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23 January 2020, 10:02 PM | #1 |
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Seiko SPB121J1 2020 Green Alpinist
my new alpinist has just arrived and initial impressions are wholly positive
the dial colour is gorgeous against the gold tone numerals, the cathedral hand set is so well suited to the dial the compass bezel movement seems to take a deliberate twist to move the internal bezel the Prospex logo does not bother me the date window with cyclops aids legibility and the cyclops itself is not obtrusive on the sapphire front crystal the display back is well executed and the movement itself - 6R35 with 70 hour power reserve - looks impressive - SEIKO and the prospex logo are printed on the glass back both crowns are unsigned the case finishing is beautiful with excellent high polish on the case sides especially it does not seem to wear "tall" at all I know the leather strap was criticised on the SARB017 for being of poor quality - whilst the strap is still brown leather with alligator pattern as before, this strap seems to be of very good quality whilst still needing a little wearing in like all straps. the leather is not shiny and seems to have no plasticky coating. the deployant clasp works very nicely and is a much better alternative to the pin buckle clasp all in all very pleased with this pick up some early phone pictures to conclude
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23 January 2020, 10:14 PM | #2 |
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Sweet, enjoy
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24 January 2020, 02:38 AM | #3 |
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Congratulations Very nice indeed.
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24 January 2020, 02:38 AM | #4 |
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[QUOTE=timlaw;10313916]my new alpinist has just arrived and initial impressions are wholly positive
the dial colour is gorgeous against the gold tone numerals, the cathedral hand set is so well suited to the dial the compass bezel movement seems to take a deliberate twist to move the internal bezel the Prospex logo does not bother me the date window with cyclops aids legibility and the cyclops itself is not obtrusive on the sapphire front crystal the display back is well executed and the movement itself - 6R35 with 70 hour power reserve - looks impressive - SEIKO and the prospex logo are printed on the glass back both crowns are unsigned the case finishing is beautiful with excellent high polish on the case sides especially it does not seem to wear "tall" at all I know the leather strap was criticised on the SARB017 for being of poor quality - whilst the strap is still brown leather with alligator pattern as before, this strap seems to be of very good quality whilst still needing a little wearing in like all straps. the leather is not shiny and seems to have no plasticky coating. the deployant clasp works very nicely and is a much better alternative to the pin buckle clasp all in all very pleased with this pick up some early phone pictures to conclude congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
24 January 2020, 03:36 AM | #5 |
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Congratulations & hope you enjoy wearing it .I like the cyclops & think it’s a nice touch . Might even buy one to compliment the original
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24 January 2020, 03:41 AM | #6 |
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think a strapcode bracelet is on the horizon but the leather strap is really nice on this one
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24 January 2020, 07:15 AM | #7 |
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i have uncle seiko's new beads of rice bracelet on my alpinist and i highly recommend considering it
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24 January 2020, 08:09 AM | #8 |
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it looks lovely but was a bit concerned about the pins to re size as I don't have the tools but can do the screws on my strapcode jubilee that I have fitted to my save the ocean turtle easily enough
I thought this polished oyster would look nice on a alpinist https://www.strapcode.com/collection...s-pcl05-p2s065
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24 January 2020, 09:53 PM | #9 |
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Congratulations.
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24 January 2020, 10:28 PM | #10 |
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Looks like a nicer strap than the original. Enjoy it!
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24 January 2020, 11:15 PM | #11 |
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I don't know what the sarb017 strap was like but it seems from all reviews and reports that it was poor
I days wear and this one seems really nice softening in nicely already and it has a really high quality feel to the leather and the deployant clasp works nicely and has a quality feel. it can only extend the life of the strap as well day 1 of use has the movement at 5 seconds fast so that is promising so far
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24 January 2020, 11:16 PM | #12 |
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Congrats! Great timepiece and have the blue version here.
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27 January 2020, 08:39 AM | #13 |
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on the wrist for 3 days now
movement seems to have settled in to 1 second fast per day the leather strap and clasp have broken in nicely and have a real quality feel and is very comfortable to wear keeper!
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I’ve had very good results with the 6R35 that is fitted inside my updated Prospex “sumo” Ref SBDC083, both in terms of time keeping and power reserve. Pretty impressive. I’m a big fan of the 6R15 actually, I’ve had great results with several models.... the 6R35 is a real upgrade. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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28 January 2020, 05:09 AM | #15 |
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Very nice!
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28 January 2020, 05:41 AM | #16 |
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Looks great! How are you getting along with the rotating inner bezel (the compass bezel)? I understand that the inner bezel does not utilize a screw down crown--have you noticed that it inadvertently rotates on you throughout the day?
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28 January 2020, 07:58 AM | #17 |
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correct the compass crown does not screw down and moves maybe a couple of mm shift in a days wear - not really a deal breaker for me tbh
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Congrats man!!! Looks great
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12 February 2020, 02:35 AM | #21 |
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Super pumped. Just snagged mine from Hodinkee. White dial black strap. Will post photos in two days!
All four references are currently available to purchase on Hodinkee - even the cream dial with gold indices which was previously thought to be a limited release exclusive to the Japan market. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
12 February 2020, 11:09 AM | #22 |
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thought there would be more owners posting by now but still not too many places in the UK with actual stock and my 15% off still seems decent ish
I am loving mine - settled at 5 seconds per day fast so pretty decent - strap broken in nicely congrats on the pick up and looking forward to your photos
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Thanks ! Glad to hear you’re still enjoying it. I wouldn’t be surprised if pictures start to come in from a bunch of folks - just hit the market in the US. Do you plan to keep it on the original strap? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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12 February 2020, 12:23 PM | #24 |
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Very cool. Enjoy!
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Congrats!
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12 February 2020, 03:14 PM | #26 |
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after reading all the negative stuff about the sarb 017 strap I suspect I would be putting it on a strapcode oyster bracelet immediately and had chosen my option but the strap and deployant clasp I just don't see the need - in my view the strap is attractive and more than good enough to use long term
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Well, tomorrow is the day. Wrist shots to come!
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15 February 2020, 11:46 AM | #28 |
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It has arrived! Love it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
15 February 2020, 05:58 PM | #29 |
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looks excellent - enjoy !!
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Congratulations.
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