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  • @watchfinder
    @watchfinder  Рік тому +1

    We know you want more watches…. click here: linktr.ee/watchfinder

  • @ricardoschneider5423
    @ricardoschneider5423 2 роки тому +68

    Seiko and Grand Seiko are really making sure to show the world how it’s done

    • @Debonair.Aristocrat
      @Debonair.Aristocrat 2 роки тому +4

      Don't forget that King Seiko is out there with very reasonable, everyday wearers and dress options.

    • @woonfaseng8737
      @woonfaseng8737 2 роки тому +3

      seiko actually have many techs and breakthrough many decades ago. e.g. standard accuracy of 10sec per year of Modern 21st century GS quartz was already achievable during era of early or mid 1970s , that times still called Seiko Grand Quartz (twin quartz) movement . of course now the GS quartz higher tier highest accuracy can do even better at 5 sec variance (or is it 1 sec) per year

  • @gori277
    @gori277 2 роки тому +3

    This is your best format, you two make a great podcast together.

  • @mitchmitchell9588
    @mitchmitchell9588 2 роки тому +15

    “…And I need to get Rolex in there.”
    “Oh yeah. Don’t forget that.”
    Another good one. Thank you gentlemen.

  • @leidetai5082
    @leidetai5082 2 роки тому +1

    This watch collecting is a funny old game. Quite recently GS released a quartz watch with a baby blue dial. Sea of clouds they call it. I called the Boutique in Spain where I live and they said “oh sorry all sold out” I tried the same in Poland and the Nederlands on my travels where the answer was the same. “You can’t get one of those now it is a limited edition “ I was told. This week I chanced upon another dealer in Spain who had one in stock . I expressed a little interest and they enticed me with discount , so I bought it. It has not arrived in the post yet so perhaps I’ve been scammed but I’m thinking how clever all these watch companies are. I have paid Eur3600 for a Quartz watch and feel so lucky. Lovely video as always chaps. Keep it up

  • @boozedancingtv
    @boozedancingtv 2 роки тому +4

    You Lads rock! Love the witty horological banter. Keep them coming! Cheers!

  • @glennevans6213
    @glennevans6213 2 роки тому +4

    Grey and blue certainly looks the business and HAQ movements are definitely to be appreciated.

  • @vktravellog1242
    @vktravellog1242 2 роки тому +8

    Finally video on Grand Seiko! I am personally sick of and not interested in rolex. I personally think rolex is a scam and they are suckering people in to pay ridiculous prices for used watches!

  • @simonwright6882
    @simonwright6882 2 роки тому +8

    I was excited when I saw this gs release hoping it was a hand wound version of the 407. At 34mm it's too small for my preference but I'm sure it would look beautiful in my wife's wrist.

  • @konradmaciejewski8449
    @konradmaciejewski8449 2 роки тому +5

    I thought exactly what You said about the green alpinist. Till I got it on my wrist. Still one of my favourites.

  • @jeremycdurant
    @jeremycdurant 2 роки тому +3

    Enjoying from Japan. Always come out right before bed!

  • @shu002
    @shu002 2 роки тому +2

    Seiko rockface alpinist on the wrist of Stefano Ghisolfi attempting Silence (9c), one of the world's hardest climbs.

  • @affegorilla1299
    @affegorilla1299 2 роки тому +4

    Just ordered the Rock Face :)

  • @jaysilverstone7221
    @jaysilverstone7221 2 роки тому +1

    Continue to love the channel. Tried both the new green and gold, and the rock face two days ago. The former makes you want to have lunch at a private members shooting club and own the place ( even while I think the 017 was the better incarnation, the date window is more dress and less tool. The Rock Face is a different animal, a watch to wear all year, stunning with a bracelet. Keep at it, great stuff

  • @reh9999
    @reh9999 2 роки тому +3

    You’ve inspired me to wear my green dial alpinist today. I like the dial it’s distinctive and a highly functional watch. And apparently if I get lost on the way to work I can navigate with it. 😊

