The Urban Gentry → You're Most Welcome, Sir! That is one of my FAVORITE quotes from ALIENS. *And* I find that it comes in handy occasionally from day-to-day...LOL
I tend to consider Seiko as the definitive watch brand, because it has something for everybody: from Luxury Grand Seiko to cheap Seiko 5 series and anything in between, all the watch spectrum is covered.
TGV, your original video on the seiko ripley a year ago not only introduced me to your incredible channel, but also horology altogether. It continues to be one of my all-time favorite horology vids, keep up the good work, and thanks for all you do.
When I first saw this watch I really didn't like how it looked with the box on the side, but after seeing it over and over again I have slowly fallen in love with it. Great video as always TGV, keep up the great work and have a nice weekend!
I love mine...you are totally right about the comfort. I find myself often reaching for it as my casual runabout. One negative I'd add is the quality of the pushers. They are cheap plastic and wobble a fair amount in the housing. Sizing the bracelet was an absolute nightmare. I almost sent it back, but I'm so happy I persevered. Great video as always...totally appreciated it as a fellow owner.
When I first saw that watch I did not like it at all.....now I want one so bad!!! It grew on me as I learned the history and really took a closer look! Keep up the great videos!!! Good day to you sir!
Haha, not sure if I am to say sorry or well done on you changing your preference for the Ripley ;-) Regardless, glad you like it, Thank you Jesse, Best regards, TGV
To your third point: So glad you enjoy this piece! How a watch makes you feel is so incredibly important. I bought a Braun BN0171GYGYG due to its connection to Dieter Rams and the watch just sings to me. I smile when I look at it.
I have the Black Ripley, SCED043, which looks a bit dressier with its black and gold aesthetic. If I were to pick the fifth 'hate', it wouldn't be the crown, but rather the 'floaty' pushers. They are just pressure fit onto the metal rods in the pusher box and have a lot of twist and play. I would have been happier with a more secure nestling of the pushers into the box. And if you look at old Bishop models for sale online, losing their pushers seems to be a common problem.
Giugiaro did the BMW M1 and a number of Maserati models too and you can almost see a link between car and watch. Pininfarina, the epic Italian design firm, does a bit of watch design as well but of course are best known for their work with Ferrari. Enjoyable show TGV!
I'm glad that you still got it! When you are talking about consolidating the collection that's the first piece that comes to my mind. It would be so sad if you got rid of it.
I would like to get one of these someday. Having been an artist on an AvP game where I did the death animations, technically I have killed many aliens. Feel like this watch would suit me. I do think it would be more a treat if it was titanium instead of steel. Not sure if that would provide the magnetic shielding... which to be fair is very important when doing battle in a terraforming colony's' overloading reactor core. Lots of lightning and electromagnetic nonsense in those places.
Pros: really great legibility Cons: the claps is easily discolored due to the matte finish (I wish that there was an invisible film protector that one could use). On the design side, nowadays the case could have been a bit larger, especially compared to the pushers' extension. Still, very happy to own one.
thanks for this follow up video. i really like this watch. really wished i knew about it when it first released.. or rather re-released. there have been a several variations on the execution of this watch style, but this iconic "Ripley" version with its particular execution is the definitive version to get, the story and history behind this watch design is best told with this particular execution.. but, unfortunately, as you noted, the price for one these days has gone up more than double. one could get the basic design in one of the other executions for a more affordable $400 range, but it's just not the same and frankly this version looks and plays the part best. the only details which I've noticed and not a fan of are the complicated bracelet design for sizing.. i guess one you've done it, the agony of dealing with it should never pop up again until you either sell it or have dramatic weight change. the other part(s) I'm not too keen on and wished they had designed better are the chronograph push buttons. 1) they are plastic and not metal. 2) they seem unsettlelingly loose with a bit of wobble.. not quite as secure as I'd hope for such a piece. and, from the backside, i dont like how there's a gap between the button and the case "box". you can see the little piston/cylinder exposed that it's attached to and it is skinny compared to the size of the button. lastly, i agree, it's a shame they never included any lume on the dial or the hands or markers. it would really have made this piece even cooler. not to upset the investment value of this timepiecr, but I certainly wouldn't mind yet another reissue of this watch with some of these and your gripes resolved in an updated version. thanks, again, for the video
Very good almost 80.000 subscribers and they all got it right because this is a top channel! Thanks a lot for the great work, greetings from the sunny Dubai. Erik
Hi tgv great review for a great piece, i would struggle to myself but great nonetheless, but i looovvveee the movies, can't wait to see the new one,all the best, ONWARDS AND UPWARDS, your friend Ryan.
