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FS: Seiko SPB243 'The 1959 Alpinist Modern Re-Interpretation' SPB243J1 38mm Field Watch
The new SPB243 pays tribute to Seiko's very first sports watch: the handsome Laurel Alpinist, which was purpose-built in 1959 for Japan's most elite mountaineers. This new modern interpretation retains the signature dagger hands and oversized luminous triangle markers of its classically mid-century predecessor, albeit with a fully modern Seiko calibre, an upgraded box sapphire crystal, and an increase of the water resistance to a hearty 200 meters.
Movement
Caliber Number
6R35
Movement Type
Automatic with manual winding
Accuracy
+25 to -15 seconds per day
Duration
Approx. 70 hours
Exterior
Case Material
Stainless steel
Crystal
Curved sapphire crystal
Crystal Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
LumiBrite
Lumibrite on hands and indexes
Clasp
Three-fold clasp with push button release
Other Details
Water Resistance
20 bar
Case Size
Thickness: 12.9 ㎜
Diameter: 38 ㎜
Length: 46.2 ㎜
Other Specifications
Screw case back
Screw-down crown
See-through case back
Other Features
24 jewels
Date display
Stop seconds hand function
Ex display / demo model
Some marks on bracelet / clasp opening & closing.
Comes with box, tags, manuals and open warranty card.
Here for $800 F2F in Vancouver or add shipping.
The new SPB243 pays tribute to Seiko's very first sports watch: the handsome Laurel Alpinist, which was purpose-built in 1959 for Japan's most elite mountaineers. This new modern interpretation retains the signature dagger hands and oversized luminous triangle markers of its classically mid-century predecessor, albeit with a fully modern Seiko calibre, an upgraded box sapphire crystal, and an increase of the water resistance to a hearty 200 meters.
Movement
Caliber Number
6R35
Movement Type
Automatic with manual winding
Accuracy
+25 to -15 seconds per day
Duration
Approx. 70 hours
Exterior
Case Material
Stainless steel
Crystal
Curved sapphire crystal
Crystal Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
LumiBrite
Lumibrite on hands and indexes
Clasp
Three-fold clasp with push button release
Other Details
Water Resistance
20 bar
Case Size
Thickness: 12.9 ㎜
Diameter: 38 ㎜
Length: 46.2 ㎜
Other Specifications
Screw case back
Screw-down crown
See-through case back
Other Features
24 jewels
Date display
Stop seconds hand function
Ex display / demo model
Some marks on bracelet / clasp opening & closing.
Comes with box, tags, manuals and open warranty card.
Here for $800 F2F in Vancouver or add shipping.











