During a weekend in early December 2022, strolling through the shopping streets of the sad city of Liège, I pass by a window of an AD Seiko. Stopping to contemplate the different models on display, I flash on the dial of this Seiko Prospex Alpinist “Rock Face”. At that time I do not know the model and not wanting to bother my partner, I do not take the time to go back to try it. I nevertheless take a photo, telling myself that I would go do some research on the internet once I get home. I finally forget to go d…

Here is the latest one which is a Seiko Alpinist the latest Prospex model reissue of the famous and much coveted Sarb017, with its green sunray dial and its gilt indexes! My model came out with the famous cyclops on the date which spoils a little this sublime dial, without further ado I modified all that and with a little trick I removed all that to give Caesar what is Caesar's! 😉 Even if the date is white it does not shock at all, the watch is now to my taste with the crazy charm of this so emblematic model. You…

Watch ordered without having tried it, I learned to appreciate its style. The cyclops was not mandatory but adds originality. Original strap in low quality leather, I opted for a leather strap that suits it perfectly. A field watch that goes with many different styles.

It's always a pleasure to wear my Seiko Alpinist. It has a very discreet, slightly cream dial, a contained diameter! Chic and sporty at the same time. The cyclops for the date, the applied indexes, the screw-down crown, a real toolwatch, class in addition. I love this watch! It would have been perfect with a correctly adjusted movement... however I forgive it, it gives me a lot of pleasure.

For the 140th anniversary of the brand, Seiko has released a new Alpinist limited edition Ginza. It is a reinterpretation of the Alpinist model that appeared in 1959... I had a real crush on this version. I love its look, the dial of this marvel is a real killer. Its 38 mm diameter is perfect. Very pleasant watch to wear. The 6r35 caliber is very precise 1s/d. You will have understood, I am under its spell. To date, it is the prettiest in my modest collection!

My first Japanese watch. I had to have a Seiko in my collection. This one ticked all the boxes, green is my favorite color, its green sunray dial is magnificent, and perfectly set by its gold indexes and numbers. The cathedral hands complete the set and make this dial the essential element of this timepiece. The 39mm size will suit most wrists. Seiko should take inspiration from it for its Presage range. The 20 ATM water resistance makes it a real tool watch. The mountain being one of my passions, the "alpinist…

A sleek watch, with beautiful details! This watch is the reinterpretation of the Seiko Alpinist from 1959. A magnificent anthracite sunray dial, the applied triangular indexes recall the mountains and their off-white color makes them stand out. Transparent case back, which I love. 70-hour power reserve, 20 bar water-resistant: perfect! Brushed bracelet with touches of polishing on the facets of the links, which gives a beautiful effect. It is forgotten when worn, the bracelet is pleasant, but only 2 adjustment h…

In my watch box for almost 3 years, this watch is part of my daily life as the perfect everyday watch. Its limited edition dial (Mountain Sunset) sets it apart from the others. On a steel bracelet, it accompanies me to the ends of the earth thanks to its robustness and waterproofness. And on a leather strap, it is very easy to wear with a suit, a shirt or a more casual outfit. Its versatility is its strength. Although adventurous by nature, its polished bezel gives it a resolutely vintage dresswatch look. The che…

I purchased this watch at the very beginning of 2023 because I wanted an elegant, understated and robust daily watch. Quite classic in style at first glance, it actually reveals a lot of modernity in its details. Quite different from the brand's very first "Alpinists", it remains for me the most elegant in the collection. Its two crowns at 3 and 4 o'clock have two different functions, one for winding and setting the time, the other for operating the compass cleverly integrated into the bi-directional internal bezel…

The Alpinist is the perfect everyday watch, versatile, it will reveal itself depending on the strap you put on it. In metal, it is perfect for vacations, or for a casual outfit. In leather, we would happily associate it with a tweed jacket, flannel pants, elegant but sporty. An iconic Seiko, which reinvents itself thanks to the color of its dial. Its strong points: the contained diameter, the waterproofness of course, the versatility, the slightly baroque hands, the (f)utile complication compass. Points for improve…