the green does it for me...its such a beautiful color and it's a great size. the cathedral hands also adds a nice touch

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

I admit the green is mesmerizing.

@exothermal.sprocket

6 жыл бұрын

I bought this watch a couple weeks ago and am looking for strap options. The "leather" OEM is so ridiculously stiff especially toward the lugs that it causes the whole watch to stand up from my wrist or flop 90º to the side. Really like the watch. Can't help but thing it would be fabulous in a blue color as well, maybe with silver indexes. One gripe: no 12 o'clock marker for night viewing. Going to pick up one of these bands...

The past few years have been a roller coaster. I survived two heart attacks and consequent CABGx3. This year is my 60th birthday, and my family gave me a SARB017 to celebrate my surviving the last two years to reach 60 years of age, not to mention major bushfires last month. Consequently, I am looking for a replacement strap to match the watch. As Jubilee means a celebration of an anniversary denoting the 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th, or 70th year etc., I am looking at getting a Jubilee watch bracelet for the SARB017. However, I need to wait until I get back to work before getting one. Thank you Mark for your wonderful reviews of these bracelets. It has helped me make an informed choice. Keep up the good work. Cheers. Mark E.

You have NO idea how much your video helped me to move my Alpinist to a new bracelet. Thank you! 🙏

Ok, the Alpinist is one of my fav watches of all times, i´ve never seen it with steel bracelets, both oyster and jubilee are a MUST!! Great video!!

I just got the Alpinist and these look like some great options. Thank you for such a helpful video!

I've just bought an Angus jubilee from you after watching this video! Looking forward to it!

I think that people like this because it's kind of like the Rolex Explorer in that it can be used as either a sport or dress watch. It's also a good mix of vintage and modern styling. Adding all of that together could have resulted in a boring watch that ticks boxes, but the Alpinist is undeniably unique.

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@mrjasonrowland

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed but I believe the Seiko is better looking than the Rolex.

Out of all the watch video guys I think you are the best. Straight business.

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, I appreciate that.

I just wanna say, you never disappoint. I love your videos.

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This Angus Jubilee goes HARD! Its so stylish, yet comfortable. I bought mine a few weeks ago, and my Alpinist just goes great with this one.

@lamadoo

6 жыл бұрын

Is it too thick? I'm thinking of getting one but it looks massive for such a small watch.

I got this watch due to being influenced by the watch videos praising it... wasn’t real impressed at first but it’s growing on me and is more loved than other watches I thought were great when I first got them. One problem I have is that it’s dressy and rugged so it discourages me from buying other watches as my Alpinist can cover it.

Wasn’t a big fan of the alpinist, but with the strap code bracelet it really changes the feel. Now I want one!!!

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Ha! It happens. Thanks for watching.

I saw this watch when I first started getting into the hobby and thought it was hideous, couldn't understand why anyone would like it. Now I own it and it's the watch that gets the most wrist time for me. Have it on the Strapcode Oyster from Monday to Thursday for work, then a Hirsch Liberty on Friday and through the weekend. The first watch I've truly fallen in love with.

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Beauty! Weekly strap changes; the sign of a true fan.

After watching this video I decided to immediately buy the Alpinist.Noticed that Marc was not into the watch at all, which I also agree with, not quite sure why people go crazy about this watch. .. But then there was a change of heart? Right after swapping the leather band with the jubilee, you could sense his enthusiasm about the upgraded new look. Logged into LIW website, lucked out it was in stock, bought the alpinist and the cocktail both at the same time. Immediately put on a Hadley Roma tan honey strap and the watch looks amazing. Will be getting the strapcode pretty soon. Thanks Marc for the videos, honesty and excellent service. Will be wearing this beauty at the LEroica vintage bicycle ride in Tuscany next week!

To each his own. But for me this is a gorgeous and unique watch. Iconic even, in that there is no other like it. About the strap, people are right. It wears uncomfortable. Great video!

After seeing this video I bought the Angus Jubilee for my Alpinist! I thought the price was too high until it came. The quality is superlative and worth every penny. The screw links have REAL screws with no friction pins under them like my Grand Seiko bracelet. I am thrilled with this bracelet and look to wear it proudly for years! Thanks for the video.

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Wonderful bracelet and amazing technology.

This is definitely on my wish list! I just hope Strapcode makes a compatible bracelet for the Recraft SNKPs.

Great review as always, Marc. Thanks!

Wow, those really do make the watch pop. I've been eying one of these (like the green dial) but it didn't speak to me -- til seeing it with either of these bracelets!

The combination of beauty and versatility are why this watch is so popular. I love mine and thanks to the green dial of the Alpinist it gets more compliments than my Datejust.

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

The Angus bracelet is really sharp! I removed the Seiko Oyster from my Alpinist because I felt it was too boring-now it’s on a green ZULU. May have to consider this Angus Jubilee 🤔.

