The Ultimate Seiko Alpinist SARB017 Upgrade - Original Two-Tone Strapcode Angus Five Link

[@bartglover22]

I bought SS bracelet with the gold central links and fitted it to my green Seiko Alpinist. It sets the watch off like nothing else. Good recommendation and a good buy.

[@savvylifestrategies9445]

It is an amazing upgrade. Completely transforms the watch to a new level!

[@islandwatch]

Indeed; thanks!

[@thearcanearcade4923]

You're creepy for some reason

[@PepeDeezNutz]

@@thearcanearcade4923 lol

[@markcynic808]

Transforms the watch's appearance by bringing the dial and hands to life.

[@islandwatch]

Sure does.

[@samnavon4149]

For the right travel adventure, taking the Alpinist with three straps - SS, two-tone, and a nice brown one (not the stock) - offers incredible versatility! It's like bringing $4000 worth of watches for a fraction of the travel risk - and the satisfaction of being so clever.

[@willardhooton920]

Sam Navon Great idea!

[@RT1SB3]

7:11...SOLD! Damnit! I have had my Alpinist on a distressed brown leather strap and I thought that was the ultimate look for it as it's an adventurist type of watch but with that bracelet it transforms into a brunch or evening out kind of watch.

[@Pete-z6e]

RT1SB3 , you, my friend, are right.

[@MrBlizzard769]

This gives the watch a much higher class look to it . I like it

[@itsalgud1459]

That two-tone Jubilee is fantastic! Also, I learned something new today, as I usually do with your videos. Your spring bar tool is much better quality than mine, and less likely to scratch the lugs. I’m going to order a new one today!👍

[@eleveneleven572]

The Alpinist is a classic tool watch...blinging it up is downright crazy. Too good to mess with. Over eggs the pudding and detracts from the beauty of the watch face.

[@islandwatch]

That's ok! Thanks for checking it out anyway.

[@TheSweede12]

I'm not normally a fan of two tone however that strap looks superb.

[@islandwatch]

I think it does; I'm a fan.

[@gilliebrand]

The perfect upgrade?, I own a SARB017 but I planned to lock it away for the next 10-20 years and see what it's worth. The main reason for not wearing it is the 38mm case size and the leather strap, maybe a strap change could persuade me to wear it.

[@MrBlizzard769]

Just placed my order for this on your website ! It’s a must vs the stock strap

[@Bugster987]

Strapcode bracelets are great. Always elevate a watch. Wish they would bring one out for the baby turtle.

[@islandwatch]

I'm sure it's only a matter of time.

[@Zotrax1946]

I know everyone is badmouthing the sarb017 original strap- for many good reasons, indeed. And my initial reaction when I first put it on was horrendous.,it actually was painful... but since I had experience with the 🐊 leather- I’ve “worn” it a bit. Wiggled it back and forth with my hands for a few minutes at a time for a couple of days- and it worked. I really happy about it because I think looks wise the original is spot on. It is now comfortable and not very noticeable on the wrist.

[@richardbarnes8122]

My favorite combination or any watch and strap/bracelet! Beautiful! Thanks for the video!

[@islandwatch]

You are welcome, thanks for watching.

[@vals8062]

Yeah, bought the angus jubilee two tone looks fabulous, usually wear as a dress watch and remove to wear casual with different band.

[@jefferyneu3915]

Both are awesome. I love the look of the two tone clasp, but desk swirls happen in minutes on my wrist. A Scotchbrite Pad would destroy that gold plating in seconds. SS clasp only on my wrist. Great products and video. Thank you Marc!

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for sharing, I agree with you.

[@gabegabe918]

Does this beauty work with the newer prospex version of the Alpinist as well?

[@johnshifflett1722]

You make changing to a bracelet look so easy

[@islandwatch]

Once you do it a few thousand times, it is. :)

[@sblantipodi]

Shame on Seiko to have dismissed this jewel

[@islandwatch]

Indeed.

[@ClaxtonBay123]

Long Island Watch is currently in Stock at Long Island. Cmon mark you’re missing sales opportunities 😁

[@MrDoggerDog]

Yeah, that move really vexes me. Seems like a model that tends to move regularly, and it's not like Seiko made some sort of replacement model for this, so I'm at a loss.

