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Grand Seiko
Ref. 6185-8021
Grand Seiko V.F.A
精工，「Grand Seiko V.F.A」型號6185-8021，罕有，精鋼自動腕錶，備中心秒針、日期顯示，約1971年製
估價
HK$56,000 - 78,000
€6,700 - 9,300
$7,200 - 10,000
成交價
HK$69,850
拍品詳情
製造商
Grand Seiko
年份
Circa 1971
型號
6185-8021
機芯編號
007’408
錶殼號碼
130’011
型號名稱
Grand Seiko V.F.A
材料
Stainless steel
機芯
Automatic, cal. 6185, 25 jewels
錶帶/ 錶鏈
Crocodile
錶扣
Stainless steel Seiko pin buckle
尺寸
40mm diameter
簽名
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
專家
完整圖錄內容
圖錄文章
Founded in 1960 with the explicit aim of challenging the dominance of Swiss watchmaking, Grand Seiko has consistently strived to create technically advanced and exquisitely crafted timepieces.
Just six years after its establishment, in 1966, Grand Seiko introduced its own certification, known as the "Grand Seiko Standard". With a daily deviation of -3/+5 seconds, it surpassed the accuracy of Swiss chronometer testing, which allowed for a range of -1/+10 seconds per day. Building on this achievement, Grand Seiko went a step further and launched the VFA (Very Finely Adjusted) collection in 1969.
Crafted under highly rigorous conditions and regulated to a remarkable precision of -2/+2 seconds per day, these watches were exceptionally accurate for their time. They even came with a guarantee of accuracy within a minute per month for the first two years of ownership, an achievement that remains impressive even by today's standards. These VFA timepieces are incredibly rare due to their short three-year production run, and many of them were lost over the years.
In addition to its remarkable movement, the ref. 6185-8021 is celebrated for its stunning design. With a silver dial and a geometric case, the ref. 6185-8021 is a masterpiece of monochromatic aesthetics. Another noteworthy detail on the dial is the discreet "Suwa Seikosha" logo, positioned below the VFA signature. This logo represents one of two facilities established by the parent Seiko group, fostering healthy competition with the "Daini Seikosha" facility in the belief that it would lead to improved timepieces.
However, the most distinctive design element of this particular timepiece is its three-dimensional hour markers, which stand tall on the dial. As light moves across the display, these markers cast captivating shadows, creating a visually captivating and unique effect on the wrist.
Just six years after its establishment, in 1966, Grand Seiko introduced its own certification, known as the "Grand Seiko Standard". With a daily deviation of -3/+5 seconds, it surpassed the accuracy of Swiss chronometer testing, which allowed for a range of -1/+10 seconds per day. Building on this achievement, Grand Seiko went a step further and launched the VFA (Very Finely Adjusted) collection in 1969.
Crafted under highly rigorous conditions and regulated to a remarkable precision of -2/+2 seconds per day, these watches were exceptionally accurate for their time. They even came with a guarantee of accuracy within a minute per month for the first two years of ownership, an achievement that remains impressive even by today's standards. These VFA timepieces are incredibly rare due to their short three-year production run, and many of them were lost over the years.
In addition to its remarkable movement, the ref. 6185-8021 is celebrated for its stunning design. With a silver dial and a geometric case, the ref. 6185-8021 is a masterpiece of monochromatic aesthetics. Another noteworthy detail on the dial is the discreet "Suwa Seikosha" logo, positioned below the VFA signature. This logo represents one of two facilities established by the parent Seiko group, fostering healthy competition with the "Daini Seikosha" facility in the belief that it would lead to improved timepieces.
However, the most distinctive design element of this particular timepiece is its three-dimensional hour markers, which stand tall on the dial. As light moves across the display, these markers cast captivating shadows, creating a visually captivating and unique effect on the wrist.