Seiko Quartz V.F.A. Ref. 3823-7001 Review

lukather1 · 2014-02-26T09:54:28Z

Discover the Seiko Quartz V.F.A. Ref. 3823-7001, a 1974 high-end quartz watch with thermocompensation and unique Kanji date. Learn about its design and historical significance.

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Lukather1 provides a detailed mini-review of the Seiko Quartz V.F.A. Ref. 3823-7001, a high-end quartz watch from 1974. This post offers valuable insights into a significant vintage Seiko reference, highlighting its advanced features and design elements that set it apart in its era.

Hello to all.

A few lines to describe this magnificent clock dated April 1974.

It was a bit ago that I was searching for just this reference:

I am a lover of quartz and not only that, I wanted to have something special and unique at the same time, definitely talking about high-end Seiko quartz caliber 3823 and among the first three places, thermocompensated, 7 jewels, minimum monthly, for the time here was put on the market was an excellent produc , just think of the cost of the watch that exceeded abundantly 100.000 yen!

As mentioned quality ' top starting with the construction of the case - block like with the form of a helmet, the beautiful glass domed crystal protruding (just like me) , date of course Kanji- English , beautiful applied indices that rely on a very stylish dial color white, but especially these indices seconds in relief (refinement) , the second hand black in contrast with that of the minutes and hours , with the latter also beautiful shape of a " shotgun " if you can ' use this term, the writing essential Seiko canon at noon and six o'clock quartz vfa Suwa logo .

Particular dimension to the bracelet, in a word, spectacular (according to me) 9 meshes of which the outer larger following in a perfect way the wrist, soft , closing clasp different from other watches I have had so far, tab more pronounced single and central. Sized as usual for these watches 37mm including crown.

I leave you with some pictures hoping for some comment, supplement or correction to what I wrote.

A greeting.

The movement. (take image from the web).

This message has been edited by cazalea on 2014-02-26 11:03:45 This message has been edited by cazalea on 2014-02-26 11:04:31

Key Points from the Discussion

The Kanji date and English day feature on the watch means the date disc clicks twice every midnight, taking longer to rotate fully. Seiko's inclusion of local language options demonstrates their attention to cultural markets.
The moderator expresses appreciation for posts that combine new watch insights, technical data, and personal passion, noting that the original post successfully delivered all three.
The contributor welcomes the author to the forum, emphasizing that VFA (Very Fine Adjusted) watches, whether quartz or mechanical, involve significant manual labor to achieve their high accuracy.
A question is raised about the thermocompensation of the 3823-7001 movement, seeking confirmation on whether it employed analogue or digital thermocompensation for its stated 5 seconds/month accuracy.
The simple and elegant dial layout of the Seiko quartz VFA is praised, along with the quality of the shared pictures.
The unique Kanji character date window is highlighted as a distinctive feature not commonly seen in other watches.

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KIH

Feb 26, 2014

Max, welcome to SEIKO forum! I believe you got a very nice piece in your collection. Yes, a hidden gem. Quartz or Mechanical , VFA is VFA and it involves a lot of manual labor to achieve the utmost accuracy for each path. Thank you for the post! Looking forward to meeting here or in Tokyo again! Best, Ken

lukather1

Feb 26, 2014

Thank you my friend for your good comment, and i hope to return soon in Tokyo...take care. Max.

cazalea

Feb 26, 2014

I enjoy seeing a new watch, learning data about it and learning why you love it. Your post includes those 3 things and that makes it a pleasure to read. As moderator (and professional editor) I couldn't resist touching a few things to make the story flow more smoothly in English. I hope you don't mind. Thank you taking the time to share this. Cheers, Cazalea

lukather1

Feb 26, 2014

...to participate in a prestigious forum such as Purists. Sorry for my poor english, you can correct always. Regards. Max

Ronald Held

Feb 26, 2014

Was 5s/month but I am uncertain that it employed thermocompensation either analogue or digital. Ken maybe your contacts at Seiko can provide more details?

pingtsai

Feb 26, 2014

this one, especially with the date window and kanji character. Haven't seen this before in a watch.

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