[foghorn]

I had been eyeing this one for quite awhile and finally went ahead and got it.

Seiko Alpinist SARB017

Japan only model delivered on a Sunday only 4 days from ordering

38mm w/out crown,sapphire (not sapphlex) crystal,water resistant to 200m,screw down crown,inner rotating compass bezel and powered by the Seiko in house 6R15 automatic movement

I really like the vintage/sport lookof this waych.
The green dial coupled with gold numerals and indices, on a brown leather strap are a great looking combo.

 

[wautersjr]

Great pick up... Love the green :thumbup1: Congrats

 

[diver88]

pretty cool Mr Foghorn:thumbup1:

really a nice looking Seiko:thumbup1:
now, how did you get Sunday delivery?

diver88

 

[Knight Watchman]

Congratulations Jeff on your new Alpinist. :thumbup1:
It is truly gorgeous, but I just wanted to inform
you that your new Alpinist "set" is now incomplete!

Pics by Watch-Tanaka of Japan

 

[foghorn]

pretty cool Mr Foghorn:thumbup1:

really a nice looking Seiko:thumbup1:
now, how did you get Sunday delivery?

diver88

Price includes express mail!:thumbup:

 

[foghorn]

Congratulations Jeff on your new Alpinist. :thumbup1:
It is truly gorgeous, but I just wanted to inform
you that your new Alpinist "set" is now incomplete!

Pics by Watch-Tanaka of Japan

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[timefinder]

Very nice! :thumbup:

 

[mgiraz]

Great pick Fog. Avery classic sport look!:thumbup1:

 

[bullosa]

Foggy, congrats! Have I told you that you take great shots? The sun burst green dial Alpinist look absolutely gorgeous. I have never seen it's beauty till I saw your wrist shot. :thumbup1:

 

[boscoe]

Congrats, Foggy. Love the green dial. A very different and interesting look.
Best of luck! I look forward to your review

 

[Agent Orange]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: It's a gem, mr. foggy!:thumbup1:

 

[bullandvodka]

Very nice pickup Foggy. I realy like the look of the mechanical alpinist, but I LOVE the look of it's quartz "twin". I don't know why Seiko went the direction they did on those. Seems backwards to me, but perhaps they felt mechanical buyers wanted a softer look?

Still, I'd take the mechanical anyday since quartz doesn't interest me. Let us all know how it goes. BTW, I know it is a touchy subject here, but did you source the piece from "H" or "K"? PM, me with your thoughts on them.

Cheers,
---B&V

 

[AutoMovt]

That model is sweat.:thumbup1: The green dial really makes it stand out.
Congrats and wear well.

 

[FloridaGary]

Nice looking Seiko, Foghorn and I'm not surprised you received it in 4 days. When I purchased an Orient directly from Japan, I also received it in 4 days. Just amazing.

Enjoy your new timepiece. It looks like it will get a lot of wrist time. :thumbup1:

Gary

 

[muttley]

Very nice pickup Foggy. BTW, I know it is a touchy subject here, but did you source the piece from "H" or "K"? PM, me with your thoughts on them.

Cheers,
---B&V

What's up with "H" or "K" ? I've obviously missed a nice touchy subject. Is it like saying Ebay or Watchuseek? What's the story?
PM me if it's too juicy for this thread.

 

[muttley]

I meant to ask as well - what's with the compass dial? I have seen this function on some other watches, and I can't see how it actually works. Do you use the sun to orientate it? But then how does the watch keep a reference to that point as you move around?
Regardless of functionality, it is a fantastic looking watch - the green & gold go well together (just ask any Aussie, it's their national colours )
Cheers.

 

[Knight Watchman]

What's up with "H" or "K" ? I've obviously missed a nice touchy subject. Is it like saying Ebay or Watchuseek? What's the story?
PM me if it's too juicy for this thread.

Just two very fine gentlemen living in Japan: :laugh:

H = Higuchi

K = K-seiya

 

[muttley]

Just two very fine gentlemen living in Japan: :laugh:

H = Higuchi

K = Katsu

Thanks Much, KW. I guess info will be forthcoming if I watch enough posts (or just keep asking)

Cheers

 

[bullosa]

Isnt Katsu and Higuchi the same person?

 

[Tom Barry]

Nice catch!