While you’re losing the awesome inner bezel compass with these minimalist Prospex Alpinist references, you’re also trading that for a marginal size reduction which means the watches will better fit smaller wrist sizes. Both styles measure the same 46.4 mm lug-to-lug. By comparison, the three new Prospex Alpinist references (SPB155 -green, SPB157 – blue, SPB159 – black), are housed in slightly smaller cases measuring 38 mm x 12.9 mm. Those three references (SPB121 – green, SPB119 – cream, SPB117 – black) come in stainless steel cases measuring 39.5 mm x 13.2 mm and share the exact same caliber 6R35 movement. We previously wrote about the 2020 Prospex Alpinist models, that most notably feature a rotating inner bezel with a 360-degree compass scaled printed on the flange, controlled by a second crown located at 4 o’clock. Seiko introduced two new Alpinist model lines this year, both inspired by past designs, and equipped with modern Japanese mechanical movements. If you notice any sudden changes in your watch's timekeeping, pushers/crown not operating, water moisture in dial, no energy in battery etc, we recommend you do a service immediately to prevent any further damage that can be costly to you down the road.The Seiko Prospex Alpinist collection was inspired by the company’s 1959 watch collection by the same name, which is considered Seiko’s first sports watch. A complete maintenance service of the watch is typically recommended after 5 years. Water-resistance timepieces are recommended to get checked yearly for a water-resistance check. will be responsible for a shipping charge to the respective service center. is not liable for lost shipments.Īny customers needing service for items outside of the warranty period or not purchased at Carat & Co. will be responsible for their own shipping and insurance to our store. For customers sending their items to Carat & Co., until the item is received into our location, the item remains under the responsibility of the shipper and Carat & Co. that are still within the warranty period.Ĭustomers who are unable to physically drop off their item to Carat & Co. offers complimentary shipping and insurance from our store to the brand's service center for any purchases made with Carat & Co. If you'd like to request for any repair or maintenance services, please contact us in the form below. When our customers entrust their service requests to us, it is our duty to provide the best possible service and prices to maintain the value of the timepiece or jewelry. Items without an accepted warranty may be subject to service charge. These include all jewelry items and any items that are no longer within the brand's specified warranty period or have voided the warranty agreement. Please note that the brand warranty that we offer does not cover the lifetime of the battery, normal wear and tear to case, pushers, crown, straps, bracelet, crystal, any damage to the watch resulting from physical/accidental abuse, lack of care, accidents (dents, broken crystal, etc), alterations or tampering from non-authorized centers and damage resulting from wear under conditions exceeding the watch manufacturer's water resistance limitations. When you purchase your new watch from Carat & Co., we ensure that your item is covered at least 2 years under the manufacturer warranty from any manufacturing defects.