I’m really digging this one. Good review mate.

@ClickSpringReview

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Michael

I'm currently wearing this exact model and I love it. The color combo is great on this guy and I think the compass bezel is a fun change of pace. My only complaint is with the crystal. If there is any AR coating, it's minimal. Occasionally, the reflection makes me need to tilt the watch to better see the hands. A boxed or domed crystal would have been a nice touch as well, but now I'm getting nit-picky. lol Anyway, I'm very happy with this watch and would absolutely recommend it!

@Ferien7

3 жыл бұрын

A domed crystal would be even more reflective than the flat crystal fyi

@ryejack

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ferien7 It's more about having an AR coating than shape. Most of my other watches are either domed or boxed sapphire with single or double AR coating. Those shapes may have distortion, but the AR coating really cuts down on the reflective glare, especially in direct sunlight.

@limacuan

3 жыл бұрын

I think having the reflective glass actually adds to the functionality in terms of design for air rescue purposes ? Correct me if I'm wrong but it could be helpful as a signaling tool to passing by aircrafts... hmmm....

@ryejack

3 жыл бұрын

@@limacuan I have heard that the ability to signal is the intended purpose, which is a fun touch and goes with the case back. Realistically though, I think I would have preferred if they'd just given the crystal an AR coating. Ultimately, this is a really great watch, so when I mention this, it is the most minor of criticisms. I'm wearing this watch right now and very happy with it. :)

Now we need a Mini Tortoise!

@ClickSpringReview

3 жыл бұрын

LOL :)

Very nice piece

@ClickSpringReview

3 жыл бұрын

I think so to Patrick 👍🏻

Love the colour

@ClickSpringReview

3 жыл бұрын

I fully agree myself

I could not decide between the blue and this one, so I had to get both. Now I had to get the SRPH17 which is the black version on the bracelet. I am hoping the black one looks like a low cost Willard alternative.

@ClickSpringReview

2 жыл бұрын

I can see where your coming from there with the Willard thing

I just tried on this watch today in a watch shop along with the new case 41mil rolex submariner and both of them looked anazing, the seiko isa way more attainable goal tho and hopefully I'll be able to buy it pretty soon!!! I love this watch

@ClickSpringReview

Жыл бұрын

There was something about this watch it has to be said , I've not tried the new Sub yet as there is never one in a AD to play with :)

@lefteris426

Жыл бұрын

@@ClickSpringReview yes they're both amazing, although one is way more overpriced than the other... I'll let you figure out which one...😂😂 However the tortoise I think might be the best watch for my wrist and I loved the colour, I love how the strap looks but as you said it feels too stiff, the only to things I see myself changing are the strap and the bezel(it looks great but I don't have any use for a compass, I'd rather have minute markers, the action is great tho)

@ClickSpringReview

Жыл бұрын

I thought the same about the bezel but the colour just looks so good :)

@lefteris426

Жыл бұрын

@@ClickSpringReview yes it looks amazing!! I hope I'll have enough to own it pretty soon!!

@ClickSpringReview

Жыл бұрын

@@lefteris426 fingers crossed for you 🤞let me know how it goes

nice colour way

The lack of AR (or minimal AR) could be used to flash signals to someone a ways away or in the air... (or could just be Seiko cutting a cost haha...either way I think it works on this piece)

@ClickSpringReview

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

Im just gonna wait and buy it cheaper second hand. I love the sapphire upgrade and the smaller case, but i rather have a dual time bezel. Its no biggie, i will just swap it out with a 12 hour bezel. Hopefully strapcode makes a bracelet for it. Not a fan of ropes around my wrist.

@ClickSpringReview

3 жыл бұрын

I'm a big fan of StrapCode bracelets myself

I love that watch but I just can't seem to take my double 007 off my wrist?. It's 25 years old and it has been on several of deployments all over the world and has never left my wrist. Still works like it's new

@ClickSpringReview

2 жыл бұрын

Cool Buck sounds like it has some stories to tell , What's the time keeping like on it? normally they need a service or replacement movement every 10 years say to keep good time Sir

@feardabeard7635

2 жыл бұрын

@@ClickSpringReview it loose about 3 to 5 sec a day. Give or take

@ClickSpringReview

2 жыл бұрын

@@feardabeard7635 wow you have a really one there Sir

It always amazes me that they have never offered a 12 hour bezel on the alpinist and now this aswell

@ClickSpringReview

3 жыл бұрын

I guess a 12 hour bezel would be handy for a second time zone

was about to buy this but the compass only work when the sun is shining, or is visible, and is not strait above like near equator

@ClickSpringReview

Жыл бұрын

So I'm guessing you right pretty will on the equator then in which case as you say it wouldn't work, its only designed as a backup as lets face it your phone has a built in compass plus GPS anyway

how would this compare to the seiko alpinist? thanks

@ClickSpringReview

2 жыл бұрын

Thats a tough one as I really like the 38mm Alpinist dial

What’s the bezel insert diameter?? I will replace that.

@ClickSpringReview

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry Sir I don't have the watch anymore so cant tell you

is this a pistachio or hummus color?

@ClickSpringReview

3 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure but I’m getting hungry thinking about it sir :)

It’s a terrain turtle 🐢.

@ClickSpringReview

2 жыл бұрын

😁👍🏻