5 Reasons Why the Seiko Alpinist is Seiko's Best Watch

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In this comprehensive review, we delve into the Seiko Alpinist, highlighting its heritage in exploration, impeccable craftsmanship, and unparalleled functionality. Uncover the distinct features, including its durable build, remarkable accuracy, and the unique compass bezel setting it apart.
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[@ClickyBezel]

Read my article on Fashion Beans: www.fashionbeans.com/article/seiko-alpinist-review/ Hope you all enjoy it!

[@akaxe77]

@clickybezel Thank you for the video. I only started my watch journey and this is my 3rd watch - sort of like a workhorse for rough use complementing my CFB Manero and Grand Seiko GMT. Despite being at the budget end (by far) of my collection, I absolutely love the versatility and the look of it. I am looking forward to getting some different straps for this and your video was extremely helpful in throwing up ideas. Thanks again.

[@erikrodriguez70]

This was the 1st watch that i genuinely fell in love with. Was not really a watch guy before seeing it and it changed my mind. Its perfect in my opinion.

[@MyNameIsGhost]

And here that and the rolex hulk....guess i have an affinity for green LOL

[@akashkatla47]

I had my eyes on the watch from last 6-7 months. On my birthday last month I bought the new iPhone 15 as I faced battery issues with older iPhone. So I decided not to buy the alpinist. I watched your video 30 mins back, and I’m writing this after ordering the alpinist. thanks haha.. 🙌

[@tex24]

Dude! This is the must-watch video for any YT content creator out there. I'm not an Alpinist fan, but this video is so well made I watched the entire video (not that it's overly long, given the work that must have gone into pre-production). Bravo!

[@ClickyBezel]

Thanks so much! This comment means a lot to me! Only a fraction of viewers, such as yourself, understand the work it takes to produce a video. Cheers! 🍻

[@DrDrewdude]

I absolutely love this watch. Thanks for another great video!

[@ClickyBezel]

One of Seiko’s greats. Thanks for stopping by ✌️

[@inkdouma]

this is my first watch as well, existence of this watch just make me happy

[@Stevespecs]

I’m still wearing from my collection a blue face seiko diver my dad bought me in 1970, still runs flawlessly. One of my favorite

[@JRudd]

I love the video format.

[@dan.nguyen]

Well said! The limited blue alpinist was my first automatic watch and what got me into this hobby

[@justingalore123]

Always a pleasure when you have a new video

[@ClickyBezel]

Thanks! Glad you’re enjoying the content!

[@nikhiljamwal9735]

I just recieved this watch today. Totally in love with this❤️

[@truckerbone]

I just got mines today and fell in love with it.

[@mp-cj2gt]

Respect for condensed version!

[@Redcrown77]

I love this with both a green and white dial:)

[@TerroristJames]

Thank you for another nice video!

[@ClickyBezel]

Glad you like them!

[@sincerelyeric9857]

What's the name/brand of the strap you have in the video? Would love to get it myself

[@SlapShotRegatta22]

What's the name/brand of the hat you have in the video? Would love to get it myself

[@edwardyeung5475]

In another comment he mentioned CNS Bands vintage NATO

[@larsstougaard7097]

What is the name of the jacket looks cool

[@dgdave2673]

Have the newer SPb211 and it’s absolutely wonderful! Regulated myself to COSC level accuracy!

[@andrewpiggott5095]

Absolutely killer on that strap

[@redbarchetta8782]

Got the brown dial (SPB209J1) one myself and love it. Boy, glad I bought it when I did cause they went up in price A LOT.

[@clearskies8098]

The Seiko watch has got to be one of my favorite brands of watches out there. I particularly love the Alpinist !!!! ❤️💯❤️💯🙃

[@ajfrancisco7726]

I've had this watch for 11 years now, very solid daily watch, swaped the leather starp with a two tone 316l jubilee, got plenty of complements..

[@jerry-seinfeld]

The SPB197J1 (blue dial) is my only watch. Absolutely love it.

