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4 March 2017, 05:01 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Real Name: Guy Gadbois
Location: Norcal
Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko
Posts: 1,743
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INCOMING! Seiko Alpinist SARB017
My first impressions opening the box, wow that dial is great and the watch looks a little smaller that I thought. The case is about 38mm but it looks smaller for some reason. Not a big deal though. I've been wearing a sub all week so my perception of case size might be skewed at the moment. I threw on my DD today and it felt super small too. All the reviews I've seen on YouTube are very accurate describing this watch. The positives and negatives about the watch are spot on. The strap is ridiculous. It looks great on the watch but it's as stiff as a board. I'm going to rough it out as long as I can but I would suggest sourcing a strap at the same time you buy the watch. I can't comment on accuracy just yet but it's only 2 sec slow as of running for 5 hours now. It's a very impressive looking watch in person and the pictures on the internet describe the design very accurately. If you like it in pictures, you'll love it in person! Very classic look. I'm not sure how to phrase this exactly but the Alpinist is a very warm and welcoming watch. It's not super flashy or in your face at all but I wouldn't say it's understated either. It just looks awesome and has a sweet vintage feel! The design didn't need to grow on me to be appreciated more than the second it took me to open the box. It seems to be a great watch overall so far and I'm really excited to add one to my collection! No real complaints that can't be solved by picking up a higher quality strap with the same styling and color.
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Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens 
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4 March 2017, 08:40 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Clive
Location: Exoplanet
Watch: spring-driven
Posts: 38,856
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Nice, congrats
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4 March 2017, 10:00 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Somewhere
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Nice. Congrats!!
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4 March 2017, 10:43 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: North Carolina
Watch: Rolex/Others
Posts: 44,731
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Congratulations. I really like this watch and have almost bought it several times. The green is strong and I thought it would be a fun wear. I jumped over to a Seiko Turtle instead. I will circle back and take a look again.
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5 March 2017, 03:43 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: USA
Watch: Good ones
Posts: 8,143
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Mine says hi!
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5 March 2017, 03:55 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Real Name: Yannis
Location: Europe
Watch: maniac
Posts: 9,070
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Congrats!
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5 March 2017, 04:49 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Mars
Watch: 5712
Posts: 11,509
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Looks nice congrats. What's the second crown for?
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5 March 2017, 06:27 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: USA
Watch: Good ones
Posts: 8,143
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To set the compass. You can see the compass on the extreme outside of the dial. Have not used it. Owner's manual has instructions.
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5 March 2017, 08:41 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Singapore
Posts: 57
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Money well spent. Congrats. Its beautiful.
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5 March 2017, 12:29 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Real Name: Angelo
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Watch: Rolex Submariner
Posts: 42,164
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Congratulations!
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25 May 2017, 09:07 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Dennis
Location: Bay Area - 925
Posts: 40,018
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Congrats!
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