As part of the second generation of the Alpinist series, it succeeded the 1959 Seiko Laurel Alpinist, which was initially designed for Japanese mountain climbers.
Electro-gold-plated (EGP) stainless steel with a stainless steel back. Some wear to gold plating reflective of its age. The case measures approximately 35mm in diameter and 9mm in thickness. Notably, the gold-plated model appears slightly larger than its stainless steel counterpart due to a thinner rehaut, allowing for a more expansive dial display.
Dial is clean and beautiful featuring a pearlescent silver finish with applied gold-tone bar indices.
Equipped with a domed acrylic crystal, typical of watches from this era.
Powered by the Seikosha Caliber 851, a manual-winding movement with 17 jewels operating at 18,000 beats per hour. Serviced and running great.
On a new Seiko chocolate brown, cowhide leather strap.
I bought my first 2 vintage Seikos from Tokei Medic (a 1963 Skyliner Calendar and a 1964 Champion 850 Alpinist). I love them both. They came in beautiful working order and carefully packaged. They were exactly as described (I actually thought they looked even better in person). Robert was very responsive to email, made a modification to one that I requested and then sized it for me prior to shipping. His online photos and descriptions are spot on. He’s very transparent with the condition of the watches so you know exactly what you’re getting and shipping to Canada was very fast! Will definitely buy from Tokei Medic again!
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