  • @grahambawden4060
    @grahambawden4060 2 роки тому +10

    Another excellent video Andrew & Tom. The Alpinist is expensive for what it offers but definitly better in the grey finish. The Grand Seiko is now a grgeous watch but I think 36mm would be better, anything less is too petite. The quartz movement is the best in the world for accuracy and the dial is beautiful, what more could you ask for. 👍👍⌚😎

  • @Jack.Napier
    @Jack.Napier 2 роки тому +67

    The best watch podcast ever, thanks to Andrew and Tom. Seiko Alpinist is expensive for what it offers, for 1k there are better watches on the market but Seiko Alpinist have some cult followers and they keep the hype up. On the other hand that Grand Seiko is a gorgeous watch and it's fairly priced for that high quality finishing and it has one of the best quartz movements ever made.

    • @misteratoz
      @misteratoz 2 роки тому

      What watches? I have a hard time finding dress watches in the sub 1k range.

    • @shaunharn1998
      @shaunharn1998 2 роки тому +5

      @@misteratoz Tissot, Mido & if you don't care for brands, there's Chinese homage brands like Pagani Design which makes really good value for money watches with sapphire, ceramic bezels & automatic movements

    • @delaneywaltman
      @delaneywaltman 2 роки тому +6

      I agree, can't think of a seiko I'd spend a grand on. I feel like they top out at $700.

    • @misteratoz
      @misteratoz 2 роки тому +3

      @@delaneywaltman there are some jdm urushi dial watches that are gorgeous. Also seiko spring drive calibers. But otherwise I agree.

    • @morganmac-smith5526
      @morganmac-smith5526 2 роки тому +3

      I am part of this cult! I have the SBDC145, you can get most of them for $500 USD new at any given time if you shop around. Love it.

  • @woonfaseng8737
    @woonfaseng8737 2 роки тому +2

    seiko actually have many techs and breakthrough many decades ago. e.g. standard accuracy of 10sec per year of Modern 21st century GS quartz was already achievable during era of early or mid 1970s , that times still called Seiko Grand Quartz (twin quartz) movement . of course now the GS quartz higher tier highest accuracy can do even better at 5 sec variance (or is it 1 sec) per year

  • @Cervando
    @Cervando 2 роки тому +2

    My favourite Alpinist was the 2020 limited edition SPB199J1, which was with a gorgeous bluish face and steel case. I just wish they went back to not having a Cyclops, as I hate them.

  • @JupiterTarts
    @JupiterTarts 2 роки тому +2

    Those monsters! I was itching for that silver and blue combo and was perfectly content with my Prospex SPB213J1. Now they've got an Alpinist which is an actual mountaineer looking watch. And it's Europe only. It hurts.

  • @jamestheedom3226
    @jamestheedom3226 2 роки тому +8

    Another great video gentlemen. May I suggest an alternative Alpinist? The SPB155J1 has a much simpler dial and just works for a little over £600

    • @Mandaunusantara
      @Mandaunusantara 2 роки тому

      I just bought spb 155, very nice watch..i love how simple it is.

  • @ivanharlokin
    @ivanharlokin 2 роки тому +11

    If I bought that GS, I'd secretly be regretting that I didn't save up for an Omiwatari.

    • @henryreed6237
      @henryreed6237 2 роки тому

      Good luck finding one

    • @DuckySpud
      @DuckySpud 2 роки тому +1

      Finding what, am Omniwatari? They're in stock all over (in the UK at least). Love the Omni but just too far out of reach. Not sure which Skyflake I prefer, visually the Quartz looks cleaner and in my opinion better, but want to see it in person to gauge the size on wrist

    • @henryreed6237
      @henryreed6237 2 роки тому +1

      @@DuckySpud My bad, I confused it with the Lake Suwa, which is all gone. That’s the one I want

    • @DuckySpud
      @DuckySpud 2 роки тому +3

      @@henryreed6237 ah, that is another beautiful watch, I've never seen a solid surface look so fluid and deep! A fantastic choice but your original point makes sense now, Good luck finding one! 🤣

    • @RickyRicon2023
      @RickyRicon2023 2 роки тому

      @@henryreed6237 henry where are you from? usa ? uk ? i could get one for you

  • @Hrethgir
    @Hrethgir 2 роки тому +3

    Gotta disagree on the Alpinist. I love green, it's my favorite color, but I don't want it on my watch face... unless it's the Alpinist. I don't know why, but the green and gold with the cathedral hands just looks... right. That new gray and blue is pretty tight though, I like that one too.

