**Model**: 4S15-6000, SCVF005, “Red Alpinist” **Production Year and Month**: February 1995 (one of the earliest casebacks I’ve seen) **Newsletter:** [To see all of my upcoming watches before they get listed for sale, subscribe to my weekly newsletter.](https://provenancewatches.substack.com/) **Features**: ***The Theme*****.** The Alpinist series started in the 1960s with the release of the Seiko “Laurel” Alpinist. Designed to be used as an outdoor watch by Japanese mountain climbers, it is perhaps more well known to modern collectors as the series that contains the SARB017. All Alpinists are released as part of Seiko’s “Prospex” (professional specifications) line, as they are built to be rugged and regularly worn. ***The Movement*****.** Using one of Seiko’s s very well advertised and known “Hi-Beat” movement (28800 bph), resulting in silky smooth sweep, especially when you consider the watch is almost 30 years old. The movement has been regulated to an average of +1 seconds per day across three main positions. ***The Bezel*****.** Now a feature of all Alpinists, it can be used to determine your bearings if you can currently see the Sun. Works very smoothly, with no binding/sticking and absolutely no loss of colour due to aging. ***The Bracelet*****.** The original bracelet, able to accommodate up to a 7.25-inch (18.5cm) wrist. **Condition**: In great condition overall, and just serviced by Seiko. The crystal, cyclops dial and hands are all clean. The bezel has a couple of impossible to spot hairlines but is in great condition in general. The case has a couple of marks on the lugs (visible in the photos) but is in otherwise very good condition. Slight fading on the Red N (compass bezel) but the Alpinist on the dial hasn’t faded. Lume in good and functional condition. Like 99% of SCVF Alpinists, the polished caseback has been scuffed and scratched by its own bracelet over the years. **Scope**: No box or papers, so it will be packed in a secure leather travel case. **Movement**: 4S15 automatic 28800bhp **Case Width**: 38mm **Lug to lug:** 43mm **Case Thickness**: 10.5mm **Bracelet width:** 19mm **Bracelet length:** 185mm (fits wrist up to 7.25”) **Price**: Offered at $870 plus shipping ($5-$35 depending on where you are in the world). I accept Wise, Paypal and Bank Transfer, depending on your transaction history. Transaction fees paid by you. **Of note**: Nothing to report [Album](https://imgur.com/a/6FNCdyF) [Proof](https://imgur.com/a/P0OYHPI)