[@Squarepeg57]

Love the alpinist! Perfect size and aesthetics for my tastes. I just can’t love giant diving watches. Now to prove I’m an outsider, I just bought a prospex alpinist black series night. 😊

[@M3_86]

This watch looks dope. Classic color combo Reminds of a nice car that’s still analog and raw but clean

[@seanreeves3503]

A very beautiful watch

[@Jones-xx2gc]

I have one that's in storage after a move. Must get it out. Great video.

[@ClickyBezel]

A watch that definitely deserves some wrist time. Thanks for watching!

[@VibrantMango]

Oddly this is a very versatile watch that does a great job dressing up on a leather strap. It also has a ton of character with the green and gold aesthetics. The case design of the Alpinist is full of curves and sits beautifully on the wrist. The prospex logo on the redesigned models ruin the charm and the original is definitely the version to get if you can hunt one down.

[@ssseeee5116]

What strap is that? Looks great and want to get for my alpinist

[@jordanjoestar8839]

I oddly enough have been wearing a $60 FOSSIL with the exact stainless/green face and gold time marks. Its beat to crap and Ive worn it the last 3 years with no issue treating it like a disposable item. Amongst my nicest and most expensive watches I still wear it the most, because the colors are fantastic together and its actually incredible when the sun hits right. I used to think of it as a POS, but its long become one of my best pals and it sees everything I do. However, this Seiko would look stellar next to all my other ones! That cheap watch brought out something in me for green and its here to stay. This is one sexy chunk of metal no doubt.

[@shumgoodstuff]

@clickybezel great video. Where did you get the green nato strap? Love the combination.

[@kkristos2296]

Fire video man ! Do you have the link to the strap ?

[@JoseAlvarez-jb6yi]

Wow, the Alpinist with the, I think nato strap, is unique, it gives the watch that uniqueness everyone is searching on a watch

[@charlesconnaughton7292]

Proper gorgeous.

[@stylesbitchly9931]

I thinks it’s a beautiful timepiece. Only wish it was a 42-44mm. But that’s just my personal preference.

[@morgan.enfield]

It's not 38mm in diameter but 39mm

[@seshukumarp]

Could you share the link for the strap you have used here? It looks amazing

[@JulienDolan]

Still no link? Interesting

[@JulienDolan]

I saw he mentioned CNS bands in another comment. Looks like on CNS watch bands website it’s probably “Ribbed strap Racing Green” in 20mm. Not sure, but that might be a starting place to look

[@charlesmcclune8892]

The true call on any watch is does it start a conversation, are people noticing your watch, and then begins the conversation, SPB121 is that watch😎

[@user-vg9oh7ry9l]

@ClickyBezel what is this first grey dial watch shown at 2:42 with the numbered 12 and 6 on the dial?

[@markloubser2433]

Prolly the only model in the current lineup i would buy.

[@themightysquid]

My first SARB in the series and it’s a keeper.

[@larsstougaard7097]

This is the way

[@davidwood1361]

Nice looking watch

[@TheJoeBlack]

Tastes are always debatable. Even with solid arguments

[@drewskidmore9392]

Great video format. Also, where'd you get that ribbed NATO, looks awesome

[@ClickyBezel]

Glad you liked it! CNS Bands!

[@michaelmartinez5365]

I have the black dial shark tooth...... I love it!!!😊

[@jtdiffen]

Have both models. Loved 🥰 and enjoyed.

[@ClickyBezel]

When in doubt, get both haha. I love it. Thanks for sharing!

[@BobMarley-pm1xb]

Fine vid. I put mine on an Oyster and it’s like a new piece. Bought mine in 2015/2016 on Amazon….$379.00 USD. Thanks!

[@McFunson]

Hey! Great video and awesome watch. Which green nato is that?

[@ClickyBezel]

Hi! It’s CNS Bands vintage NATO. Thanks for watching!

[@prathameshghadi1673]

Beautiful ❤

[@ClickyBezel]

Agreed! Thanks for watching!

[@djlawd7863]

What strap is being used in the video? Looks amazing on the Alpinist

[@msw1229]

Hello, really like the green nato strap you have on there. Where can I find it online?

[@falcon_5696]

Did you figure out what strap it is? It looks like a Zulu nato strap. At least that’s what comes up when you type vintage green nato strap.

[@edwardyeung5475]

He mentioned in another comment CNS Bands vintage NATO.