I'm with you Mark. Not sure why people go nuts over this watch but the bracelets do improve the looks significantly.

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Indeed.

Marc,Looks good with the bracelet!I will be buying this from your website!Thanks for the great videos!

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Mark, I know exactly where you’re coming from when you say it hasn’t struck a chord… I urge you to put it on the Angus Jubilee bracelet and wear it for three days… I tried a leather strap thing… Even a single pass NATO...And then I put it on the Angus Jubilee...At that point I fell in love with that watch… As a guy with way too many watches I have 20 divers...A bunch of other watches as well… This one just became a keeper… And I already know that I’m gonna buy another SARB now...Just an awesome watch....

Nice!! I have the Alpinist, and i have both those Strapcode bracelets too :) I love my Alpinist, so i definitely enjoyed watching this video lol

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Great! Which do you like better?

@CoolCforlife

6 жыл бұрын

Angus jubilee is the winner for me! Super comfortable, and super nice! :) What about you?

@wakawaka1976

3 жыл бұрын

Do you happen to have this on a quick release bar? If you don’t, do you know if quick release bars will work on these bracelets?

That Super Oyster is almost a mandatory purchase for this watch. Great video as always!

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

LOL; it's mandatory with the 007 IMO

@wolframazer

6 жыл бұрын

so expensive eh but worth it

@blu-fox

6 жыл бұрын

Long Island Watch but what if you have a 007 and a 017? So many mandatory bracelets lol

Do you say it's not your favorite watch but you were definitely you know drooling over it you were definitely enjoying the watch and the more you work with it the more you become attached to it

Hi Mark! Great video you made me buy the watch and the bracelet!

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Glad it worked!

That super oyster looks fantastic

One of my favorite watches...

Was not real enamored with the Alpinist - but since Seiko has discontinued them, and since Marc still had one at a good price, and since I'm getting the Angus Jubilee, it's starting to grow on me and it's only increasing in value!

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

LOL, that works.

I love the watch and the strap code angus jubilee is truly amazing on it. (all eyes on the SARB)

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Marc, I have the Alpinist, and I think the all steel bracelets overpower the sunburst dial. If Strapcode decides to do a steel and gold-tone oyster bracelet for this watch, I would purchase in a heartbeat. Thanks for the great vid!

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Marc, you make it look so easy putting that oyster bracelet on. Took me quite a few goes and many scratches later to put that thing on. I had trouble connecting both ends of the spring bars on both sides. One side would go in the hole and one wouldn't. I had to use the needle in a safety pin to bend and move the other end to the other hole.

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Good editing!

Great video as usual. I agree with you it is a great watch, and I can see why so many people love it, but it just doesn't do it for me; it might be the numbers, hands and the Seiko logo in gold. I think it would look better if they were silver (and a blue dial would make it even better, specially with those bracelets), but as you said; to each their own!

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Indeed.

Excellent demonstration, Marc!

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Love the green dials. But having to retire way too early, I'm on a budget. Put strapcode miltat on my green dial 5 sports less than an hour ago.

I have the Alpinist - it is amazing

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it

@rajatwow737

4 жыл бұрын

Same here

I don't like my watch to be loose and move around, I like it to stay put without cutting off circulation. I've loved the watch but I haven't been able to get a nato or leather strap to fit just right. Also I don't know if it matters but I have a very small wrist at 6" even. No more. This Strapcode bracelet with it's 6 point micro adjustment gets a proper fit! This bracelet fits so well I really enjoy wearing the watch more.

It is impressive on a metal bracelet!!! Makes me want to buy a second Alpinist to have one with an oyster bracelet...

Such a classic Japanese watch! I got mine a few days ago and it's perfect for my small wrist. I love the retro styling and the face is very readable, even when I'm not wearing my glasses. I noticed the leather strap was very stiff and uncomfortable when I first tried it on. Since it's leather, I rolled the band in my fingers for a while to break it in. After a few days of wear, the band is perfectly comfortable and fits my wrist better than any metal band I've worn. I think the provided band is a perfect aesthetic fit for this watch, it's very classy. I've seen the watch with these modern oyster bands and I think they completely ruin the retro aesthetic of the Alpinist. It's not a modern style watch, why put a modern style bracelet on it. Totally incongruous vibe in my opinion.

@scrumpymanjack

4 жыл бұрын

House RN I agree fully with this comment. Only thing I would add is that I’d be tempted to change out the stock “faux alligator” band for a high-quality real alligator band of a lighter brown.

Thanks for the video as always much appreciated. I purchased both recently. Tried to get strap from your site but it was not in stock.

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

End of March!

Oh hi Mark

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Howdie.

@azizhusseinz2083

6 жыл бұрын

Is it a line from "The Room"?

