Seiko Laurel “First Alpinist” 14041Model: Seiko Laurel First Alpinist 14041 Year: 1959 Features: The History. The inspiration for Seikos most famous modern series, the Alpinist, has always been debated but Ill try my best. In 1956, the Japanese Alpine Club were the first to summit Manaslu a Himalayan mountain and the eighth highest peak in the world. The climbing scene had been dominated by Europe for decades, so this was a prestigious win for Japan on the global stage. And that same