Grand Seiko VFA (Pre-owned - Good) — USD 8,279 on eBay

Seiko's Imperial V.F.A. watch, showcasing the iconic Japanese Imperial crest, shares the distinguished cal. 4580 movement with Grand Seiko, once tested at the Neuchatel Observatory. Made exclusively for Emperor Hirohito, its exclusivity is remarkable.

Discover the iconic Seiko Imperial VFA in a friend's captivating tale. Explore the fascinating journey behind this legendary timepiece. Check out Emmanuel's detailed post on watchprosite.

Explore the precision of Seiko's Grand Seiko 4580 and the stylish daily wear of the blue dial palladium 6185A.

The three letters VFA - Very Fine Adjusted - usually conjure up sweaty palms and excitement amongst Seiko enthusiasts. They have historically stood for the most accurate time pieces, beating the standards of the day. The Grand Seiko hand wound and automatic watches with the VFA label managed a guara

Before Grand Seiko became common, knowledge was limited. Original VFAs were easier to acquire. Author missed the period but owns a successor VFA from Quartz era. Accuracy may have decreased, but it's a historical oddity.

The end of 2019 was lucky for me as I was able to find a 4580 VFA. It's currently away for servicing but here's a photo of it "as found".