5 Reasons Why the Seiko Alpinist is Seiko's Best Watch

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    In this comprehensive review, we delve into the Seiko Alpinist, highlighting its heritage in exploration, impeccable craftsmanship, and unparalleled functionality. Uncover the distinct features, including its durable build, remarkable accuracy, and the unique compass bezel setting it apart.
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  • @ClickyBezel
    @ClickyBezel  2 місяці тому +2

    Read my article on Fashion Beans: www.fashionbeans.com/article/seiko-alpinist-review/
    Hope you all enjoy it!

    • @akaxe77
      @akaxe77 20 днів тому

      @clickybezel Thank you for the video. I only started my watch journey and this is my 3rd watch - sort of like a workhorse for rough use complementing my CFB Manero and Grand Seiko GMT. Despite being at the budget end (by far) of my collection, I absolutely love the versatility and the look of it. I am looking forward to getting some different straps for this and your video was extremely helpful in throwing up ideas. Thanks again.

  • @erikrodriguez70
    @erikrodriguez70 5 місяців тому +44

    This was the 1st watch that i genuinely fell in love with. Was not really a watch guy before seeing it and it changed my mind. Its perfect in my opinion.

    • @MyNameIsGhost
      @MyNameIsGhost 3 місяці тому

      And here that and the rolex hulk....guess i have an affinity for green LOL

  • @tex24
    @tex24 2 місяці тому +6

    Dude! This is the must-watch video for any YT content creator out there. I'm not an Alpinist fan, but this video is so well made I watched the entire video (not that it's overly long, given the work that must have gone into pre-production). Bravo!

    • @ClickyBezel
      @ClickyBezel  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks so much! This comment means a lot to me! Only a fraction of viewers, such as yourself, understand the work it takes to produce a video. Cheers! 🍻

  • @DrDrewdude
    @DrDrewdude 6 місяців тому +26

    I absolutely love this watch. Thanks for another great video!

    • @ClickyBezel
      @ClickyBezel  6 місяців тому +2

      One of Seiko’s greats. Thanks for stopping by ✌️

  • @jerry-seinfeld
    @jerry-seinfeld 3 місяці тому +7

    The SPB197J1 (blue dial) is my only watch. Absolutely love it.

  • @Stevespecs
    @Stevespecs 2 місяці тому +1

    I’m still wearing from my collection a blue face seiko diver my dad bought me in 1970, still runs flawlessly. One of my favorite

  • @akashkatla47
    @akashkatla47 3 місяці тому +14

    I had my eyes on the watch from last 6-7 months. On my birthday last month I bought the new iPhone 15 as I faced battery issues with older iPhone. So I decided not to buy the alpinist. I watched your video 30 mins back, and I’m writing this after ordering the alpinist. thanks haha.. 🙌

  • @justingalore123
    @justingalore123 6 місяців тому +2

    Always a pleasure when you have a new video

    • @ClickyBezel
      @ClickyBezel  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks! Glad you’re enjoying the content!

  • @JRudd
    @JRudd 5 місяців тому +2

    I love the video format.

  • @dan.nguyen
    @dan.nguyen Місяць тому

    Well said! The limited blue alpinist was my first automatic watch and what got me into this hobby

  • @nikhiljamwal9735
    @nikhiljamwal9735 2 місяці тому

    I just recieved this watch today. Totally in love with this❤️

  • @inkdouma
    @inkdouma 2 місяці тому +1

    this is my first watch as well, existence of this watch just make me happy

  • @truckerbone
    @truckerbone Місяць тому

    I just got mines today and fell in love with it.

  • @mp-cj2gt
    @mp-cj2gt 2 місяці тому

    Respect for condensed version!

  • @Redcrown77
    @Redcrown77 5 місяців тому +1

    I love this with both a green and white dial:)

  • @clearskies8098
    @clearskies8098 Місяць тому

    The Seiko watch has got to be one of my favorite brands of watches out there. I particularly love the Alpinist !!!! ❤️💯❤️💯🙃

  • @dgdave2673
    @dgdave2673 5 місяців тому

    Have the newer SPb211 and it’s absolutely wonderful! Regulated myself to COSC level accuracy!

  • @TerroristJames
    @TerroristJames 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for another nice video!

  • @ajfrancisco7726
    @ajfrancisco7726 5 місяців тому

    I've had this watch for 11 years now, very solid daily watch, swaped the leather starp with a two tone 316l jubilee, got plenty of complements..

  • @redbarchetta8782
    @redbarchetta8782 3 місяці тому

    Got the brown dial (SPB209J1) one myself and love it. Boy, glad I bought it when I did cause they went up in price A LOT.