I love that watch too! I also have the Aliens quadrilogy and enjoy all those movies. I'd love to own that watch someday, but as you said, it's expensive right now, and I already have a similar quartz that is nearly identical in features. But this watch is all about the movie, and I'm a big fan of the series of films.
Thank you, always glad to hear from another fan of the franchise. Have you tried looking at stores online from Japan? There still are a few about. Best regards, TGV
I have a 037, PVD version of the Ripley...also bought one year ago. I still like and I agree with its plus and minus, in particular in my case I am not particularly bothered but the lack of lume but IMO a more functional crown like the original one would have been welcome. Also the 24h sundial is useful just to set the day, a 12 hours chrono counter would have made it perfect.
Tristano, I really appreciate your fascination with Aliens movie and that SCED035 watch. I own the SCED037 black version, and I like it very much. There are several things that diminish my admirations though. First, it is too small for my taste. Yes, my Oris John Coltrane is even smaller, but it is a dress watch. The Ripley wears even smaller than what its 40mm size would suggest. Second, I hate how Seiko flooded the market with at least 5 additional slightly different versions. They are basically the same watch and are all "limited" to 3000 pieces. Third, I don't think the placement of chrono buttons is very practical. I suppose it is just a design decision.When you try to start the chronograph, the natural position of your thumb is just on the stop button. You must be careful not to pinch them together. And forth, I find the level of materials and execution not particularly high. Too many negatives on my side, so probably I must stress once again that I really like the watch, it is a fun piece and for me it has sentimental value too.
This watch would be awesome for any collector among time or movie fans. It's one of those few trinkets that when you see it, brings you back to a time and place.
Thank you Paul, LOVE the Ridley Scott one most, my all time fave sci-fi movie, Great choice! As for the Tudor BB, it that a trick question? ;-) No matter, my answer is simple, I LOVE TUDOR!!!! ALL TUDORS!!!! Best regards, TGV
Haha, Thanks for the reply TGV! ;) I'm going to be looking at some Tudor's tomorrow and the BB heritage is calling me, as I'm aiming to have it as my achievement buy/reward if i gain my doctorate degree later on in life after masters etc.
Very nice, i really love that watch. i remember your fantastic excitement when you unboxed it. i also liked the intro, it reminded me of one of your early videos, where you show your preferred method on how to make coffee, maybe time for an updated coffee making video?
Thank you Patrick, so glad to hear you have been with the channel so long, highly appreciated. I agree, I think a re-visit of the coffee video is needed! Thank you Patrick, top comment, Best regards, TGV
Hey TGV, I'm a huge fan. I've been stuck with this question for quite a while now - Since I'm a little tight on money (I'm 17 and you can't get a job in India before college which is 21 at least) I wanted to know if I should get a Seiko 5 or a Sistem 51?! I'm into watch collecting and I have a couple of great time pieces (a 45 years old Seiko 5, my granddad's) and I'd like to have one of the cheaper mechanical ones just for the story behind them. Loved the video. Thanks.
TGV! Great vid as usual. It's always cool when you talk about the Ripley, the 80's was the best. The Bulova on the white ostrich band, WOW ! Perfect combination, you have great style my friend! By the way, Alien still scares the hell out of my mother. lol!
Great video. But one of my top take aways from this video is an Accutron Spaceview getting some love. Great watches.....I own two Spaceviews myself, in addition to a dozen other Accutrons. it was my Spaceview that started me down the collecting road. Very intriguing piece. I hope you still have this watch now, and wear it once in a while.
"How the watch makes me feel" - that's all important to me. That should be the #1 for anyone into this passion of ours. You know when saw the Alien movie I never noticed the watches! Too engrossed in the wonderful films (well, maybe not the last one!). Time to re "watch" them! Ciao! John
Haha, I totally agree and as for the films, could not agree more! The last one was rather bizarre, strange as the french director Jean-Pierre Jeunet has made some incredible films, Thank you as always John, top comment. Best regards, TGV
Movie I love most showing the sub over and over is "Sphere" with Sharon Stone. Awesome shots of it throughout the movie obviously displaying the watch.
You don't know what you're talking about. This IS the limited re-release. The original used in the movie was released in 1983. This is the limited edition re-release of 2015. Only 3000 pieces. They will NOT be putting out more. Pay attention before making comments!
