Seiko Alpinist GMT VS Seiko 5 Field GMT: Should You Splurge Or Just Save Some Cash? (SPB379 SSK023)

[@SmurfPerfect]

Bro you’re my favourite Watch KZbinr. Awesome content, honest reviews, zero drama or flexing. Keep up the great work!

[@thewatchidiot]

Oh man that's super high praise!! Thank you so much man it means a lot to me that your enjoying the channel for those reasons bc its that overall feel and vibe I wanted from the very start!

[@edteach3r]

I totally agree… awesome videos.

[@thewatchidiot]

@edteach3r thank you so much as well, all this support really means the world to me😁

[@gethinchristian]

I concur.

[@jackmcclary2136]

Not normally a fan of x vs y format because it doesn’t reflect how most collectors focus in on a watch. More likely a collector is drawn to a watch then contemplates subtle variations of that model like colorway and strap vs bracelet. This however felt like a real exercise in what a collector might weigh unlike most of the grossly dissimilar watches that are compared just so the content creator can squeeze two brands into the title and draw more clicks. Very well done!

[@gg.komorebi]

Thanks for the video 👌 The Alpinist costs double the price of the field so it's clear that the quality is better.

[@thewatchidiot]

Sure thing! And yeah the prices are very different but it just goes to show how much value the field GMT offers!

[@fungus70]

Well the Seiko 5 did really well in your comparison considering its almost 1/3 the price of the Alpinist.

[@Erick925]

Just picked up a pre-owned Seiko 5 Field GMT for $215, excited to receive it this week and wear it out and about in the Fall!

[@shermanpeh21]

I bought the PVD version of the Seiko 5 Field GMT. It’s great!

[@earlbee3196]

Is that the white JDM variant

[@1968jpy]

I own the SSK003 GMT and love that watch. With these two options I’d pick the Seiko 5 over the Alpinist . I’ve never been a fan of the Seiko Alpinist. The look and design of the field Seiko 5 GMT and that awesome bracelet is a winner for me.

[@brianmsahin]

Excellent video, brilliant presentation. I have the Alpinist SPB155J, can't remember the last letters but the green one. Lol. It's a beautiful watch but I'll be honest, for me the Alpinist GMT just doesn't work. Even though the Field has that inner numbering, (which can track a 3rd time zone btw) the Alpinist looks more crowded and less legible. They've taken a watch that was never designed to be a GMT and stuck a GMT hand on it. It didn't start out as a GMT watch and it's very obvious that it didn't. From a design viewpoint the Field is a superior GMT, the Alpinist is a bit of a mess. Just my opinion of course !

[@anthonystevens8683]

I don't own either watch and I've yet to see them in the flesh. My gut feeling was the Alpinist though, I have the non GMT Prospex Alpinist green dial and the case design is wonderful so I guess I would go for the Alpinist GMT but as I said I've not seen either. I don't have a caller GMT watch and my travelling is unlikely to require a travel GMT so much so I may well look at both of the watches in the review. Another top video TWI.

[@mikevu6071]

just wish the japan white version would be available around the world

[@RicardoValdes-r6w]

Thank you for your great reviews. Points of view.. First I wish to mentioned with all due respect to Seiko that I do have much appreciation for their watches,the reality is that in the lower end dollar value Seiko is falling behind with their watches and by keeping their prices somewhat higher for the GMT been reviewed.. Seiko is trying to maintain a positive flowing of good value in these watches however in comparison to the San Martin brand Seiko is having to play ‘ catch up’ in their efforts for better designs.. My final point again with all due respect to Seiko, much have to be implemented by Seiko in a very competitive watch manufacturer market with a very broad pool of customers looking to scrutinize said watch models and to reconsider other brands for the better value for $ .. !!

[@elephantcheeze]

I do love my SSK023. It's super comfortable and very durable/reliable

[@CerebroSurgeon]

i wish the numerals on the field gmt were lumed like on the good old snk381

[@andrelousada]

Don't forget about the Presage Style 60s GMT

[@wjlevien]

Great comparison. How does this Alpinist stack up against your Navigator Timer?

[@thewatchidiot]

Glad you enjoyed the comparison! And actually despite the Alpinist GMT and the Navigator Time being much closer in price and specs, they are thankfully very different. The grey dial, rotatable bezel, and bracelet of the navigator timer really set it apart and and make it more unique. However the black dial and the "Alpinist experience" of the Alpinist GMT is special in its own way too. If I had to choose between the two then I think it would the Navigator Timer would have the edge but not by too much

[@RicardoValdes-r6w]

One good and attractive watch is the San Martin SN0136 for around $300 mark..

[@HaonProductions]

Wow, that silver/white dial version of the Alpinist GMT is gorgeous. I had the classic SARB alpinist a few years back but it didn't click with me, maybe it's time for another shot?

