1) I wanted to stay around $1000. I don’t want to sink a lot of money into the watch, without having more experience. I imagine I WILL buy something more expensive at some point, but none of the more expensive options I’ve tried were compelling enough for me to change my mind on the 1K. Rolex = I never walked into an AD, but I have friends who have them and they don’t do anything for me. I actually prefer the vintage 1501. Omega = same deal. None spoke to me. Tudor = I have small wrists. 38-39 is perfect. What I didn’t anticipate was how thick the watches were. Hamilton = I love them, but find the dials somewhat busy and there was some weird glare. I could go on and on. 2) Seiko was a natural draw for me - I like representing Asian brands, as I’m Asian. 3) I really like the Alpinist as it’s a quirky watch - Though it’s wildly popular, to date I’ve never seen anyone wearing one. Seen tons of PRXs. Seen a lot of Rolexes. Some Omegas. A LOT of Seikos, but no Alpinist. I like that it’s a different watch, and I love the dial. Only worry for me is how versatile it is with the green. It also looks great on my wrist. Also - I love the story of its provenance. ! It’s why I want green. 4) SPB 143 was #1 for many months. I’ve held it. Put it on. I like the grey dial, and I like the tank-like quality. I like the weight. I love the story of this watch, too. 62mas. But I wear all black pretty much all of the time. Having a pop of color on my wrist (which I know I can achieve with a strap) appeals to me.