[@nevahenuf]

Thanks for saying it, Marc. I always felt like the alpinist was very smooth bezel DJ-like, especially on bracelet. I wish Seiko would have introduced more color options like you can get with a DJ.

[@islandwatch]

Right on.

[@JasonSimonSmith]

Anyone else have trouble with the Strapcode spring bars ? (oyster on Alpinist) .. like I wanted to use them as they looked & felt super-beefy.. but couldn't get them on for the life of me - as if they were too thick.. (?) (bars that came with the watch worked fine) Aside from that, Kudos Marc for putting the time into these ! Really appreciate it. The Alpinist on Oyster Strapcode has definitely been getting the most wrist-time out of my collection.. love it ! Want to call it the "Legolas" as it looks like MiddleEarth Elves crafted it. Cheers

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for checking it out. Never had a problem with their spring bars.

[@TheWayofGrace89]

I prefer the standard SS Jubilee. This is a bit much.

[@islandwatch]

Okay, thanks for watching.

[@michaelk487]

I'm cleaning out my apartment a couple of weeks ago and I found a beautiful Seiko that was given to me by my mother it has like a gold tone face how can I get the original band it's probably mid-70s I tried on eBay but the band they sent me was a Seiko but it was too small what do you suggest

[@flippinzippo9670]

This might be the only two tone ive ever considered buying..

[@islandwatch]

Right? It just works.

[@killravyn]

It arrives today I can’t wait but what size screwdriver I need?

[@friscokid66]

That gold bracelet would not have worked had the dial not been green. Great combo

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for checking it out.

[@Delveinformation1]

Are all two-tone steel bracelets gold plated or is there another way to make the golden links?

[@ForbinColossus]

For anyone buying a strapcode bracelet - I have three. The one with that so-called "Submariner clasp" is easily my favorite clasp type. I have super engineer in brushed steel, so no two-tone scratch issues. If you are not buying the shiny two-tone, the extra $20. or so for the nicer clasp is totally worth it. YMMV - my 2 cents and all that...

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for sharing the info.

[@nytelly]

Like the angus but would the extra long first link create an undesirable look on dainty 6.25” wrists? Watch newbie here and digging all these LIW videos.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for watching.

[@Johnydanerous]

I'm not normally a fan of two tone and its not getting better ! mine is on a colareb tobacco ! now Thats a match ! thanks Marc !

[@islandwatch]

Sounds awesome!

[@ericfelger]

Your right. That bracelet makes it stunning, but I must ask did you upgrade your camera? It looks like 4k. I can't tell whether the watch looks that good, or if it always looked great and I just couldn't see it! Thanks for the video!

[@islandwatch]

Same camera :)

[@CyberRabid.]

Mark, Would the end links from an Alpinist bracelet work on a Squale 20 atmos?

[@chrisg-gg2iu]

Hi Marc, I always have a heck of a time swapping watch bands and mainly in removing a strap. Do you have a spring bar tool that you’d recommend?

[@islandwatch]

Burgeon 6767F

[@Siby_V]

This mod looks God Tier in the words of Nico!! I would love to see the new Alpinist on a president bracelet + the fluted bezel (Gold) that would be a datejust killer!!!

[@jaredcampbell]

I got the standard SS Jubilee from your store a few months ago and absolutely love it. I am not usually a fan of two tone... but damn that looks good.

[@islandwatch]

Yeah, it does.

[@SandeepGupta-md4ig]

Thanks for the video, Marc. Just got mine today. Its great! I was thinking of doing a video, since none existed with the two tone one, you beat me to it :). The two tone complements the dial so well...absolutely love it, well done, Strapcode! My only gripe: they should have included a mini screwdriver since the bracelet cost more than $120, it would’ve been nice....I didn’t have my mini screw driver set, so had to take it to a shop to get it sized for $10... ah well, it’s worth it...

[@islandwatch]

I'm sure it looks awesome.

[@nolanreed7090]

Dang it. I've never liked this watch until seeing it on this bracelet. It seems like Seiko could learn a lot about improving their watches with better bracelets.

[@islandwatch]

Ditto!

[@Ram-jw9ry]

Just ordered this from strapcode! Can’t wait for it to come in. I got the full circle gold plated version. Sadly I ordered the all silver from mark Long Island Watches before I new this one was coming out. May just keep them both to alternate them.

