinist a few years back but it didn't click with me, maybe it's time for another shot?
I do love my SSK023. It's super comfortable and very durable/reliable
I bought the PVD version of the Seiko 5 Field GMT. It’s great!
Is that the white JDM variant
just love the 5KeXplorer
Hi, I love your videos! Do you know if the SSK023 is available in the U.S. now? Seiko's website says April 2024 but it seems like all the TH-camrs already have it. I wish the SBSC009 was available here.
I own the SSK003 GMT and love that watch. With these two options I’d pick the Seiko 5 over the Alpinist . I’ve never been a fan of the Seiko Alpinist. The look and design of the field Seiko 5 GMT and that awesome bracelet is a winner for me.
i wish the numerals on the field gmt were lumed like on the good old snk381
just wish the japan white version would be available around the world
I assume all the aftermarket stuff that fits normal Alpinists will fit the GMT as well?
I know it’s a lot of extra money to find, but I will be saving up the the Alpinist, just because much prefer that style of bracelet
Great comparison. How does this Alpinist stack up against your Navigator Timer?
Glad you enjoyed the comparison! And actually despite the Alpinist GMT and the Navigator Time being much closer in price and specs, they are thankfully very different. The grey dial, rotatable bezel, and bracelet of the navigator timer really set it apart and and make it more unique. However the black dial and the "Alpinist experience" of the Alpinist GMT is special in its own way too. If I had to choose between the two then I think it would the Navigator Timer would have the edge but not by too much
Can u please suggest which one is better among Automatic with Manual vs Mechanical winding??
& Whats the difference?
Seiko 5 deploy is Automatic with Manual Winding still it's written Mechanical in the Name..
Great review bud, however, Unless you wear the GMT everyday and it's your one and only watch i don't see a point to an automatic/mechanical GMT watch. Personally, i would love a quartz GMT for a guy that swaps out watches often.
Hoping that seiko puts their quartz GMT movement into some watches other than the Sumo Diver.
The alpinist is pretty nice on the wrist
Don't forget about the Presage Style 60s GMT
Tops!
My regular alpinist is probably my favorite Seiko of all time. So I’ll just keep that one 😂
Do you enjoy wearing the alpinist? If I buy and wear regular alpinist will many ladies enjoy looking at me? Thank you.
@@anima201I can't even count the number of bobs and vagene that I've been sent since I started wearing my green Alpinist GMT. Perhaps the black version isn't as effective. Thankyoucomeagain!
I think San Martin is a better option to the 5. Cheaper and sapphire. Pagani also has options with gmt ...
Thank you for this comparison review. Which oyster-style bracelet from stapcode is on your Alpinist GMT?
Glad you enjoyed it! My bracelet is one made for the Seiko Alpinist. In Strapcode's site menu, under Seiko, go to the SARB section and it'll be under the Alpinist.
In short any bracelet that is compatible with the SARB017, the original green dial Alpinist, will work on this Alpinist GMT which opens up a lot of options
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@thewatchidiot Strapcode offers two oyster bracelets for the Alpinists; "Super-O Boyer" and "Super Boyer". Which one is in this video, and what's the difference between them?
Why you compare two different watches? They have different calibers, pressures and levels? That the same as compare BMW 1 and BMW 5. Alpinist has double price because movement better in three times, pressure twice and quality twice and he has compass. Are they worts more points?
I think you should get the Japanse white dial Seiko 5 GMT 😂
field gmt the best
I just don't like the GMT hand on the Seiko 5, otherwise I might have opted for it instead of the Alpinist GMT.
The new 5 GMT is almost 4mm smaller than the old one but is somehow longer lug-to-lug. Why? Makes no sense.
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Brother this is a great breakdown. Kudos to you. I'm thinking about the Alpinist GMT with the white dial but now I'll have to take a look at the Seiko 5 if there is a white dial? It has to be with a bracelet option though.
there's a white dial option for the seiko 5 field gmt, but it's JDM only I believe
yes there is ref. SBSC009
Glad you enjoyed the comparison!! Yeah what they said in the comments above me lol but you can Google the reference number and see the options, there seems to be some on ebay and Gnomon Watches is an AD that I've bought from multiple times before and you can sign up to be notified of when they restock the white dial field GMT
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