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[Seiko Red Alpinist SCVF007]

The Seiko SCVF007, commonly known as the “Red Alpinist,” was introduced in 1995 as part of Seiko’s revival of the historic Alpinist line, which originally dates back to 1959.

It features the Seiko 4S15 automatic movement, a 25-jewel, high-beat movement running at 28,800 vph, with hacking and hand-winding.

The SCVF007 is recognizable by its cream dial, internal rotating compass bezel, cathedral-style hands, and distinctive red “Alpinist” script — the detail that gave this generation its “Red Alpinist” nickname.

These models were produced for only a relatively short period and are considered an important predecessor to the later and better-known modern Alpinist models.

I hope I can find another one in excellent condition, so I can keep this one just to look at. 😄