"Green Alpinist" was released in 1995 - A history

[LuvWatch]

I found this article on the Seiko Alpinist:

Two designers, discuss the 1995 release with the 4S movement, and the 2006 release with the 6R movement, also their inspiration for the colour green chosen for the dial.


https://www.seiko-design.com/alpinist/index.html

[Alansmithee]

Someone needs to do some proper english translations of these articles - interesting stuff.

[ollipekka]

At some stage I decided to get all of the 4s15 Alpinists. They're pictured with a SARB017 on a Strapcode jubilee. I really like them, but I have no idea what to do with them as they are in need of a movement service.

[ollipekka]

On green two piece canvas strap:


Watch taken outside:

[mrwozza70]

That's a lovely little groupo... especially the cream dial. These are really quite a nice change from the run of the mill divers I usually see. Reminiscent of the kind of variety in the vintage Seiko Chronos from 70s and 80s

At some stage I decided to get all of the 4s15 Alpinists. They're pictured with a SARB017 on a Strapcode jubilee. I really like them, but I have no idea what to do with them as they are in need of a movement service.

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[Andy3536]

Love my Alpinist.
Never knew they had the 4S movements in them first though. Seems like a step back to replace them with the 6R movement, as reliable as that is.

Unless it came with a big price reduction???

[Joe O'Brien]

They moved the 4S upmarket to Credor when they developed the 6R. After a quick Google, it looks like the 1995 Alpinists were 33-35,000 yen. The 6R versions in 2006 were 50-60,000. They'd probably argue the 6R versions were 'better' since they had sapphire and 50 hour PR.

[Andy3536]

They moved the 4S upmarket to Credor when they developed the 6R. After a quick Google, it looks like the 1995 Alpinists were 33-35,000 yen. The 6R versions in 2006 were 50-60,000. They'd probably argue the 6R versions were 'better' since they had sapphire and 50 hour PR.

Thanks for the info.
I'd always prefer 28,880 bph over a longer power reserve any day.
Got a couple of 4S12 GMTs and they keep impecable time even at 21 years old.



They've just done the same things with the Hamilton and Tissot lines. Going from a 2824-2 to a H-10/powermatic 80. Longer power reserve but lower bph.

Seems like a backwards step.

[LuvWatch]

At some stage I decided to get all of the 4s15 Alpinists. They're pictured with a SARB017 on a Strapcode jubilee. I really like them, but I have no idea what to do with them as they are in need of a movement service.

Very nice set, thanks for sharing all the models.
I am off to Japan in April next year and I am looking at which watches I should try and pick up. These Alpinist's were on my list, hence the research, and I really like the 4s but they are a little small for my wrists.

[ollipekka]

Very nice set, thanks for sharing all the models.
I am off to Japan in April next year and I am looking at which watches I should try and pick up. These Alpinist's were on my list, hence the research, and I really like the 4s but they are a little small for my wrists.

I'd try them on. They wear pretty good.

You could also try the 4s15-7000 (SCVF001) which is the diver and considerably cheaper and full titanium. I have been looking for one, but refuse to pay over 500 euros for one. I know some folks don't like titanium watches, but it looks purdy on a keeperless nato or mn strap.

I like the 4s15 ones, but since I have them, owning the SARB017 seems pointless. It is a little larger and I have had problem finding a good strap for it. The added thickness makes is kind of bouncy on my wrist on a nato and I haven't found the perfect leather for it yet.

edit:
https://samvincenzo.wordpress.com/20...itanium-diver/

[Kallang]

Thanks for highlighting nthe article. I enjoyed reading the other ones as well about their divers, etc.

[Glen Goyne]

Thanks for sharing that article. Interesting read. Nice to know more about the choice of colour, interesting where they got it from, always assumed nature.....

I once mailed Seiko on the Cocktail Time
dial and got a detailed answer. Really appreciate Seiko for sharing more on what is behind certain models and choices.

Inspired by someone here I upgraded my crystal to AR coated double dome to make the dial even more striking.



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[Onespeed]

That's a lovely little groupo... especially the cream dial.

Seconded. I hadn’t realised that there was a cream dial version, but that is stunning.

[Camulos]

Really nice looking watches...must get myself over to eBay!