New (but old) Seiko Acquisition

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One V.F.A. Seiko wasn't enough – when I stumbled upon this example in very good condition, I had to pull the trigger. It is from 1974, and features the 7 jewel 3823 V.F.A. movement (the first Quartz watch to feature analog thermal compensation, and a +/- 5 SPM accuracy), antimagnetic shielding, a very unique hexagonal gold-capped case, and a fantastically textured and legible dial.

These were the most expensive from the V.F.A. lineup (excluding the PM models), at 164,000 JPY. To put it in…

New (but old) Seiko Acquisition

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