Great video, TGV! I resized the Jubilee bracelet of my SKX recently and Seiko really seems to like that pin-type link mechanism. Totally understand why resizing the Ripley bracelet would be a pain.
Hi TGV, I really enjoy your content. I recently ventured into vintage with a champagne dial Rolex Day Date. My collection is mainly focused at the high end with Rolex, Panerai and AP. That said, my itch for a vintage pepsi bezel Seiko diver is getting to the point where I think I need to scratch it. Have you had any experience with older automatic Seikos?
Nice watch. Check out the Lorus chronograph worn by another famous actor Pierce Brosnan in 'The November Man'. I have one like it and it does give you a good unique presence when you wear it.
Great review again TGV. BTW could you possibly give me your thoughts on the Seiko x Sottsass collab watch? The reference no. is SCEB 025. Much thanks and as always keep up the great videos.
I actually really thinking of getting this one from Japan in the next couple of months as my only chronograph because I am terrified of mechanical chronos knowing what a price tag is attached to them when it’s service time.
Anytime you attach a nostalgic feeling to any material item, it is instantly invaluable to you. No matter how hideous it looks, you fight the natural instinct to cut your arm off at the wrist when you wear this watch.
The 7A28 movement is partly why the original Ripley was great. This watch has the same movement as a cheap Chinese Panerai. What is the point of having a 24 hour dial that cannot be adjusted to show another time zone, or at least to be useful in some way, like as an hour counter for the chronograph? It is easy to tell if it is am or pm or not, you open your eyes and look to see if is night or day. You don't need a 24 hour dial (moving in lockstep with the hour hand) to tell you if it is day or night. The repllica is like a bad remake of a great movie.
Thank you so much :D As for the FB, email the admin on the address provided, they will sort you out. Look forward to seeing you in there. Best regards, TGV
The pusher design is very functional, but I'm not a fan of that extremely simplified design, basically two boxes and a jar. I don't loathe it though. As for the movies, Alien is a space horror art masterpiece, whereas Aliens is just another action film. The only really good bit is "They mostly come at night. Mostly." It doesn't really add anything to Alien, it's just more of the same but without the suspence. Cameron's next movie, Abyss, is much better. Original, interesting and has a point. "So raise your hand if you think that was a Russian water tentacle". Brilliant :-) You feel Camerons love and respect of deep waters.
Thank you Klaus, there are still a few of the "Bishop" in black online. Check out the Japanese online watch sellers, you can only get them directly from Japan, happy hunting and good luck. Best regards, TGV
Wow can't believe it's been a year with that seiko. Absolutely love that watch Is that a wolf 1834 watch winder on the desk there? Anyway all the best Regards Vincent
*Can someone advise me* I have one of these Aliens watches and when I reset the second hand timer(my first chronograph) it will go the the right position. But gravity will pull the hand forward two seconds and that's where it stays.... Is my watch broken or something?
We all know you love the Ripley and fair play it's a design classic although a Polarising\Marmite piece. But what watch would make you part with it to gain another possible acquisition?
WHAAAAT!!! You need to fix that asap, but I recommend re-watching the original, maybe having a maratho session over a weekend with all 4! As for the 65, perhaps. I would love to but I have to be rather selective as time is limited but, I did cover the Carl Brashaer bronze version, which I thought was quite special due to it's historic significance, did you catch that one? Thank you, Best regards, TGV
I'm collecting all the ripley colours gone a little obsessed. Ive all the bishops apart from the red one he wears in film which is the one to have.Price has been lowered on the only one for sale at the moment but still way too much for it..I love both designs though!
TGV love what you do, but there is no long o in Bulova look up one of their ads on RUclips. Also check with Federico on the pronunciation as well. I guess I'm showing my age younger reviewers of Bulova referred to it as Bul o va. I look forward to your next installment.
Not a problem, in fact we discussed this in an old video with Federico. Forgive me, I am British, we tend to pronounce things differently, to-ma-toe, to-may-toe etc. You will just have to get used to it ;-) Thank you, Best regards, TGV
Check out the Bulova commercial from 1983 called faces celebrities of that era made the commercial for Bulova and Muhammad Ali is featured wearing two watches one on each wrist you might find it interesting, enjoy your evening.
Alien franchise has to be my favourite movie franchise ever. And that Seiko looks so awesome. One day I will be the proud owner of one. Thanks for sharing.
i wore a seiko watch very similar this and the sced57 but had a round face, orange second hand and grey band, round face and buttons and grey bracelet, i wore it to death until i couldnt get the strap fixed any more, i am sure it was designed by this fella...i would love to know what model it is...about 200 quid in the 80's . . . any ideas what it was, think grey paint finish . .
