2022 Seiko Prospex ‘Mystic Forest’ Alpinist Boutique SPB289J1

When it comes to modern Seiko and references, there really aren't many that come as close to fame as the Alpinist. Seiko introduced the Alpinist in 1959 under their sub-brand of Laurel, which is Seiko's oldest sub-brand, first seen in 1913. It was inspired by the Yama-Otoko, Japanese for Mountain. These men required equipment to be robust and accurate as they led many expeditions. Seiko reintroduced the Alpinist in 1995 after a 30-year gap. Here we have the Seiko New Bond Street London Boutique exclusive 2022 Seiko Prospex ‘Mystic Forest’ Alpinist Boutique SPB289J1, a modern reinterpretation of the original 1959 Alpinist. A satin-brushed and polished 38mm stainless steel case features tapering lugs, polished chamfered-edge and brushed flanks, leading to a lug-to-lug length of 45.5mm and a thickness of 13mm, ensuring a comfortable fit on your wrist. On the right side, we have a screw-down crown. A bevel-edged, smooth brushed bezel holds a domed scratch-resistant sapphire crystal AR-coated on the inside above the striking textured ‘Mystic Forest’ green dial, inspired by the magical Japanese mountain forests. Attractive contrasting applied polished baton and triangle indexes filled with LumiBrite mark the hours surrounding an inner minute track. At 3 o’clock, there is a date window. Elegant LumiBrite-filled polished Dauphine hands are complemented by a fine brushed gold-toned centre-seconds hand with a lumed arrow tip. Giving the watch a vintage look and feel. On the reverse, there is a screw-down exhibition case back, inside an automatic Seiko 6R35, 24 jewels, 21,600 beats per hour featuring hand winding, quick-set date and hacking seconds for your convenience. It is paired with an unworn and still stickered Seiko 20mm satin brushed stainless steel bracelet secured by a push-button release three-fold clasp; all links are provided, plus the original Seiko 20mm strap and deployant clasp in the box. It also comes with a Seiko presentation box, swing tag and papers.

This watch is sold with its original Seiko box, swing tag and paperwork. It is paired with an unworn and still stickered Seiko 20mm stainless steel bracelet secured by a signed push-button release three-fold clasp; all links are provided, plus the original Seiko 20mm strap and deployant clasp in the box. The watch is from October 2022 and is sold in worn condition, as you can see. It comes with our 12-Months Warranty.

This is the New Bond Street London Boutique exclusive Seiko Prospex ‘Mystic Forest’ Alpinist Boutique SPB289J1, a modern reinterpretation of the original 1959 Alpinist. The dial and details are perfectly executed, and the vintage heritage really shines through. Paired with its unworn bracelet or a matching strap, this watch can cover a lot of ground in a collection. Snap it up today whilst you still can!

Reference : SPB289J1 (6R35-01M0)
Movement : Automatic Seiko Cal. 6R35
Age : October 2022
Year : 2022
Case Size : 38mm
Case Thickness : 13mm
Lug to Lug : 45.5mm
Lugs : 19mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

Seiko's history began in 1881 when Kintaro Hattori established the K. Hattori retail and repair store. In 1892, Seikosha was established to make wall clocks, and 1895 saw the production of their first pocket watch. 1913 saw the launch of their first wristwatch, the Laurel. In 1924, the first Seiko was manufactured. Daini Seikosha (now Seiko Instruments Inc.) was established in 1937. Seiko was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1949. The Suwa factory became independent and formed Suwa Seikosha Co., Ltd. (now Seiko Epson Corporation in 1959). In 1956, Seiko launched Marvel as their first true in-house-made watch; they continued to make this watch until 1959. Japan’s first chronograph watch was introduced for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics; it was called the Seiko Crown Chronograph monopusher. Not stopping there, Seiko launched Japan's first true divers' watch, the Seiko Diver’s 150M fitted with the automatic Calibre 6217, which later was given the nickname “62MAS” by collectors. The company name was changed to the Seiko Corporation in 1990. Innovation at Seiko continues today with GPS Solar watches.