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dchang81 · 7 October 2019, 12:00 PM

All of a sudden these are at most dealers I've stopped by, did Seiko release a second batch? Same thing with the SLA033

Ny325 · 7 October 2019, 12:34 PM

I have to look into this. I was interested in the blue Alpinist, however they were sold out.

Old Expat Beast · 7 October 2019, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dchang81

All of a sudden these are at most dealers I've stopped by, did Seiko release a second batch? Same thing with the SLA033

I read somewhere recently that they released another batch, I think, yes.

Pongster · 8 October 2019, 01:37 AM

It’s a 1,959 piece release. I think only a portion was released during the launch and another portion released recently.

I suppose it can be validated from the serial numbers.

hitman23 · 8 October 2019, 02:12 AM

what dealers if I may ask? looking for one

Fabrice M · 8 October 2019, 02:27 AM

They definitely did not as per their website (Seiko USA). This was a limited edition of only 1990 ( not part of a batch : ). No other blue alpinist will be made. So the one you saw are either a leftover from the original batch or copies.

scarlet knight · 8 October 2019, 03:43 AM

If you cannot get a blue Alpinist, consider an Oris Big Crown Pointer Date. I like mine.

P.S. I own a green Seiko Alpinist and the Oris strikes me as a higher quality watch. Of course, it costs more, too, but it is at a reasonable (to me) price point.

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Locust · 8 October 2019, 05:26 AM

Some AD's absolutely now have the blue alpinist. They ARE NOT a new batch. still xx/1959. My AD got one. There's an AD in tampa who has gotten a couple. Seiko just held onto a few apparently.

Locust · 8 October 2019, 05:36 AM

Old northeast jewelers had it last month. Probably gone but you never know.....

dchang81 · 8 October 2019, 09:15 AM

By new batch I mean a slow rollout of the 1959. Several dealers that didn't have the SLA033, all of a sudden have it again.

Fat_ninja · 8 October 2019, 10:24 AM

I thought it was sold out again. A friend from here just bought one when they opened up the order books.

Hope you guys that want it get it... it is such a great watch

MadSpaniard · 8 October 2019, 10:10 PM

Seiko simply released more units from the same 1959 numbered unit edition.

On Wednesday 10/2 they posted these additional units for purchase on their seikousa website, but they sold out there within a few hours that same day. I was able to buy one from their site at that time, which was delivered a few days later.

Hope you all manage to find one, it's a really cool watch especially at the price.

nyc2la · 13 October 2019, 04:28 AM

Was lucky and found one at an AD. Picked it up this morning. What a bargain!

The size is perfect. Love the dial. A well put together watch.

MadSpaniard · 13 October 2019, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by nyc2la

Was lucky and found one at an AD. Picked it up this morning. What a bargain!

The size is perfect. Love the dial. A well put together watch.

@nyc2la: glad you like your new Alpinist. Mine says hello. I've got it on a Barton Elite Silicone navy strap for now.

nyc2la · 14 October 2019, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MadSpaniard

@nyc2la: glad you like your new Alpinist. Mine says hello. I've got it on a Barton Elite Silicone navy strap for now.

Thanks! And the Barton strap looks excellent on it! Do you know the lug width of the Alpinist?

SLWoodster · 14 October 2019, 03:32 PM

awesome!

Galaga167 · 14 October 2019, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by nyc2la

Thanks! And the Barton strap looks excellent on it! Do you know the lug width of the Alpinist?

20mm.

The case of this Seiko Alpinist has a diameter of 38 mm excluding crown and about 41 mm including crown. It has a 46 mm length from lug to lug, with 20 mm lug width. The wrist watch is not too thick, at just over 12 mm in thickness.

https://automaticwatchesformen.com/s...iew-green-dial

MadSpaniard · 14 October 2019, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by nyc2la

Thanks! And the Barton strap looks excellent on it! Do you know the lug width of the Alpinist?

Hello @nyc2la: the lug width on the Alpinist Blue is 20mm, which incidentally, is the same as the other two Seikos I have, the SNE441 diver model and the Shippo enamel 3-hand, so that way I can get even more mileage of out straps.

I highly recommend the Barton Elite Silicone straps, super comfortable and really easy to swap on/off. Also check out their new sailcloth line, I tried one and it's also pretty nice.

I hope you enjoy your great new Alpinist in the best of health, I am thoroughly liking mine. cheers.

Halothane · 15 October 2019, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MadSpaniard

@nyc2la: glad you like your new Alpinist. Mine says hello. I've got it on a Barton Elite Silicone navy strap for now.

Looks great , is that the navy blue? I want to order one.

Tom

MadSpaniard · 15 October 2019, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by tomalf123

Looks great , is that the navy blue? I want to order one.

