![]() ![]() Seiko clearly realises that the shrinking trend is here to stay because it puts these new Alpinists smack in the goldilocks zone with 39mm cases that have a restrained blend of polished and brushed surfaces. A black calf leather strap with a padded centre section and the perfect cream thread two-stitch detail by the lugs makes this punch above its price range already. This comes on the nicest leather strap I’ve seen on a mid-price Seiko Prospex, hands down. If we start with the green SPB245 this is where the utilitarian vibe and echoes of last century is strongest. ![]() ![]() With the clean dials we could tout this as a proper alternative to a vintage Rolex Explorer for the people – quite the accolade when you think about it. You might not be a mountaineer like an owner of the original Seiko Laurel Alpinist, but that field-watch vibe is strong. ![]() The cream SPB241, dark grey SPB243 and sunburst Alpinist green SPB245 all have their own distinct charm, and are a proper sub-range with a slightly dressier appeal than the explorer focus of the mainstay Alpinist with its interior compass bezel. Do a quick take on the images and you’ll spot what are still strong vintage cues, albeit in a clean-cut case that’s more pronounced in its circular shape than the main Alpinist range thanks to the slim sweep of the lugs. We were genuinely delighted last week when we saw the launch of a pure vintage Alpinist vision on a bund strap, and now we have a complementary trio with a slightly more modern touch, while not losing their retro panache. My personal challenge is simply to keep up with the releases, as the production might of Seiko is apparently impervious to mere pandemics. After releasing a fresh new take on the Alpinist last autumn, here is a brand new vision for the series in the Seiko Prospex 1959 Modern Re-Interpretation, a strong trio of references that reimagine what many cite as Seiko’s first sports watch that was build to meet the robust demands of mountain climbers. Seiko gave us what we wanted in 2020, but there’s no stopping them in this 140 th anniversary year. Personally, I love it, I’m still happily surfing on the vintage wave – somewhat more like a tsunami at times, and haven’t had my fill of nostalgia yet. Neo-vintage? Vintage-inspired? Take your pick with this new interpretation of the Alpinist. I/trending 21535 INTRODUCING: The new Seiko Prospex 1959 Alpinist Modern Re-Interpretation Thor Svaboe ![]()
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