I have this watch and it’s awesome. I’m very happy with my decision. I gave my 017 to my wife, so I’ll also get the new green one too.
@andrewwilliams13434 жыл бұрын
This watch looks great. I think Steinhart is great too but this watch is it's own beast rather than a homage so I'd rather go with this.
@dixonstreetdrummer18467 ай бұрын
In the future, maybe 10 or 20 years , the black/grey version will hold up better than the other variations of this watch.
@Peter-27044 жыл бұрын
Glass case back is pointless and nowhere does it display any logo or text mentioning Alpinist. The white date wheel because of a Cyclops kills off any chance of me trading up (down) for this. I'm happy to keep my SARB017. Thanks for showing it to us though 👍
@toonlad40914 жыл бұрын
Why does it need alpinist written on it? Yes traditional but big deal, some people are hard to please😂
@Giovan_Nino4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your comments.. much prefer the earlier green dial. As you say they are now overpriced.
@simonsays23744 жыл бұрын
nice to see you back doing seiko ..
@XxPANCOTTOxX4 жыл бұрын
So happy I watched this review because I was thinking of getting this but now that you pointed out all these flaws I dont think it's worth it! For anyone wanting a similar style watch, I'd go with the Ball Watch Co. Engineer 2 Ohio... I was tossed between these two watches and was going to save s and me money and go with the seiko but not anymore! The Ball seems to be much higher quality...
@007jjr3 жыл бұрын
I will check it out. I was ready to buy the Seiko.
@watchalot9192 жыл бұрын
You must be the only person who prefers male end links. Unless you pay thousands, Seiko won't give you a top notch bracelet. I just bought the European addition in glacial blue. Of course, there are better watches for a lot less, but mine is a bit of an investment. Technically speaking, the Relio Solstice or Phoibos Nebula are better watches. I own the same Steinhart as you featured, no idea where you bought it for 250 euro, more like 450 now.
@Sb-lb8jl4 жыл бұрын
I love the black dial
@salvadorterrazas21534 жыл бұрын
I was gonna buy the original one, but I’ll get this black dial one instead. Will wait for the prices to drop though.
@justinbowe384 жыл бұрын
I have the green alpinist and I wouldn't trade it for either of these.
@Ge0rGi.4 жыл бұрын
Everyone in universe owns a green alpinist. Your green alpinist is nowhere near as beautiful as this back alpinist.
@dotsfrazer4 жыл бұрын
@@Ge0rGi. it sure is
@justinbowe384 жыл бұрын
@@Ge0rGi. um no. Not even close. But hey, even tasteless guys like you have the right to your opinion, even though it's so wrong
@Ge0rGi.4 жыл бұрын
@@justinbowe38 No ; it's because I have good taste. A green watch with golden indices .Bleahhh No wonder they are still everywhere in stock after they've been discontinued since 2018 ; it's hard to get rid of such abomination.
@justinbowe384 жыл бұрын
@@Ge0rGi. as I said, you have no taste
@billmurphy8934 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video well done for giving a realistic appraisal. For real world people where 3 or 400 is not insignificant it is very hard to justify this. I own way too many watches including the SARB017 so I am not the avg consumer and a Seiko fanboy and I would not buy one of these new “Alpinists”.
@resjon79814 жыл бұрын
All the ones that come with the leather strap I would purchase if they came with a bracelet. Pity the one I dont like comes on a bracelet, what a silly decision by seiko as they should all have bracelet options. I do like the cyclops on these.
@petespurgeon72174 жыл бұрын
That model needs some clean up for the money. Good reveiw . Thanx. P.S. Tx.
@paulzabit65204 жыл бұрын
Hi, like the older version much better including the older price!!!
@maitrehg3 жыл бұрын
Green is not for everyone 🤢🤮
@willardhooton9204 жыл бұрын
Awaiting the cream/gold hands (SBDC093)- will be putting it on a Barton’s coffee brown alligator band with gold buckle. Agreed that Steinhart rocks!! BTW, Great views from your high rise!👌Spot on review too!
