{"product_id":"seiko-145th-anniversary-alpinist-automatic-limited-edition-in-edo-purple","title":"Seiko 145th Anniversary Alpinist Automatic Limited Edition in Edo Purple","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis limited edition timepiece is within a collection to commemorate the 145th Anniversary of the beginnings of Seiko as a Tokyo clock and watch repair shop in 1881.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Alpinist collection, first launched in 1959, these watches were originally designed for Japanese ‘Yama-otoko’ mountain men, to be reliable in treacherous terrain. In keeping with the collection’s adventurous spirit, this timepiece features a rotating compass bezel and is water resistant to 20 bar\/200 metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis limited edition features a dial colour known as ‘Edo Murasaki’ or ‘Edo Purple’ which is a traditional Japanese colour that symbolises hope for the future, and the refined beauty of the Edo period in Tokyo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Cathedral style’ hour and minute hands are accompanied by classic Arabic numerals and wedge-shaped indices with the traditional Alpinist logo under the Seiko logo, which featured on the very first 1950s Laurel Alpinist. The dial is protected by sapphire glass with an anti-reflective coating on the inner surface for enhanced clarity and legibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case back features a Limited Edition engraving alongside the ‘Mountain Device’ logo, an aspect of the first design indicating the field nature of the watch. The stainless steel case has an applied super-hard coating for increased scratch resistance and shine. It is paired with an LWG-approved leather strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe in-house automatic 6R55 calibre accurate to -15\/+25 seconds per day, a recent advance in Seiko in-house automatic timekeeping with its excellent power reserve of 72 hours (3 full days) once fully wound, beating at 21,600 vph, equipped with 24 jewels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProspex is a combination of the words ‘Professional’ and ‘Specifications.’ Seiko Prospex timepieces are designed to be practical, reliable and durable; to meet the high standards required in extreme environments for sports lovers and adventure seekers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60034327773568,"sku":"HBC006J1","price":850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0274\/8288\/2142\/files\/citizen1_f08787d7-f067-4b27-bc13-8121370295c5.webp?v=1791037988","url":"https:\/\/gemsjewellers.com\/products\/seiko-145th-anniversary-alpinist-automatic-limited-edition-in-edo-purple","provider":"Gems Jewellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}