On the Wrist, from off the Cuff: The Secret OEM Seiko Alpinist bracelet, M0PF111J0 vs. M0TZ111J0

[@AverageBros]

*Note: OEM Alpinist spring bars will be too thick for the M0PF111J0 endlinks, so you'll need thinner spring bars similar to the ones that come on Presage models around 1.5mm thickness or less

[@lv5multimedia901]

i just picked up this bracelet, not sure if you know this but the mm300 bracelet is almost identical. I swapped out the mm300 clasp to the M0PF111J0 bracelet. OEM + mods FTW!

[@jh-il5sb]

i have to disagree, the green alpinist, sarb017 saved the alpinist line. there was so much hype surrounding that watch, years before the blue one was introduced.

[@AverageBros]

When the Blue Alpinist sold out in a few hours at a full $600 retail price, it proved to Seiko that there was demand that existed within their modern global pricing structure vs. the JDM SARB017 selling for $350 for 15+ years via the grey market.

[@jh-il5sb]

the blue alpinist selling out in a few hours cemented seiko's business model for selling limited editions. but the sarb017, green alpinist, selling solidly for 15yrs. showed seiko the popularity of that model!......... just saying.

[@AverageBros]

@@jh-il5sb Okay, so why have so many other popular models been phased out after being so popular for so long? This is standard Seiko, popular models come and go over the years, the fact that the Alpinist was revived so quickly, is extremely unique. Think about the SKX, there most popular model, gone for years while the Turtle reissue picked up steam and even the mini-turtle, only to return as a down spec'd Seiko 5 entry-level piece. Do you honestly believe that the Alpinist was more popular than the SKX007 or 009?

[@AverageBros]

@JaSolo Gaming So why no new SARB033 or 035, they were and are still very popular?

[@XxCentiPedexX]

@@AverageBros Lets be real, they made a new alpinist with a 700+ euro price tag. This is possible because there is nothing like the alpinist in their current like. They can't ressurect a more expensive SKX because then their product would be their own enemy ;) P.S. they did make sarb033/35 replacements in the presage line but they are more expensive for less product.

[@comeonman7423]

Love the one with the black dial 😍 the red just sets it off 🙌🏽 Actually the green looks beautiful too!

[@muatao9943]

I recently got the green SARB017 and I must say you have to see it off camera to truly appreciate the radiant dial playing with the gilt indices. Now I'm trying to find a bracelet for it but they all seem to be out of stock a the moment. : (

[@Star_Sn1per]

The only problem with it though is prospex lol

[@rohanes]

That bit in the beginning on how the infamous blue alpinist "saved" the alpinist line really irks me a lot.

[@Billeh556]

Rohan Espada that’s a stretch how can you be bothered lol but you’re right I don’t think it had any effect on the new releases they would have released them anyways.

[@RedwoodAggie]

Thanks for the look at those bracelets. I've got the Strapcode brushed Super-O bracelet on my Blue Alpinist. The clasp is a bit big in comparison, due to all the micro adjustments, but it works well on my 7.25" wrist and it looks great.

[@muatao9943]

How do you feel the thickness of the links on the Super O works with the lugs on the Alpinist? I was considering that bracelet for my SARB017.

[@daz311x]

I wish I would have known about this bracelet way back when I was upgrading my Sarb017. I ended upgrading to the strapcode super oyster 3D with polished center link. To top things off I added the Seiko ratcheting clasp.

[@noelmurphy3450]

Hi Mark, thanks for the interesting review. Where did you pick up the Sarx033 bracelet? Many thanks Noel

[@AverageBros]

It's not a SARX033 bracelet, if you Google the nomenclature I posted various dealers with pop up for you, thanks.

[@noelmurphy3450]

@@AverageBros Many thanks Mark! Cheers Noel

[@dryver8]

Only links are Japanese

[@LamarFaciane]

Your tastes are too notch! I was hoping you could throw the Forstner Bullet on the Baby Alpinist as a video. PLEASE AND THANK YOU! 🙏🏽

[@AGWatchesAndGear]

That chamfer on the inside of the clasp looks comfy indeed, But I guess you can't have it all in a Seiko. You choose between, signed crown, nice bracelet or aligned indices :D

[@giliathandtio]

I have original 017 and black one, just I removed cyclops and it's perfect now :)

[@RoaroftheTiger]

Agree on the 'Black' ... I truly hate that or Any "Cyclops", for that matter !

[@YashZavar]

How did you remove the cyclops

[@giliathandtio]

@@YashZavar microtorch in 15 seconds

[@vict9062]

Love this episode, great for Alpinist fan.

