Seiko Prospex Alpinist GMT black dial SPB379J1 – Lepage

Description

Seiko revolutionizes its legendary Alpinist with the addition of a complication: GMT! But this new version doesn’t revolutionize the design, and keeps the 39.5 mm diameter, the internal bidirectional “compass” bezel and its two crowns! The PitchIn 2020, Seiko’s Bestseller Alpinist joins the Prospex collection. Not wanting to change a winning team, only the X logo now affixed to the Alpinist dial marks this evolution. In 2023, Seiko revolutionizes its model by adding a GMT complication! Its “Alpinist” design is still inspired by the model first launched in 1959 for Japanese mountaineers “Yama-otoko”, easily recognizable thanks to its iconic double-crown look. It’s a sporty model, designed for both outdoor and everyday use. Indeed, this watch aims to be an example of durability and reliability, and offers 200-meter water resistance, making it perfect for all activities.But one major change is noticeable: a 24-hour GMT bezel, giving it a little “Explorer” look… With its 39.5 mm diameter and 13.55 mm thickness, its proportions are pleasing. The black dial has a grainy texture, with applied hour-markers and Lumibrite-filled cathedral hands for optimum legibility, so that they stand out against the black dial. A red marker on the inner compass ring indicates the cardinal direction of north. The whole is protected by an anti-reflective domed sapphire crystal.Finally, this watch is adorned with a black calfskin leather strap equipped with a folding clasp, giving it a little dressy edge to this watch with very sporty specifications.Technical side: a new GMT caliberThis Prospex Alpinist GMT embeds the brand-new self-winding Manufacture caliber 6R54. It is based on one of the Japanese firm’s must-have movements, which is notably used in most of the brand’s watches: the 6R35. It beats at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour and offers a comfortable 72-hour power reserve, enabling you to alternate with your other watches without having to wind it systematically. But this new caliber also brings a new function: GMT!Its GMT hand can be set independently in one-hour increments without interrupting the local time hands, and allows the wearer to read the time in a second time zone at a glance.In briefThe design of the iconic AlpinistA manufacture automatic caliber with GMT complication!Water resistance 200 meters