{"product_id":"seiko-alpinist-85899","title":"Seiko Alpinist 85899","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"9716b12e-7453-4488-ab56-3974a85c912a\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--sticky-padding-top)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"9716b12e-7453-4488-ab56-3974a85c912a\" data-turn-id-container=\"9716b12e-7453-4488-ab56-3974a85c912a\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-9\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pt-12 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"user\" data-message-id=\"9716b12e-7453-4488-ab56-3974a85c912a\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden items-end rtl:items-start\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"user-message-bubble-color corner-superellipse\/0.98 relative min-w-0 overflow-hidden rounded-[22px] px-4 py-2.5 leading-6 max-w-(--user-chat-width,70%)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"max-w-full min-w-0 [overflow-wrap:anywhere] whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeiko Champion 850 Alpinist ref. 85899\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew vintage Seiko watches enjoy the legendary status of the \u003cstrong\u003eChampion 850 Alpinist\u003c\/strong\u003e. Introduced in the early 1960s as one of Seiko's very first purpose-built sports watches, it predates the famous Seiko dive watches and laid the foundation for what would become one of the most celebrated field watch collections ever created. Originally designed for Japanese mountain climbers and outdoor enthusiasts, the Alpinist combined legibility, durability and practicality long before the term \"field watch\" became widely used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the Champion 850 Alpinist is regarded as one of the true grails of vintage Seiko collecting. Produced for only a short period and surviving in relatively small numbers, original examples have become exceptionally difficult to find—especially those retaining their original dial, hands and correct details. Its historical importance places it alongside the most collectible early Seiko references, with demand steadily increasing among enthusiasts worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example dates to \u003cstrong\u003e1964\u003c\/strong\u003e and showcases everything collectors seek. The striking silver sector dial features the iconic radial layout unique to the early Alpinist, beautifully complemented by faceted dauphine hands and applied markers. Inside beats the hand-wound Seiko Champion 850 movement with Diashock shock protection, while the elegant 35 mm stainless steel case wears remarkably modern even by today's standards. Finished on a stainless steel beads-of-rice bracelet, it captures the adventurous spirit of the original Alpinist while remaining refined enough for everyday wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of vintage Seiko, opportunities to acquire an original Champion 850 Alpinist are becoming increasingly scarce. As the very beginning of the Alpinist lineage, it represents not only one of Seiko's rarest sports watches, but also one of the most historically significant field watches ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Seiko\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: Champion 850 Alpinist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference: 85899\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear: 1964\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial: 4200883\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMovement: Seiko Champion 850 hand-wound\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase diameter: 35 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDial: Original silver sector dial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal: Acrylic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBracelet: Stainless steel beads-of-rice bracelet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLug width: 18 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent vintage condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarranty: 2-year warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Perpetual Watch Lover (PWL)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54905561448777,"sku":null,"price":1350.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/6352\/5456\/files\/DSF1378.jpg?v=1784729509","url":"https:\/\/perpetualwatchlover.com\/products\/seiko-alpinist-85899","provider":"Perpetual Watch Lover (PWL)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}