KMII[Montblanc Moderator]
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There’s one less for me to deal with...
Jan 23, 2018,22:16 PM
No homeland security here, and then I don’t collect icons, either, saving a bit of time.
In a more serious note, I am subscribed to a small vintage Seiko auctioneer and occasionally bid. For the GS stuff it’s occasionally checking the large Japanese retail site
The searching for the moment has been very superficial, though
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A little piece of history - the Seiko 3823-7000 VFA Quartz from 1971
By: KMII : January 23rd, 2018-13:16
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 automat...
Not well enough for your annual test for the moment :)
By: KMII : January 23rd, 2018-22:12
Apparently they can be regulated to do much better, though. Right now it’s definitely off but I first need to set it properly and will give you some feedback shortly. It certainly is fun, though
Nice catch!
By: cazalea : January 23rd, 2018-14:52
How you find these Japanese rarities while your children are babes and your company reorganizing is a real surprise to me! Between Watches and icons, it’s almost a full-time job for me just dealing with import/export forms and Fedex, UPS & DHL — not to me...
There’s one less for me to deal with...
By: KMII : January 23rd, 2018-22:16
No homeland security here, and then I don’t collect icons, either, saving a bit of time. In a more serious note, I am subscribed to a small vintage Seiko auctioneer and occasionally bid. For the GS stuff it’s occasionally checking the large Japanese retai...
What a wealth of knowledge/ history you provide here!
By: KIH : January 23rd, 2018-15:54
A friend of mine has all YG version. It looks great, but the battery compartment is right on the case back - wonder how well it wears on your wrist.... Comfy? I see these from time to time here at reasonable prices (equal or less than the original price),...
Wears quite well on my wrist...
By: KMII : January 23rd, 2018-22:18
Even though a look at the case back would have you imagine otherwise. Thanks for your kind words, Ken - and do have a look at it, they are fun and good value, too Btw. finding a Snowflake dial one may be even cooler!
Very cool!
By: KMII : July 11th, 2018-07:33
Which model reference is it?
Hi it is 3823-7040
By: Stewart Weller : July 12th, 2018-02:28
It's very like my KS 4822-8000. Both are very accurate, and remain within a second of each other over 6 months, seem to loose about 20s a year
Thanks for the additional detail!
By: KMII : July 12th, 2018-11:49
And welcome to Puristspro - have missed that detail the first time around Looking forward to finding out more about your collection!
++1 (nt)
By: Ronald Held : January 29th, 2018-13:31
NT
Thanks Jay!
By: KMII : July 18th, 2018-04:42
Unlike the current state, quartz was very expensive to start off with. So for quite some time one had a completely opposite picture compared to today
Hi and congratulation..
By: lukather1 : August 10th, 2018-05:57
I'm a fan for this reference,great watches and quartz Hi-End....some time ago i have open a post here in Purist....this one. VFA QUARTZ POST WITH PICTURES
Just a couple of clarifications
By: gerald.d : August 10th, 2018-20:28
Have to say I love these early quartz models - I seem to be "accidentally" building up quite a collection of them, including an example of this reference. A couple of points on the general commentary though... The mechanical VFA's were guaranteed to +/- 1...
-7040 VFA
By: greenecollector1 : December 31st, 2019-09:48
Here is the -7040 VFA, currently away for servicing and to have a NOS AR crystal fitted. These often look a bit strange in some photos but the case is an interesting shape in real life and adheres more to the 'Grammar of Design' than is perhaps first appa...
Fantastic piece!
By: KMII : January 1st, 2020-00:01
And much more GoD than mine for sure 👍🏻