Getting kind of tempted by a Seiko SARB017 Alpinist.
Seiko boutique has the new release of these in three different variations and a see through back. They are nice, but £650. The brown strap is still awful but they have a variation with a decent looking leather. The bracelet version is the same price.
I couldn't find them on the UK online store - they were talking about them in the knightsbridge shop today when I popped in to try something else so I had a quick look. Think the movement has been down/sidegraded on the new ones, but someone who knows more than I will be able to confirm.
Seiko boutique has the new release of these in three different variations and a see through back. They are nice, but £650. The brown strap is still awful but they have a variation with a decent looking leather. The bracelet version is the same price.