The Seiko Prospex Alpinist Night Sky SPB531J1 timepiece is a demure model from the brand crafted with the past, present and future of watch aesthetics in mind. The watch is constructed with a 39.5mm stainless steel case that's 13.2mm in thickness and rated to support up to 200-meter of water resistance. The watch boasts a sapphire crystal lens paired with anti-reflective coating for enhanced legibility and durability, while the cathedral-style hands are covered in LumiBrite to further round out its ability to be read in low-light conditions.
The Seiko Prospex Alpinist Night Sky SPB531J1 timepiece is powered by the brand's in-house 6R35 automatic movement that's paired with a 70-hour power reserve. Limited to 3,000 examples, the watch will only be on offer in Europe starting next month.
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- Heritage-inspired Watch Designs
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