A mechanical watch is not just a timepiece, but a reminder of the unfinished mission of Seub Nakhasathien, who laid down his life for conservation in 1990. At the helm of Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary in Uthai Thani, he suffered numerous setbacks from deforestation and poaching to poverty. And after eight months of stewardship, he cleared his decks, made a will and shot himself in his quarters out of frustration in a bid to raise public awareness of environmental protection.
Now the Thai patriot has been honoured with the Seiko Prospex Alpinist Seub Nakhasathien Thailand Limited Edition. Inspired by nature, its dial shows a ray of light that shines through a lush forest. At the back of the stainless steel case is a long-tailed goral jumping over a wildfire, the logo of the Seub Nakhasathien Foundation that carries his mission forward. It is placed in a box that shows the endangered tiger, an indicator of biodiversity, on the lid. The limited edition of 1,000 pieces is almost sold out.
