Seiko Giugiaro Design 'Ripley' 7A28-7000 - 1982
Seiko Giugiaro Design 'Ripley' 7A28-7000
Designed by perhaps the most famous car designer of the 20th century, Giorgetto Giugiaro, the 7A28-7000 shot to fame in 1986 when it appeared on the wrist of Ripley in Aliens. This costume choice suited her character and the film perfectly, with it's blend of analogue and digital, and futuristic styling. Not only was the styling futuristic, but so was the movement powering it, the 7A28 was the worlds first quartz with analogue display.
The 7A28-7000 was released in several variants, with this blacked out PVD version a favourite of ours. Combining a steel case with black PVD coating, with yellow accents for the chronograph pushers (located on the module on the right side of the case), yellow minute track and orange hands above a dial with a sunken crescent for the sub-dials, it was clearly inspired by those iconic dashes of 1980's supercars and looks oh-so-cool. Cool enough to have a re-release made a few years back, but as much as we like those, nothing compares with the original.
The case itself is around 40mm without the chronograph module, and under 11mm thick. Combined with the silky PVD coated bracelet, it's very comfortable on the wrist. The case itself is in excellent condition, with some wear to the PVD as expected, but no large scratches/dings/nicks etc.
The dial is in superb condition, with no major marks. A new mineral glass was fitted recently, so that is also in excellent condition.
Bracelet appears original, with the correct 'Speedmaster' clasp in place. It shows some light wear, but amazing for its age. Will fit up to a 7.7in wrist roughly.
All functions operating as they should (the 12hr counter was showing incorrectly on some images, but this has been corrected).
No box or papers. Comes with Watch Vault Travel Case and Watch Vault cleaning cloth.
An amazing example of an iconic 80's Seiko.
Brand: Seiko
Model #: 7A28-7000
Circa: 1982
Case Material: PVD-Coated Stainless Steel
Case details: 40mm
Bracelet: PVD-Coated Stainless Steel
Movement: Seiko 7A28 Quartz
Dial: Grey and Black
Hands: Orange
Paraphernalia: Watch Vault Travel Case and Watch Vault cleaning cloth
Grading: Excellent Vintage condition
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