@DoctorJ1337

6 жыл бұрын

Indeed it is

@blacklightrocker

6 жыл бұрын

I always play that scene in my mind when I hear the intro

@azizhusseinz2083

6 жыл бұрын

LOL the charming rooftop scene

Hi Marc,I did pick up the Alpinist from you a few weeks back and almost simultaneously the super oyster directly from strapcode. The SO is really something else and is a great match for the Alpinist. Great video as always! Off topic: just beats me why the Mako USA is not allowed to be sold by LIW :(

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing and buying!

Hi Marc, Order 72311. Done and dusted. Thanks for the video:)

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks. One of many after this video!

I love Seiko however like you I think the SARB017 is Bone Ugly. The Strap Code Bracelets are awesome. The only Seiko Bracelet I really like is on the Monster. It would be great if Strap Code would copy it using a 5 mm Thickness links with an amazing clasp like the Angus.Great review and Thanks for sharing.

Just got both the watch and the strap thanks for this video and advice 👍🏼

@willardhooton920

5 жыл бұрын

Peter S. Oyster or Jubilee?

@soowepic

5 жыл бұрын

Willard Hooton half polished oyster

@willardhooton920

5 жыл бұрын

Peter S. The best choice of all for that watch👍

That jubilee bracelet got me. It is coming soon for my Alpinist. Marc lets be honest if the Alpinist dial was a nice blue you will be caressing the Alpinist like Gollumn the ring.LOL. Happy Holidays.

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Of course!

Brilliant video. Bound to be very popular.

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Anything with Seiko is.

I got my alpinist from u guys and soon as I got it I threw on that Super Oyster haven't took the watch off yet..Thanks Mark for the great super fast delivery and also the great watch

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

My most beautiful and loved piece.

Hi Mark... Thanks for all of the awesome "how to" videos as I am still playing catch to watch them all. I even have solved the formulas being displayed in your clock. Well, except for one that has X and x2. Don't remember those... Getting back to the story - these two bracelets really make this watch "pop" and what a difference they make. I have a similar situation with a Citizen Eco-Drive AT0810-12E and it came with a leather strap and for years I would like to upgrade the watch so something else. I think the watch has a 21 or 22 mm lug, but you might figure out what size and provide a recommendation. It would be nice if any of these two bracelet model might fit my watch. I'd like to buy you. Please let me know. Thank you.

Marc, another great video. Strapcode bracelets are beautiful. Even though I’m not an Alpinist fan either, if Strapcode came out with a two tone jubilee like they did with the SRP775, that would change my mind. Thanks, Mark

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Wow, great idea!

@twinscoupe

6 жыл бұрын

They have one out now , I’m getting one soon for my srp 775 . It’s the super jubilee with ip gold center .

Wish they made a super jubilee , the angus i find is just a tad too hefty

I like the super oyster bracelet 🔥👍

Another great video! I never understood the love for this watch until you broke down the compass bezel... And then you slapped it on that AMAZING jubilee bracelet. Now. I want one! Lol. Any idea if they'll make the jubilee for the sarb033?

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

They are making the oyster, not sure about jubilee.

Feel the same way. It is a beautiful watch for so many reasons. I know all the hype of watch enthousiasts, like myself, around it. Just cannot bring myself around enough to finally buy it. Besides, I was looking for a jubilee bracelet for a project, the Angus will fit the bill.

@gregarends2731

5 жыл бұрын

Btw Marc, does the bracelets, esp. the jubilee, taper down or not ?

Great detailed video! IMO the original leather band is and looks cheap, but -although those metal bracelets are nice- this watch still looks the best on a dark brown leather strap. The solution would be to upgrade it to a good leather strap (some even are water resistant) if you're into wading rivers, paddling or something).

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Nice feedback, thank you.

do you still have angus jubilee in stock for sarb017? couldnt find it in your website

Thank you Mark now i replace the brackets myself. yay :)

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Yes! Perfect.

Hey Mark. Still enjoying the SARX013 I bought from you a couple years ago!

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great video. Strap Code has 2-tone jubilees for other models, so I'm sure at some point they will make one specifically end link fitted for the Alpinist.

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

They sure will answer the mail on this one.

@khronokraze

6 жыл бұрын

additionally, I really wish Seiko would consider more dial color variations for their Alpinist line. Why just green? I like the fact they used to have a white dial version which would be great to see again as a current model along side the green. .. even more colors, I would buy one if something other than green.. just not personally into green dials as much.

Hey ! Just discovered Strapcode brought out the dual tone as you said it would ! Any advice ? (there are 3 versions available (different bucles)) Cheers !

Will you be getting more of the Jubilee in stock??? I'm dying to get one

Very happy with my Super Oyster. Also looks good on a Hirsch gold brown Liberty.

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Nice pairing!

