Seiko Alpinist GMT HBC007
Seiko's Alpinist GMT HBC007 is now widely available in the United States, offering a familiar Alpinist aesthetic with the addition of a GMT complication. This updated model features a caller-style GMT movement and subtle design tweaks for a more contemporary feel, addressing the limited JDM availability of previous GMT versions.
- Price: $1,150
- 39.5mm case diameter
- 13.6mm thickness
- 46.4mm lug-to-lug
- Stainless steel case
- Seiko 6R54 movement
- 100m water resistance (implied by context of Alpinist line, but not explicitly stated for this model)
- Available in the United States
The Alpinist GMT HBC007 retains classic Alpinist design elements like cathedral hands and an internal rotating compass bezel, but updates the dial with Arabic numerals at three, six, nine, and twelve, and moves the date window to the 4:30 position.
The GMT complication is powered by Seiko's 6R54 caller-style GMT movement, paired with a fixed 24-hour bezel.
The 6R54 movement is rated to -15/+25 seconds per day, and the watch features a super-hard coated stainless steel case.
The green dial is noted for its deep color that appears almost black in some lights but becomes vibrant when illuminated, and it is highly reflective, showing reflections of the hands.
Seiko's LumiBrite luminous material is applied liberally, though it is not considered a 'lume monster' compared to other Seiko offerings.
The included strap was found to be underwhelming, with the reviewer opting to swap it for textile straps.