Papyrus-Dial VFA++: Superior Seikoak

Seiko Superior Seikoak: Papyrus-Dial, Royal Oak & Genta, VFA++

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Info

EG342046SSS

Reference

9983-7000

Brand

Seiko

Model

Superior Seikoak: Papyrus-Dial, Royal Oak & Genta, VFA++

Year

1979

Condition

Good

Delivery

Watch

Movement

Type

Quartz

Caliber

9983

Functions

Time (Hour, Minute, Central Second)
Date

Case

Diameter

36mm

Wrist size

175mm

Case

Steel

Bezel

Steel

Bracelet

Steel

Dial Color

Papyrus

Glass

Sapphire Glass

CHF 3,000

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Amazing! Produced in Sep 1979 and for sure a horological milestone -- Seikos Dual-Quartz in "topping-Very Fine Adjusted-accuracy": VFA++. The bracelet and hardened scratch resistant steel-case were made in super-high quality in every aspect -- technologically two-steps ahead in 1978 and super-precise even today.

The multi-faceted hardened-steel case is in great condition. The bracelet (fits 175mm circumference and additional links could be sourced) shows some stretch and was probably polished. The dial has a beautiful salmon-patinae and looks amazing in its papyrus-finish.

It was the Superior in the end of 1970s and it is probably even today: timeless design, comfortable, very rare and precise to 5s or less per year (!sic) in 1978 and even today it comes close -- all this and that with low maintenance. Yes, I know, I know, you are a meca-dogmatic and "quartz misses the soul of a real watch", right? Oh, now, first of all me as an agnostic, I have serious doubts you are right with the soul-story for things being mechanical especially and objects in general, but even more: there is nothing more beautiful than a 40+ years old watch being precise to the second (+/-5 if you want). Amazing!