  • @loweewolwed9834
    @loweewolwed9834 2 роки тому +4

    It's a pleasure hearing your Ollie & Hardy meets The Marx brothers synergy.
    My thoughts exactly seeing the Alpinist about 6 or so years ago. So on its way to 🎯 when the dart area transforms into a karaoke stage instead. This new edition however is really nice. Not my GS SBGR251 nice but still very nice.
    Keep posting in the free world..

  • @999NINE99
    @999NINE99 2 роки тому +4

    The Grand Seiko is nice for the price, but for the $800 price tag, the Seiko is a compelling option.

  • @thepilotist7297
    @thepilotist7297 2 роки тому +2

    It’s funny, I have the Seiko SRPF53 which looks very similar to this. In fact, add a date window at 6 o’clock and put it on a multilink bracelet and you’d have that watch 🤔

  • @ralphimbrogno9239
    @ralphimbrogno9239 2 роки тому

    Love the gray finish on the alpinist.

  • @chrisp5526
    @chrisp5526 2 роки тому +1

    i love GS quartz accuracy, and their exacting movement of the second and minute hands.
    I don’t own one (yet?). I really want them to make a nice quartz watch that has a date, with a small case.

  • @aspiniou
    @aspiniou 2 роки тому +5

    The Skyflake is way, way, way too expensive for what it is. Why not get a brand new SBGX261/263 on a bracelet with the same movement and the date for 2000$ vs this being 3900$? Just make a snowflake 9f quartz in a SBGX261 case and price it for ~2500-3k$ and you have a best selling quartz luxury watch.

  • @davidgarza995
    @davidgarza995 2 роки тому

    Can yall please post links to where we can buy the watches mentioned in the videos

  • @jackroy9094
    @jackroy9094 2 роки тому

    I completely agree on the green alpinist

  • @MrPoots12
    @MrPoots12 2 роки тому +1

    You guys are clutch. I’d love to see you guys cover other things that you have a passion for, I’d follow.

  • @theshadowman1398
    @theshadowman1398 Рік тому +1

    The alpinist kicks grand seiko’s ass

  • @Hm-mn3ip
    @Hm-mn3ip 2 роки тому

    that gs on the left side of the thumbnail is awsome i just got an orient that looks similar (dial and strap are very similar color)

  • @mercster
    @mercster 2 роки тому +1

    "Well I've never been to a mountain, but I've seen pictures of them, and THAT'S what they look like." I lol'd. Not all mountains look like that by the way ;-) Thanks fellers.

  • @Jeguia85
    @Jeguia85 2 роки тому +1

    I’d still buy the Spring Drive, it still has so much more to offer for the price

  • @danielholton7455
    @danielholton7455 2 роки тому

    Just getting into watches. What about the Ambassador Heritage 1863 watches? They look nice, I just don’t know much about watches.

  • @kennethwilliams9924
    @kennethwilliams9924 2 роки тому +5

    Lol😂 I don’t think you two are taking this job quite as seriously as you used to! 😂

  • @handlesarethelaststrawiquit
    @handlesarethelaststrawiquit 2 роки тому

    they also released a smaller alpinist without a compass bezel or second crown.

  • @jamesrobert4106
    @jamesrobert4106 2 роки тому +1

    34mm is a great sized watch. I have watches upto 41mm, but my 15200 has perfect dimensions. Unless it is someone with Popeye wrists, anybody saying it is too small or a woman's watch size is the kind of person who believes what the BBC tells them.

  • @davewalsh3358
    @davewalsh3358 Рік тому +1

    I want.both but have spent too much on watches

  • @wisamal-hakim5531
    @wisamal-hakim5531 2 роки тому +1

    Very enjoyable lads, as usual. Two lovely watches. I actually like the alpinist more but that’s mainly because of that movement. I own the seiko shogun which has the 6R35 with 3 days of reserve and it’s a cracker. If you can find a watch with a better mechanical movement than that for this price you’re doing well. 34? Too small for me, but have nothing against quartz, in fact would love to own a GS quartz watch one day if I could

  • @wrenside
    @wrenside 2 роки тому

    one way i think of getting a bit of the Seiko and GS experience is with the Seiko Presage with Arita Porcelain dial. i just fall into the perfect beauty of that white dial. love it. oh and thanks for the video.