@jonnybreakz4 жыл бұрын
I like it but agree with you..its not worth the steep retail price increase I would have liked it more if they put "Alpinist" on the dial instead of automatic It just seems lazy
@007jjr3 жыл бұрын
I am pulling the trigger on one and buying this week. I convinced a big jeweler chain to pick up the Prospex line here in Greater Boston. He wants to wack me for the full $750 US list price. Can you send me some store links for the $500 price you mentioned? Thanks, Jeff
@ChrisAlvarezAlvarezImaging4 жыл бұрын
@UptickWatchReviews Great vid, I know this is a late comment, but it would be awesome to see a "redo" of the rooftop shot at the beginning to see the state of HK air quality during this lockdown. Anyway, keep up the great work!
@Tom-vy3cb4 жыл бұрын
I now have the black and I love it
@banjopete4 жыл бұрын
The leather does not take weeks to soften, it can be done in 5 or 10 Minutes by hand, can be done on the watch or off, bend and work the leather, result......perfect.
@craig21004 жыл бұрын
Nice video
@TheOneGuyArmy4 жыл бұрын
Is this still a JDM release from Seiko or is it an international release? Great video, really enjoyed it.
@akasnoopyking4 жыл бұрын
Love the beginning 😂😂😂😂😂😂😭
@LesterLovesWatches4 жыл бұрын
Does the compass bezel still wobble out of alignment? It’s a total fail for me I’m afraid.
@jonboy81815 ай бұрын
Is the cyclops lens removable?
@davidcoleman24634 жыл бұрын
The Steinhart Ocean one 39 is a better watch. Better deal .
@muscularibuprofen694 жыл бұрын
It's a diver AND homage LOL. Apples and oranges...
@maitrehg3 жыл бұрын
Homage = 🤢🤮
@simondoutre62253 жыл бұрын
I have a 39mm double red steinhart from gnomon which shipped fast 2 Australia, the 4hz has really made my seikos feel lacking now. I dunno if I'll buy anymore watches that aren't hi beat. I bought this black alpinist recently, got a pretty good deal but other than the compass bezel which is unique for me it is as boring as my 5KX now.
@craig21004 жыл бұрын
Would you purchase the sarb17 again?
@UptickWatchReviews4 жыл бұрын
Craig Sekowski Yes, but not over $400, it has to be good value for $.
@VmanStudioz4 жыл бұрын
I echo the previous comment, the new ones lack soul compared to the older green ones. That is my pick for my next backpacking trip 😀⌚️
@trevbarlow97194 жыл бұрын
How?
@daddykool95074 жыл бұрын
Dang, I thought Jody and you doing a collaboration... haha
@nikoscaptain74 жыл бұрын
Great video, price on this?
@inspector19734 жыл бұрын
You would be happier if you bought yourself a 3rd Gen Monster. Trust me....
@resjon79814 жыл бұрын
Pity they dont all come on bracelets.
@PreeyenMistry4 жыл бұрын
Prospex logo kills it for me
@maitrehg3 жыл бұрын
Seriously ?🤔
@gautam92 жыл бұрын
the printed seiko on the display caseback is totally unnecessary and an irritation, similar to what omega has done to some of their display casebacks ...
@m2pozad4 жыл бұрын
The small triangle markers, on the black dial version, make it a non-Alpinist to my eyes.
@therichardchannel4 жыл бұрын
The original black alpinist had triangles
@anthonykent002 жыл бұрын
@@therichardchannel Yes, but it pushes this version more towards a sports watch. The even numerals keep the other executions "dressed" up. This is the one I have, btw. I wanted the black dial and silver markers. I would have preferred the numeral dial.
@davidcoleman24634 жыл бұрын
The older one is so much better . This one cost to much . What is going on at Seiko . They are going to mess this up.
@Star_Sn1per4 жыл бұрын
The new alpinists are an abomination lol so glad i got the older model.