So what do we have here? The Bishop Redux.
Some of Seiko's latest old skool chrono reissue in multiple flavours.
All of which were released as JDM limited editions and sold out in record time.
Many may refer these as "The Bishop" from the movie Alien during which the character -Bishop, wears this model in the classic movie.
I got the original Bishop brand new during middle school, and saved up my paper route $$$ for my first Seiko Chrono.
I've always been interested in the offset style, but then again, I like weird stuff I guess. Its either a love it/hate it piece.
There were about 6 variants to this reissue. Different colours, SS brushed or hardened black coated SS bracelets.
Link to Seiko's website to see the line up.
http://www.seiko-watch.co.jp/spirit/giugiaro/
Below is the SCED011 variant. One of 200 LE only sold in Japan, land of the rising sun.
The mov't is a 7T12 quartz chronograph.
Waterproof 10 ATM.
Mineral Glass.
The original Bishop -SBHQ017 aka Bishop specs.
Seiko 7A28-6000 quartz chronograph.
Waterproof 10 ATM.
Mineral Glass.
There's a few differences I've noticed right away.
The (Blue Bishop II) SCED011 is thicker or taller than the original.
It also has a date placed withing the right side sub dial.
All buttons on the right side of case. Two pushers and crown at 3.
The original Bishop has three pushers and a crown at 8. The three pushers at 2,4,10.
Clasps are different, but the bracelet looks very similar to each other.
The new Bishop has friction bi-directional bezel, where as the origina Bishop uses click ball bi-directional bezel.
I really dig these, and this one holds some nostalgia for me and my youth.
For many years, I didn't realize how the Bishop was such a cult classic. It just adds to its cool factor now.
Another cool fun fact is the Bishop was one of many designs by famed designer Giorgetto Giugiaro.
This guy has designed all kinds, most notably, cars, motorcycles, firearms, cameras, watches...
Some cool reads about the master designer. This man designed some cool shit!
http://jalopnik.com/5965166/the-best-gi ... ro-designs
http://www.designboom.com/eng/interview/giugiaro.html
http://www.cardesignnews.com/site/desig ... tem269649/
I tried to collect all the flavours, but its a small feat to even catch this blue variant let alone all. I guess it leaves me a goal to chase in the distant future. hehe.
I would've loved to get one of the brushed SS variants. They do look pretty slick.
So here ya have it, another one of Seiko's head scratching limited edition reissues.
I'm awaiting the 6105 reissue, any day now Seiko. lol
Enjoy. D.
Bishop in scene from Alien
Other flavours:
