SEIKO 1959 ALPINIST MODERN RE-INTERPRETATION - SPB245J1
SEIKO 1959 ALPINIST MODERN RE-INTERPRETATION - SPB245J1
It was in 1959 that Seiko’s first Alpinist watch was introduced to meet the needs of mountain climbers and recreational field sports enthusiasts. From the start, it was well-received and, over the ensuing decades, its reputation spread far beyond the Japanese market for which it was first intended. Remarkably, it was the first Seiko watch ever produced with sports in mind and it blazed a trail that led to the development of many landmark timepieces and timing devices for sports, from stopwatches to diver’s watches, in the decades that followed. While its core character has remained unchanged, its design has evolved over time. Today, the first Alpinist watch from 1959 is re-born in a re-creation that has the high functionality that characterizes the Prospex collection, whose very existence owes so much to the first 1959 Alpinist.
The 1959 Alpinist Modern Re-interpretation
The new watches pay homage to the 1959 Alpinist. They are inspired by the original watch’s distinctive design but are modern in their execution and, of course, up to date in technology, form and function.
Movement
Caliber Number
6R35
Movement Type
Automatic with manual winding
Accuracy
+25 to -15 seconds per day
Duration
Approx. 70 hours
Exterior
Case Material
Stainless steel
Crystal
Curved sapphire crystal
Crystal Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
LumiBrite
Lumibrite on hands and indexes
Clasp
Three-fold clasp with push button release
Other Details
Water Resistance
20 bar
Case Size
46.2 ㎜
Weight
146.0 g
Other specifications
- Screw case back
- Screw-down crown
- See-through case back
Other features
- 24 jewels
- Date display
- Stop second hand function