It was in 1961 that Seiko released the Alpinist – its first real attempt at producing a sports watch. As Japan’s landscape is quite mountainous, it made sense that the brand would finally create a watch for climbers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Unsurprisingly, it proved to be not just an excellent timepiece but an excellent piece of professional equipment, capable of withstanding the rough handling and adverse weather conditions associated with mountaineering. The legendary SARB017 made its debut 45 years later, and it would mark the rebirth of the archetypal Alpinist. The 017’s green dial, gold-tone markers, and sophisticated design quickly won it a cult-like following and – together with its universal wearability – made it one of the decade’s most beloved watches. The SPB121 is the most recent iteration of the iconic Alpinist – as well as the direct successor to the SARB017 – and it is a textbook example of “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” The movement has been upgraded to the 6R35 and put behind a display caseback, but not much else has been altered. Seiko has been known to listen to its fans – although it does admittedly take them a while sometimes – and it’s pretty fair to say that’s what they’ve done with the SPB121. And to think we were worried when the SARB was discontinued.
Our offering is brand new and comes in a full set of boxes and papers.
Covered by manufacturers international warranty (started in 12.2020).
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| Complications/Functions | Central seconds, Date, Display back, Luminous hands, Luminous indices, Rotating bezel, Screw-down crown |