Seiko 4S15-6010 Green "Sport 200" Alpinist

Model: Seiko 4S15-6010 Green "Sport 200" Alpinist

Year: July 1997

Features:

The Origin. The SCVF009 Red Alpinist is named after the Japanese Alps - so when Seiko decided to create a model exclusively for the European and international market, they had no idea what to call it. If only Europe had a mountain range they could name it after!

The Name. It’s suitable for sporting use and it’s water resistant to a depth of 200 metres. Sports 200. No frills needed. Other than the minimalisation of the dial text, the watches are nearly identical. The Sport 200 came with a bracelet by default, whereas the Red Alpinist was always on leather. Another example of the utilitarian design demonstrated by the international variant. 

The Rarity. There’s no denying it lacks the warmth of the red, green, and brown palette that defines the SCVF009, so it’s unlikely to be everyone’s first choice of Alpinist. But viewed against today’s modern examples, the neo-vintage Alpinist collection is already an IYKYK choice - which definitely makes the Sport 200 IYKYK². 

Rotating Bezel. Now a feature of all Alpinists, it can be used to determine your compass bearings if you can currently see the Sun. 

Specifications:

Condition: Both are in very good condition. Just serviced. Minor markings, specifically on the caseback. On the original bracelet.

Scope: No box or papers

Movement: 4S15 automatic 28800bhp

Dimensions:

• Lug to Lug: 43.0mm
• Case Width: 38.0mm
• Case Thickness: 10.5mm
• Lug Width: 19.0mm