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15 December 2019, 05:30 AM | #1 |
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Three New Alpinists Coming
Just in case you missed it, an article about three new Seiko Alpinists coming out soon (or at least three new "Alpinist Inspired" models):
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...ex-introducing The new movement looks interesting, although I'm less enthusiastic about the cyclops date and display back. The price increases 25% to $750 vs. $600 for the recent Blue limited edition, which seems a little up there for a non-limited model. On the other hand, the increase may help sustain the value of previous models. I own the Alpinist Blue SPB089, it's one of my favorite watches, so all in all I look forward to these new ones. What do you think? |
15 December 2019, 06:53 AM | #2 |
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It seems to have increased in size. Now it’s 39.5mm.
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15 December 2019, 09:00 AM | #3 |
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Even with the hefty price increase, the value still seems there.
I think my favorite is the last one (white with yellow). Source of pics: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/seiko-a...line-for-2020/ |
15 December 2019, 09:29 AM | #4 |
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I think 39.5mm is the same size as the recent limited edition SPB089, those specs are here (click "show more"):
https://seikousa.com/products/spb089 |
15 December 2019, 11:11 AM | #5 |
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Wonder if the blue will return.
I have the original in green.
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15 December 2019, 05:48 PM | #6 |
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Does the prospex logo add anything? I prefer it without.
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15 December 2019, 11:01 PM | #7 |
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I like the cream and silver dial and look forward to my AD getting one in so I can give it a try.
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These look really great, thank you for posting
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15 December 2019, 11:21 PM | #9 |
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Nice! Thanks for posting
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16 December 2019, 01:54 AM | #10 |
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Seiko please stop it with the date magnifiers. Please. Stop.
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16 December 2019, 04:41 AM | #13 |
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I have two mini Turtles (SRPC35J1 AND SRPC41K1) with cyclops. At first I hated these date magnifiers but now I don’t notice them on a day-to-day basis. But I definitely prefer my Alpinist SARB017 sans cyclops. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I still prefer the look of the previous generation Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
17 December 2019, 05:26 AM | #17 |
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didn't expect them to add a cyclops on it. I also got my hands on a blue alpinist (thankfully from an AD) and it's a great little piece. I just wish it came with a brown strap rather than the black.
I'm a fan of not limiting models though. I really feel like seiko did the blue alpinist a disservice by making it limited.
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FWIW, looks like the date magnifier has a history with Alpinist watches....
https://www.seiko-design.com/en/alpinist/index.html |
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Not sure I like the cyclops.
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19 December 2019, 12:20 PM | #24 |
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Not sure I can throw down nearly $800 for one. At that price, I'd consider making the jump to Grand Seiko.
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19 December 2019, 12:27 PM | #25 |
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Was about to post this.
The cyclops made it more mid-life eye friendly. Now even more legible. Now, what to choose... It's just all about health, happiness & family. The rest are just necessary inconvenience we have to deal with. |
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It may go for less on third party sellers
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19 December 2019, 11:52 PM | #29 |
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The blue looks great
Too bad it’s limited.
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