  • @shumgoodstuff
    @shumgoodstuff Місяць тому +1

    @clickybezel great video. Where did you get the green nato strap? Love the combination.

  • @andrewpiggott5095
    @andrewpiggott5095 3 місяці тому +4

    Absolutely killer on that strap

  • @Squarepeg57
    @Squarepeg57 4 місяці тому

    Love the alpinist! Perfect size and aesthetics for my tastes. I just can’t love giant diving watches. Now to prove I’m an outsider, I just bought a prospex alpinist black series night. 😊

  • @jordanjoestar8839
    @jordanjoestar8839 5 місяців тому

    I oddly enough have been wearing a $60 FOSSIL with the exact stainless/green face and gold time marks. Its beat to crap and Ive worn it the last 3 years with no issue treating it like a disposable item. Amongst my nicest and most expensive watches I still wear it the most, because the colors are fantastic together and its actually incredible when the sun hits right. I used to think of it as a POS, but its long become one of my best pals and it sees everything I do. However, this Seiko would look stellar next to all my other ones! That cheap watch brought out something in me for green and its here to stay. This is one sexy chunk of metal no doubt.

  • @M3_86
    @M3_86 3 місяці тому

    This watch looks dope. Classic color combo
    Reminds of a nice car that’s still analog and raw but clean

  • @seanreeves3503
    @seanreeves3503 5 місяців тому +1

    A very beautiful watch

  • @VibrantMango
    @VibrantMango 6 місяців тому +14

    Oddly this is a very versatile watch that does a great job dressing up on a leather strap. It also has a ton of character with the green and gold aesthetics. The case design of the Alpinist is full of curves and sits beautifully on the wrist. The prospex logo on the redesigned models ruin the charm and the original is definitely the version to get if you can hunt one down.

  • @Jones-xx2gc
    @Jones-xx2gc 5 місяців тому

    I have one that's in storage after a move. Must get it out. Great video.

    • @ClickyBezel
      @ClickyBezel  5 місяців тому +1

      A watch that definitely deserves some wrist time. Thanks for watching!

  • @kkristos2296
    @kkristos2296 20 днів тому +1

    Fire video man ! Do you have the link to the strap ?

  • @user-vg9oh7ry9l
    @user-vg9oh7ry9l 3 місяці тому +1

    @ClickyBezel what is this first grey dial watch shown at 2:42 with the numbered 12 and 6 on the dial?

  • @charlesconnaughton7292
    @charlesconnaughton7292 5 місяців тому +1

    Proper gorgeous.

  • @ssseeee5116
    @ssseeee5116 3 місяці тому +5

    What strap is that? Looks great and want to get for my alpinist

  • @JoseAlvarez-jb6yi
    @JoseAlvarez-jb6yi 3 місяці тому

    Wow, the Alpinist with the, I think nato strap, is unique, it gives the watch that uniqueness everyone is searching on a watch

  • @drewskidmore9392
    @drewskidmore9392 5 місяців тому

    Great video format. Also, where'd you get that ribbed NATO, looks awesome

    • @ClickyBezel
      @ClickyBezel  5 місяців тому

      Glad you liked it! CNS Bands!

  • @sincerelyeric9857
    @sincerelyeric9857 3 місяці тому +16

    What's the name/brand of the strap you have in the video? Would love to get it myself

    • @SlapShotRegatta22
      @SlapShotRegatta22 Місяць тому +1

      What's the name/brand of the hat you have in the video? Would love to get it myself

    • @edwardyeung5475
      @edwardyeung5475 Місяць тому

      In another comment he mentioned CNS Bands vintage NATO

    • @larsstougaard7097
      @larsstougaard7097 21 день тому

      What is the name of the jacket looks cool

  • @BobMarley-pm1xb
    @BobMarley-pm1xb 2 місяці тому

    Fine vid. I put mine on an Oyster and it’s like a new piece. Bought mine in 2015/2016 on Amazon….$379.00 USD. Thanks!

  • @McFunson
    @McFunson 6 місяців тому +1

    Hey! Great video and awesome watch.
    Which green nato is that?

    • @ClickyBezel
      @ClickyBezel  6 місяців тому +4

      Hi! It’s CNS Bands vintage NATO. Thanks for watching!

  • @davidwood1361
    @davidwood1361 3 місяці тому

    Nice looking watch

  • @themightysquid
    @themightysquid 4 місяці тому

    My first SARB in the series and it’s a keeper.

  • @jtdiffen
    @jtdiffen 3 місяці тому

    Have both models. Loved 🥰 and enjoyed.

