RC1696 Alpinist Style Case Black Chapter Ring - Fluted
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The RC1696 gives the dual-crown Alpinist silhouette a bold twist with a fluted bezel and an installed black chapter ring — rugged and sophisticated at once. The secondary crown rotates the inner ring, beneath a scratch-resistant flat sapphire crystal. A tasteful, heritage-leaning base for an NH build.
Quick specs
| Diameter | 43.3mm (with crown) |
| Lug-to-lug | 46.5mm |
| Thickness | 12.2mm (incl. case cover) |
| Lug width | 20mm |
| Material | 316L stainless steel |
| Finish | Brushed steel, fluted bezel |
| Crystal | Flat sapphire |
| Chapter ring | Black (inner ring, rotated by the secondary crown) |
| Crown | Dual-crown (main + secondary); sterile, 1-piece stem for NH (5.9mm × 3.7mm) |
| Movement fit | NH |
| Dial fit | 28.5mm |
The case includes:
1. Brushed steel case with fluted bezel
2. Pre-installed flat sapphire crystal
3. Installed black chapter ring
4. Sterile dual-crown (main + secondary), 1-piece stem for NH movement
5. Slim case cover (Solid or Sapphire — your choice)
6. 20mm spring bars
Matching bracelets (sold separately):
1. SB1244 Seiko Alpinist (SARB017) Jubilee Bracelet – Steel
2. SB1245O Seiko Alpinist (SARB017) Oyster Bracelet – Steel
3. SB1245P Seiko Alpinist (SARB017) President Bracelet – Steel
Buying options: Case Cover — Slim Solid Case Cover, or Slim Sapphire Case Cover (shows the movement; added cost).
Compatibility: Built for NH movements, with a standard 28.5mm dial. Dual-crown design — the secondary crown rotates the inner chapter ring. Fits any 20mm strap or bracelet. See all movements.