[@sonofagalwayman6553]

great watch I like watches as it helps me tell the time

[@randybrickson4290]

I also would like Grand Seiko to come up with its own distinctive take on a field watch.

[@ClickyBezel]

Agreed! If they can pull it off well in comparison to their divers, they'll have my money haha. Thanks for watching!

[@akaxe77]

Does this come with this strap in the box? If not, where might I be able to buy this strap from please. The one I saw comes with a brown leather strap. Thank you.

[@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm]

I love my 017… But it did take a while… Once I put it on a jubilee strap code bracelet with fitted end links it became my favorite… But it is 39 mm and I think it wears like a 40 mm… it’s definitely a marmite watch and you either love it or hate it

[@DaxXx988]

Got the black "sharktooth" version of the SPB117! ❤ Although am a bit torn between it and this green-gold combo.

[@DaxXx988]

Especially with that dark green nato! Where is it from?

[@ClickyBezel]

CNS Bands!

[@stocksxbondage]

Got the shark tooth as well. Would gladly sell it. I think $750 is massively overpriced for what you get out of it

[@Scortd]

I also have this model, but the green dial really calls out to me.

[@kvince111]

Nice looking watch.

[@ClickyBezel]

I agree, one of Seiko's best! Thanks for watching!

[@Doboruchi]

Link of the hydroflex strap please? nice review sir!

[@rafaelqueiroz5907]

Really beautifull

[@Max-xz1zl]

I love my Alpinist.

[@themousemen101011]

You'll probably never see this, but no chance you have a link or can say where you got that green nato strap? Just ordered my alpanist last night

[@Scortd]

I got the black dial, beautiful piece but wish i went with the green.

[@supmojo]

just Subbed. I have this exact watch !!!!

[@joshualiddell5965]

where can i find this strap :)

[@iTheShirt]

I need a green watch. This is green. I'm getting it, laddie-kun.

[@yeahgoood]

Where’d you get that nato strap from?good video.

[@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm]

Selling off part of my watch collection… Most of it actually… My 017 is in extremely good condition… It’s on a very nice strap code, jubilee, aftermarket bracelet with milled clasp/fitted end links… box tags all that stuff… 500 let me know

[@patrickpeoples1359]

Take PayPal? Lol

[@Emm1Twe4kz]

At the risk of sounding like a sponsored comment... Dude I've bought 2 king seikos on buyee this month. Way cheaper than what they trade for stateside!

[@ClickyBezel]

Glad to see watch enthusiasts using Buyee 😊. Hope your King Seiko’s are a pleasure to wear!

[@frankie4321]

Love the watch, just make it bigger please Seiko…😢

[@prfzcat]

love the look, love the style, and was willing to save up for months to get this until I found the Citizen BM8180-03E. A watch 7 times cheaper, better time keeping, and other than the Sapphire crystal case that the Seiko has, I guarantee that it has the potential to outlive it's massively more expensive competitor. Does it look better? Probably, but I'm not willing to pay that much more money for looks alone.

[@Ineptful]

Is this the army green nato strap or rich green one? Thanks

[@toanaldino]

What's that green nato strap?

[@FelixG2070]

Totally love mine .. so classy!!

[@MyNameIsGhost]

Very very cool that u still interact with viewers on vids from a few months ago. Madd respects! Also i loveeee this watch. The alpinist was the first watch that made me fall in love with watches.

[@ClickyBezel]

Of course! I love to hear what everyone’s thoughts are on a particular topic. The Alpinist was also one of my first watch love affairs haha.

[@MyNameIsGhost]

@ClickyBezel much love from toronto! Love the content keep up the great work! Always nice to sit back relax and escape with some of ur vids and the other amazing creators as well!

[@MikeBachful]

I like the strap you have on yours. Where did you get it?

[@torokun]

I wish there are more deep blue dials out there.

[@peterbutsch]

@clickybezel what is the green strap from the video?

[@ClickyBezel]

Vintage Nato from CNS Bands!

[@felipesolari5343]

What is the use of a rotating bezel for a compass?

[@RazgrizDuTTA]

I watch this wearing my SARB017 I bought 7 years ago :) It only leaves my wrist at the gym.