  • @lemonem2401
    @lemonem2401 2 роки тому

    Look how the compass aligns on the render. I eagerly await how it will look in the flesh...

  • @cameronhughes9878
    @cameronhughes9878 2 роки тому +1

    Love your videos! Y’all are great!

  • @BAF605
    @BAF605 2 роки тому +1

    Many colour variations of the Alpinist were available before this one, with or without compass bezels, and the 1959 reissues without cathedral hands. Catch up Guys!!

  • @albertoalvarez1924
    @albertoalvarez1924 2 роки тому

    When an spb143 review 😊? Mine runs +/-3 seconds. Great review

  • @annekedebruyn7797
    @annekedebruyn7797 10 місяців тому

    Wished they blued the steel on the numbers and hands instead of using a deep blue paint/coating. That would have made it even more better.

  • @Mandaunusantara
    @Mandaunusantara 2 роки тому

    I love simpler version of alpinist. The spb 155 baby alpinist. No compass bezel, extremely high legibility, and right size at 38 mm

  • @tockingwatches2377
    @tockingwatches2377 2 роки тому +1

    I like the new Alpinist more than the GS.

  • @londonsfynest
    @londonsfynest 2 роки тому +1

    34mm is a bit puzzling, 38mm would have been perfect and a good alternative to the sbgy007

  • @rohanes
    @rohanes 2 роки тому

    I think you skipped out the several non-green/gold Prospex Alpinist that came out after '20.

  • @phillippugh2161
    @phillippugh2161 2 роки тому

    As a owner a big fan o grand Seiko Id love that 34 in 38 blue please fyi I happened to love the classic albinist in green of course

  • @thor_86
    @thor_86 2 роки тому +3

    34 is too small tbh, even for my small wrist. the 37mm case they make is much better for small wrists imo.

    • @dedu7483
      @dedu7483 2 роки тому

      I love 34mm watches

  • @Rhal63
    @Rhal63 2 роки тому

    Grand Seiko’s finishing and detail is second to none for the price. Buy a GS and you will have enough money left over to buy another watch and another one and so on. Thanks Tom 😊

  • @tablameister
    @tablameister Рік тому

    Seiko is a very well established watch brand. Unfrotunately, many reviewers have noted a drop off in quality in the sub $500 watches, as Seiko seems to be focusing more on their upscale and luxury lines, such as Grand Seiko. I recently bought a Seiko Astron and am really enjoying it. I don't understand paying $500+ for a Speedtimer (stainless steel) when I get an Astron (titanium, exceptional AR coating, radio sync, etc.) for around the same price.

  • @astorbeijer9424
    @astorbeijer9424 2 роки тому +1

    34mm?! I have a 150mm wrist, and even I wouldn't wear a 34mm. That's the same diameter as the Mickey Mouse I had when I was seven. Still have it by the way, and it still winds and runs perfectly after 45 years.

    • @sneakyscorpia
      @sneakyscorpia 2 роки тому

      It's funny you mention that, I have a 170mm wrist and I have felt daring enough to order a 36mm watch (smallest one I have ever ordered). What is the max size you can pull off on your wrists? 42mm is a push for me as long as lug-to-lug is low (47mm lug-to-lug seems to be my "max")

    • @astorbeijer9424
      @astorbeijer9424 2 роки тому +1

      @@sneakyscorpia The largest watch I wear nowadays is my Oris 41.5 mm. It wears like a 40 though. You're totally right though that the lug-to-lug size is almost more important. I have a 40mm Bell & Ross with a 51mm lug-to-lug. Even though I love the watch, it's really too big on my wrist. I didn't take the lug-to-lug into account when I bought the watch on-line. Now, I always consider that.