Great question. I actually really like it, it is flawed in a few ways, but there are some great things about it. Especially Fassbender's character who is obsessed with Laurence of Arabia, how about you? What did you make of it? Thank you, Best regards, TGV
The Urban Gentry → "I say we takeoff and nuke the site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure."
;~)°
LOL, Best comment so far. Pinned.
Thank you sir,
Best regards,
TGV
The Urban Gentry → You're Most Welcome, Sir! That is one of my FAVORITE quotes from ALIENS. *And* I find that it comes in handy occasionally from day-to-day...LOL
I tend to consider Seiko as the definitive watch brand, because it has something for everybody: from Luxury Grand Seiko to cheap Seiko 5 series and anything in between, all the watch spectrum is covered.
Thank you Luca, I could not agree more. No other brand like it!
Best regards,
TGV
TGV, your original video on the seiko ripley a year ago not only introduced me to your incredible channel, but also horology altogether. It continues to be one of my all-time favorite horology vids, keep up the good work, and thanks for all you do.
So glad to hear, that really makes it all worth it.
You are very welcome my friend.
Thank you for the support, very appreciated
Best regards,
TGV
When I first saw this watch I really didn't like how it looked with the box on the side, but after seeing it over and over again I have slowly fallen in love with it. Great video as always TGV, keep up the great work and have a nice weekend!
I love mine...you are totally right about the comfort. I find myself often reaching for it as my casual runabout. One negative I'd add is the quality of the pushers. They are cheap plastic and wobble a fair amount in the housing.
Sizing the bracelet was an absolute nightmare. I almost sent it back, but I'm so happy I persevered.
Great video as always...totally appreciated it as a fellow owner.
Like so many things from the 80's this watch is a dichotomy, beautiful and ghastly all at the same time. Thanks for an enjoyable video.
I absolutely love the Ripley. Such a unique and cool design. I'm glad that after a year, you're still loving it. Great video, as always!
Thank you Joseph, very glad too! To think I nearly sold it!
Best regards,
TGV
When I first saw that watch I did not like it at all.....now I want one so bad!!! It grew on me as I learned the history and really took a closer look! Keep up the great videos!!! Good day to you sir!
Haha, not sure if I am to say sorry or well done on you changing your preference for the Ripley ;-)
Regardless, glad you like it,
Thank you Jesse,
Best regards,
TGV
I love your intros as much as I love your enthusiasm to watches. Well produced!
Thank you so much :D
Best regards,
TGV
To your third point: So glad you enjoy this piece!
How a watch makes you feel is so incredibly important. I bought a Braun BN0171GYGYG due to its connection to Dieter Rams and the watch just sings to me. I smile when I look at it.
So glad to hear, excellent comment, thank you.
Love Braun, great brand.
Best regards,
TGV
I have the Black Ripley, SCED043, which looks a bit dressier with its black and gold aesthetic. If I were to pick the fifth 'hate', it wouldn't be the crown, but rather the 'floaty' pushers. They are just pressure fit onto the metal rods in the pusher box and have a lot of twist and play. I would have been happier with a more secure nestling of the pushers into the box. And if you look at old Bishop models for sale online, losing their pushers seems to be a common problem.
Just stumbled on this video years too late. Love it. It's been a grail of mine for years. Hope you still have it
This is not just a watch it's a feeling and memory. Great video as always.
Very well said, spot on.
Thank you my friend,
Best regards,
TGV
Giugiaro did the BMW M1 and a number of Maserati models too and you can almost see a link between car and watch. Pininfarina, the epic Italian design firm, does a bit of watch design as well but of course are best known for their work with Ferrari. Enjoyable show TGV!
I'm glad that you still got it! When you are talking about consolidating the collection that's the first piece that comes to my mind. It would be so sad if you got rid of it.
This Seiko is definitely one to call "UNIQUE." Especially making a cameo with Sigourney Weaver.
I would like to get one of these someday. Having been an artist on an AvP game where I did the death animations, technically I have killed many aliens. Feel like this watch would suit me.
I do think it would be more a treat if it was titanium instead of steel. Not sure if that would provide the magnetic shielding... which to be fair is very important when doing battle in a terraforming colony's' overloading reactor core. Lots of lightning and electromagnetic nonsense in those places.