[@islandwatch]

Enjoy it!

[@aquila_d_oro]

Great watch now!

[@AaronHeartDad]

I think people are either going to love or hate this one. I really don’t like the combo and think it looks a lot better on the original brown strap. Thanks for sharing though!

[@islandwatch]

Seems like that's the way it is going so far.

[@MrPauli1nj]

I think the two tone looks great.

[@billmurphy893]

Intellectually I can see the appeal...... but I can’t do it. I believe I bough the angus jubilee for my Alpinist after your last video. Btw you are so right about the polished center line on the clasp being a scratch magnet. I have 3 Strapcode bracelets with three diff clasps and recommend the clasp on the watch.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for sharing.

[@payamirani5298]

I also bought the SS Angus from Marc after watching that video. I absolutely love it with that strap. My dad would probably enjoy this jubilee but I can't pull off the two tone.

[@jtanskan]

I bought this bracelet directly from Strapcode but it has two different kind of endlinks, one of those sits perfectly to the watch but the another one doesn't, The second one misses one millimeter from the below and it doesn't have the lip which should sit to the watch case... and if I struggle to get it in place, it doesn't stay solidly in place but feels bad. I contacted to Strapcode but they said that they are not different endlinks but instead the Alpinist cases are so different that they have decided to use slightly different kind of endlinks. Marc, have you checked your endlinks if you have also diffent kinds of?

[@jtanskan]

They replied me like this: "Regarding your queries, please note that they are not two different endlinks. Since, we've found about 5-10% of our Customer reported that the curved end piece failed to fit into the case, maybe it was manufactured from different Watch production plants and caused slightly different on the mold, since, we normally use 2-3 original watch case to deployed, which may not cover the case as manufactured worldwide." Not sure if they are telling me that 5-10% of the endlinks are different or what but at least in my case I need to bend the stringbar so much that is not possible without fitting the endlink in wrong direction and then crushing it in the place... and after doing that there is still a narrow gap between the watch case and endlink and also the links doesn't stay in correct orientation. As a solution Strapcode suggested me to use different size of endlinks which is not the solution for me because I already tested that.

[@arindambasu9850]

Pretty cool bracelet though not really for me. I'm happy with the super oyster that's currently on my alpinist- gives it a classy yet understated look. This two tone might need some ability to carry off !

[@islandwatch]

I dig it!

[@brunoboss7378]

Hola que marca de Herramientas usaste

[@leksasdf]

I preferred the oyster but I bet a silver jubilee would look amazing too.

So green, silver and gold, congrats, the watch now fits a pimp 😬

[@DavidMay2nd]

Yeah Man. "Green is for the money. And gold is for the honey. Keep ur game tight pimp" - Don "Magic" Juan

@@DavidMay2nd ahahahah

[@islandwatch]

LOL guys.

[@eatswodo]

Or a Packers fan :)

[@flippinzippo9670]

David May.. Im totally stealing that line!!

[@itsvatsal]

Hey mark when are you going to get this watch back in stock?

[@derekng1714]

Would you recommend a super jubilee or an angus jubilee for the SRP775? Please help me decide!

[@Lethal_Intent]

Hey not sure where to go but thought id ask here as you seem knowledgeable on watches. I have a Seiko SRX010 Velatura Blue/rose gold with a blue leather strap. Recently the strap broke and i can't seem to find a replacement anywhere as it is discontinued any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm UK based so i guess anywhere online if possible. Thanks

[@Ninja_S1000RR-R]

Only a Grand Seiko could be a, "Datejust Killer!"

[@highdesertforester]

Well I have to admit it's stunning, but it's an outdoor watch for heaven's sake!

[@islandwatch]

Right, but now bring it indoors :)

[@evermane]

Such beautiful timepieces! Keep it up

[@islandwatch]

Thank you.

[@christophermallory2222]

I love that gold jubilee!

[@huss1205]

I did this two weeks ago and bought myself one of these two tone jubilee from Strapcode, yet to install it....

[@islandwatch]

Do it!

[@huss1205]

I will and will probably give the watch to my father, if he likes it. My SARB017 still in box, sealed, with that ugly leather band..

