Prospex Alpinist

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Japanese-made timepiece inspired by Seiko’s original 1959 sports watch

Seiko continues a legacy of precision with the Prospex Alpinist, a timepiece engineered to exceed the demands of land, sky, and sea. Inspired by their original 1959 sports watch, this model blends archival aesthetics—like the deep green dial and gold accents—with a super-hard coated stainless steel case for extreme durability.

Features

• Rotating inner compass bezel for precise outdoor navigation
• LumiBrite hands and markers provide high-visibility in low-light conditions
• Transparent screwdown caseback reveals the intricate 24-jewel automatic movement
• Magnified date calendar for quick, effortless legibility
• Tri-fold push-button release clasp for a secure, comfortable fit
• Made in Japan

Materials

• Case: Stainless steel with super-hard coating
• Crystal: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inner surface
• Strap: Brown calf leather sourced from an LWG certified tannery
• Movement: Caliber 6R55 Automatic

Specs

• Capacity: 72-hour power reserve
• Case Diameter: 39.5mm
• Case Thickness: 12.7mm
• Case Length: 46.4mm
• Lug Width: 20mm
• Water Resistance: 20 bar / 200 meters (660 feet)

About

When we think of Seiko, one word comes to mind: legacy. Founded in 1881 by entrepreneur Kintaro Hattor in the heart of Tokyo, Seiko knows every nook and cranny of what makes an elite watch truly incredible. In those 130+ years, they came up with lasting innovations like the first quartz watch, the first titanium dive watch, and the first multi-functional digital watch. Needless to say, Seiko continues to push the watch game forward.