    • @ClickyBezel
      @ClickyBezel  3 місяці тому

      When in doubt, get both haha. I love it. Thanks for sharing!

  • @markloubser2433
    @markloubser2433 5 місяців тому +1

    Prolly the only model in the current lineup i would buy.

  • @akaxe77
    @akaxe77 29 днів тому +1

    Does this come with this strap in the box? If not, where might I be able to buy this strap from please. The one I saw comes with a brown leather strap.
    Thank you.

  • @prathameshghadi1673
    @prathameshghadi1673 5 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful ❤

    • @ClickyBezel
      @ClickyBezel  5 місяців тому

      Agreed! Thanks for watching!

  • @djlawd7863
    @djlawd7863 2 місяці тому +1

    What strap is being used in the video? Looks amazing on the Alpinist

  • @allytan3793
    @allytan3793 5 днів тому

    Could you please share the link to the green strip? I can’t find this shade of green online. Most of them are army green. Thanks!

  • @randybrickson4290
    @randybrickson4290 5 місяців тому +2

    I also would like Grand Seiko to come up with its own distinctive take on a field watch.

    • @ClickyBezel
      @ClickyBezel  5 місяців тому

      Agreed! If they can pull it off well in comparison to their divers, they'll have my money haha. Thanks for watching!

  • @michaelmartinez5365
    @michaelmartinez5365 Місяць тому

    I have the black dial shark tooth...... I love it!!!😊

  • @FelixG2070
    @FelixG2070 3 місяці тому +1

    Totally love mine .. so classy!!

  • @JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm
    @JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm 3 місяці тому

    I love my 017… But it did take a while… Once I put it on a jubilee strap code bracelet with fitted end links it became my favorite… But it is 39 mm and I think it wears like a 40 mm… it’s definitely a marmite watch and you either love it or hate it

  • @sonofagalwayman6553
    @sonofagalwayman6553 3 місяці тому

    great watch I like watches as it helps me tell the time

  • @Doboruchi
    @Doboruchi Місяць тому

    Link of the hydroflex strap please? nice review sir!

  • @MyNameIsGhost
    @MyNameIsGhost 3 місяці тому +1

    Very very cool that u still interact with viewers on vids from a few months ago. Madd respects! Also i loveeee this watch. The alpinist was the first watch that made me fall in love with watches.

    • @ClickyBezel
      @ClickyBezel  3 місяці тому +1

      Of course! I love to hear what everyone’s thoughts are on a particular topic. The Alpinist was also one of my first watch love affairs haha.

    • @MyNameIsGhost
      @MyNameIsGhost 3 місяці тому

      @ClickyBezel much love from toronto! Love the content keep up the great work! Always nice to sit back relax and escape with some of ur vids and the other amazing creators as well!

  • @estebansamra7255
    @estebansamra7255 4 дні тому

    Love this! Was going to buy it for my birthday…am a bit worried about the size though. Is it huge?

  • @themousemen101011
    @themousemen101011 2 місяці тому +2

    You'll probably never see this, but no chance you have a link or can say where you got that green nato strap? Just ordered my alpanist last night

  • @joshualiddell5965
    @joshualiddell5965 3 місяці тому +3

    where can i find this strap :)

  • @msw1229
    @msw1229 2 місяці тому +4

    Hello, really like the green nato strap you have on there. Where can I find it online?

    • @falcon_5696
      @falcon_5696 Місяць тому

      Did you figure out what strap it is? It looks like a Zulu nato strap. At least that’s what comes up when you type vintage green nato strap.

    • @edwardyeung5475
      @edwardyeung5475 Місяць тому

      He mentioned in another comment CNS Bands vintage NATO.

  • @seshukumarp
    @seshukumarp 6 місяців тому +21

    Could you share the link for the strap you have used here? It looks amazing

    • @JulienDolan
      @JulienDolan 3 місяці тому

      Still no link? Interesting

    • @JulienDolan
      @JulienDolan 3 місяці тому +2

      I saw he mentioned CNS bands in another comment. Looks like on CNS watch bands website it’s probably “Ribbed strap Racing Green” in 20mm. Not sure, but that might be a starting place to look

  • @DaxXx988
    @DaxXx988 5 місяців тому +6

    Got the black "sharktooth" version of the SPB117! ❤
    Although am a bit torn between it and this green-gold combo.

    • @DaxXx988
      @DaxXx988 5 місяців тому

      Especially with that dark green nato! Where is it from?

    • @ClickyBezel
      @ClickyBezel  5 місяців тому

      CNS Bands!

