6186

How cool is this one? VFA, above the 6 o'clock index, means 'Very Fine Adjusted'. And the logo beneath is the one of the Suwa Seikosha facility. As far as I've understood, the first number of the reference printed on the dial identifies the movement (6186

As far as I'm aware, silicon escapements and "technological" advances are far more about ensuring reliability of movements between longer service intervals, and I'm not sure how much benefit they would provide in a standard COSC test that is performed in

I have been researching and collecting Grand Seiko for a while. Having long held a fascination for timekeeping precision it was interesting to find this shared by Seiko too. As such I have a 6186 Hi-Beat VFA, which whilst not perfect isn't in too bad a sh

Last last year I determined for myself that high frequency watches were definitely one of my collecting topics - and after taking some time to compile a list of high frequency calibres (those beating at 36.000vph or above (here: the overview - and thanks

... of vintage Grand Seiko. Examples of the three major VFA movements - 6185, 6186, and 4580. I say major, because in the instance of the 6185, there were 6185A and 6185B variants. Watches are the 6185-8021-G (date), 6186-8000-G (day-date), and the legend

I was on a trip to Asia last fall, and I planned to make a stop in Tokyo to meet a japanese friend who is a great vintage GS guru. I want to share my impressions on this memorable experience. As a long time Seiko fan, who appreciate the brand and its hist

Before moving up to the review of the SBGH035, there , let us begin with the constant quest for accuracy within Seiko. SBGH035 History of the accuracy at Seiko Even if quest for accuracy was always a part of Seiko DNA, below is a brief summary of its hist