Repost of this deal but cheaper! https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/818786
Black on bracelet: https://watchdirect.com.au/products/seiko-prospex-alpinist-m…
Repost of this deal but cheaper! https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/818786
Black on bracelet: https://watchdirect.com.au/products/seiko-prospex-alpinist-m…
The OG SARB017 is better: https://wornandwound.com/review/video-missed-review-the-seik…
Still regret hesitating on this one when it was around $600 a few years back.
I super regret selling my J version SKX007 a few years ago for $400… and some other watch related mishaps (usually sales) over the years
I remember the sarb at sub 400
@maverickjohn: Yeah, I got mine for about $350
@maverickjohn: I got mine for sub 400. Rakuten global market + Ebates cashback IIRC.
I regret not buying a SARB033.
@ihfree: I got a 003 for my friend for about $350. Seiko discontinuing the SARB033/035 and replacing them with their bs Presage models, and ditching the SKXs (proper dive watches with rich history) and replacing them with the new Seiko 5s is inexcusable. These Prospex Alpinists are not too bad if you delete the cyclops and pretend the Prospex "X" isn't there.
Can you remove the cyclops on the new one?
Not a fan of cyclops?
I guess the cleaner look is nicer. But aging eyes benefit from the cyclops
@maverickjohn: Not many people are.. definitely not a fan of the pill shaped one on turtles. The higher end Seikos have reasonably sized text on the wheel. The cyclops looks ok on the classic submariner so not too bad.
It's actually useful though as you say, I'd order no date window than a tiny one like the PRX etc.
Yep, on hardlex and sapphire. Look on YT
@rosebank: Yeah I assumed you can on most watches as long as they are on the outside (easily).
When Seiko were great!
This is good. The SARB017 Rosebank posted is stunning. How do I get a SARB for $400?
lol you can't. someone told me they're $2k secondhand now
@rosebank: What?? Might sell mine!
@rosebank: Shame they uglied up the design - once you've seen that version the cyclops on this one really stares you down till you close the tab
@lbreav: You can get rid of the cyclops
@rosebank: Date window still looks way better on the sarb.
@lbreav: None looks best.
Shame missed the boat on the saab03
Although located at 3 or 6 is tidy as long as it's in place of the marker/number.
You can't unless you look on the used market.
I've got one of these I got back in late 2016 for about $400. It's nice but I don't like the strap (changed it to a nato strap). I don't wear it much but it is very pretty. I get much more wear out of the SARB033 which was about the same $400 mark.
I swapped the leather strap for a president bracelet from Uncle Seiko
@rosebank: I just googled what that is and it looks nice. I should get one and maybe I'd actually wear my alpinist.
Is this the same thing? https://unclestraps.com/en-au/products/president-bracelet-fo…
@MadInstro: Yep, that's the one. Mine is all brushed with the pressure clasp, there were no options for polished or milled back when I got mine, there was just the one bracelet. Only bad thing about it is the end links are not solid, but not a deal-breaker.
Edit: here's a pic https://imgur.com/a/IQlL8l8
@rosebank: Damn that's nice. You've sold me. I'm getting one (I'm going all-brushed / solid milled). Thanks!
Edit: Ordered :)
@rosebank: Please adjust the compass ring to north/12 o'clock position please. I have been triggered.
@rosebank: was hoping that this was at like the 8 o clock position or something
@rosebank: Still 2.5° out man. You're killing me slowly.
Lost mine on boxing day a few years back. I was filthy to learn how much it was worth.
I like the Twitter logo on the dial
Great watch
This or mortgage? I still regret not buying the original even if it was slightly inflated. Now the OG prices are just ridiculous.
What's a mortgage?
Something you regret for the rest of your life. Not to be confused with marriage 😂
Luckily I have neither.
@rosebank: for now
@rosebank: humble brag about owning your house outright! very impressive (assuming you aren't a boomer)
Seiko Prospex Alpinist Automatic Watch Green Dial SPB121J
Not sold out for me
Out of stock
Wore this watch to my wedding. I absolutely love it.
What a great looking watch.