    • @stocksxbondage
      @stocksxbondage 5 місяців тому

      Got the shark tooth as well. Would gladly sell it. I think $750 is massively overpriced for what you get out of it

    • @Scortd
      @Scortd Місяць тому

      I also have this model, but the green dial really calls out to me.

  • @kvince111
    @kvince111 4 місяці тому

    Nice looking watch.

    • @ClickyBezel
      @ClickyBezel  4 місяці тому

      I agree, one of Seiko's best! Thanks for watching!

  • @yeahgoood
    @yeahgoood 3 місяці тому

    Where’d you get that nato strap from?good video.

  • @morgan.enfield
    @morgan.enfield 6 місяців тому +9

    It's not 38mm in diameter but 39mm

  • @gorviv529
    @gorviv529 2 дні тому

    Hi, what strap did you match with the Alpinist, and is this particular variation of the watch no longer made?

  • @stylesbitchly9931
    @stylesbitchly9931 3 місяці тому +2

    I thinks it’s a beautiful timepiece. Only wish it was a 42-44mm. But that’s just my personal preference.

  • @rafaelqueiroz5907
    @rafaelqueiroz5907 26 днів тому

    Really beautifull

  • @toanaldino
    @toanaldino 5 місяців тому +3

    What's that green nato strap?

  • @Max-xz1zl
    @Max-xz1zl 4 місяці тому

    I love my Alpinist.

  • @iTheShirt
    @iTheShirt 4 місяці тому

    I need a green watch. This is green. I'm getting it, laddie-kun.

  • @Scortd
    @Scortd Місяць тому

    I got the black dial, beautiful piece but wish i went with the green.

  • @Ineptful
    @Ineptful 5 місяців тому

    Is this the army green nato strap or rich green one? Thanks

  • @shiraz1736
    @shiraz1736 5 місяців тому +1

    I love to see seiko come up with a method of adjusting the compass bezel from the one crown.

  • @felipesolari5343
    @felipesolari5343 5 місяців тому

    What is the use of a rotating bezel for a compass?

  • @supmojo
    @supmojo Місяць тому

    just Subbed. I have this exact watch !!!!

  • @charlesmcclune8892
    @charlesmcclune8892 4 місяці тому +1

    The true call on any watch is does it start a conversation, are people noticing your watch, and then begins the conversation, SPB121 is that watch😎

  • @frankie4321
    @frankie4321 5 місяців тому

    Love the watch, just make it bigger please Seiko…😢

  • @MikeBachful
    @MikeBachful 2 місяці тому

    I like the strap you have on yours. Where did you get it?

  • @peterbutsch
    @peterbutsch Місяць тому

    @clickybezel what is the green strap from the video?

    • @ClickyBezel
      @ClickyBezel  Місяць тому +1

      Vintage Nato from CNS Bands!

  • @jldam6515
    @jldam6515 3 місяці тому +15

    Beautiful watch, but the accuracy of the Seiko mechanical watches really sucks ! + - 15 seconds per day ? What the hell ! we are in the 21st century !

    • @Izou96
      @Izou96 Місяць тому +1

      Their 6r movement supposedly compete with swiss movement 2824-2, while also the swiss got better accuracy, for me, for value chinese watch offer better value imo, for budget and mid i avoid seiko, unless you want a specific one then go for it. Nowadays imo most value either diy, microbrand or chinese watches.

    • @ZK41242
      @ZK41242 Місяць тому

      To give you a better understanding, the seiko 5 sports, samurai etc which runs on the 4r36 is said by seiko to be around -35/+45 spd
      My watch in particular which runs on the same movement is around -2/+2 spd
      I would imagine the 6r movement might be much more accurate. Although, you can easily send your watch to get it regulated to a rolex type accuracy!
      Cheers my bruv 🥂

    • @chongkim3176
      @chongkim3176 9 днів тому

      Mine runs 5 minutes slow per day. Do not recommend it.

  • @teejay5495
    @teejay5495 3 місяці тому

    Which watch is in the picture at 01:43 ?

  • @mariuszel759
    @mariuszel759 2 місяці тому +1

    whats that green nato strap?

  • @torokun
    @torokun 3 місяці тому

    I wish there are more deep blue dials out there.

  • @JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm
    @JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm 3 місяці тому +1

    Selling off part of my watch collection… Most of it actually… My 017 is in extremely good condition… It’s on a very nice strap code, jubilee, aftermarket bracelet with milled clasp/fitted end links… box tags all that stuff… 500 let me know

  • @user-fq5li4rm5y
    @user-fq5li4rm5y 3 місяці тому +1

    Great video. Thanks. I just needed the first 14 seconds for satisfaction.

