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Nathan1967
·For sale is this very, rare Seiko Champion Alpinist 850 Diashock from 1963. This is the Stainless Steel version with the cool 24hr Sector Dial and is in amazing condition (in my opinion of course). I bought the Watch only recently but incomings necessitate a sale, a shame but books have to be balanced.
For a great article on the background behind these fantastic Watches,Christoph MacNeill has written a great article on Worn and Wound. Which can be found here. http://wornandwound.com/?s=Seiko alpinist
Also check out the spring bar which has further info. Link here https://thespringbar.com/blogs/guides/the-ultimate-seiko-alpinist-collectors-guide
The photos
Case- 35mm diameter in Stainless Steel, nice and sharp great condition
Lugs - 18mm
Crown- Original signed Seiko Alpinist Crown
Dial- Silver sector dial with 24hr markings - a slight snail trail like mark between 10 & 12 is visible in certain lighting conditions (see photos). Lume plots all intact.
Crystal- unmarked acrylic crystal
Hands- good condition seconds hand has 1/2 moon shaped lumed end - very cool
Caseback - none of the usual watchmakers gouges it’s absolutely spotless
Strap- apparently these may have been available on a Bund, so I’ve put it in this cheapy for the period effect. Yes, it deserves better!
Service History- Unknown, not serviced in my ownership it runs great but you may want to service
Price- £700 Net to me.Price Wise UK postage will be free. I'm happy to ship elsewhere at the buyers expense and method of choosing. I'm based in the U.K. South Oxfordshire. I attend Time4aPint and I do travel a bit, so personal collection or delivery in the UK may be a possibility.
For a great article on the background behind these fantastic Watches,Christoph MacNeill has written a great article on Worn and Wound. Which can be found here. http://wornandwound.com/?s=Seiko alpinist
Also check out the spring bar which has further info. Link here https://thespringbar.com/blogs/guides/the-ultimate-seiko-alpinist-collectors-guide
The photos
Case- 35mm diameter in Stainless Steel, nice and sharp great condition
Lugs - 18mm
Crown- Original signed Seiko Alpinist Crown
Dial- Silver sector dial with 24hr markings - a slight snail trail like mark between 10 & 12 is visible in certain lighting conditions (see photos). Lume plots all intact.
Crystal- unmarked acrylic crystal
Hands- good condition seconds hand has 1/2 moon shaped lumed end - very cool
Caseback - none of the usual watchmakers gouges it’s absolutely spotless
Strap- apparently these may have been available on a Bund, so I’ve put it in this cheapy for the period effect. Yes, it deserves better!
Service History- Unknown, not serviced in my ownership it runs great but you may want to service
Price- £700 Net to me.Price Wise UK postage will be free. I'm happy to ship elsewhere at the buyers expense and method of choosing. I'm based in the U.K. South Oxfordshire. I attend Time4aPint and I do travel a bit, so personal collection or delivery in the UK may be a possibility.
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