On the Wrist, from off the Cuff: Seiko Prospex - 'Laurel' Alpinist SBDC159 (SPB249) 'Deep Lake'

[@michaeldoran8941]

I have the brown dial version, love it. I have thought about swapping out the display caseback to a solid one, to reduce the overall thickness, but no luck so far finding one that will fit.

[@patmans88]

Please let us know if you find one that fits

[@c.e.s1106]

Tengo éste Deep Lake y solo puedo decir que es casi perfecto, las dimensiones, el texturizado del dial es sobresaliente, es elegante y deportivo a la vez, muy versatil. El brazalete de 19mm no es un problema para mí, se pueden conseguir correas de piel de muy buena calidad a excelente precio. La elegancia que desprende este reloj es sencillamente superior. Lo recomiedo !

[@toddchang2638]

the limited edition ginza alpinist is one of the most beautiful dials i have ever seen. i kick myself every time someone shows their's off for not buying one when they were still widely available. now they are impossible to find at a fair price :(

[@AverageBros]

Yeah, you never know which ones will end up doubling or tripling in value. I just enjoy wearing it for the excellent color pallet.

[@NCHobbies]

Unfortunately for me, the Ginza Alpinist wasn't widely available in North America.

[@ZackSilver77]

Yeah i ended up paying 1500 for mine... still worth every penny

[@JackJob]

The texture makes the dial pop

[@LP-ct6xe]

Forgot which watch you were presenting?

[@carlkim2577]

How is the quality of the bracelet? I'm debating between the bracelet vs the leather strap.

[@davidc3903]

The links are finely brushed with nice flat polished facets on the inner link. I really like this on the bracelet, though the small clasp with only 2 microadjust holes makes it difficult to get a great fit. In the summer, I‘ve switched to a milanese strap or rubber as the bracelet is too tight (or too lose with an extra link). Still, I recommend buying on the bracelet and purchasing a nice leather strap, e.g. a 19mm from Vario

[@toddchang2638]

I purchased the mystic forest version recently and was impressed with the quality of the bracelet. Seiko definitely stepped it up with this series!

[@AverageBros]

While the clasp isn't anything to write home about, bracelet and endlinks are some of the nicer ones for Seiko at this price point.

[@carlkim2577]

Thanks everyone for the responses. I'll get the bracelet :-)

[@Koishishibaman]

Great looking watch! Great value if you buy like your brother. I have the brown dial version of this on a dark brown canvas band. It came on a nice leather strap. The dial is stunning outside depending how the light catches it.

[@MafiosoARM]

How does this Alpinist deep lake compare to the Citizen nb1060 12l? Similar color and quality? I have the Alpinist but I also want to buy the gorgeous Citizen.

[@AverageBros]

Not super comparable, the NB is a lot dressier and the blue is way more dynamic. I don't see them competing for wrist time, so you should be fine to own both.

[@MafiosoARM]

​@@AverageBrosthis is the answer I was looking for. Thank you😊. The Alpinist is more a every day watch and the Citizen a dress watch despite not having a white/silver dial. Yes I know, there is a silver dial version of this lovely Citizen but I think the blue version is more beautiful and the colour pops more😅

[@garethhanna9173]

I have this watch and love it. The only thing I didn't like was the protruding clasp so I put it on leather, which I prefer anyway. Accuracy is rather wayward, but that's to be expected from a Seiko.

[@bloomsburgarts]

Also have this one. Also put it on leather. Wore it as my number one for a solid year.

[@trban8r]

Would you rather this or the Citizen NB1060?

[@piotrszmidel]

Thats a good looking dial pattern but I wonder why theres 3 blue versions of Laurel and any white,red etc😉

[@jeid3822]

Which do you think is better vs SEIKO SPB155 Sir❤😊

[@c.e.s1106]

Yo elegiria el deep lake sin lugar a dudas, los pulidos y cepillados en este estan a otro nivel, total armonia

[@philipcarlson2625]

i went back and forth and tried on both. I like the applied indicies and lume a tiny bit better on the 249

[@danielosorio6065]

Brother, please help me with this dilemma: I love this model with champagne dial, and I'm between that one and the mechanical Hamilton Khaki with white dial. The Hamilton I have seen personally and I love it, this Seiko I have only seen it on video but I really like it. Which one do you think would be a better buy?

[@AverageBros]

@@danielosorio6065 don't make a decision based on perceived value, just purchase the watch you want to wear the most

[@danielosorio6065]

@@AverageBros Sure, but without seeing the Seiko in person it is difficult. You who have seen both, which one do you prefer?

[@AverageBros]

@@danielosorio6065 I don't really like the Laurel Alpinist in champagne or the Mechanical Khaki field in white, sorry

[@danielosorio6065]

@@AverageBros I think the color was not the point, but the quality.... But thanks anyway.

[@fungorilla]

Hey bro, would you still recommend getting it? Do you prefer the Ginza?

[@AverageBros]

I prefer the Ginza myself but this one is still a great pick as well

[@jareddriggers6303]

How is the accuracy?

[@johnniethepom7545]

I bought an SPB249J two days ago . Mine has gained 2 or 3 seconds over 48 hours ! I couldn't be happier with the purchase at Au $ 862 = US $ 575 .

[@tom7719]

I love mine except for the crappy 6R35 movement. I’ve ordered a NH35 to replace it in case the 6R doesn’t get better. Seiko needs to start improving their movement accuracy if they are going to keep asking $800 to $1000 for watches. I’ve considered GS but frankly I can’t justify the price given how their Prospex line has crap movements.

[@jonahconner1111]

Same experience with my alpinist. I don't know how cheaper seikos are actually more accurate.

[@johnniethepom7545]

My new SPB249J gained 2-3 seconds in the last 48 hours .

[@onoff5604]

I hope seiko makes an actually wearable, thin, subtle, classy outdoors watch in the tradition of the original loural alpinist such as Lorier, Clemence watches, and Nivada Grenchin are now making. The inspiration behind these new Alpinists is probably great, and I want to like them, but they are big, thick, and popular-loud, which makes an ironic unsightly contrast with the thin and classy roots: like baseball team wearing cheap business suits...please pick one or the other. It is a basic contradiction. Seiko already makes nearly all of the prospex and presage lines as massive 40-45+ mm and 13 to 16mm thick watches. The good engineering and reliability of Seiko are fabulous, but often 100% of their designs chase the loud man-trash audience. They did produce one small Alpinist re-design for more than 3kUSD... if they can make one...hopefully they can put their undeniable engineering genious into the challenge of making a watch as practically useful as a 1940's - 60's watch. 10mm thck MAX, aim for 8-9mm. 32-36mm MAX. You don't have to stop making supersized watches for the those who crave hyperbole, but please make something for normal people. The demand-distortion is so strong it is completely overwhelming the industry so legible wearable watches are virtually impossible to find even after much searching and trial and error purchases. Please: wearable, readable, (tasteful would be a plus) and the reliable part I think you have down pat.

[@MissingInPerson]

Give us more christopher ward, maurice lacroix, baueme mercier. Seiko is not doing well in creativity imo.

[@jeid3822]

I like slightly the DEEP LAKE than GINZA❤😊

[@johnniethepom7545]

I hope you bought the Deep Lake . I'm so pleased with mine . It's + 2 seconds over 48 hours . $575 US or Au $862 . 18/07/2024 .