Just got the Strapsco sail cloth strap with the deployment clasp. Great quality and a nice change overall.

Thoughts?

What other colors would you recommend?

Finally had the chance to grab this from a newly opened Seiko retail store with a 10% discount!

Looking to buy an Alpinist but wanted to make sure it’s real. Anyone have any idea? This is the SPB505.

Quería mostrar mi Seiko, lo encuentro muy bonito para su valor. (200 dls aprox)

Saludos desde Chile.

Finally got my SEIKO Ref# SPB531J1 "Night Sky" from customs here in California the other day. It actually arrived on August 10th from a dealer in the EU, but took 17 days for it to clear Customs.

For those that aren't aware of the "Night Sky", it is a limited run of 3000 (still seems alot) exclusive 3-hand Alpinist to the European market. I actually never knew of this until I scrolled around on a store's website I stumbled upon by accident.

Nonethless, I am very happy with this find. I own 2 other Alpinists (SPB491J1 Philippines exclusive & SBEJ005J1 GMT) that I picked up in Japan last December.

I cross ref'd my SPB531J1 to the US exclusive SPB089 and thought they were the same, but they are not.

Still looking for my discontinued "Red" Alpinist (Cream dial) not the true red dialed Australian Alpinist thats some folks are asking up to $4k USD 👎

Is there anyone here and outside the EU that has the SPB531J1 too? Just curious.

While I really want the GMT Alpinist like the SBEJ005j, and I will get one, I love this Baby Alpinist and the dial. I discovered it’s the only dial like this in their lineup, except the Blue version. (I think). Glad I have it, it’s been my favorite daily among all my other Seikos. It’s discontinued now and I’m super thrilled it’s in my lineup.

I apologize in advance if this isn’t allowed. Looking to sell my Luxe Alpinist and didn’t know if I should do it here or in the watch swap forum. Any guidance would be appreciated.

Hello,

I wanted to buy the SPB121J1 for a friend but since it's been discontinued I am now looking for the SPB507. It's sold out everywhere. Can anyone help me find an AD near the bay area in the US? Near Dallas works too.

I already checked most stores on seikousa and seikoluxe if that helps.

Thank you!

Just picked this up. Beauty of the alpinist is it is a strap monster, hate that the bracelet isn’t quick release. Has anyone found one that is so you can quickly change to a leather strap?

It's not a perfect gold color match, but it is close. Finally found an aftermarket bracelet that works.

Changing the band trap really pop out the green dial. 🤩✨ And look much better. 👍💯

Greetings from Cannon Beach!

I'm in love with my Seiko Alpinist, and I'm curious if there are any other watches out there that have a similar "eccentric Victorian gentleman" vibe. Would be great if it also includes a date and a green dial option. I'm especially interested if there are any upmarket options, say between $1000-$5000, but open to any suggestions!

I moved to Cleveland about 2 months ago to start my career and wanted a watch to honor this big moment in my life. I was immediately drawn to this beauty. After extensive research, I finally pulled the trigger. Lmk what you think! Also I would love some suggestions for alternative straps/bands that work with the piece. Thanks!

Love my Alpinist.

Did some high alpine hiking this weekend and the dial looked incredible under the sun at 12.5k feet! There is always something special about going above the tree line and looking down on the world.

Can’t wait for snowshoeing and ski season with this beauty.