[@agrant4701]

Same here: mine still has the shit strap, too. I love that Long Island sells Strapcode pieces, but apparently they are hard to keep in stock.

[@aimusabob88]

I'm going to put a clear heavy duty tape over the gold on the clasp to protect it. Presto. No scratches.

[@emaciatedchef]

Nice! Does it fit a speedy pro? Thanks

[@islandwatch]

Nah, only this one.

[@pestbrigade4511]

Hay Marc I’ve got half a dozen automatic watches, seiko mostly. I don’t wear them I just like to look at them. Should I keep them rotating on the auto winder or leave them inactive. Do you get what I mean?

[@Alex-1611]

Pest Brigade If you don't wear them, don't keep them on a winder. That will just be quicker wear and tear on the movements. Auto winders are meant to be convenient for the watches you wear and rotate often so the power reserve isn't run out the next time you put it on.

[@islandwatch]

I barely use a winder. If I'm not using the watch, it goes in the box :)

[@pestbrigade4511]

Long Island Watch great now I can buy a new display case👍🏻

[@Mythicregard]

Pest Brigade - Why don't you wear them?

[@pestbrigade4511]

Mythicregard I usually stick wearing my victorianox air boss or a citizen solar. I like to keep the rest nice and shiny looking in the display box

[@photoman13mueller]

Didn't like it till I saw it on your wrist. Wish there was a larger wrist for comparison.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for checking it out.

[@TheBadGuy1974]

Yeah it looks like it would fit a "man" well...…...lol

[@cleminator]

2:50 --> the 7 o'clock springbar actually is not locked in place. Always check if the springbar is still compressed because you haven't hit the lug hole 100%.

[@islandwatch]

Old footage.

[@cretan911]

Taylor W. I agree with you.

[@jdmd4u]

When will these be in stock?

[@TZKBeats]

Man this watch is nice!

[@azureandnoir3274]

what perfect timing i got my alpinist last week and a found the two tone bracelet on their site but it felt so janky i opted out of getting it i would rather order threw you

[@islandwatch]

I hear you.

[@twstrchasr]

I prefer the plain clasp personally. I actually put the bracelet from my two-tone 16013 DJ on my Alpinist and it looks terrific. I'll probably order one of these Strapcode's though. So Marc, has your opinion about the Alpinist changed any since your review of it ? If I remember correctly you didn't seem to be too crazy about it.

[@islandwatch]

You know, with the bracelet, I'm actually digging it!

[@theguardian3431]

Damn, I guess my comment on yout last bracelet video was well-timed!

[@islandwatch]

Yup.

[@paliatdimi]

Where can i buy the bracelet not available anymore!

[@nicktrnka1480]

I like it. I like the style and especially because it is different. The flash is cool. (enjoyed the pimp and Packer comments. Very funny.)

[@islandwatch]

Flash is good!

[@chickennugget1022]

I think matching gold bezel and maybe a blue dial instead of green. Just my personal opinion though.

[@islandwatch]

Blue would be awesome, no denying it.

[@daletaylorjr.4786]

I can’t make up my mind on oyster or jubilee for this watch. I’m still on the fence.

[@nevahenuf]

I like the oyster because it's the most conservative and tool-y. That's more my lifestyle and taste.

[@islandwatch]

Good choice to have; I'm a jubilee fan for this watch.

[@MrDoggerDog]

I can't believe going to say this, but for me, this watch rocks the jubilee much better.

[@Joginen7KukkulanKing]

I have both and the oyster is better for me. The jubilee looks better but the end links come further on the jubilee and thus it doesnt fit my wrist as well.

[@thederp7690]

Jubilee

[@saintsmccastle3521]

Hello. It looks great but the stainless steel bracelet seems to be a different colour to the watch colour and do not matches at all. I prefer the complete stainless clasp. Nice video.

[@islandwatch]

Thanks for checking it out.

[@ZaStacher]

Now it looks like some old timey gangster watch.

[@islandwatch]

LOL!

[@ricktoombs9583]

I'm not a fan of gold but that 2tone is HOT

[@islandwatch]

Sure is.

[@alurbanski1524]

So funny. It's feeling like the first day of fall and so I was just about to take the army green NATO strap off my Alpinist that I use in the summer and put on the leather strap I use in fall/winter. Now I see this and I'm saying, Damn, that's nice. But I'm sticking with the leather. It's a brown, buffalo-pattern, German leather strap I got from Holben, and I really dig it on the Alpinist. The two-tone Jube gets filed for the future, though.

