Seiko

Or to give it its full name: the ‘Seiko SCED031 Spirit Smart ‘Bishop’ Re-issue On Time Limited Giugiaro Quartz Chronograph’ - for possibly one of the longest model names in watch history 😁 This morning I was attempting to do what the watch maker failed at...  

I can relate to frustrations of sizing bracelets just right.

Don’t remember if it was referencing Alien or On Time - the limited edition retail partner 🤷🏻‍♂️ As for sizing, I lack the small hammer needed and some sort of contraption to keep the watch fixed during manipulation. I can do straps easily enough but this... 

The bracelet is ceramic or DLC coated steel? I was curious how the watch maker broke a tool on that, unless perhaps they are sensitive tools for ceramic pieces.

But I am not sure he knew exactly how to approach it. Nothing a YouTube video wouldn’t have told him about it but it was a busy period and not sure he’s encountered this watch ever before (hardly anyone in Europe would have) 😉

It seems a bit thick but has some personality! Best, Emmanuel

Giugiaro (of primarily automotive design fame) was chosen as designer originally and then there were several rounds of remakes. Some of the Giugiaro models of Seiko are also officially named Speedmaster (Omega seemingly not having protected the name adequ... 

The case appears to sit up high on the bracelet or is that an optical illusion ?

It’s flush with the lower part of the case but the raised part (same thickness as the rotating bezel) raises it above that… let me see if I can take a better picture of that…

A VERY cool watch !!

This one was a JDM only model together with On Time. Makes for a fun quartz watch, actually and I really like the Giugiaro design touches. Has a comparable feel to the Lip Mach 2000 series 😊👍🏻

Yes, I am wearing a quartz watch as well, my trusted Breitling Emergency II. ...  

Really like the Emergency - was such a cool idea and impressive that they executed it in a wrist watch 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thanks for joining in 🙏🏻