This is Beery,
last survivor of the Nostromo.
Signing off.
Love the video. Just ordered one from Japan. It’s in the pipe, two by two.
Mine coming in this week. Very hard to find now and is very expensive in super mint condition.
I have the rerelease of the bishop, the black and orange. Love it!
Me too I just ordered it on eBay lol another Seiko added to my rapidly growing collection. Nice video TGV.
Pros: really great legibility
Cons: the claps is easily discolored due to the matte finish (I wish that there was an invisible film protector that one could use).
On the design side, nowadays the case could have been a bit larger, especially compared to the pushers' extension.
Still, very happy to own one.
Very good review - first time viewer here, keep doing what you're doing!
thanks for this follow up video.
i really like this watch. really wished i knew about it when it first released.. or rather re-released.
there have been a several variations on the execution of this watch style, but this iconic "Ripley" version with its particular execution is the definitive version to get, the story and history behind this watch design is best told with this particular execution.. but, unfortunately, as you noted, the price for one these days has gone up more than double.
one could get the basic design in one of the other executions for a more affordable $400 range, but it's just not the same and frankly this version looks and plays the part best.
the only details which I've noticed and not a fan of are the complicated bracelet design for sizing.. i guess one you've done it, the agony of dealing with it should never pop up again until you either sell it or have dramatic weight change.
the other part(s) I'm not too keen on and wished they had designed better are the chronograph push buttons. 1) they are plastic and not metal. 2) they seem unsettlelingly loose with a bit of wobble.. not quite as secure as I'd hope for such a piece. and, from the backside, i dont like how there's a gap between the button and the case "box". you can see the little piston/cylinder exposed that it's attached to and it is skinny compared to the size of the button.
lastly, i agree, it's a shame they never included any lume on the dial or the hands or markers. it would really have made this piece even cooler.
not to upset the investment value of this timepiecr, but I certainly wouldn't mind yet another reissue of this watch with some of these and your gripes resolved in an updated version.
thanks, again, for the video
Great video and review as usual. I'm hoping to add this to my watch collection if Time allows.😀
Very cool watch, so unique. Another reason why I love Seiko. Hope you keep it forever man! S
Thank you so much Simon :D
So true what you say about Seiko, bang on!!!
Best regards,
TGV
Wolf winder I see! Love them. Glad to see you have one TGV.
Well spotted, a lovely Christmas gift,
I will include it in a video soon,
Thank you Eric,
Best regards,
TGV
Very good almost 80.000 subscribers and they all got it right because this is a top channel! Thanks a lot for the great work, greetings from the sunny Dubai. Erik
Thank you Erik, very kind of you to say indeed. Always great to hear from you.
Best regards,
TGV
Hi tgv great review for a great piece, i would struggle to myself but great nonetheless, but i looovvveee the movies, can't wait to see the new one,all the best, ONWARDS AND UPWARDS, your friend Ryan.
Ryan Mead this watch is the embodiment of shit
hi TGV, I bought this at the beginning of last year after watching your review, mine is 2224/3000. Great channel, thank you.
I love that watch too! I also have the Aliens quadrilogy and enjoy all those movies. I'd love to own that watch someday, but as you said, it's expensive right now, and I already have a similar quartz that is nearly identical in features. But this watch is all about the movie, and I'm a big fan of the series of films.
Thank you, always glad to hear from another fan of the franchise.
Have you tried looking at stores online from Japan? There still are a few about.
Best regards,
TGV
I have a 037, PVD version of the Ripley...also bought one year ago. I still like and I agree with its plus and minus, in particular in my case I am not particularly bothered but the lack of lume but IMO a more functional crown like the original one would have been welcome. Also the 24h sundial is useful just to set the day, a 12 hours chrono counter would have made it perfect.
Tristano, I really appreciate your fascination with Aliens movie and that SCED035 watch. I own the SCED037 black version, and I like it very much. There are several things that diminish my admirations though. First, it is too small for my taste. Yes, my Oris John Coltrane is even smaller, but it is a dress watch. The Ripley wears even smaller than what its 40mm size would suggest. Second, I hate how Seiko flooded the market with at least 5 additional slightly different versions. They are basically the same watch and are all "limited" to 3000 pieces. Third, I don't think the placement of chrono buttons is very practical. I suppose it is just a design decision.When you try to start the chronograph, the natural position of your thumb is just on the stop button. You must be careful not to pinch them together. And forth, I find the level of materials and execution not particularly high. Too many negatives on my side, so probably I must stress once again that I really like the watch, it is a fun piece and for me it has sentimental value too.