  • @RazgrizDuTTA
    @RazgrizDuTTA 2 місяці тому

    I watch this wearing my SARB017 I bought 7 years ago :) It only leaves my wrist at the gym.

  • @a7128
    @a7128 2 місяці тому

    how does the compass work?

  • @josephsylvester6336
    @josephsylvester6336 Місяць тому

    ok this might be a dumb question but i have an alpinist gmt, and overnight i lose like 6 hours of time.. maybe im missing the 3 day reserve concept but is this normal? IE. this morning after taking it off last night was off 3 hours showing 3am instead of 6am.... is this worth reporting to warranty or am i just overthinking this.

  • @TheJoeBlack
    @TheJoeBlack 26 днів тому

    Tastes are always debatable. Even with solid arguments

  • @VIXAWATCHES
    @VIXAWATCHES Місяць тому

    How can we collaborate with you to shoot a watch video?

  • @prfzcat
    @prfzcat Місяць тому

    love the look, love the style, and was willing to save up for months to get this until I found the Citizen BM8180-03E. A watch 7 times cheaper, better time keeping, and other than the Sapphire crystal case that the Seiko has, I guarantee that it has the potential to outlive it's massively more expensive competitor. Does it look better? Probably, but I'm not willing to pay that much more money for looks alone.

  • @Ge0rGi.
    @Ge0rGi. 5 місяців тому +2

    This watch is beautiful 😍

    • @ClickyBezel
      @ClickyBezel  5 місяців тому +1

      You really can’t go wrong with the Alpinist. Thanks for watching!

  • @jh-il5sb
    @jh-il5sb 6 місяців тому

    i have an unworn sarb017, do you hppen to know what they are selling for?

  • @awl1253
    @awl1253 3 місяці тому

    What is the exact band you have on it? Looks amazing with that band.

  • @eladsinay6914
    @eladsinay6914 Місяць тому

    where can i get that vintage nato nylon strap?

  • @Emm1Twe4kz
    @Emm1Twe4kz 6 місяців тому +3

    At the risk of sounding like a sponsored comment... Dude I've bought 2 king seikos on buyee this month. Way cheaper than what they trade for stateside!

    • @ClickyBezel
      @ClickyBezel  6 місяців тому

      Glad to see watch enthusiasts using Buyee 😊. Hope your King Seiko’s are a pleasure to wear!

  • @tylertakahashi7665
    @tylertakahashi7665 6 місяців тому

    Bwahahaha! I have resisted buying a watch all of Black Friday… can I survive until after cyber Monday??! This video makes me want an alpinist….. This will be a difficult weekend…

    • @ClickyBezel
      @ClickyBezel  6 місяців тому

      😆 good luck! Thanks for watching man!

  • @jaroslavzaruba2765
    @jaroslavzaruba2765 5 місяців тому

    I have this one too, but I wear it only rarely because 39mm is actually too small.

  • @pb6839
    @pb6839 4 місяці тому +1

    If you have smaller wrists, the shark tooth dial visaully slims the watch down. I have worn one every day for a year now. I love it.

  • @DarkQuaz
    @DarkQuaz 4 місяці тому +1

    Please link the NATO strap.

  • @josh33172
    @josh33172 5 місяців тому

    Personally, I am not a fan of this model/color way.
    I, however am in love with my Seiko Prospex Alpinist 1959 recreate. (mine is the SPB243 on bracelet) which looks way better in person! It really doesn't look like the pictures online.
    Same movement and 70hr power reserve.
    The dial is just gorgeous, Everything that the Alpinist has to offer but in a better looking more elegant case.

  • @isakgallo2567
    @isakgallo2567 3 місяці тому +1

    I love this watch but i can't seem to find this exact model, with the same strap, on sale anywhere. Could someone lead me in the right direction?

    • @JulienDolan
      @JulienDolan 3 місяці тому

      This model watch is easy to find. But the green strap is separate, and for some reason he isn’t answering anyone who asks about it.

    • @isakgallo2567
      @isakgallo2567 3 місяці тому

      @@JulienDolan Thanks for your response! Yeah after a bit of digging I came to the conclusion that the watch he's wearing isn't the original execution of the watch. Already ordered the watch and a few different-color straps!

  • @charles_the_elder
    @charles_the_elder 5 місяців тому +2

    I have the SARB017 Alpinist and I love it. It's in the top 3 of my favorite watches. I had seen them online, but it wasn't until I saw a person wearing one on their wrist that I decided I wanted one for my self. It was a great decision. The watch looks great on a real alligator strap. I agree that you should throw away the strap it comes with, that strap is garbage.