SEIKO PROSPEX The 1959 Alpinist Re-creation

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SEIKO PROSPEX The 1959 Alpinist Re-creation

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Жыл бұрын

Unboxing and honest review of this lovely time keeping piece. 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.

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@OverwindWatch Жыл бұрын

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@alexjrsuiza9114 Жыл бұрын

big fan of re-issue watches and so far it is a home run for Seiko.

@TheMonsterHunterTV Жыл бұрын

I am a big fan of the new Alpinists eypecially the reinterpretation. I hope Seiko will bring more old models back like this. They did a great job with Divers recently.

@Hard_7_Iron Жыл бұрын

This is a really nice watch…. Congrats on your treasure.

@AlexoSexo1 Жыл бұрын

So beautiful. Really nice watch.

@btmontres1423 7 ай бұрын

Appreciated review of a somewhat elusive timepiece rarely seen in the wild. Have heard many complaints about the lack of Alpinist logo on dial, but it’s still a great mid century design and something that could make a great travel watch. Few might notice it except for the educated wearer and those who know.

@IvanOsikin Жыл бұрын

I have this watch and really love it. It's a bit smaller than I would normally buy, but wears very well on the bund. The finishing on the black dial is the real hight point. Luckily all the negative reviews regarding the date window and the lack of 'Alpinist' on the dial meant I picked this up for £1000, box and papers! The time keeping is superb, no more than a couple of seconds a day on mine. I'm wearing it to bits at the moment.

@OverwindWatch Жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

@kostar500 Жыл бұрын

How did you get it for £1000? Used or new?

@IvanOsikin Жыл бұрын

@@kostar500 Used but with that nice box etc

@edteach3r Жыл бұрын

I love this watch and wish I could afford it. My AD has one last one in stock.

@OverwindWatch Жыл бұрын

dont worry, Seiko can always read our mind, they may realse something much better that u can appreciate more

@edteach3r Жыл бұрын

@@OverwindWatch So true!

@matthewtunnicliffe201 Жыл бұрын

Great review and lovely watch.

@OverwindWatch Жыл бұрын

Thanks thanks!

@pinkbono Жыл бұрын

I'm a big fan of the Alpinist serie, I own 3 of them including the SARB017...This one is nice, yes, but there is nothing justifying the price tag here; No signed crown, no COSC equivalent precision range, no sandwich sapphire...I mean, for the price I'd rather get a Tudor Ranger, a used Northflag, a King Seiko, an Oris NY Harbour, or even 3x other "normal" Alpinist. Seiko is totally out of his mind with this one.

@AustraliaWalkTour Жыл бұрын

Nice review

@OverwindWatch Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@dlwatch Жыл бұрын

Classy❤

@OverwindWatch Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@dyslexicbien 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful. But the strap looks cheap leather

@mickbrown9021 Жыл бұрын

So lovely, but why have Seiko spoiled it with a date window !

@OverwindWatch Жыл бұрын

In a way I agree, but somehow while wearing it you wont notice the date window because of it’s subtle implementation. Only when u need it …. It’s there

@mickbrown9021 Жыл бұрын

@@OverwindWatch Thank you for your reply Unboxer. The answer from Seiko would be one with and one without a date window. That would keep the enthusiasts - nerds like me happy :-)). However, in 58 years of watch enthusiasm I can never ignore a date window on a 'classic watch' regardless of it's subtlety. ;-(

@OverwindWatch Жыл бұрын

@@mickbrown9021 I know where u are coming from

@AlexoSexo1 Жыл бұрын

For me the window is very subtile.

@burritomaker69 Жыл бұрын

Very nice. But honestly the date and where it’s placed almost entirely kills the design. This would be a better watch than the Explorer had it been chronometer rated and had no date. 6L35 is also the most entry level Grand Seiko movement which in my opinion does the history of this watch injustice. This deserved a full Grand Seiko movement. And the fact that they made a cheaper more faithful version sorta sucks. Of course this version is more elegant but still.

@OverwindWatch Жыл бұрын

☹

@yusufbest4475 Жыл бұрын

Also, if it comes with a steel bracelet instead

@kivan6088 Жыл бұрын

It's limited edition.. how could I buy it ❤️😍?

@OverwindWatch Жыл бұрын

Sadly but yes, though Seiko botique here in Sydney may have stock because last time I checked they have one on display. Try their website though

@kivan6088 Жыл бұрын

@@OverwindWatch Thank you so much 🥰❤️

@dantimber Жыл бұрын

What is your wrist measurement?

@OverwindWatch Жыл бұрын

Its about 52mm diameter or 150mm in circumference, really slender one

@deanwaller8283 Жыл бұрын

So BORED of people whining about a date window,it's a TOOL watch,a date complication is a USEFUL feature,just grow up and stop bitching

@JAY61ish Жыл бұрын

Sooo much nicer without the horrible cyclops..

@tombryan1 Жыл бұрын

Does it tell time?

@OverwindWatch Жыл бұрын

Perfectly yes

@davidcrandall4958 Жыл бұрын

What is the price?

@OverwindWatch Жыл бұрын

Its around 4500AUD

@dehondvandeburen7800 Жыл бұрын

Is this a dutch accent ?

@jamessher6956 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful watch but the price and date window are difficult hurdles. I’ll take the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic over this one.

@OverwindWatch Жыл бұрын

😔

@deanwaller8283 Жыл бұрын

Rubbish,the date window is fine,Jesus wept I'm SO bored of people crying about date windows

@jamessher6956 Жыл бұрын

@@deanwaller8283 I don’t care for date windows or metal bracelets so I don’t buy them. Lots of people want both. Not complaining, people buy what appeals to them and there are plenty of choices out there.

@deanwaller8283 Жыл бұрын

@@jamessher6956 yes you actually ARE complaining about the date window ,99% of the buying public WANT dare windows,they aren't making watches for you personally,they're making them to sell to the general public,and the public want date windows

@jamessher6956 Жыл бұрын

@@deanwaller8283 I guess the Nivada Grenchen was made for the 1% . Why is saying I prefer a watch with no date complaining ? We all have different taste in watches and there’s more than enough made to choose from.

@martinsmolarik3143 Жыл бұрын

why do they still keep putting the date window on each watch? and even on this even more awkward position...very big NO to it

@chia-mingyang5804 Жыл бұрын

It's very hard for Seiko to omit the date disc if the base movement has one.

@martinsmolarik3143 Жыл бұрын

@@chia-mingyang5804 I would miliontimes rather have a ghost date position for crown then this ugly unnecesary date window

@chia-mingyang5804 Жыл бұрын

@@martinsmolarik3143 Same for me. Finally 6R31 has shown the possibility of more no-date base movements.

@danzeman1943 Жыл бұрын

Too thick.

@OverwindWatch Жыл бұрын

If u mean the sapphire crytal, kind of yeah, but if you are wearing it wont bother u much, in fact u may like how it plays with the light specially the curve side

@deanwaller8283 Жыл бұрын

No it's not,it's the same thickness as the aqua terra

@istvantoth7431 Жыл бұрын

yeah-yeah, but Seiko accuracy compared to swiss brands in the price range is still shite ... I'll pass.

@OverwindWatch Жыл бұрын

Well u have to remember the history that Seiko nearly killed Swiss watch industry and Grand Seiko won all the competitions for accuracy at their own backyard.