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1 March 2019, 10:40 AM | #91 |
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These photos look great. Thank you.
I snagged one from Hodinkee but was in such a hurry to buy it I didn't even see the shipping options. Mine is coming by ground transport, so I won't get it until Wednesday, per the UPS tracking. |
1 March 2019, 10:56 AM | #92 |
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Nice.
Got my shipping notification. Should have mine tomorrow. Will also report back with pictures.
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1 March 2019, 11:11 AM | #93 |
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Mike, thanks for sharing. I agree that the shots from Hodinkee and the Seiko site almost looked like different watches. But the pictures you provided match what I hoped the watch would be. Thank you!
Congrats Syed, I am still waiting (telling myself patience is a virtue)... |
1 March 2019, 11:25 AM | #94 |
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looks like hodonkee over sold so they are cancelling some people's orders.
Unfortunately, we are unable to fulfill your Seiko U.S. Limited Edition Alpinist SPB089 order at this time, as our system mistakenly accepted more orders than watches we have available. You will be receiving an order cancellation notice and refund very shortly. We expect to receive more of these watches in the summer, and will keep your name at the top of the waitlist so that you are notified first when these become available. We sincerely apologize for the error and for any inconvenience this may have caused, and truly appreciate your support. All best, The HODINKEE Shop Team The Seiko Site is doing the same thing: "Order #xxxx was canceled because we did not have enough stock to fulfill your order and your payment has been refunded ." |
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That's annoying but at least we know there will be more in a few months.
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1 March 2019, 11:58 AM | #97 |
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It may sell for $500 in a month. How limited is limited?
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1 March 2019, 12:20 PM | #98 |
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Thanks for sharing pics, Mike. That looks really good, and nothing like the poor lighting picture I posted.
Sorry to hear about the Hodinkee cancellations. Summer? Yeah, not sure what that implies. I thought these were LE - unless they produced only half and produce the other half later. |
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I’ll try to get some daylight pictures outside tomorrow to better showcase the dial. Overall it’s a good looking watch in my opinion.
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1 March 2019, 12:51 PM | #100 |
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You guys had me scared with the canceled orders, got an email from Seiko that it is confirmed shipped.
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1 March 2019, 01:08 PM | #101 |
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Yesterday I got an email from Hodinkee Shop that they needed extra time to process the order at their warehouse.
Today I got shipping notification. The watch should get to me in SF on Monday. |
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I suppose. Highest I saw was until 800+ - we’ll see from the last batch of shipments too Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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1 March 2019, 10:35 PM | #105 |
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I’m impressed!
I’ve been following a Hamilton Panda chrono on Amazon. $1995 for months, now in the $1500s. May be different for the Alpinist, especially if “limited edition” means anything. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
1 March 2019, 11:56 PM | #106 |
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still no shipping email OR cancellation email for me- mines probably taking longer because i did the cheapest shipping option. hope that doesnt mean they cut my order.... will keep you all posted
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2 March 2019, 12:01 AM | #107 |
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Here are a couple outdoor shots of the dial. Cloudy day, so no direct sunlight on the dial face.
I like it the more I look at it. Definitely darker than what Hodinkee’s photos made it appear to be. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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2 March 2019, 12:51 AM | #108 | |
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Those pictures are the best yet. So much depends on lighting and in natural light I think it's looking pretty good. Mine is out for delivery. Will report back sometime in the evening.
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2 March 2019, 03:55 AM | #109 |
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Just received shipping confirmation- these pics are going to make the wait difficult! thanks for sharing!
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2 March 2019, 05:34 AM | #110 |
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Mine has been delivered. Can't wait to go home and check it out.
I don't see it happening, but if for some reason I absolutely hate it, I will let someone here on TRF get it for whatever I paid. Don't want to be scalper and I will cover the shipping.
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Sadly for me I have missed the boat on this one , but best wishes to all that have been lucky enough to pick one up . The Alpinist has to me been one of Seikos best watches ,that has really sneaked under the radar for so long & until it's discontinuation wasn't really appreciated by most . But in this LE it shows the Alpinist in the best light it could , but I'm still happy to have an original
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2 March 2019, 05:59 AM | #112 |
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New blue LE Alpinist!
The blue is a nice dark Matt blue. Quality is good, it got me thinking, are other watches really 10, 100 or more times better? I know the movement is a big factor but .... anyway, I stopped thinking just enjoy them all I guess! This is the first sub-thousand watch I will actually wear in a long long time!
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2 March 2019, 08:20 AM | #113 |
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Not too bad at all. Dials color shifts a lot depending on the lighting.
Needed a blue dial in the mix.
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2 March 2019, 08:44 AM | #115 |
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It looks nice! Congrats to the early adopters!
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Not as soft/pliable as some higher quality straps but it will do.
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2 March 2019, 10:53 AM | #117 |
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Great pics guys thanks! Mine should be here Monday :-)
I do plan on changing the band.
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2 March 2019, 11:30 AM | #118 |
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I would rate the strap 6 out of 10. Based on what I hear about the original brown strap, this is not bad. I can wear it no problem, and not have the urge to immediately get a new one. It does say Chinese made on the strap.
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3 March 2019, 01:09 AM | #119 |
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Congrats to all the lucky ones.
Meanwhile not only was my order cancelled by Seiko USA, but my CC was charged and the charge posted today rather than being refunded/cancelled as Seiko said it would. As a huge fan of Seiko and GS, I am disappointed in this level of customer service. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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Green and blue.
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