**References:** **Model:** Seiko LHAM602; 4S15-0020 **Year:** April 1996 **Album**: [https://imgur.com/a/KoX8aGi](https://imgur.com/a/KoX8aGi) **Timestamp:** [https://imgur.com/a/KLpLbgZ](https://imgur.com/a/KLpLbgZ) **Features:** **The History.** Released in 1995, this cream coloured LHAM602 was released alongside the 600 and 601. This trio can be seen as "hidden" Alpinists due to the similarities they have with both the original 1959 Laurel Alpinist, and the 1995 SCVF Alpinists. The LHAM602 is the rarest of the three, and tracking one down is no easy task, even in Japan! **The Alpinists.** The LHAM602 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 Cream SCVF007. A design trend Seiko has carried forward in every generation of Alpinist since, which has undeniably made the LHAM Laurels a hidden part of Seiko's Alpinist collection. An absolute must watch for Japanese watch collectors.  **The Look.** The LHAMs are undoubtedly the dressy option when compared to the more traditionally sporty looking SCVFs, but the LHAM602 takes it to another level with the unexpected inclusion of Roman Numerals - nothing something you'll find on any other Alpinist-adjacent watch. They elevate the watch for me, cementing its place as my favourite of the three. **The Design.** The creamy-hued dial features a unique stucco texture. It’s equal parts unusual and intriguing, giving the face of the watch a wonderfully matte finish. Everything is encompassed in mirror-polished stainless-steel case, featuring a 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. **Details:** **Condition:** In great condition overall. The only mark of any significance is a tiny scratch on the crystal above the 8 o’clock indices. This isn’t something you’ll notice on the wrist, and I suspect most people would have been unlikely to notice it even on close inspection. It’s visible in the primary photo above (as it intersects the III of the VIII).  **Scope:** No box or papers. **Movement:** 4S15 automatic 28800bhp **Case Width**: 38.0mm **Lug to lug:** 43.70mm **Case Thickness:** 10.9mm **Bracelet:** Fits up to a 7.4 inch wrist **Price:** Offered at **$825** \+ shipping. I accept a wide variety of payment methods (PayPal F&F / G&S, Wise, Bank Transfer, most major Credit Cards), depending on your buying/selling history in the subreddit. Transaction fees paid by the buyer. Not looking for trades.