[@SalMightyOne]

Which leather strap do you use? I'm looking for a good leather strap fpr my Akpinist.

[@QMAXIMUS]

Hey Mark, love your videos! A quick question about Long Island watch, do you have a discount code for us viewers of the channel? Thumbs up as usual!

[@islandwatch]

Anyone can join our newsletter and enjoy 5% off their first purchase.

[@QMAXIMUS]

Thanks for the quick reply Mark, ordered a Strapcode Hexad for my new Samurai with that 5% :)

[@strawman7428]

I don't know if this is just me, but can you make a new cheap automatic watch list. Seiko snk809 is 150 dollars on Amazon now, and that's crazy.

[@islandwatch]

Will consider it, thank you.

[@iTziLLUMY]

Purchase a two tone jubilee from strapcode to save little money instead of long Island was a mistake. Received a defect bracelet with dings and their customer service team is abysmal. Should've just paid extra and buy from marc in the future. Not worth the hassle with their customer service team.

[@lenpowell6647]

I am still recovering lost spring bars usually near the skirting board that just show up from time to time.I have not the steadiest of hands and a short temper! Don't ever ask me to give you a tattoo?

[@islandwatch]

LOL. We have liftoff! (of springbars!)

[@Zackysmallz]

Wow finally decided on the jubilee over oyster, now I have to make another tough decision

[@islandwatch]

LOL. Good decisions.

[@davecorcoran3874]

Put a two tone on my Alpinest several years ago.

[@cecholdings]

could you pls make a comparison on the SEIKO Marine Master Professional 300M SEIKO SBDX017 with Rolex Mariner, thx.

[@jerrylow9125]

Love this watch...

[@islandwatch]

Looks great on the bracelet.

[@raymondabdon]

Mark can you do that 2tone Angus bracelet in skx007.Im new fan of Long island watch.enjoy your channel

[@islandwatch]

Will consider it, thank you.

[@kevindang4]

Is this real gold plating?

[@islandwatch]

It's real gold plate.

[@AbyssalTentacle]

Wish they would also do a Super Jubilee for the alpinist , the angus just feels too big and beefy for this case

[@PepeDeezNutz]

They do

[@Eriond1]

You sold at least one bracelet with this video 😃

[@islandwatch]

Sold about 30 so far ;)

[@ghenghiskhan39]

Noice 👌. I think I'll be doing this to my SARB...

[@islandwatch]

Do it!!!

[@tommyg4842]

Can we put it on an orient president automatic sapphire?

[@islandwatch]

Will not fit.

[@manny7886]

I like them both.

[@islandwatch]

Cool.

[@airborneSGT]

Think it will fit a GS Snowflake?

[@islandwatch]

No.

[@michaelk487]

PS is 17 jewels automatic self-winding day and date

[@desjon6012]

This strap fits the Hamilton Khaki field 38mm model H70455733

[@Mark-P]

What's next, a green nato with gold hardware!

[@islandwatch]

That would be hot!

[@TZOID08]

The gold is gawdy.... I just ordered the Oyster style stainless steel..... But some may like the fake gold look.

[@MTCKIE68]

I Love Both !!!! Damn it Man !!!! 😜

[@islandwatch]

Hahaha!

[@HenrySavageMode]

Can’t wait for that gold plating to rub off. They should have gone with titanium nitride

[@bigbodykarate6403]

how about a 2 tone not ANGUS jubilee , the angus links are way too their kinda too think compared to the lugs throws it off from a side view

[@zzergg8188]

Sure it's a little flashy but I wouldn't say it's "pimp" territory. A classic two tone. I prefer the first strap with the silver clasp. The gold plated clasp is over doing it.

[@islandwatch]

I think it's a classy look.

[@cecholdings]

pls make a comment on Seiko Prospex MM 2018 limited 1968 pieces

[@killravyn]

Just ordered the Seiko SARB017 but I must wait for you to restock the bracelet.... hurrry!!! Lol

[@steverotmg6307]

Same here! The watch is nothing without the bling!

[@erske]

You can buy it directly from strapcode. They have it in stock right now.