The History. Released in 1995, this curiously coloured, laurel-green LHAM601 was a dressed up version of the 1959 Laurel Alpinist - the first ever Alpinist (named after the Japanese Alps, not the ones in Europe).
The Alpinists. The LHAM601 uses the same “Hi-Beat” movement as Shigeo Sakai’s legendary SCVF Alpinists. Furthermore, the darker-coloured LHAM600 has the same Mountain-inspired indices as the Black SCVF005, and the lighter-coloured LHAM601 opts for Arabic numbers just like the SCVF007. A design trend Seiko has carried forward in every generation of Alpinist since, which has made the LHAM Laurels a hidden part of Seiko's Alpinist collection. A "if you know, you know" watch for enthusiasts.
The Look. The clean layout gives the LHAM600 a dressy appearance while still embodying the essence of an Alpinist. Arguably, they make for a sharper-looking everyday watch, especially in an office environment, than any of the Sportier Alpinists.
The Design. A laurel green dial, with raised gold hour markers, and oversized, golden sword hands, all encompassed in a brushed and polished stainless steel case, featuring an small onion crown. The polished caseback features a laurel leaf motif around its edge.
The Bracelet. The original stainless steel bracelet, designed to look like a throwback to the vintage stylings of Seiko's original bracelets.
Condition: The watch is in very good condition overall. There are a some minor marks on the bezel and caseback, but overall the watch is incredibly clean especially given its age.
Scope: No box or papers, so it will be packed in a secure leather travel case.
Absolutely - our watches are regularly shipped all over the world. Shipping typically takes:
4-9 business days to reach North America
4-12 business days to reach Europe
4-12 business days to reach Asia and Oceania.
All of our packages are securely shipped, fully insured, and trackable door-to-door.
Do I have to pay customs or taxes?
It depends on so many factors, including but not limited to; the cost of the watch, the type of watch you've bought (vintage, new, or modified), and the import and tax laws of your country. If you're unsure we recommend checking the import laws that relate to your country before ordering.
Are your watches water resistant?
All of our watch mods are tested by our own pressure depth testing equipment, and are guaranteed to resistant water up to 50m of depth. Seiko Originals have varied levels of depth resistance, which will be stated in the description of each watch.
Can I modify an existing design?
We welcome all ideas! Get in touch via the Contact Us page and we can let you know the possibility and cost of any potential alterations.
What is your returns policy?
Due to the hand-made nature of the Seiko Mods, we offer a 7 day returns period after the watch has been received. The returner must bear the cost of the returns, and the watch must be returned in the same condition as it arrived. We do not offer returns on any bespoke or custom-made watches.
Due to the vintage nature of the Seiko Originals, returns are considered on a case-by-case basis, as vintage items typically have a no returns policy.
