Seiko Prospex 1959 Alpinist SJE085J1 Brown Leather Strap Mens Watch The Case: Seiko Prospex 1959 Alpinist SJE085J1 Brown Leather Strap Mens Watch pays homage to the original Alpinist model, the Seiko Laurel Alpinist, that was released in 1959. The Alpinist family is celebrated for its compact design, its durability, and its affordability. The case of this timepiece is elegant, as it measures 36.6mm and is highly polished. The adoption of a fixed bezel and vintage box-shaped sapphire crystal are amongst the many features that remain true to the watch’s original design. The glass has been treated to an anti-reflective coating, which ensures optimum legibility. A large easy-to-grip crown is also present at the 3 o’clock mark, it is topped with the Seiko logo. The Dial: The dial of the Seiko Prospex 1959 Alpinist SJE085J1 Brown Leather Strap Mens Watch comes presented in black and it embraces the spirit of the original design. Silver peak-shaped hour markers are present at the cardinal positions on the dial, while simple silver baton-style hour markers make up the remains positions around the edge of the dial. A classic looking dauphine style handset occupies the centre of the dial. Both the handset and the hour markers have been filled with LumiBrite material so that the dial can be read in the dark. A subtle date window is positioned neatly in between the 4 and 5 o’clock marker, while the Seiko logo is present beneath the 12 o’clock marker. The Strap: This timepiece comes embedded on an elegant black calfskin strap with brown contrasting stitching, which contributes to the watch’s elegant aesthetics. Perhaps the most defining feature of this watch is the bund strap, which is another feature that can be seen on the original 1959 model. The bund strap provided strap with additional protection as perspiration. The bund strap can be removed, which gives the wearer autonomy over how they want to style the watch. The Functions: Seiko’s 6L35 powers this timepiece it is considered to be a high-end automatic movement, as it beats at 45,000 vph and has a power reserve of 45 hours. The movement offers a hacking feature, as well as hand-winding function. It has an accuracy of +15 to -10 seconds per day. The watch has a water resistance of 100 metres, meaning it can be worn for snorkelling. If you have any questions please click here Click here to join our facebook and Instagram !