Have you ever thought that a watch is more than just a tool for telling time? It may have half a century of adventure stories hidden behind it? Since its birth in 1959, Seiko’s Alpinist series has been destined to be closely linked to the spirit of adventure. Nowadays, the latest Prospex Alpinist watch has been completely upgraded in appearance and performance. Let us take a look at how it retains the classic and radiates new vitality!

Inheriting brand history

The retro design of the word “Alpinist” is very eye-catching. This is not only an image update for the brand, but also an inheritance of its history and culture. You may still remember that Seiko’s Alpinist series watches were released as early as 1959. At that time, they were specially designed for mountaineering enthusiasts.

From the beginning, the Alpinist series has been committed to combining the spirit of adventure with practical functions. This concept has been fully reflected in both appearance design and movement performance. Therefore, we see that the new Prospex Alpinist watch has been upgraded in many details, the shortcomings of the original design have been made up, and the new movement has greatly enhanced the reliability of the watch.

Practicality and reliability

From the appearance point of view, the most significant change of the new watch is the change of dial color. The previous dark gray is replaced by three new colors of teal, pine green and peak black. Peak black is the most classic, while pine green and teal have their own merits. The former is calm and restrained, while the latter is lively and agile.

In addition to the color change, the new watch is also equipped with an internal anti-glare coated sapphire mirror, which greatly improves the visibility of the watch. Especially during outdoor activities, watches under sunlight often make people dazzled, and an anti-glare mirror can effectively solve this problem.

The most gratifying thing is that the watch not only has a beautiful appearance, but also has an excellent “inner”. The new Prospex Alpinist watch is equipped with the 6R55 movement developed by Seiko. Compared with the previous 4R series movement, the 6R55 movement has significantly improved performance, providing a 72-hour power reserve and more accurate travel time.

From the data point of view, the new watch has a diameter of 39.5 mm and a thickness of 12.7 mm, which is very suitable for Asian wrists. The case is made of fine steel, which not only improves the quality of the watch, but also has the ability to withstand pressure and falls. The most important thing is that the new watch has 200 meters of waterproof performance, so even diving enthusiasts don’t have to worry.

Multiple color options

As an outdoor watch, the Alpinist series naturally has a compass function, and the new watch realizes the compass function by rotating the bezel. The new watch is equipped with two crowns. The right side is the main crown, which can be used to wind and set the time; the left side is used to rotate the compass bezel.

The design of the new watch is still very user-friendly. In addition to the cathedral hands, there are also five-minute marks. These places are coated with LumiBrite fluorescent material, so the time can be clearly identified even in a dark environment.

The new generation of Prospex Alpinist watches released this time includes three models: SPB503, SPB505 and SPB507. SPB505 and SPB503 are equipped with stainless steel bracelets, while SPB507 is equipped with a brown leather strap. Although the leather strap is not as durable as the stainless steel chain, the overall effect is more retro, and it looks great with the pine green dial.

The new watches are priced at 800 pounds and 880 pounds respectively. For a watch with adventure genes, this price is quite acceptable.

Conclusion

The new Prospex Alpinist watch not only attracts attention in appearance, but also achieves the ultimate in practicality and reliability. As a watch designed for outdoor adventures, it is definitely worth owning by everyone who loves adventure. What do you think of this watch? Welcome to share your views in the comment area, and don’t forget to like and support!