This watch would be awesome for any collector among time or movie fans. It's one of those few trinkets that when you see it, brings you back to a time and place.
Very well said, nailed it.
Thank you sir.
Best regards,
TGV
Great video. I like the Seiko because of its unique style.:)
Just watched Alien as well, classic!
Btw TGV what do do recommend, Tudor black bay or the black bay heritage?
Thanks as always!
Thank you Paul, LOVE the Ridley Scott one most, my all time fave sci-fi movie,
Great choice!
As for the Tudor BB, it that a trick question? ;-)
No matter, my answer is simple, I LOVE TUDOR!!!! ALL TUDORS!!!!
Best regards,
TGV
Haha, Thanks for the reply TGV! ;)
I'm going to be looking at some Tudor's tomorrow and the BB heritage is calling me, as I'm aiming to have it as my achievement buy/reward if i gain my doctorate degree later on in life after masters etc.
Seiko name will resonate for centuries
I have this watch, but in the black and silver. I wear it everyday. It will not be an investment. Haha. Love it
Such an interesting and fun watch! Great one as always, TGV!
Thank you so much HG!
Hope you are well,
Best regards,
TGV
Very nice, i really love that watch. i remember your fantastic excitement when you unboxed it. i also liked the intro, it reminded me of one of your early videos, where you show your preferred method on how to make coffee, maybe time for an updated coffee making video?
Thank you Patrick, so glad to hear you have been with the channel so long, highly appreciated.
I agree, I think a re-visit of the coffee video is needed!
Thank you Patrick, top comment,
Best regards,
TGV
Hey TGV,
I'm a huge fan. I've been stuck with this question for quite a while now - Since I'm a little tight on money (I'm 17 and you can't get a job in India before college which is 21 at least) I wanted to know if I should get a Seiko 5 or a Sistem 51?! I'm into watch collecting and I have a couple of great time pieces (a 45 years old Seiko 5, my granddad's) and I'd like to have one of the cheaper mechanical ones just for the story behind them.
Loved the video.
Thanks.
Hats off to Seiko... awesome watch.
TGV! Great vid as usual. It's always cool when you talk about the Ripley, the 80's was the best. The Bulova on the white ostrich band, WOW ! Perfect combination, you have great style my friend! By the way, Alien still scares the hell out of my mother. lol!
Thank you so much SN, LOL great comment. I watched it by accident when I wa sa child and it always stayed with me.
A masterpiece.
Best regards,
TGV
Great video. But one of my top take aways from this video is an Accutron Spaceview getting some love. Great watches.....I own two Spaceviews myself, in addition to a dozen other Accutrons. it was my Spaceview that started me down the collecting road. Very intriguing piece. I hope you still have this watch now, and wear it once in a while.
Trank you for the inspiration , mine arrived today and it is really stunning 🥰
"How the watch makes me feel" - that's all important to me. That should be the #1 for anyone into this passion of ours. You know when saw the Alien movie I never noticed the watches! Too engrossed in the wonderful films (well, maybe not the last one!). Time to re "watch" them! Ciao! John
Haha, I totally agree and as for the films, could not agree more!
The last one was rather bizarre, strange as the french director Jean-Pierre Jeunet has made some incredible films,
Thank you as always John, top comment.
Best regards,
TGV
Movie I love most showing the sub over and over is "Sphere" with Sharon Stone. Awesome shots of it throughout the movie obviously displaying the watch.
Great video, again love the enthusiasm. Cheers
Thank you Dieter.
Best regards,
TGV
I've got this watch! Fantastic! Great video!
Nice one my friend, enjoy. Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
It's one of my 3 grails, love how different it is plus aliens is one of my top 10 movies. Hopefully this or next year I'll be getting one
You have great taste in movies and watches! ;-)
Happy hunting, I hope you get it.
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Did you get it?
@@skullservant8486 I did last year 😁 don't wear it often but just seeing it puts a smile on my face
Thanks for all your video ! What is your favotire pilot watch like the casio ef527 or citizen bj7000 etc ?
Seiko said they are going to put more of those on the market so sadly it's not as limited as it was.
Hi, from which source is this information? Thanks
You don't know what you're talking about. This IS the limited re-release. The original used in the movie was released in 1983. This is the limited edition re-release of 2015. Only 3000 pieces. They will NOT be putting out more. Pay attention before making comments!