  • @st1tch87
    @st1tch87 2 роки тому

    Was hoping to get some advice from fellow watch geeks, I have an older Ulysse Nardin 353-22 18 gold medals chronograph. The piece was given to me completely broken and water damaged, the owner said if you can fix it good on you. I sent it in to UN and they quoted me $2,600.00 to replace the hands, crown, crystal, dial and movement. They seem to go for around 3.5k-4.5k and I was wondering since this would basically come back as a brand new watch with all internal parts being replaced if you guys felt it would be a worthwhile invenstment. Or perhapse am I better off saving the extra 4 thousand for a new model marine? Thanks guys!

  • @jessISaRicePrincess
    @jessISaRicePrincess 2 роки тому

    I for one love small watches i got my gshock but i got my f91 too

  • @lewdwig
    @lewdwig 2 роки тому

    Now that is quite a breathtaking way to pronounce the word “Alpinist”.

  • @JulesBrunoJjBaggy
    @JulesBrunoJjBaggy 2 роки тому +1

    Love my alpinist it's killed 5 of my other watches

  • @shouv
    @shouv 2 роки тому

    my 5 year old SARB Alpinist has been running +4s/day out of the box ..

  • @kesfitzgerald1084
    @kesfitzgerald1084 2 роки тому

    Hey, wait a minute! SARB017, tweed jacket, Irish walking hat and brogues on a tramp into the Southern Alps in the dead of winter. Suitable attire I say.

  • @rover213
    @rover213 2 роки тому +1

    the green and gold works for me, I just cant afford it...

  • @noelkallu2306
    @noelkallu2306 2 роки тому

    Stunning!

  • @RobertOrtiz1015
    @RobertOrtiz1015 2 роки тому

    Yall need to look at the baby alpinist. It might be more of your liking.

  • @dylanzchen
    @dylanzchen 2 роки тому

    😭 the SPB355J1 is only available in Europe sadddddddd 😭

  • @mikegeary2112
    @mikegeary2112 2 роки тому

    Great show! Gorgeous GS, but too small!

  • @fuzk
    @fuzk 2 роки тому

    Is it not Al-pine-nist since it’s clearly talking about the alpines? 🤔

  • @affegorilla1299
    @affegorilla1299 2 роки тому

    You have never been on a mountain? Are you kidding? DUDE GO OUT THERE NOW!!!

  • @mell3109
    @mell3109 2 роки тому

    Love the look of the GS but I can’t see me dropping 3.5k on a quartz

  • @Bob.martens
    @Bob.martens 2 роки тому

    Seiko evolution: this grey Alpinist cost me double what I paid for my original SARB017.

  • @silv3rArrow
    @silv3rArrow 2 роки тому

    800 for an alpinist seems a bit excessive. Especially considering the moevent inside

  • @ViaFerrataCH
    @ViaFerrataCH Рік тому

    They grow their own crystals (obviously)

  • @Dj74033
    @Dj74033 2 роки тому

    Pretty sure it’s a piece of rock from Mordor!

  • @Sizzle_Bear
    @Sizzle_Bear 2 роки тому

    Pretty sure they will re release this on a bracelet without the LE tag

  • @danthunderbolton4350
    @danthunderbolton4350 2 роки тому

    That Alpinist is for me, the best looking of the Aplinist range. The GS with a quartz movement and 34 mm... meh, put 1000€ more and you have great stuff from GS with handwound calibre.

  • @Calandria2007
    @Calandria2007 2 роки тому +1

    34mm is a great size - at least for me

    • @Juniar101
      @Juniar101 2 роки тому

      Ditto, we need more 34 and 36 watches. Just wish this was white snowflake dial

  • @runnerwatch2280
    @runnerwatch2280 2 роки тому

    “IVE NEVER BEEN TO A MOUNTAIN”! 😢

  • @Synic08
    @Synic08 2 роки тому

    Rofl... halfway up a mountain with a green and gold watch... lol!

  • @rayalix
    @rayalix 2 роки тому

    WATCHFINDER REQUEST: Could you please do a feature on the Seiko Discus Burger SCBS015 ? Thanks, love your work.

