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Seiko 4S27-00B0 Lapita Rainforest Edition

Seiko 4S27-00B0 Lapita Rainforest Edition

£5,600.00 GBP
£5,600.00 GBP
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An incredibly rare, 1 of 40, watch from Seiko.

Model: Seiko SAGN00C / 4S27-00B0 Lapita Rainforest Edition

Year: December 2005

Features:

The Rarity. Only 40 were ever made. A grail so elusive, it’s barely Googleable. Seiko is renowned for their limited releases, but these usually come in editions of 1,000 or more. To find a release this small, you’ll need to turn to some very exclusive Grand Seikos, and even then you’re searching for air so rarefied that the prices can creep from tens to hundreds of thousands of Dollars.

The Design. The dial is a lush shade of green that I’m probably obligated to call “rainforest green”. It’s rich, deep, and features sunken subdials textured with a dotted pattern. Six sword-shaped hands oversee the intricately designed dial. The frog at 4 o’clock is the obvious highlight. 

The History. Released in 2005, the Seiko “Lapita Rainforest” Brightz is shrouded in equal parts mystery and misinformation. The exact reference number remains unknown, with its name derived from an engraving on the caseback: Lapita Rainforest Edition. The widely accepted story is that this watch was produced in partnership with a charity dedicated to preserving the rainforests of the Lapita region in Oceania. 

The Complication. The 4S27-00B0 watch features two crowns. The 24-hour hand moves gradually with the passing hours and is controlled, in conjunction with all of the hands, via the crown at 3 o’clock. The main hour hand, however, is independently adjustable using the secondary crown at 2 o'clock, jumping one hour at a time. This makes it a "True" or "Traveller" GMT.

The Case. The square, cushion-shaped case was a hallmark of Seiko’s Brightz collection in the early 2000s, seen in models like the SAGN, SAGJ and SAGV series. Sadly, Seiko hasn’t returned to this case design much since. The cushion-shaped case is crafted from solid titanium, with a bezel made from solid 18-karat gold.

Original Strap. The strap, made of green leather, is a perfect match for the case. It has ends moulded to curvature of the case, giving it the tight fit of a metal bracelet.

Condition: The watch is in near-perfect condition. Any markings are small and hardly noticeable. 

Scope: Full box and papers. All original.

Movement: 28-jewel, 4S27 “True” GMT movement

Dimensions:

  • Case Width: 39.5.0mm
  • Case Thickness: 12.2mm
  • Strap Width: 20.0mm

Delivered in a beautiful custom stamped (Provenance Watches) leather travel case. Makes for a perfect gift.

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