Seiko alpinist SARB017? What do you guys think...

[Fat_ninja]

So ever since the LE came and gone...Ive been thinking about the Alpinist. Since im not willing to pay for a 3x mark up, what do you guys think about the Green? The numnerals...its raised...I assume its not gold.

Also whats the best deal you guys have seen?

Thanks much

[marselluswallace]

I’ve recently purchased the LE and decided to buy the SARB017 as well because I really like the Alpinist series-it’s my favourite Seiko offering by far.It’s never come on my radar before to be honest.

Putting the 2 watches side by side I can’t say one is better than the other-it would be personal preference which you prefer.I love both but I must say that the SARB017 is a giveaway at the £375 I paid for it.

[Fat_ninja]

Thanks much. Definitely thinking about it. Seems like great value and a lot of watch for $460 or so

[mhassoldt]

It's got a classic feel. At that price you can't really go wrong.

[scarlet knight]

I bought the green one on line. I like it .

[enjoythemusic]

Green is lovely, and the $600 blue goes for about $1k (so not 3x).

[1William]

I might like the green better than the blue. Go for it.

[Fat_ninja]

Quick q for u guys. The raised numerals... is that gold / gold plated ...quality?

[CPRWATCH]

Love the Alpinist in green it's a Seiko classic & the blue lifts it to another level .I'm not sure if the raised numerals are real gold or not & I highly doubt it ,but it really doesn't make much difference either way to me anyway .You can buy either with confidence

[SunTzu]

I bought mine last week from a Japanese seller on Ebay for $358.00 and free shipping using the 15% discount offered. I put it on an Angus jubilee straight end link bracelet made by Miltac. I wanted a more vintage look with the straight edge to match the vintage hands on the watch. Super beefy and built like a tank.

I’m really enjoying wearing it. Looks great, a lot of watch for the money, expertly finished in lovely detail, sits beautifully on the wrist and keeps excellent time. After a week I’m at +8 seconds.




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[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by SunTzu

I bought mine last week from a Japanese seller on Ebay for $358.00 and free shipping using the 15% discount offered. I put it on an Angus jubilee straight end link bracelet made by Miltac. I wanted a more vintage look with the straight edge to match the vintage hands on the watch. Super beefy and built like a tank.

I’m really enjoying wearing it. Looks great, a lot of watch for the money, expertly finished in lovely detail, sits beautifully on the wrist and keeps excellent time. After a week I’m at +8 seconds.




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Wow $358. Can u post a link? Also how did you get 15% off?

[SunTzu]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Wow $358. Can u post a link? Also how did you get 15% off?

My apologies! It was $398 with the discount! Typed 5 instead of 9. Early morning typo, lol.

You can find Japanese sellers on eBay that sell brand new in the box. I found the cheapest one, and applied a 15% coupon eBay was offering at the time. Every so often they have them. It was advertised on their home page and I got an e-mail too.

In fact, there's a 20% off coupon now for active wear. I bought a new pair of Puma sneakers, my old skool favorites, and a track jacket

Got to keep an eye out.

[toxicavenger]

I owned one for 48 hours. I really did not like it.

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by toxicavenger

I owned one for 48 hours. I really did not like it.

What did you dislike about it? Curious...

[CoveWatch]

The green is pretty nice, although im with you.. I feel like i really missed out not getting the blue

[marselluswallace]

The blue is a nice watch but the green is more distinctive,half the price,and still readily available brand new.

[Fat_ninja]

I might buy the blue... found some offers on evay for like 900. If i can get it in the $800 range. Ill be happy

[marselluswallace]

There is(was)one in the for sale section here reduced to $850.Around $800 is a sensible price for one in my opinion.

[scarlet knight]

I paid about $500 for the green one. It’s a nice watch, but it’s your moolah...

[Fat_ninja]

thanks guys ! Didnt see it... wife judt bought me one for $900. Im happy with it.

[toxicavenger]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

What did you dislike about it? Curious...

To flashy. I thought it was suppose to be a field/explorer watch. It was to over the top for that. I also was not a fan of the shade of green they used.

Of course this was when they first came out when I had one. Now everyone is going bonkers over them.

Congrats on it.

[denmanproject]

I LOVE Seiko, but I just can’t get on board with this one, not a fan

[JayHantz]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

thanks guys ! Didnt see it... wife judt bought me one for $900. Im happy with it.

Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing some pictures!

[Fat_ninja]

The anticipation is killing me. Im suppose to get the watch and the new bracelet tomorrow!

[Tbonewalk]

hate to say it, but I didn't like it. I thought it looked kind of cheap, was a lil blocky in terms of dimensions, the leather band was cheap and to me a compass is useless. I've had other Seikos w a compass and it tended to move easily. That said, it is an extremely popular and unique watch. I think it has a 6R15 movement which I have had great luck with. In its price range, I guess it is really pretty good... nice thing is it is a hot watch, if you want out of it and are into selling, you can't lose too much.

[benlee]

I quite like it at first glance. Then I start to have doubt. I finally realize I don't really like the 4o'clock pusher/knob. Spoilt the watch symmetry for me.

[Pongster]

I have the green one. Thinking of putting it on strapcode’s TT jubilee bracelet.

Hope to get a blue one also. Dunno yet what bracelet to use.

[Fat_ninja]

Its amazing it has the following it does. I have seen the reviews on the 4 o clock compass...biggest issue is that it doesnt lock down which i can see is itritable. I think it helps being a Limited edition. I like both but didnt want to buy both a green and a blue...

This is not a $7k watch but as with almost all seiko’s it punches well above its weight.

Im looking forward to a slighlty smaller case size around 38/39 mm and hopfully with the oyster strap. It really becomes a fun watch. The other thing im excited to see is the matte/sunburst dial...

Delivery comes later so. Will get it by the time I get home. Pumped

[marselluswallace]

I sourced a strap which matches the one on my SBP089 - I really am torn as to which watch I like the most