Seiko Alpinist First Look | SBDC087 - SPB117J1

[@tezzanewton]

I have this watch and the old one too. The case size is the same. I love this new black one heaps better. It’s awesome

[@landis44]

Where'd you buy your new one?

[@rollypolly4613]

I think its beautiful watch, which is why I brought one, the black with steel bracelet. People complain of the prices of this watch being expensive? Not at all imo. I like the compass! Not everyone's cuppa, but a watch is a tool and this watch happens to have extra added tool to it, which looks cool! The compass is not the most reliable but it works! In northern hemisphere (where I'm from) point the hour hand (must be correct time) towards the sun, with the watch being in horizontal position. Inbetween the hour hand (still pointing towards the sun) and the 12 o'clock marker, south will be bang in the middle between the hour hard and 12 marker. May never use it? Nice to know its there!

[@PWCDN]

Where are you going to find a watch with a cyclop sapphire and a 70 hour reserve for that price? People are crazy. This is $2000-3000 territory at a fraction.

[@wooltrouserslover777]

you can use any watch as a compass, doesn't need to have a compass on it

[@Tom-vy3cb]

I love mine only thing I don't like is the compass. The 6r35 movement is amazing

[@123bookem]

Thanks! Just bought one, love it.

[@horologyproject]

Perfect review. I have a 114270 and believe it or not, I’m considering letting it go and getting this seiko as a budget option. So it was perfect seeing you have the same two watches. Thanks!

[@heckler963]

Great review. However it just gave me chill whenever anyone adjusting the date between time from 9 to 3 o’clock.

[@pobrengdilag5646]

The seiko watch is good quality

[@johntocho8954]

Great to see a new video! I bought the white dial and like everything but the cyclops magnifier. Maybe I can have the magnifier removed or the crystal replaced. Stay well!!

[@JustWatchreviews]

Thanks John!

[@fisherpaykelauto6137]

I also have the cream dial version (SPB119J) , I don't mind the cyclops but I find the leather strap is not suitable for swimming. I am thinking to buy this SPB117J 's bracelet for water activities when needed.

[@flanners41]

Had the green SARB017 one of the few watches I have ever sold. never regretted especially as I sold it for more than I paid.....after an Explorer but prices are nuts....after an Alpinist in black next to the Explorer I prefer the Seiko tbh.

[@XHobbiesPrime]

I was looking really hard at this watch but instead I went for the limited edition SARX073. I still like the look of this one but the SARX073 fits me better I think.

[@janreeves5443]

I understand that the case size has not changed. Long Island Watch has a video that covers this in detail.

[@JustWatchreviews]

Yes, thanks, I misspoke. The dial does appear bigger however because of the smaller index markers.

[@ccampbell2329]

Question...are there two different models for this watch? If so what is the difference? It is a beautiful watch and I want to buy the right one. SBDC087 vs SPB117j1. Example...today on Amazon the SPB117J1 is $831.00 and the SBDC087 is $651.00. Both are made in Japan. What do you know? Thanks

[@Hakuna_My_Tatas]

I might be wrong but the 117 is for jdm. Either way its a handsome watch and its in my list.

[@surfitli]

Nice review. This version with this dial and the bracelet looks a lot better to me. Don’t like the cyclops. Still really does not interest me. Im actually very interested in the Willard models they were supposed to release later this year. It possible things have changed beacause of that is going on.

[@JustWatchreviews]

Thank you!

[@therealwatchdoctor]

I love this watch!

[@abel6575]

What watches do you recommend for under $ 500? Hamilton, Seiko, Steinhart ... Thanks for your videos they are fantastic!

[@JustWatchreviews]

Yes, I really like Steinhart at that price, superior bracelet and movement to Seiko IMO

[@JustWatchreviews]

Also, you can’t go wrong with the Hamilton Field Khaki ❤️

[@abel6575]

@@JustWatchreviews thanks for your answer, I think I will decide on the hamilton and its versatility (nato, strapcode ..)

[@jamiesavery1973]

Case is exactly the size as the old one only difference is movement case bk and magnifying cyclop

[@shajeedislam1181]

How? Isn't the new variant thicker? Or is the added height coming from the new display caseback?

[@smkader]

Hey Mike, great video! I was wondering if there are any plans on an Explorer video? I noticed you've been wearing it a lot on instagram!

[@JustWatchreviews]

Hi Sean, yes, I have a couple of ideas in mind for content about the Explorer, hopefully soon!

[@mariog7213]

Where have you been buddy? You haven’t posted anything in a while

[@arsenjaho8854]

Seiko at its best!

[@jh-il5sb]

i have the SARB017 and even though i like the new alpinist color schemes, that prospex logo and the cyclops date just turn me off. plus they don't have all the contraversy of the "green alpinist"

[@jerzygasiorowski5861]

very nice watch. fantastic video 👍⌚

[@andrewsmith680]

I wish it said alpinist on the dial...

[@JustWatchreviews]

I do as well!

[@derekshearer9049]

Seiko, the king of not listening to their customer base because of their customer base. Seiko could sell a watch with no movement inside and call it the stealth people would buy it up at a premium on the secondary market all the time complaining it is hard to read. Then seiko would re-release the same watch for more than the premium price asked on the secondary market as a special edition. People would be really upset and buy it up even faster . Lol

[@Billeh556]

Been a while! Hope you’re staying safe.

[@JustWatchreviews]

Thanks! I am, I've been super busy with a new job. I hope you and yours are also well!

[@voiceofexperience]

Quite a chubby little thing, isn't it? Due to the see-thru back probably. And THEN there's the Cyclops as well.

[@vonyp6018]

Not for me. Why didn't they Match dial and date window . I'd rather a no date rather than a glaringly obvious date window ! Its black date window on the green one ! It typifies seiko sor me.... so near and yet so very very far !

[@danielkatz7516]

i have this one , exactly , plus , blue one , plus two Mings, that a certain troll finds disgusting , according to him, i get rid of everything and get omega man on the moon or and roooooolllllllllex, patek phillip , that i can’t afford, nor particularly care to own

[@thelivelycook]

Nice sub done stay connected

[@bogusparasite6655]

wrist check? more like wrist flex.

[@JustWatchreviews]

😂

[@Aikaramba12]

two words for this Seiko: "Over"& "Priced"

[@maitrehg]

No and no.

[@Aikaramba12]

@@maitrehg well i bought it, so i can’t complain. It’s no better than my Sarb

[@lsfernando7563]

If you buy second hand then it’s not bad

[@Ferien7]

Looks like a very confused watch