[@josephsylvester6336]

ok this might be a dumb question but i have an alpinist gmt, and overnight i lose like 6 hours of time.. maybe im missing the 3 day reserve concept but is this normal? IE. this morning after taking it off last night was off 3 hours showing 3am instead of 6am.... is this worth reporting to warranty or am i just overthinking this.

[@mariuszel759]

whats that green nato strap?

[@viperz22]

Where did you get your strap from ❤️

[@VIXAWATCHES]

How can we collaborate with you to shoot a watch video?

[@teejay5495]

Which watch is in the picture at 01:43 ?

[@eladsinay6914]

where can i get that vintage nato nylon strap?

[@ClickyBezel]

CNS Bands!

[@jonathanlee2800]

Have to disagree with you on this. The brown strap looks equally nice on the Alpinist...not trash as what many people say it is. I love it.

[@JulienDolan]

It’s not how the brown strap *looks* that’s the problem. I’ve had one for about 2 years and the brown leather strap has never felt like it really broke in or fits perfectly on my wrist. I can confirm the strap looks nice, but it is in fact trash. I wish I had bought it on a bracelet, but now I’m thinking of getting a green strap like he has here, except he’s not telling anyone where he go that green strap from…

[@jh-il5sb]

i have an unworn sarb017, do you hppen to know what they are selling for?

[@adhirajsinghjhala4792]

Hi wud you be willing to sell it please. 😊

[@awl1253]

What is the exact band you have on it? Looks amazing with that band.

[@a7128]

how does the compass work?

[@shiraz1736]

I love to see seiko come up with a method of adjusting the compass bezel from the one crown.

[@jaroslavzaruba2765]

I have this one too, but I wear it only rarely because 39mm is actually too small.

[@ReticentSparrow]

I want to love this watch. Everytime I see a picture of it, I want to try to make it work. Its photogenic face is a thing of beauty. But most times, it fails to meet my wants and needs. The accuracy isn't great, legibility can be questionable on different light conditions, the compass is mostly useless to me, and the dimensions on wrist don't tend to impress me. I wouldn't call it a terrible watch. It just doesn't suit what I'm looking for.

[@Isaac-bk4we]

The factory strap is actually nicer than people give it credit. I’m wondering if it’s because people toss it before it’s broken in. Mine broke in and imo it’s very nice

[@tylertakahashi7665]

Bwahahaha! I have resisted buying a watch all of Black Friday… can I survive until after cyber Monday??! This video makes me want an alpinist….. This will be a difficult weekend…

[@ClickyBezel]

😆 good luck! Thanks for watching man!

[@isakgallo2567]

I love this watch but i can't seem to find this exact model, with the same strap, on sale anywhere. Could someone lead me in the right direction?

[@JulienDolan]

This model watch is easy to find. But the green strap is separate, and for some reason he isn’t answering anyone who asks about it.

[@isakgallo2567]

@@JulienDolan Thanks for your response! Yeah after a bit of digging I came to the conclusion that the watch he's wearing isn't the original execution of the watch. Already ordered the watch and a few different-color straps!

[@Ge0rGi.]

This watch is beautiful 😍

[@ClickyBezel]

You really can’t go wrong with the Alpinist. Thanks for watching!

[@danielwong7187]

Hey bud thank you for the video. I found a dealer in China who’s selling an unused brand new SEIKO sarb017 with package and warranty at a price of 4000 RMB, which is around 555 USD. Is this a good buy?

[@josh33172]

Personally, I am not a fan of this model/color way. I, however am in love with my Seiko Prospex Alpinist 1959 recreate. (mine is the SPB243 on bracelet) which looks way better in person! It really doesn't look like the pictures online. Same movement and 70hr power reserve. The dial is just gorgeous, Everything that the Alpinist has to offer but in a better looking more elegant case.

[@DarkQuaz]

Please link the NATO strap.

[@GetUpTheMountains]

It needs to have “Alpinist” in the original retro font on the face if I’m going to consider it.

[@user-fq5li4rm5y]

Great video. Thanks. I just needed the first 14 seconds for satisfaction.

[@ClickyBezel]

Haha thanks a lot!