Wait. What?!? Seiko releases NEW Alpinists? Huh?

[nworbled]

https://timeandtidewatches.com/intro...j-and-spb159j/

Didn't we already get new Alpinists in the form of the SPB117, SPB119, and SPB121 earlier this year?

I mean aesthetically the SPB155, SPB157, and SPB159 look like Alpinists but they're missing the inner compass bezel which is arguably the key feature of the watch.

[Pongster]

Maybe buoyed by the success of the Tic-Tac release

[ddaly12]

These look awesome!!! Love the 38mm size... looks very clean without the rotating inner bezel and extra crown. Nice handset. 6R35. Green version looks like a winner. Seiko continuing to kill it.


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[Rollieo]

Originally Posted by nworbled

https://timeandtidewatches.com/intro...j-and-spb159j/

Didn't we already get new Alpinists in the form of the SPB117, SPB119, and SPB121 earlier this year?

I mean aesthetically the SPB155, SPB157, and SPB159 look like Alpinists but they're missing the inner compass bezel which is arguably the key feature of the watch.

Agreed - not an alpinist without the inner compass bezel. Original was much better


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[JR16]

Originally Posted by Rollieo

Agreed - not an alpinist without the inner compass bezel. Original was much better


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“Alpinist-lite”


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[Heff]

I think I like this better without the inner compass.


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[DCheeta]

I don’t even know what an inner bezel compass is for, I won’t miss it. I won’t miss the cyclop over the date, either.

[Cru Jones]

The dial, hands and case look nice, but it’s a strange release. Taking away the compass is taking away the heritage of the watch. Imagine a 38mm Submariner without a bezel but still called a “Submariner”. Weird. It might look good, but weird.

[Pongster]

^ Although the first Alpinist in the 1960s didnt have a compass.

But i agree, the Alpinist gained prominence with the SARB017 i think. And it has a compass. That is the iconic Alpinist for me.

[Galaga167]

Originally Posted by Rollieo

Agreed - not an alpinist without the inner compass bezel. Original was much better


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Many alpinists didn’t have that stupid compass bezel and second crown.

https://thespringbar.com/blogs/guide...lectors-guide/

[Stud Screw]

Vomit green. Nice job, Seiko.

[ParkAve]

No cyclops is a win. But one look at it and it doesn't possess that special it factor.

[s1mb4]

I am digging it...

[JR16]

Anyone know when these are available in US?


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[AEC]

Originally Posted by JR16

Anyone know when these are available in US?


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The preview articles I saw said September, and I've been watching web sites for Seiko US, Seiya, and Gnomon, but no further signs of activity yet...

I'm hoping to pick one up as a holiday gift for a nephew.

[JR16]

Originally Posted by AEC

The preview articles I saw said September, and I've been watching web sites for Seiko US, Seiya, and Gnomon, but no further signs of activity yet...



I'm hoping to pick one up as a holiday gift for a nephew.

Thanks- September is what I saw too... of which there are only a few days left.
I think they did a nice job w the design, 6R movement and nice price point especially if they will be avail at discount through website, Macy’s etc


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[nworbled]

Originally Posted by JR16

Thanks- September is what I saw too... of which there are only a few days left.
I think they did a nice job w the design, 6R movement and nice price point especially if they will be avail at discount through website, Macy’s etc


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I think this could be a really good inexpensive alternative to the Rolex Explorer. Seems very versatile and it has 200m of water resistance. It can be a do anything, go anywhere watch.