[@samd.5203]

Great review bud, however, Unless you wear the GMT everyday and it's your one and only watch i don't see a point to an automatic/mechanical GMT watch. Personally, i would love a quartz GMT for a guy that swaps out watches often. Hoping that seiko puts their quartz GMT movement into some watches other than the Sumo Diver.

[@wblackburn0316]

I assume all the aftermarket stuff that fits normal Alpinists will fit the GMT as well?

[@huckinator]

My regular alpinist is probably my favorite Seiko of all time. So I’ll just keep that one 😂

[@anima201]

Do you enjoy wearing the alpinist? If I buy and wear regular alpinist will many ladies enjoy looking at me? Thank you.

[@Spurdospaerde692]

​@@anima201I can't even count the number of bobs and vagene that I've been sent since I started wearing my green Alpinist GMT. Perhaps the black version isn't as effective. Thankyoucomeagain!

[@ahmedsaeed6667]

SPB377 best Alpinist GMT SPB379 3rd best Alpinist GMT SPEJ005 2nd best Alpinist GMT All three have 6R54 movement

[@pythagoreannumerology9471]

Can u please suggest which one is better among Automatic with Manual vs Mechanical winding?? & Whats the difference? Seiko 5 deploy is Automatic with Manual Winding still it's written Mechanical in the Name..

[@timchan334]

Just picked up the field watch gmt for $215….cant beat that

[@ozmondos]

I just don't like the GMT hand on the Seiko 5, otherwise I might have opted for it instead of the Alpinist GMT.

[@martinsapsitis4292]

Tops!

[@ozzy1154]

The new 5 GMT is almost 4mm smaller than the old one but is somehow longer lug-to-lug. Why? Makes no sense.

[@Maung-bx6iy]

field gmt the best

[@chrisx1197]

The alpinist is pretty nice on the wrist

[@ajbones4207]

Brother this is a great breakdown. Kudos to you. I'm thinking about the Alpinist GMT with the white dial but now I'll have to take a look at the Seiko 5 if there is a white dial? It has to be with a bracelet option though.

[@AdAce21]

there's a white dial option for the seiko 5 field gmt, but it's JDM only I believe

[@secret1dentity]

yes there is ref. SBSC009

[@thewatchidiot]

Glad you enjoyed the comparison!! Yeah what they said in the comments above me lol but you can Google the reference number and see the options, there seems to be some on ebay and Gnomon Watches is an AD that I've bought from multiple times before and you can sign up to be notified of when they restock the white dial field GMT

[@larry.l]

First like first comment can I get an ice cream pls

[@thewatchidiot]

You can choose the flavors but only 3 scoops for now

[@ajbones4207]

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[@froregon1]

Hi, I love your videos! Do you know if the SSK023 is available in the U.S. now? Seiko's website says April 2024 but it seems like all the KZbinrs already have it. I wish the SBSC009 was available here.

[@evgeniyr4964]

Why you compare two different watches? They have different calibers, pressures and levels? That the same as compare BMW 1 and BMW 5. Alpinist has double price because movement better in three times, pressure twice and quality twice and he has compass. Are they worts more points?

[@ryang5230]

I know it’s a lot of extra money to find, but I will be saving up the the Alpinist, just because much prefer that style of bracelet

[@markloubser2433]

I think San Martin is a better option to the 5. Cheaper and sapphire. Pagani also has options with gmt ...

[@MaartenAnna]

I think you should get the Japanse white dial Seiko 5 GMT 😂

[@scarredhandsreviews]

just love the 5KeXplorer

[@misaroorasim]

I recently boguht the SSK023 silver as my first watch, and have it on a CWC British issued Grey Nato strap and its been great!

[@darkrai2167]

What’s the strap size?

[@misaroorasim]

@@darkrai2167 20mm

[@chourasiaamarjeet]

Bro, Your voice modulation in the vdo is terrible. Or may be the mic capturing quality is bad. Listen to your initial part of vdo. It is like you are eating up few words in between. Take it as a positive criticism. Sounds Dull(lacks energy).

[@mtmatt6111]

Thank you for this comparison review. Which oyster-style bracelet from stapcode is on your Alpinist GMT?

[@thewatchidiot]

Glad you enjoyed it! My bracelet is one made for the Seiko Alpinist. In Strapcode's site menu, under Seiko, go to the SARB section and it'll be under the Alpinist. In short any bracelet that is compatible with the SARB017, the original green dial Alpinist, will work on this Alpinist GMT which opens up a lot of options

[@mtmatt6111]

@@thewatchidiot - many thanks!

[@Spurdospaerde692]

​@thewatchidiot Strapcode offers two oyster bracelets for the Alpinists; "Super-O Boyer" and "Super Boyer". Which one is in this video, and what's the difference between them?

[@coestercortese]

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