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SEIKO SPB 221 PROFESSIONAL
The Prospex logo not only makes a tough statement, that this would be a professional watch from Seiko, but is also new for the Alpinist series. Three lines of text and the prospex logo can be found printed with white lettering at the bottom centered of the dial. An applied Seiko logo is positioned in the center at 12 o’clock. The Dial is sunburst green with applied golden numeral indexes and lume dots with Seikos own LumiBrite. As an Amazon Associate, we may earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Let’s take a deeper look at this watch and understand why this watch is a must-have and is so desirable by watch enthusiasts worldwide! This watch features an automatic movement, 39,5mm, stainless steel, and green dial with gold markers and hands. In January 2020 Seiko once again released three new Alpinists for the market, one which perhaps is the most desirable, the Seiko Alpinist SPB121. The alpinist has since its release in 1961 been in production from time to time, but ever since the fourth generation of the Alpinist was released in 2003 the demand for these watches has increased significantly. As Japan mostly is covered by Mountains the men who worked and spent their free-time there really needed a reliable watch that could handle the rugged terrain without having to worry too much about the accuracy. The inspiration for this watch came from ”Yama-Otoko”, which means mountain men in Japanese, and this is the original purpose this watch was made for. In 1961 Seiko first introduced their first serious professional sports watch meant to be worn by Japanese mountain climbers.
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The date is displayed on a small dial at the six o'clock position and there is a power reserve indicator at nine o'clock.Photo: Carat & Co Seiko Alpinist SPB121 Review & Guide The rings around the dial are done in two colors to distinguish the day and night hours at a glance. In which the hour hand is adjustable even if the minute and second hands continue to indicate the time. The GMT hand can also be used as a second time indicator.
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All hands and indexes are generously coated with Lumibrite to ensure legibility. The GMT hand on each model is executed in a different color to best contrast with the underlying dial. These four watches are powered by the 8-beat GMT automatic caliber 6R64. THE SHARP CORNERS OF THE HANDS AND INDEXES IMPROVE THE LEGIBILITY OF THE DIAL! The sharp geometric pattern and rich texture of the dials, when light plays over them at different angles, creates a constantly changing image.Įach model offers dial in a different traditional Japanese color: Shironeri, silky white Aitetsu, or indigo iron Tokiwa, the color of evergreen trees Susutake, the reddish-brown color of smoked bamboo and Sumiiro, the color of east Indian ink. The pattern of the leaf symbolizes strong, rapid growth and health especially in young people. The fibers that make up the stem were originally used to manufacture fabrics. The dial features the Japanese Asanoha or hemp leaf pattern, which has been used in Japanese designs since the Heian period - over a thousand years ago. The extremely precisely cut and polished surfaces with the sharp edges contrast with the "matte finish" to create a subtle multidimensional effect in the silhouette. Which gives the watches a shiny and brilliant appearance at every angle.
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SEIKO SPB 221 SERIES
Watch case and band of the Presage Sharp Edged Series contain many flat surfaces with sharp corners. The simplicity and sophistication of traditional Japanese aesthetics is captured in a subtly textured dial and is perfected by the contemporary design with a clean-lined, angular case and strap construction. The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series is a new design series with the original and powerful look of Japanese artistry.