The Seiko Enthusiasts Have Wanted For Years - Alpinist GMT Review

In this video, I provide my complete thoughts on the new Seiko Alpinist GMT, a complicated model enthusiasts have been asking for since the original SARB017 made its monumental debut. As a little bit of a spoiler alert, I think Seiko knocked it out of the park with the SPB377 and SPB379, but what do you guys think?

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[TeddyBaldassarre]

Just a small correction, determining direction in the Southern Hemisphere with the sun and the compass bezel is actually a little bit different than we show in the video. Sorry about that!

[mhzxmko]

Had my brother fetch me the regular green dail Alpinist during his vacantion to Japan, loving it.

[peterkalos]

I love the way they integrated the gmt into the alpinist design language. And getting rid of the cyclops looks more like the original sarb

[hamidhussain]

I always loved the Seiko alpinist and now I love this alpinist GMT even more. The cathedral hands, power reserve along with the GMT tick many boxes. Only thing I wasn’t too impressed with is the date window at 4 o clock position. Maybe it was better suited at 3 o clock position.

[robbiecleighmarks]

Definitely a tool watch with adventure in mind... Not my favorite design but definitely a great one to throw in your pack when heading to the woods.

[MadMaxer]

Not a fan of a near 4 o clock date window but putting it in a circular window and aligning the the text straight does make it look a whole lot better

[syedrehanfida]

Thank you so much for these informative videos. It covers much more than just the watch review. <3

[archygrey]

I find the compass feature is actually quite useful for more than just a compass, for example you can set the north mark at the minute hand and use it to see the time elapsed

[llud]

Excellent little wayfinding tidbit. Well done, as always.

[andrehernandez]

I really like the font you used in the text box specs. It looks really good!

[tossit]

the blue model is absolutely beautiful. well done, Seiko!

[hankhillsnrrwurethra]

Got my GreenSeventeen in 2014 and there was tension that it would go away and never be seen again, in those days. I've been through a few straps and bracelets with it. Thinking about a shell cordovan strap for our tenth anniversary next year :)

This version is no slam dunk for over a grand. Seiko continues to go insane.

[toonlad]

Love it in black!

I have the cream 2020 Alpinist and love it, just isn’t very versatile in terms of its colour but most wouldn’t care about that.

[dissy]

This is a gorgeous watch from the front - but once you turn it on the side it just looks too thick for me. It's gorgeous though in every other way! Love the white dial limited edition too.

[williamthomas]

I don't know, even Teddy seems a little hesitant getting 100% behind this one. The Seiko 5 Sports GMT was a grand slam, and I absolutely love mine. And for the price I paid for mine, the compromises made were more than reasonable.

At over $1100.00, those compromises aren't as easily accepted. a 3hz movement? An iffy band? An office GMT complication? All these are easily overlooked when the watch is in the $350 to $500 price range.

Not so much on a watch costing over twice as much.

[LindaBui-so]

Been watching your videos for a while now and was inspired to start a collection. Started with the amzwatch, its specs for price and clean looks, now am looking for a dress watch to add.

[erikknudsen]

Love it. A rather unique looking field watch.

[rtfh]

With a GMT watch it's very easy to determine North. When you point the GMT hand (set to local time) at the sun, the 12 o'clock marker of the watch face points north (in northern hemispheres)

[Whizzer_]

My favourite Seiko GMT (not mentioned here) is the Sumo Prospex solar diver GMT SBPK001

[RedwoodAggie]

I think both of these look great, though I am guessing that small date will be hard for my aging eyes to read. There's a bit more of a Japanese explorer vibe with the 3/6/9/12 numerals on these too. I am okay with the look/position of it vs. getting rid of or intruding on one of the numerals. My only other wish is these came on bracelet. My only actual complaint is the finishing looks like it leaves a bit to be desired considering the price. I imagine something like a Farer Lander would look better up close. These are definitely no brainers though. For fans of the green Alpinists, the green GMT model is apparently JDM only, with the model number SBEJ005. I think we have the SARB Alpinist situation all over again.