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Seiko SBCJ023 SSASS Alpinist

Seiko SBCJ023 SSASS Alpinist

£3,600.00 GBP
£3,600.00 GBP
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An early 2000s, now discontinued, titanium 8F56 HAQ (+/- 20 seconds per year) GMT Perpetual Calendar Alpinist from Seiko.

Model: Seiko SBCJ023 / 8F56-00D0

Year: 2003

Features:

The History. The SSASS (Seven Summits Actions for Sustainable Society) is the rarest modern Alpinist and a well-deserved grail watch for many Seiko collectors. In 1999, Ken Noguchi became the youngest person to climb the Seven Summits—the highest mountains on each continent—at the age of 25. However, a visit to a litter-strewn Mt. Everest in 2000 left Noguchi deeply disillusioned. Determined to make a difference, he led an eco-conscious team of climbers who ended up removing 8,000 kg of rubbish from Mt. Everest over several years. Noguchi later focused his efforts on Mt. Fuji, and Seiko honoured his foundation’s remarkable work by naming their most beautiful and rarest Alpinist the “SSASS.”

The Complications. It’s both GMT and a Perpetual calendar. The calendar won’t need correcting until February 28, 2100. Despite having a GMT hand, it’s still an Alpinist at heart so there’s rotating inner compass bezel instead of a World Timer bezel. The bezel can be used to determine the direction of North as long as you can see the Sun.

The Movement. High Accuracy Quartz (HAQ). In its very nature quartz is very accurate (typically +/- 15 seconds per month), but it has one major weakness: changes in temperature. HAQ movements are thermos-compensated, meaning they can adjust themselves when the temperature changes, resulting in an accuracy of +/- 20 seconds per year!

The Battery. The 8F56 battery up to a 10-year lifespan. It was replaced in 2023 so you’re good to go for a while!

The Materials. The case and bracelet are titanium making it super lightweight. A mix of polished and brushed surfaces give it a rugged but smart appearance. The bracelet is the original titanium bracelet.

Details:

The Condition: Very good condition overall. The crystal is flawless. The titanium casing has hairlines, but there are no deep marks. The caseback has been scratched by its own bracelet over time. The photos show the condition well. 

Scope: Box and guarantee.

Movement: 8F56 HAQ Perpetual Calendar with GMT

Dimensions:

  • Case Width: 38.5mm
  • Case Thickness: 11.1mm
  • Bracelet Length: Up to a 7.2” wrist
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