  • @MatoyaLim
    @MatoyaLim 2 роки тому

    I sniggered whenever you said "Alpinist". 😏
    Also, I think that the SBGP017 should be covered

  • @homeboi4159
    @homeboi4159 2 роки тому

    34mm is perfect

  • @sync232
    @sync232 2 роки тому

    Power reserve on the dial is really a crime.

  • @shiny4842
    @shiny4842 2 роки тому

    That ain’t no tachymeter on the alpinist

  • @danielwiles5869
    @danielwiles5869 2 роки тому

    I really wish the GS was closer to 37mm.

  • @mikemush9741
    @mikemush9741 2 роки тому +3

    I completely agree that 34-36mm are starting to become good sizes. The trend towards smaller watches is certainly picking up steam. I never thought I'd go smaller than 40-42 and after getting the new 36mm Explorer (supposedly 35.2mm), I can absolutely see going smaller. Great looking watch and definitely one I'll be taking a look at. Great video gents! In particular your sidebar about having to stay late at work because of inspiration from a snowstorm. Hilarious!

  • @andyholton7959
    @andyholton7959 2 роки тому

    Love seiko 🤙🏻

  • @amrsalem7143
    @amrsalem7143 2 роки тому

    The Alpinest is adorable and I hated the gold one as u

  • @wieg86
    @wieg86 2 роки тому

    I own the alpinist spb209j1 which is brown and gold. It's even more beautiful then this grey thing. It's too modern for the rest of the watch if you ask me. The GS is beautiful but not busy enough if you ask me. (This is all my opinion ofcourse :) )

    • @wieg86
      @wieg86 2 роки тому

      ...don't think think so. Get a real job. Make your mother proud.

  • @galatians22122
    @galatians22122 2 роки тому

    My AD has got one on Order for me here in the States. Looks like the EU is only going to get 2999 ha ha

  • @MERKAMGCLK
    @MERKAMGCLK 2 роки тому

    I totally agree. The Alpinest has never appealed to me. Until now. Now I really want one.
    I love the Sky flake as well.

  • @NotoriousK_I_T
    @NotoriousK_I_T 2 роки тому

    The baby Alpinist is a much more appealing watch in my opinion. The SPB155 is much nicer than the SARB017

  • @IceDree
    @IceDree 2 роки тому

    I'm beginning to think Tom might be a member of the esteemed r/WCJ club.

  • @peterkulczycki6244
    @peterkulczycki6244 2 роки тому

    I'm gonna put a vote in for the SBGY003 as the coolest. just whisper the words Cocktail Time Spring Drive and I'm nursing.

  • @handlesarethelaststrawiquit
    @handlesarethelaststrawiquit 2 роки тому

    I have a 36mm that is just too small for me. But a 36mm Baltic MR01 looks normal watch size on my wrist. It looks larger than my other 36mm sitting side by side on a table. So yes, 36mm is wearable. I know that now. But 34mm is crazy talk.

  • @kfwimmer
    @kfwimmer 2 роки тому

    Please review Moritz Grossman.

    • @kfwimmer
      @kfwimmer 2 роки тому

      Hi how do I get my money?

  • @c.w.9615
    @c.w.9615 2 роки тому

    I was a junior high aged metal head in New York when the Seattle scene hit mtv and became big. I embraced grunge. My mentor loved Slayer and Nirvana at the time, and all my buds, the weird kids, like it too.

  • @claytonberg721
    @claytonberg721 2 роки тому

    three or four years from now that 9F quartz skyflake quartz will be $2k used on ebay.....

  • @jswede1
    @jswede1 2 роки тому

    with all the currency volatility, this should be $3050 in USD converted from Yen (listed at $3800) and £2880 in British Pounds (listed £3250). wait for the market to correct vs Yen.

    • @KMV007
      @KMV007 2 роки тому

      The price in UK is set by Seiko UK at £3,280. It will never correct itself, it has nothing to do with currency fluctuations.
      In fact, if you look closely, you can see the UK prices are the highest in the world for Grand Seiko watches, closely followed by EU prices and about 20% more expensive than Japanese prices.

    • @jswede1
      @jswede1 2 роки тому

      @@KMV007 I just proved to you that the US price is the most expensive