[@sharonjoseph410]

Got the black one for myself yesterday. But I did notice a slight sideways movement on the compass crown... is that normal? Is it supposed to be a little loose like that?

[@dustycups]

It's a commonly mentioned "feature," they all do it. It runs on a cheap plastic cog which has some play. That movement also accounts for the occasional misalignment of the compass points with the rest of the dial.

[@rodfredericks1939]

Have both the 017 green and the new Black model , originally changed out the standard dodgy strap on the green 017 to a Stapcode oyster but after getting the black edition, i changed back to a quality leather strap on the 017 . I think its a better look.

[@muatao9943]

I have the SARB017. I was afraid that the Strapcode Oyster would be too beefy for the Alpinist. I'm still trying to find the best bracelet match.

[@tzilayaz]

M0PF111J0 has the same gap on the clasp when the clasp is closed (Gap at 6 o’clock position that jams the every shirt cuffs) as original bracelet does? This is the main reason I want to change the bracelet of my Glacier Alpinist. Thanks,

[@rollypolly4613]

Again! What a review on the bracelet!

[@scottsodyssey2485]

When Seiko announced the new Alpinists last year I was hoping they had release a blue dial, but for not.

[@wakawaka1976]

I hate how they limited edition those nice blue ones... only benefits the resellers/scalpers. Let us all be able enjoy...

[@buckrogers5429]

Are there any other Seiko / non-Seiko alternatives to these bracelets?

[@tywinn5786]

Another cool video comparison.

[@AverageBros]

Glad you liked it

[@kingtaj]

I don't know if this is a common opinion, but I'd MUCH rather see you handle the watch with your natural, human hands, instead of a petroleum-based covering. I'm referring to the start of the video where you showed handling with a glove. I guess I just don't get that, and it was an immediate turn-off to the watch.

[@AverageBros]

Video is three years old...

[@CanttReed]

Could you post a link to that bracelet you have on the blue Alpinist? I have tried googling the model number you have in the description, but with no luck.

[@HobiSeiko]

Is the oem oyster alpinist bracelet fit to baby alpinist? Thankyou for the help

[@AverageBros]

Yes

[@gregpost7396]

Fantastic content, very informative!

[@BrianTrimble]

It looks like the bracelet from the SLA047 MM300?

[@AverageBros]

No, it's not. I say where it's from in the video though

[@BrianTrimble]

@@AverageBros I said "looks like"¿ I did not say that it is the same bracelet.✌️

[@azemtavniku5782]

I’m trying finding one for sale for my blue alpi without luck. Can you please help letting me know where can I buy one from?? Appreciate your help

[@EscapementWatch]

im sick of my parnis jubilee! i think i might have to grab this bracelet!

[@AverageBros]

The taper on the Parnis is great but the clasp geometry leaves a bit to be desired

[@Nick.0f.T1me]

Would this fit on the SARB033/035? Might look good on those...

[@janreeves5443]

No - the 033/035 cases will not be able to use bracelets designed for the Alpinist line.

[@Wulf44445]

@@janreeves5443 Are you sure? The design of the cases look extremely similar

[@janreeves5443]

There was a lengthy video on what bracelets will fit the various Sarb model watches - could have been Mark @ LIW. They actually tried to make this work. As I recall the location of the spring bar holes in the cases are the issue. Sorry - it wont work

[@R8Prototype]

So if the Presage bracelet fits the alpinist, would the reverse be true?

[@christopherlew9383]

How does the finish on the bracelet match the case, pretty close?

[@AverageBros]

Matches perfectly IMHO

[@Buxtonphil]

I am so confused. Is this a blue a new release? is that the standard bracelet that comes with the blue one?

[@helgetippmann]

spencerfourhigher Blue alpinist SPB089 was a Limited Edition (1959 pcs), sold mainly via hodinkee. It is a slight modification of the SARB017, with a blue dial & silver index markers (otherwise identical to SARB) and a case back with limited edition & number xxxx of 1959. Comes with a black leather strap.

[@Billeh556]

Does this mean this also fits the SARB033 cause pretty sure most bracelets are compatible between the two....

[@Wulf44445]

Have you gotten the answer yet anywhere, Billeh? Many thanks! Im looking for a new bracelet for my Sarb033.

[@Billeh556]

@@Wulf44445 no it doesn’t. Try uncle Seiko they have a president and jubilee style for the sarb- I wouldn’t recommend strapcode for this specific watch

[@kooan18]

Aw man i thought the title meant "OEM Alpinist" Was hoping to finally get the blue one

[@levedia]

I wish it was 41mm or 42mm. Too small.