Tom

Hello @tomalf123: yes, it is the solid navy blue Barton Elite Silicone strap, available on Amazon and elsewhere. You want the "Elite Silicone" stap, not the regular "silicone" strap, which is higher-grade quality etc (but still inexpensive and a great value). Hope that helps.

Halothane · 15 October 2019, 03:42 AM

Great , thanks!!

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gnuyork · 15 October 2019, 04:36 AM

Was going to head to an AD today, but it's closed due to Columbus day... I want to see if they have a blue in stock. I'd love to see one in person and try it on.

Pongster · 15 October 2019, 12:09 PM

Mine says hi

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nyc2la · 15 October 2019, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadSpaniard

Hello @nyc2la: the lug width on the Alpinist Blue is 20mm, which incidentally, is the same as the other two Seikos I have, the SNE441 diver model and the Shippo enamel 3-hand, so that way I can get even more mileage of out straps.

I highly recommend the Barton Elite Silicone straps, super comfortable and really easy to swap on/off. Also check out their new sailcloth line, I tried one and it's also pretty nice.

I hope you enjoy your great new Alpinist in the best of health, I am thoroughly liking mine. cheers.

Thank you!

BNA/LION · 15 October 2019, 01:42 PM

Nice!

Ny325 · 15 October 2019, 04:39 PM

Would love to see it in person. My AD doesn't have one.

sevenss · 17 October 2019, 12:38 AM

What price it should be ?

MadSpaniard · 17 October 2019, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by sevenss

What price it should be ?

@sevenss: the list price is $600, here's a little more info for you:

https://seikousa.com/products/spb089

7 October 2019, 12:00 PM	#1
dchang81 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,042	Blue alpinist availability? All of a sudden these are at most dealers I've stopped by, did Seiko release a second batch? Same thing with the SLA033

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7 October 2019, 12:34 PM	#2
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,798	I have to look into this. I was interested in the blue Alpinist, however they were sold out.

8 October 2019, 01:37 AM	#4
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	It’s a 1,959 piece release. I think only a portion was released during the launch and another portion released recently. I suppose it can be validated from the serial numbers.

8 October 2019, 02:12 AM	#5
hitman23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: ny Posts: 765	what dealers if I may ask? looking for one

8 October 2019, 02:27 AM	#6
Fabrice M 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Denver Watch: This and that... Posts: 1,640	They definitely did not as per their website (Seiko USA). This was a limited edition of only 1990 ( not part of a batch : ). No other blue alpinist will be made. So the one you saw are either a leftover from the original batch or copies.

8 October 2019, 03:43 AM	#7
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,146	If you cannot get a blue Alpinist, consider an Oris Big Crown Pointer Date. I like mine. P.S. I own a green Seiko Alpinist and the Oris strikes me as a higher quality watch. Of course, it costs more, too, but it is at a reasonable (to me) price point. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

8 October 2019, 05:26 AM	#8
Locust "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Usa Watch: All Posts: 1,411	Some AD's absolutely now have the blue alpinist. They ARE NOT a new batch. still xx/1959. My AD got one. There's an AD in tampa who has gotten a couple. Seiko just held onto a few apparently.

8 October 2019, 05:36 AM	#9
Locust "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Usa Watch: All Posts: 1,411	Old northeast jewelers had it last month. Probably gone but you never know.....

8 October 2019, 09:15 AM	#10
dchang81 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,042	By new batch I mean a slow rollout of the 1959. Several dealers that didn't have the SLA033, all of a sudden have it again.

8 October 2019, 10:24 AM	#11
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	I thought it was sold out again. A friend from here just bought one when they opened up the order books. Hope you guys that want it get it... it is such a great watch

8 October 2019, 10:10 PM	#12
MadSpaniard "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Atlanta Posts: 343	Seiko simply released more units from the same 1959 numbered unit edition. On Wednesday 10/2 they posted these additional units for purchase on their seikousa website, but they sold out there within a few hours that same day. I was able to buy one from their site at that time, which was delivered a few days later. Hope you all manage to find one, it's a really cool watch especially at the price.

14 October 2019, 03:32 PM	#16
SLWoodster "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: California Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 1,257	awesome!

15 October 2019, 03:42 AM	#21
Halothane 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Anonymous Location: location location Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,284	Great , thanks!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 October 2019, 04:36 AM	#22
gnuyork "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 3,248	Was going to head to an AD today, but it's closed due to Columbus day... I want to see if they have a blue in stock. I'd love to see one in person and try it on.

15 October 2019, 12:09 PM	#23
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	Mine says hi Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 October 2019, 04:39 PM	#26
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,798	Would love to see it in person. My AD doesn't have one.

17 October 2019, 12:38 AM	#27
sevenss "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hanoi Posts: 21	What price it should be ?

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