The Red Desert

 

The newest, latest, the greatest – a watch that SEIKO made FOR YOU! Australian Limited Edition. 1,000 pieces individually numbered. Special boxing.  Inspired by the rugged beauty of Australia’s red deserts. This is the most beautiful burgundy dial I've ever seen, in the entire Alpinist range. Special dealer allocation of two watches only: once gone, they will be gone forever.  Boutique price: $1,250

Seiko Prospex Limited Edition SPB489J 39.5mm case size. Stainless steel case and brown leather strap. Red dial. Sapphire crystal. Compass and date functions. Automatic movement - calibre 6R35. Water resistance 200 metres.

Finding North with a mechanical wrist watch

 

We talked about this not long ago, but there is no harm in talking about it again. Lost and looking for North? It's simple. 1. Point the 12 o'clock marker in direction of Sun 2. North-south line is in the middle between 12'oclock marker and hour hand. In this example: local time is 2pm so middle position between 12 and 2pm is where the North is. Now, having a watch with rotation bezel is really handy, especially so if the bezel is hidden underneath the crystal. Which is exactly the case of this lovely 39mm SEIKO Alpinist SPB210J. Fitted with 6R35 movement and water resistant to 200m the Alpinist belongs to the Prospex line of Seiko sports watches. And I just love that calf strap! Of course, being a J model means that it was manufactured and assembled in Japan.  Retail price: $1,250. Yours -today only - for just $899. This is a massive saving. In addition, you will get an extended 5 years guarantee and the chance to win Captain Willard Seiko as well. By the way, this is what the 39mm watch looks like on my butchers hand. If you have a normal sized wrist, then it would be a perfect fit.

The adventurers watch

 

In 1961, Seiko introduced to the world the Alpinist series. The series was inspired by the Yama-otoko - mountain men that worked or spent time in the mountains. The main goal for the alpinist was to provide a reliable, rugged and accurate timepiece for mountain adventurers.  Sixty years on and the Seiko alpinist series is still in production, making it the 3rd oldest Seiko sub brand. The current Alpinist series got its iconic design update in 1995, but that is a story within itself that can be read here: https://www.seiko-design.com/en/stories-en/alpinist-en/ Late last year Seiko released 3 new Alpinist watches with a bold new design choice - a gradient coloured dial with a textured finish. The dial still features the same numeral and hour marker design but now with a creme coloured finish rather than the original metal markers, adding to the ‘vintage’ feel. The traditional hand cathedral hand style has been carried through to these models as well. The watch is part of the Prospex ‘Land series’, which means it is 200 metres waterproof, a staple of the Prospex line, but not only that, it is also Made in Japan.  There are three models available, the green SPB155J1 which comes on a metal bracelet, the blue SPB157J1 which comes on a stunning blue leather strap and the grey SPB159J1 which comes on the same leather strap in black.

Seiko SPB155J1 - Green 38mm case size Sapphire crystal Automatic movement - calibre 6R35 water resistance 200M Price: $1,100

Seiko SPB157J1 - Blue Price: $1,050

Seiko SPB159J1 - Grey Price: $1,050

Alpinist - the most enigmatic watch ever. Or what is the colour of British Classiness?

 

Bobby is obsessed with the Seiko Alpinist, so it made perfect sense to ask him to introduce the model to our subscribers. He took his time – most of the afternoon to be precise – but this morning, when the article was ready for press, he told us that he has no story to share. For one reason only: the story has been so masterfully told, in detail, by none other than the two Seiko designers who were involved in the creation of the Green Alpinist. And here it is, for your enjoyment – horological sophistication at it’s best.  “The green watch, the most enigmatic Seiko watch ever” https://www.seiko-design.com/en/stories-en/alpinist-en/

Seiko Alpinist Prospex SPB121J1 39.5mm case size. Stainless steel case and brown leather strap.  Water resistance 20 bar. Automatic movement - 6R35 Price: $1,200

We also have the white and black version.

Seiko Alpinist Prospex SPB119J1 39.5mm case size. Stainless steel case and black leather strap.  Water resistance 20 bar. Automatic movement - 6R35 Price: $1,200

Seiko Alpinist Prospex SPB117J1 39.5mm case size. Stainless steel case and bracelet.  Water resistance 20 bar. Automatic movement - 6R35 Price: $1,250