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Owner review: Seiko Prospex Alpinist SPB241
The Seiko Prospex Alpinist SPB241, might elicit some groans from the watch world – yet another reproduction based on the golden age of the 50’s and 60’s, yet another Seiko, yet another watch for outdoor adventures that won’t actually take place. Valid points, but I think Seiko did a pretty good job with this $750…
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Owner Review: Seiko Alpinist Green SARB017
The Seiko Alpinist Green SARB017 comes from a line of field watch which was first introduced in 1961. The Alpinist can be described as Seiko’s first real sports watch. It is from the sixth generation of the Alpinist line and was introduced in 2009. It is also one of Seiko’s longest running sub-brands. The Case…
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Owner Review: Seiko Alpinist SPB117J1 – The 6th Generation
First released in 1959, some say 1961. The Seiko Alpinist SPB117J1 is now in it’s sixth generation. Gaining a massive following over the years. The new and improved Alpinist comes in four colour choices. I will be reviewing the black one, with reference SPB117J1 or SBDC087. First impressions are really good as a Seiko Alpinist…
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Owner Review: Seiko Alpinist SARB017
Today I’m thinking of the first time I saw an Alpinist dial. It was the Seiko Alpinist SARB017 with its beautiful green dial, lumed golden cathedral hands and golden markers (Arabic even numerals and stretched bullet shaped odd hour markers). I was smitten. Research helped me learn a little of the interesting history behind the…
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Owner Review: Seiko Alpinist Hodinkee SPB089
I have never felt any attraction for Seiko watches. Being a vintage watch amateur, I do like some of the older pieces, and I recognize the importance of the brand for the watch world. It is a solid brand that has always made innovative and quality watches. So I had no reason in the world…
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R&R – The Seiko Podcast
Welcome to the horology world’s ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of the Rob & The Regulator Show, Alex is joined by fellow Fifth Wrist Radio podcast hosts Roman and Michael to talk about new watch releases from brands like Seiko, Omega and Maurice Lacroix. We even throw in a small independent watchmaker just…