Horological Meandering

An Experiment on GS VFA As you may remember my post on the "father of the modern GS" or "God of adjustment", he seemed to have "God's hands". To prove or disprove what he claims he can, he and I agreed to do an experiment. Read here=> interviews.watchpros...  

Wonderful. I share with you the joy to wear a watch that is working this way. Perfect. Congratulations to you, your watch and, of course, for the "God" of adjustment, Nilo

... I like the mechanical watch to be as accurate as possible. Quartz is supposed to be accurate and it is good but not that exciting. Mechanical watch with this level of accuracy is really exciting. Especially for a watch 40 some years old. Thanks! Ken

. . . Andrew . . . . . . and Andrew, meet Ken. :-)

I know, I know.... But I am not a perfectionist. Well, maybe "a perfectionist to the extent practical" :-) Ken

I'm actually a watchmaker, and that is very impressive timing. Not unheard of, but extremely rare. People who can time a 40 yr. old watch out to that spec are very few indeed. I speak Japanese, and would kill to meet the "God of Adjustment", buy him a bot... 

.. I might be able to arrange something :-) Besides, he travels a lot to train the service center watchmakers worldwide, so he may stop by your town.... Yes, indeed this is magnificent! Ken

You're right, seeing is believing and the maestro knows a thing or two about regulating. Now you will cherish this piece even more I believe. :) cheers fernando

I expect accuracy (and clean face and case) even from the vintage watches and I actually wear them quite often :-) Thanks, fernando! Ken

I'm going to Tokyo next week, just knowing I'm standing on the same patch of ground as him is enough for now.

.. meet up with a fellow PuristS. Feel free to PM or email me anytime! Best, Ken

those results with a VFA GS and not the "ordinary" model?

.. all adjusted to that level or better. Good movements are good movements, according to him :-) Ken

Saw you posted a while ago. To have the watch adjusted by him is GREAT ! Something all GS lovers can only dream off. If you still have the VFA when we meet up next year would love to see it! I remember your post when you just had the VFA serviced (By Seik... 

.. and this silver dial version is much better shape and I am determined to keep it. This was once serviced by the "street" watchmaker, but decided to do this experiment and he was surprised, too. If you made the good movement, some decades later, the mov... 

that never case to amaze me...dedication and hard work + God given talent and you have all the ingredients that you need but only few are willing for sacrifice that takes you to summit. Thank you for report dear Ken Best to you and Mr. God of Adjustment D... 

I would be happy to go through such process, if you indeed so desire :-) Ken

Fantastic story and watch. Actually the first time a see a VFA! Thanks for sharing :)

Yes, very, very well made movement and it certainly lasts decades with the initial spec, and it is incredible! Welcome to PuristSPro! Enjoy and share your passion, too! Ken