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SARB017 Alpinist, a classic
The Seiko Alpinist SARB017, is a beautiful watch. It has a stunning green sunburst face which changes colour with the light, from almost black to brilliant green. The stainless steel case is predominantly polished, with subtle brushed upper surface to the lugs. The case has a wonderful organic form, which is 39mm across and 12mm thick. It hugs the wrist and looks good on smaller or large wrists.
The internal bezel which enables navigation using the sun (how often people including me, will use this feature, it is a talking point, but I am sure rarely used!).
The face is coveted by a sapphire crystal, making it a lot more resistant to scratches, than the normal Seiko Hardlex. Though there does not appear to be any anti reflective coating, which is disappointing.
The gold cathedral hands and gold applied markers compliment the green face, making this climbers 'tool watch' capable of being used in formal settings as a dress watch, as well as with jeans and T shirt.
The only feature that lets the watch down is the cheap, plasticy, supplied strap, which has now been replaced by me with a better quality brown leather strap and deployment clasp.
The movement is an automatic 6R15 which gives 50 hours reserve. It has diashock shock resistance, hacking and manual wind. If regulated it can provide a reliable, resilient and accurate time piece.
This model has now been discontinued, being replaced by the Prospex SBDC091. This has many features that could be seen as an improvement, but it is significantly more expensive. This older SARB017 has scratched my Alpinist itch and I am more than happy with this recent purchase. An unhealthy case knock was found to be a loose rotor, After a quick tightening of the rotor screw, the fault was fixed and I was a happy shopper once again.
If you can get a reasonably priced SARB017 Alpinist, I would recommend this classic Seiko all day long. Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: mike131186
Believe the hype!
Much nicer in the metal than on YouTube. Very comfortable, & more subtle than in pictures. Yes the standard strap really is awful, but a submariner (or one of its many copies) bracelet fits the case. Stunning finish, accurate movement (+3 per day so far) & built like a tank. Typical Seiko lume lasts all night (tho obviously not as much applied as on a diver) & spot on size. Now the inflated prices are dying down to a reasonable level they're well worth buying as a keeper. Not out classed by my much pricier swiss watches!
Highly recommended 👍👍Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: headtooutlet
The Alpinist
A wonderful classic watch that punches well above its weight for value and style. The beautiful green sunburst dial and gold applied indices are amazing on such a perfectly sized and finished case. The polishing is amazing and looks a million dollars when paired with a Stapcode Angus Jubilee bracelet. Given it is now discontinued I can only see price and desirability going up.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: dutyzerostore
Stylish and a bit different...lovely watch.
Bought this for my partners birthday as he loves his watches & had his eye on it..was a bit worried about delivery/quality etc as am not made of money but arrived as per delivery times shown & is beautiful..partner absolutely loves it..so good result all round.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: citiwide-online-es
Amazing and beautiful watch.
A fantastic looking watch. Superb seiko movement. Beautifully built too. Guaranteed to be a future classic. A must have for any collector. Get one now while you can. Can't recommend enough. 10/10.
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: dutyzerostore
A little watch that packs a big punch
The Alpinist 017 is a beautiful little watch (at 38mm) which wears bigger on the wrist. With green sunburst dial and gilt numerals it is not out of place with watches 3 or 4 times the price. Automatic movement runs well.
I f you buy this watch at around £300-£400
you will not be disappointed.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: richarlamber_29
Seiko watch at last.
This is undoubtedly the best timepiece I have ever owned. So unique with the green face making it such a stunning watch, a real privilege at last to own a fantastic Seiko. Thanks.
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: citiwide-online-es
A lovely watch
It's a lovely looking watch, great to wear since I fitted a seiko steel strap replacing the artificial leather strap, as for the mechanical competence of the watch I will have wait awhile before I am able to comment but up to now all is ok.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: headtooutlet
Seiko Mechanical Automatic Wristwatch SARB017
Classic watch. Lovely quality. Good value for money. Purchased as a gift for an appreciative wearer.
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: citiwide-online-es
Just the best a cult classic the Alpanist buy one
Every watch enthusiast should own this model it gives so much back it is so versatile you can dress up or down amazing movement 10/10
Verified purchase: Yes • Condition: new • Sold by: citiwide-online-es