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Why not a Seiko? your opinion on a SARB

Kwijibo
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i don't know for the leather straps but the stainless steel ones of the sarx have an excellent reputation concerning their finishes
see :
sarx043-c_1157x.jpg
 
COYI
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Just found this thread and coincidentally I'm wearing the SARB017 Alpinist at the moment.
I've been wearing a lot of vintage pieces recently and today I was thinking the exact opposite to tikkathree; that the Alpinist actually feels quite large. The case size is 39mm which I think is plenty for this type of watch.
 
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39 mm is the ideal size for many wrists. i really like the retro look of this one :
S-SARY089_a_1157x.jpg

there's also a blue enamel limited edition dial
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tikkathree tikkathree
I've had two Alpinists: each time I lost faith with the overall diameter and feeling small on my 7.5" wrist. Any strap is better than the oe item, I tried the bracelet but still the diameter got to me.
I can't disagree with that. I wear mine on a bracelet and the diameter has always felt a bit small but I wear a lot of vintage too so I'm used to the variation. As has been said 39mm isn't that small. It's the actual size of the dial that makes it look small.
 
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Here's one of th most expensive "non grand Seiko". Titanium case, sapphire, beautiful dial IMHO, incredible bracelet.
S-SARX055_a_1157x.jpg S-SARX055_b2_1157x.jpg
 
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Kwijibo Kwijibo
Here's one of th most expensive "non grand Seiko". Titanium case, sapphire, beautiful dial IMHO, incredible bracelet.
S-SARX055_a_1157x.jpg S-SARX055_b2_1157x.jpg
I have been fighting picking this up. I suppose I'll lose my internal battle, at some point.
 
COYI
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It will be interesting to see what new models Seiko brings out to replace them.
 
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Yeah, they're very popular entry level pieces amongst watch enthusiasts. Strangely enough, as it doesn't get too much wrist time, I was wearing my SARB 017 Alpinist yesterday when I heard the news.
 
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Jwit Jwit
Some interesting news here:
https://www.seiyajapan.com/blogs/news/sayonara

TLDR;
Seiko is stopping production of SARB017,033,035 and SBDX017.
I'm glad I bought an Alpinist when I did! In my opinion it is the only true unique watch out of the four. The rest all have a resemblance to something in the Grand Seiko line, and aren't finished as well. It will be interesting to see what it does to prices, but I love the quirkiness of the Alpinist so much I don't think I could part with it.
 
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Kwijibo Kwijibo
39 mm is the ideal size for many wrists. i really like the retro look of this one :
S-SARY089_a_1157x.jpg

I bought the Presage Cocktail with the white dial. The finish of the dial is just amazing - think you cannot get anything better for a new watch in this price range.

I think its 40 or 41mm though - still wears comfortably.
 
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Foo2rama Foo2rama
TLDR: R.I.P. Alpinist and 3 other OK models that are decently priced.

Now I’ve got to buy one...
I’m expecting to see a price bump within a few weeks if it’s true. And yes I almost bought one last night too🤨
 
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I recently got the mm300, most likely will purchase its replacement. I plan to keep the mm though, it’s a great watch.

Does Seiko release the replacement models at Basel?
 
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Mtek Mtek
I recently got the mm300, most likely will purchase its replacement. I plan to keep the mm though, it’s a great watch.

Does Seiko release the replacement models at Basel?

They do make some announcements. Can’t say if a replacement for these will be included.
 
COYI
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It would be a great shame if Seiko don't introduce a next generation mechanical Alpinist as it has such a long history.

I used to own a 4S15 Alpinist which I thought was even better than the SARB 017 apart from the Hardlex crystal.

IMG_20160910_145026875_HDR.jpg
 
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