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Fat_ninja · 20 October 2019, 12:00 AM

Romeojk · 20 October 2019, 04:21 AM

That is a great looking watch. I wonder how big it is, it looks great on its own but in the wrist picture it looks small. Thanks for sharing

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JayHantz · 20 October 2019, 04:37 AM

Great article, Ninja.

I think it fits quite well on the wrist. I have a 7” for reference.

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jdmi32 · 20 October 2019, 08:21 AM

Thanks for sharing. It’s one of my favorite Seiko models. Love the new spb089 but not liking that it’s a limited edition. Oh, and I also want the Red Alpinist. Oh, and there’s another one that I want...

Fat_ninja · 20 October 2019, 08:49 AM

I still think this should have been sold as a grand seiko

JR16 · 20 October 2019, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

I still think this should have been sold as a grand seiko

Not sure it has GS dna but I think it could have been branded as Presage. With that said, I understand why they kept it as “regular” Seiko given that it was seiko’s first “sports” watch. Wish I had been lucky enough to get one when they were still available at MSRP. A few on eBay selling for around $800... you think it’s worth that Ninja ?

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Soarer · 20 October 2019, 02:08 PM

Nice article. Perfect watch and size. Glad I got mine when it was available.

Cru Jones · 20 October 2019, 04:28 PM

Thanks for the article. I appreciate the watch more now.

MadSpaniard · 20 October 2019, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Romeojk

That is a great looking watch. I wonder how big it is, it looks great on its own but in the wrist picture it looks small.

It's an incredibly nice watch at the price point, one of my all-time best purchases. It's officially 39.5mm in diameter, but you are right, it looks and wears notably smaller. Here's mine on my 6 1/3" wrist, with a navy Barton elite silicone strap.

Old Expat Beast · 20 October 2019, 08:40 PM

There's supposed to be a new Alpinist with upgraded movement and other enhancements on the way soon, I read recently.

MadSpaniard · 20 October 2019, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

There's supposed to be a new Alpinist with upgraded movement and other enhancements on the way soon, I read recently.

Yes, apparently coming in early 2020, seemingly production models rather than limited editions:

https://www.seiyajapan.com/blogs/new...ck-in-jan-2020

Old Expat Beast · 20 October 2019, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MadSpaniard

Yes, apparently coming in early 2020, seemingly production models rather than limited editions:

https://www.seiyajapan.com/blogs/new...ck-in-jan-2020

Yeah, I look forward to checking those out in when I'm in Kagoshima in Feb-March.

Fat_ninja · 20 October 2019, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JR16

Not sure it has GS dna but I think it could have been branded as Presage. With that said, I understand why they kept it as “regular” Seiko given that it was seiko’s first “sports” watch. Wish I had been lucky enough to get one when they were still available at MSRP. A few on eBay selling for around $800... you think it’s worth that Ninja ?

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Heya bud,

I think this watch hits way above. Would have to disagree on the presage line... nothing reminiscent of that line. I’d be willing to pay 7k for this watch and would pick it over many other watches including rolex/Tudor ...including a handful of grand seiko’s. I paid $800 on eBay during the first go around and added a strapcode bracelet...

I was looking for another explorer equivalent when my buddy literally took my explorer off my hands (at msrp)

This has become one of my favorite dailies...oh and it doesn’t scratch like Rolex’ new oyster steel.

SunTzu · 20 October 2019, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JayHantz

Great article, Ninja.

I think it fits quite well on the wrist. I have a 7” for reference.

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That’s a fantastic strap for the blue dial! I may have to steal your thunder for my green Alpinist which I currently have on a StrapCode jubilee.

Where did you get the strap? Thanks

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JR16 · 21 October 2019, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Heya bud,

I think this watch hits way above. Would have to disagree on the presage line... nothing reminiscent of that line. I’d be willing to pay 7k for this watch and would pick it over many other watches including rolex/Tudor ...including a handful of grand seiko’s. I paid $800 on eBay during the first go around and added a strapcode bracelet...

I was looking for another explorer equivalent when my buddy literally took my explorer off my hands (at msrp)

This has become one of my favorite dailies...oh and it doesn’t scratch like Rolex’ new oyster steel.

Wow that’s high praise from you ... I’d be foolish not to buy one now. So I just did , on the Bay. Thx, man.

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Fat_ninja · 21 October 2019, 02:44 AM

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Wow that’s high praise from you ... I’d be foolish not to buy one now. So I just did , on the Bay. Thx, man.

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Glad to enable...

Chewbacca · 21 October 2019, 02:47 AM

Thanks for the link, FaNi.