Great video, TGV! I resized the Jubilee bracelet of my SKX recently and Seiko really seems to like that pin-type link mechanism. Totally understand why resizing the Ripley bracelet would be a pain.
Thank you Katrina, always nice to hear from you. I hope you are well.
Enjoy the SKX ;-)
Best regards,
TGV
Hi TGV, I really enjoy your content. I recently ventured into vintage with a champagne dial Rolex Day Date. My collection is mainly focused at the high end with Rolex, Panerai and AP. That said, my itch for a vintage pepsi bezel Seiko diver is getting to the point where I think I need to scratch it. Have you had any experience with older automatic Seikos?
Nice watch. Check out the Lorus chronograph worn by another famous actor Pierce Brosnan in 'The November Man'. I have one like it and it does give you a good unique presence when you wear it.
Great review again TGV.
BTW could you possibly give me your thoughts on the Seiko x Sottsass collab watch?
The reference no. is SCEB 025. Much thanks and as always keep up the great videos.
great channel! tell me please what is the difference between SCED035 and SCED043 seiko?
I actually really thinking of getting this one from Japan in the next couple of months as my only chronograph because I am terrified of mechanical chronos knowing what a price tag is attached to them when it’s service time.
It would've been cool to have scenes from alien playing as your screensaver in the background computer😀. But great video!
Anytime you attach a nostalgic feeling to any material item, it is instantly invaluable to you. No matter how hideous it looks, you fight the natural instinct to cut your arm off at the wrist when you wear this watch.
Hey man I really enjoy your videos you are very cool. Thanks!
Nice video as always. Would you mind reviewing Longines Hydroconquest Automatic?
Would love to. Longings is high on the list, but bear with me, the list is long!!!
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I love your reviews! This is definitely a great piece to keep. I wouldn't sell it if I were u. Ha ha.
Hey TGV what are your thoughts on Rotary? Also what are some quintessential British watch brands?
Really enjoyed the video !
Which would be the better purchase? Seiko SUP880p1(150eu) or SFP608p1(130eu) and which watch is better quality wise.
Seiko RIPLEY .. great movie watch.
Great video again, TGV!
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The 7A28 movement is partly why the original Ripley was great. This watch has the same movement as a cheap Chinese Panerai. What is the point of having a 24 hour dial that cannot be adjusted to show another time zone, or at least to be useful in some way, like as an hour counter for the chronograph? It is easy to tell if it is am or pm or not, you open your eyes and look to see if is night or day. You don't need a 24 hour dial (moving in lockstep with the hour hand) to tell you if it is day or night. The repllica is like a bad remake of a great movie.
Great video TGV. You should purchase the Bishop Seiko watch also to compliment the Ripley.
Don't tempt me!!! :D
Would love too, trying so hard not too.
It wold be a good investment I have to say.
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Make a video about the best looking Chronos. Great videos. Continue the good work :)
Great idea, Thank you Pedro,
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This is a watch I thought was a little ugly at first glance, but it has really grown on me, especially now I understand its history
Great video as always. Awesome watch. By the way, your flightmaster is a caliber 7t62.
Fantastic, thank you Abner,
I can never remember the numbers! ;-)
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Be good to see if she's wearing it in Alien 5 when it appears :)
That would be amazingly cool!
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Another great video TGV, love how 80's this watch is. What's your thoughts on the Bulova Moon Watch? :)
Great! Love the intro aha!
Has the Facebook group peaked capacity as i keep being declined from joining.. :(
Thank you so much :D
As for the FB, email the admin on the address provided, they will sort you out. Look forward to seeing you in there.
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The pusher design is very functional, but I'm not a fan of that extremely simplified design, basically two boxes and a jar. I don't loathe it though. As for the movies, Alien is a space horror art masterpiece, whereas Aliens is just another action film. The only really good bit is "They mostly come at night. Mostly." It doesn't really add anything to Alien, it's just more of the same but without the suspence. Cameron's next movie, Abyss, is much better. Original, interesting and has a point. "So raise your hand if you think that was a Russian water tentacle". Brilliant :-) You feel Camerons love and respect of deep waters.
Such a gorgeous watch! Sadly it is so hard to get one in Europe, I've been looking for quite some time with no success
Thank you Klaus, there are still a few of the "Bishop" in black online.
Check out the Japanese online watch sellers, you can only get them directly from Japan, happy hunting and good luck.
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the watch would look so much better by not having that big box on the side, and I love 80's vibe
Pannonian Fit Seiko "Bishop" is bit similar to this but it doesnt have that box thing.
