2016 Seiko "Spirit Smart" Chronograph (Limited) SCED023 "BISHOP"

The Seiko x Giugiaro relationship is one of the most notable and distinctive collaborations in the watch world. Since 1983, Guigiaro and his firm Italdesign have been involved in a series of watches that can generally be described as radically rule-breaking. It's testament to Giugiaro's talent that despite some outrageous-seeming design decisions, these watches remain captivating, popular and sought-after decades after their creation.

For Bishop’s watch, Giugiaro started with the same silhouette as the “Ripley”, but pushed the dial to the right, so the bracelet was offset. It’s a tiny tweak, but it’s so unlike anything a traditional watchmaker would do that it changes the entire feel of the timepiece. Both Ripley and Bishop’s pieces have become collector’s items in the vintage watch world and Seiko reissued the pair over the last decade. This is apparently what watches would look like in the late 22nd century, from a 1980s perspective.

This watch is named the “Bishop” as it was worn by this character in the famous 1968 move Aliens. Directed by James Cameron.  The original “Bishop” was mostly black with red accents.  This re-issue for us at Vintage.Eye is more beautiful and contemporary with its polished silver case, stainless steel bracelet (fantastic modern design) and brighter grey/dark grey dial with orange accents including hands & pushers.

This particular watch comes complete with its original box, purchase receipt, instructions and guarantee.  The bracelet is full length and should fit wrists up to 8in. The watch is in mint condition aside from some (very) minor surface scratches on the bracelet & clasp.    

This the rare to find reissue "Spirit" made only for the Japanese domestic market in a limited run of 2500pcs.  This one numbered 647, 

Specifications:

10 bar Water resistance

Hardlex Crystal

40.8 mm Diameter

7T12 Quartz Movement

Stainless Steel Case,  Anti-magnetic

Weight 108g