Romeojk · 21 October 2019, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MadSpaniard

It's an incredibly nice watch at the price point, one of my all-time best purchases. It's officially 39.5mm in diameter, but you are right, it looks and wears notably smaller. Here's mine on my 6 1/3" wrist, with a navy Barton elite silicone strap.

Looks great, thanks

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daveo5 · 21 October 2019, 05:31 AM

Sucker for the green.

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SunTzu · 21 October 2019, 10:59 AM

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Sucker for the green.

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Me too.

StapCode jubilee with straight end links

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Razorsedge1 · 21 October 2019, 11:21 AM

Great looking watch! Might have to pick one up as well.

Ny325 · 21 October 2019, 01:59 PM

Love the blue dial. However, I’m not paying what the gray market is asking for. Hopefully prices will come down.

JayHantz · 26 October 2019, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SunTzu

That’s a fantastic strap for the blue dial! I may have to steal your thunder for my green Alpinist which I currently have on a StrapCode jubilee.

Where did you get the strap? Thanks

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It’s from Veblenist! Love their straps.

https://www.veblenist.com/straps/col...an-watch-strap

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locutus49 · 26 October 2019, 12:41 AM

Love the name. Wonder if it is a Veblen good.

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It’s from Veblenist! Love their straps.

https://www.veblenist.com/straps/col...an-watch-strap

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Txkill · 26 October 2019, 02:58 AM

I agree with fat ninja. This thing punches way above its weight. And I got lucky because mine is around +4 seconds a day.

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JR16 · 27 October 2019, 10:01 AM

Finally got mine today ... def a winner!

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Fat_ninja · 27 October 2019, 12:32 PM

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Finally got mine today ... def a winner!

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Really happy u got it!!!

1William · 27 October 2019, 09:58 PM

Congratulations.

marselluswallace · 28 October 2019, 02:57 AM

Alpinist Grenade !

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CPRWATCH · 28 October 2019, 07:56 AM

A great addition to any collection & a Seiko classic .

20 October 2019, 12:00 AM	#1
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Alpinist article https://deployant.com/seiko-alpinist/

20 October 2019, 02:08 PM	#7
Soarer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Albert Location: NM Watch: Submariner LV Posts: 1,083	Nice article. Perfect watch and size. Glad I got mine when it was available. __________________ What you gotta do, you gotta do!

20 October 2019, 08:40 PM	#10
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: MQ-24-7B2LLJF Posts: 29,131	There's supposed to be a new Alpinist with upgraded movement and other enhancements on the way soon, I read recently. __________________ _______________________

28 October 2019, 02:57 AM	#29
marselluswallace "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Will Location: UK Watch: Rolex 116506 Posts: 265	Alpinist article Alpinist Grenade ! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

28 October 2019, 07:56 AM	#30
CPRWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Chester UK Watch: Rolex GMT Master Posts: 4,629	A great addition to any collection & a Seiko classic . Attached Images

20 October 2019, 04:21 AM	#2
Romeojk 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Cape Cod Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 1,998	That is a great looking watch. I wonder how big it is, it looks great on its own but in the wrist picture it looks small. Thanks for sharing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 October 2019, 04:37 AM	#3
JayHantz 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,846	Great article, Ninja. I think it fits quite well on the wrist. I have a 7” for reference. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 October 2019, 08:21 AM	#4
jdmi32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Ky Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 16570 Posts: 2,362	Thanks for sharing. It’s one of my favorite Seiko models. Love the new spb089 but not liking that it’s a limited edition. Oh, and I also want the Red Alpinist. Oh, and there’s another one that I want...

20 October 2019, 08:49 AM	#5
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	I still think this should have been sold as a grand seiko

20 October 2019, 04:28 PM	#8
Cru Jones 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 36,098	Thanks for the article. I appreciate the watch more now.

21 October 2019, 02:47 AM	#17
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,109	Thanks for the link, FaNi.

21 October 2019, 05:31 AM	#19
daveo5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Las Vegas NV Watch: 14060M COSC Posts: 1,338	Sucker for the green. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

21 October 2019, 11:21 AM	#21
Razorsedge1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Miami Beach Posts: 448	Great looking watch! Might have to pick one up as well.

21 October 2019, 01:59 PM	#22
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,928	Love the blue dial. However, I’m not paying what the gray market is asking for. Hopefully prices will come down.

26 October 2019, 02:58 AM	#25
Txkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Joseph Location: Rockwall TX Watch: Lots Posts: 1,223	I agree with fat ninja. This thing punches way above its weight. And I got lucky because mine is around +4 seconds a day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 October 2019, 10:01 AM	#26
JR16 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,288	Finally got mine today ... def a winner! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

27 October 2019, 09:58 PM	#28
1William 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 49,780	Congratulations.

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