Three New Alpinists Coming

[MadSpaniard]

Just in case you missed it, an article about three new Seiko Alpinists coming out soon (or at least three new "Alpinist Inspired" models):

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...ex-introducing

The new movement looks interesting, although I'm less enthusiastic about the cyclops date and display back. The price increases 25% to $750 vs. $600 for the recent Blue limited edition, which seems a little up there for a non-limited model. On the other hand, the increase may help sustain the value of previous models.

I own the Alpinist Blue SPB089, it's one of my favorite watches, so all in all I look forward to these new ones.

What do you think?

[Galaga167]

It seems to have increased in size. Now it’s 39.5mm.

[Cru Jones]

Even with the hefty price increase, the value still seems there.

I think my favorite is the last one (white with yellow).

Source of pics: https://www.ablogtowatch.com/seiko-a...line-for-2020/

[MadSpaniard]

Originally Posted by Galaga167

It seems to have increased in size. Now it’s 39.5mm.

I think 39.5mm is the same size as the recent limited edition SPB089, those specs are here (click "show more"):

https://seikousa.com/products/spb089

[scarlet knight]

I have the original in green.

[Pongster]

Does the prospex logo add anything? I prefer it without.

[1William]

I like the cream and silver dial and look forward to my AD getting one in so I can give it a try.

[brandrea]

These look really great, thank you for posting

[Heu]

Nice! Thanks for posting

[mgsooner]

Seiko please stop it with the date magnifiers. Please. Stop.

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by MadSpaniard

The new movement looks interesting, although I'm less enthusiastic about the cyclops date and display back. The price increases 25% to $750 vs. $600 for the recent Blue limited edition, which seems a little up there for a non-limited model. On the other hand, the increase may help sustain the value of previous models.



What do you think?

I think Seiko (Including GS) is going to start making a push to increase pricing across the board. Possibly to gain "respect." There's a psychology to it. I think it will work for GS, but backfire for Seiko.

[daveo5]

Mine


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[middlepath]

Originally Posted by mgsooner

Seiko please stop it with the date magnifiers. Please. Stop.

I have two mini Turtles (SRPC35J1 AND SRPC41K1) with cyclops. At first I hated these date magnifiers but now I don’t notice them on a day-to-day basis. But I definitely prefer my Alpinist SARB017 sans cyclops.



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[Romeojk]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Even with the hefty price increase, the value still seems there.

I think my favorite is the last one (white with yellow).

They look great and I agree, the last one is my favorite. I love the starburst dial.

[Galaga167]

Best price I’ve seen so far


https://www.sakurawatches.com/seiko-...-model-sbdc087

[Pongster]

I still prefer the look of the previous generation


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[Yellowfury]

didn't expect them to add a cyclops on it. I also got my hands on a blue alpinist (thankfully from an AD) and it's a great little piece. I just wish it came with a brown strap rather than the black.

I'm a fan of not limiting models though. I really feel like seiko did the blue alpinist a disservice by making it limited.

[Muxi]

Originally Posted by mgsooner

Seiko please stop it with the date magnifiers. Please. Stop.

Agree

[Galaga167]

[Cru Jones]

FWIW, looks like the date magnifier has a history with Alpinist watches....

https://www.seiko-design.com/en/alpinist/index.html

[Hosum]

Originally Posted by Galaga167

Does that look more to be a matte or sunburst black to you?

[Galaga167]

Originally Posted by Hosum

Does that look more to be a matte or sunburst black to you?

Hard to say. I reckon it’s at least an inky black. I find it more interesting than the Rolex Explorer.

[Fat_ninja]

Not sure I like the cyclops.

[AF_Rob]

Not sure I can throw down nearly $800 for one. At that price, I'd consider making the jump to Grand Seiko.

[yoniman]

Was about to post this.

The cyclops made it more mid-life eye friendly. Now even more legible.

Now, what to choose...


It's just all about health, happiness & family. The rest are just necessary inconvenience we have to deal with.

[JTL31]

Originally Posted by 1William

I like the cream and silver dial ...

Originally Posted by Galaga167

Best price I’ve seen so far
https://www.sakurawatches.com/seiko-...-model-sbdc087

Thanks for the link. I like the cream & silver dial as well! If purchased, I’d change up on the strap color(s) to give a more feminine look. Question for current Alpinist owners: Do you find they wear true to sz. @ 39.5mm or a bit smaller (akin to Turtle models)?

[scarlet knight]

Originally Posted by AF_Rob

Not sure I can throw down nearly $800 for one. At that price, I'd consider making the jump to Grand Seiko.

Like Amazon, especially after the initial hub bub subsides.

[MadSpaniard]

Originally Posted by JTL31

Thanks for the link. I like the cream & silver dial as well! If purchased, I’d change up on the strap color(s) to give a more feminine look. Question for current Alpinist owners: Do you find they wear true to sz. @ 39.5mm or a bit smaller (akin to Turtle models)?

I own the Blue alpinist SPB089, it definitely wears smaller than 39.5mm, probably due to the wide and angled bezels. Regardless, it's one of my favorite watches, delivers well more than it's purchase price, I highly recommend it. Cheers.

[scarlet knight]

Too bad it’s limited.

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by madspaniard

i own the blue alpinist spb089, it definitely wears smaller than 39.5mm, probably due to the wide and angled bezels. Regardless, it's one of my favorite watches, delivers well more than it's purchase price, i highly recommend it. Cheers.

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