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つばらしい！Magnificent results
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 bottle of Kubota Manjyu, and sit and talk timing for even 10 minutes.
I doubt I will ever get the chance, but it's somehow so encouraging to know that a mechanical can indeed reach such accuracy by human hand.
The knowledge this gentleman has is impressive indeed. You are very lucky!
-O
An Experiment on GS VFA
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...
That's how a watch should be ...
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
Thanks, 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
Bwahaha...
I know, I know.... But I am not a perfectionist. Well, maybe "a perfectionist to the extent practical" :-) Ken
つばらしい！Magnificent results
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...
When and if you come to Japan...
.. 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
That's very impressive 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
Oh yeah! This is the keeper!
I expect accuracy (and clean face and case) even from the vintage watches and I actually wear them quite often :-) Thanks, fernando! Ken
Amazing
I'm going to Tokyo next week, just knowing I'm standing on the same patch of ground as him is enough for now.
I'd be happy to...
.. meet up with a fellow PuristS. Feel free to PM or email me anytime! Best, Ken
That is a good adjustment. I presume he could only achieve..
those results with a VFA GS and not the "ordinary" model?
No, his personal 45GS and other vintage GS are...
.. all adjusted to that level or better. Good movements are good movements, according to him :-) Ken
I thought you sold the VFA
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...
The VFA I sold was blue dial verision...
.. 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...
Such dexterity is something
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...
Thank you, my friend!
I would be happy to go through such process, if you indeed so desire :-) Ken
Fantastic
Fantastic story and watch. Actually the first time a see a VFA! Thanks for sharing :)
Thank you!
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