I bought my Dad a SARB017 with this bracelet as a 75th Birthday present. I think it's the best looking bracelet for the Alpinist. 👍🏽

I have the same bracelet on my Alpinist and I absolutely love how it looks, I never change it to strap.

Love that bracelet on it. Leather looks nice, but it looks like a solid piece with that bracelet

I can see why you'd prefer this one over the Strapcode one because of branding and the fact that this is made specifically for the Alpinist line. I feel the same way! I'm worried about that gap on the endlinks, other than looks, does it make noise or scratch the watch? I just ordered my Alpinist and I have to decide on what steel bracelet to buy. Thanks!

Can recommend that bracelet too, so comfy and suits it perfectly 👍 agree on the gap my only gripe

Great video. Been considering the Seiko Bracelet vs. Strapcode and Geckota. This one seems less bulky with the best noticeable clasp although most expensive.

Glad to see someone struggling as much as me when putting the bracelet back on. If I had done it, it would have been backwards and I'd have to take it off and do it again.

Thanks Rob. It is amazing how different the Alpinist looks on leather compared to the bracelet.

I always thought the Alpinist looks better on bracelet vs. Strap... any strap. Thanks Rob. btw, I think you should get a felt pad to do your work on.

Just got the alpinist. Yes. I need a bracelet

I agree it would have been nice to get this Seiko bracelet but since was never easily available and cost $200, I bought an alternative Seiko bracelet for $40. It fit perfectly and was better looking. I gifted this watch to my wife (my favorite and most expensive watch in my collection). I must admit that I selfishly bought an Uncle Seiko brushed President’s bracelet that I can swap out to wear when I want.

Could you use skx style spring bars (fat) to cut down on the endlinks movement?

Hey Rob, really no nonsense channel you’ve got here. I have a query, I think this is the same part number for the stock bracelet in SBDC051? Actually, I have an SBDC053 which comes with the soft rubber strap and I just LOVE the way 051 looks with the bracelet. So you think it’s the same one? If yes then how about selling me the spare one? (If it’s still available)

Wondering if this will fit a Seiko baby turtle. Same lug width

Well done Rob..

Thanks for the video. I think that the little bit of looseness in the end links would drive me nuts. Can't Seiko make a better fit?

Lol...seller is sold out already. Panic buyers out in full force! I'm getting too slow in my old age. I wonder why Strapcode makes that extra middle piece stick out more on their end links instead of doing them like this. I prefer this way as the Strapcode way increases the lug to lug a little bit.

What make/model is the leather strap?

Where did you get the leather strap? I've been trying to look for one like the one you have. Thanks!

It looks like Kenta at Japan Online Store is getting another shipment of Alpinists. Taking pre-orders at $387. Amazon already into 600's. Cheers.

The size is good for you, you say? I just got this exact bracelet today and can't get a good fit, it's either too snug or too loose. I removed three links overall, 7" wrist. Can't wear it really, not in the summer for sure. A half link would do wonders, or a clasp with more holes.

The strapcode oyster for the Alpinist is a much better alternative at exactly half the price. Better clasp, more microadjusts, and screw links. Great quality too.

What makes you prefer this over the strapcode bracelet

Hi Rob I m new in mechanical watches world and I took a look on youtube channels, a lot of them are great and helpful but yours speaks to me more than others, dont ask me why, I dont know😀 I m planning to purchase my first mechanical automatic watch and I need your advice, My budget can go up to $500

Does anyone make a Oyster or Jubilee bracelet for a Sarb035?

Do you know the differences between Seiko motz111j0 and the D3A7AB? Pics are so grainy on the net. It looks like the only difference is the d3a7ab clasp is a fold over. Any info is appreciated.

Do you like the stock bracelet or the Strapcode jubilee. I have the latter

I’ll buy it off you. How much do you want for it

should have taped the lug to prevent unwanted scratches

strapcode needs to make a jubilee bracelet for the alpinist

Alpinist was made for bracelet...This is good looking but the Angus Jubilee is pretty awesome as well

"Stock bracelet", so is it the exact same one you find on the Sarb 033/035?

Does anybody know how to fix that gap on the clasp or where can i get a replacement clasp for that bracelet, that gap bothers me.

Isn't the Miltat oyster bracelet or what it's called from Strapcode about $85? And this bracelet was over $160? Sounds like bad value to me and Seiko fans usually like good value.

My dear old thing, when will you Americans understand, that it's not "It's wrapped really good" but rather, "It's wrapped really well." Also, "It fits the watch really nice" but "It fits the watch really nicely." Adverbs make all the difference, don't you know. What. What.

Can I call dibs on the one you may sell please? Thanks. Ben

He was really writing to your wife

I really see no point in buying the Seiko bracelet for a premium if one can get the Strapcode super oyster bracelet for much less. The Strapcode one has a much better clasp (I have the Submariner clasp) with more micro adjustments and does not have this huge gap the Seiko clasp has...which I find really annoying. Also the Strapcode endlinks fit much better than the Seiko ones...at least if one uses normal springbars and not the super thin ones strapcode supplies. The machining itself isnt so much different...some would argue that the screwed connection of the Strapcode is much better, while I have nothing against split pins. I really recommend checking out the Strapcode offerings for the Alpinist instead of buying over 160 USD for an generic Seiko bracelet with all its little short comings.

What spring bar tool are you using in the video?

Those oem bracelets are way too expensive for what you get. I’ll be buying a strapcode super oyster with a ratchet clasp for $115 soon.

Strapcode better cheaper imo

Che impedito....