Rex Apis wow what's that all about?
Great job TGV! 👍🏻
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like the black and white coffee intro, first time I've seen that
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nice review! great Seiko watch!
Thank you Joshi :D
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Hey TGV you should start paid reviews. A lot of people (especially me) would love to hear your input regarding their collections.
Wow can't believe it's been a year with that seiko. Absolutely love that watch Is that a wolf 1834 watch winder on the desk there?
Anyway all the best
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Vincent
Thank you Vincent, very well spotted! New Wolf indeed.
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Love it so much I bought one glad I did because the TGV tax hit these hard.
Fantastic, enjoy it!!! Thank you,
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Ordered mine today - black version.
*Can someone advise me*
I have one of these Aliens watches and when I reset the second hand timer(my first chronograph) it will go the the right position. But gravity will pull the hand forward two seconds and that's where it stays.... Is my watch broken or something?
We all know you love the Ripley and fair play it's a design classic although a Polarising\Marmite piece. But what watch would make you part with it to gain another possible acquisition?
Excellent question, that really is the question!
I would have to say something serious, an explorer.
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I love the Bulova. TGV can u recommend a seller I can buy one from?
Love Alien, but unfortunately I haven't gotten around to see Aliens yet... Anyway TGV, do you have any plans on reviewing the Oris diver 65?
WHAAAAT!!! You need to fix that asap, but I recommend re-watching the original, maybe having a maratho session over a weekend with all 4! As for the 65, perhaps. I would love to but I have to be rather selective as time is limited but, I did cover the Carl Brashaer bronze version, which I thought was quite special due to it's historic significance, did you catch that one?
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Not gonna lie, I'm not a expert in watches but I love sitting down with a nice sativa joint and watching some urban gentry, so relaxing
Very glad to hear you enjoy the channel, enjoy! :D
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Not a Seiko fan but that watch is definitely cool. It looks more like a movie prop than a real watch...
Haha, I totally can see what you mean,
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I'm collecting all the ripley colours gone a little obsessed. Ive all the bishops apart from the red one he wears in film which is the one to have.Price has been lowered on the only one for sale at the moment but still way too much for it..I love both designs though!
Where is the best place to buy it from? Amazon?
rewatching this in 2024 and well for a nice one its 2k plus now :(
Lavazza .. good coffee choice.
WoW a year time,flies. Question is will it survive as you scale back the size of your collection.
Haha, now that is the question!!!
You know me too well Bob,
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TGV love what you do, but there is no long o in Bulova look up one of their ads on RUclips. Also check with Federico on the pronunciation as well. I guess I'm showing my age younger reviewers of Bulova referred to it as Bul o va. I look forward to your next installment.
Not a problem, in fact we discussed this in an old video with Federico. Forgive me, I am British, we tend to pronounce things differently, to-ma-toe, to-may-toe etc. You will just have to get used to it ;-)
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Check out the Bulova commercial from 1983 called faces celebrities of that era made the commercial for Bulova and Muhammad Ali is featured wearing two watches one on each wrist you might find it interesting, enjoy your evening.
Regarding tritium, is that radioactive? Or radium?
Alien franchise has to be my favourite movie franchise ever. And that Seiko looks so awesome. One day I will be the proud owner of one. Thanks for sharing.
Totally agree, my fave too!!!
Happy hunting and thank you for the great comment.
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i wore a seiko watch very similar this and the sced57 but had a round face, orange second hand and grey band, round face and buttons and grey bracelet, i wore it to death until i couldnt get the strap fixed any more, i am sure it was designed by this fella...i would love to know what model it is...about 200 quid in the 80's . . . any ideas what it was, think grey paint finish . .
Flippin found it . . .1984 Seiko 7A38-704A Giugiaro
How do you feel about the upcoming Prometheus-Alien prequel?
Great question. I actually really like it, it is flawed in a few ways, but there are some great things about it.
Especially Fassbender's character who is obsessed with Laurence of Arabia, how about you?
What did you make of it?
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Very nice watch indeed. Saw it recently in Seiko's shop in Paris, I'm pretty sure it's gone now ...
WOW, Seiko store in Paris, now that is cool!
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TGV if you travel to Japan you'll find even more varieties for Giugiaros - and they're true limited editions (300 for each variation) not like Omega!
OMG, that sounds amazing, I am dying to go. I could see myself coming back broke!
Thank you Gary, great comment as always,