I checked your website. Seiko Alpinist SARB017 is out of stock! Yes, I know it has been discontinued, but if, by any chance, you have a new consignment soon, I shall order one from you for delivery to a Long Island address, 40 minutes from where you are. I watch your videos regularly and want to give you my business if I can. Failing that, I shall order from Amazon where the watch is still available though at an understandably inflated price.

Got the Strapcode Super Oyster for my Alpinist last week, looks wonderful and it feels like quality. I was considering getting the Jubilee but something about the endlinks looks a little off.

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out.

Excellent Marc. I just ordered the Jubilee bracelet for my Alpinist. Do you sell the Jubilee for the SARB033?

Amazing watch!

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

I appreciate your honest opinions of the watch. I like it... it reminds me of the SARB033 in terms of size and shape, a very similar spec. It's a good spec and finish for the price, don't you think?

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I own a SARB033.

Looks much better with the jubilee than the leather. Went from an old man's watch to something I would enjoy.

hi Mark, I just want to ask will the bracelet for the alpinist fit the seiko enamel line such as the SPB073?

Does Strap Code make a bracelet designed for the Seiko SRP309? Their bracelets made specific to watch models seem incredible! Keep up the great videos!

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Monster bracelets? Not that I've seen.

omfg finally. they finally made it.

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Takes time to engineer this stuff.

Marc, does this fit the new alpinist 2020?

Anyone know a time frame of when they will come out with the super oyster for the sarb033?

If Strapcode ever does a curved endlink for the Samurai I will be buying the watch and bracelet from you posthaste.

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Will keep that in mind :)

I like the green

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

It's a great color.

Marc, thanks for the great vid. I'm considering either the Jubilee or the Oyster for my Alpanist, but I'm unsure if the bulky links on the Jubilee will be too large for my small (6.25inch) writs? It appears like the end links increase the lug to lug size on the watch using the Jubilee. What do you think?

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

I prefer the jubilee over the oyster. But it is a beefy link for sure.

Hi Mark! I just recently got the Seiko SNXS75! Do you think this band will fit? If not do you know any other jubilee bands that will fit the snx? Thanks!

Hi Mark , still have mine I bought from you and love this Watch , I have it on a handmade strap from Vintager straps by Micah . I am considering the Angus Jubilee tho

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

It's built like a tank!

@22Phanatic

6 жыл бұрын

Long Island Watch it sure is! I dropped it twice on a hardwood floor no issues. Thx

I bought the Alpinist here in Sweden 10 days ago, I paid just below $800 for it, buying it from the US means cheaper but they will add exports BS and something else so it will end up costing me the same. Man, this bracelet transformed it completely, it is a beautiful watch but the leather strap disappoints, this one is awesome...

Awesome. I'm getting one :D

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Get both!

@quanah

6 жыл бұрын

...That's a damn good idea!

You would love it if it had a blue dial! I love mine in Green.

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

that is for sure!

@RondelayAOK

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I just don't do green well. But love to see it in blue, matte sky blue perhaps.

@markabrielbenedicto9388

6 жыл бұрын

it has a blue version. Seiko Alpinist SSASS. As far as I remembered, seiko only produced 500 pieces of these version. Which makes it so damn expensive

That is really nice

@islandwatch

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

hey buddy! do you know if the angus jubilee fit for seiko alpinist SPB197? i really want to order but i'm not sure if its fit for this watch..

Does anyone know if quick release bars will work on these?

Hey Mark, would you like it better in blue ?

Hi Mark. Great video. Do you know if these bracelets would fit the SARB065 "Cocktail Time"?

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

I do not believe they will.

Can the jubilee fit the sarbp33.

All sold out Mark. Do you have any idea when it will be available again?

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

December.

does strapcode make bracelet for citizen pro master diver watches as well?

Would the strapcode bracelet's endlinks fit the slightly bigger 40.5mm sarg003? I saw on seiya that the oem seiko bracelet they had for the sarb017 had the same part number as the one on my sarg003.

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Not sure as I'm not familiar with the 003.

Just as you were talking about not fully seating the spring bar, the far side wasn't seated haha. Fitted lugs will trick you like that

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

Yup, saw that in editing!

Is there a Jubilee for the Sarb033?

I want the Cocktail with the Angus Jubilee. Currently have the Super Oyster on the SKX007, jubilee suits the 009 more.

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

I've heard that a few times.

Hello, do you think the alpinist would fit on a small wrist, about 6inch?

gotta choose between the regular oyster (sue me) or the polished mid-link one!!!!

Marc, is there any way you can figure out if the jubilee will fit on the cocktail time? SRPB41?

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

I don't think it will.

Have the OEM bracelet expensive but so satisfying i do like strapcode clasp do you think it would fit

@islandwatch

6 жыл бұрын

I've never actually seen the OEM bracelet.