Grand Seiko
Grand Seiko Grand Seiko 61GS V.F.A. 6186-8000 6186
The Grand Seiko Grand Seiko 61GS V.F.A. 6186-8000 (reference 6186) is a stainless steel watch. It runs on the automatic caliber 6186. It was made from 1969 to 1974.
Specifications
Case
- Reference
- 6186
- Collection
- 61GS V.F.A.
- Case material
- Stainless steel
Movement
- Movement
- Automatic
- Caliber
- 6186
- Frequency
- 36,000 vph
- Functions
- Day, Date
Production
- Production
- 1969–1974
Dial versions
This reference was made with these dials and finishes.
6186
6186-8000
How it compares within the 61GS V.F.A. family
Side by side with other references in the same collection, from the catalog.
| Reference | Size | Material | Dial | Caliber | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6186 (This watch) | — | Stainless steel | — | 6186 | 1969–1974 |
| 6185 | — | — | — | 6185 | 1969–1974 |
About the 61GS V.F.A. family
The 61GS V.F.A., from 1969, was the first Very Fine Adjusted Grand Seiko. Its automatic high-beat movements, caliber 6185 with date and 6186 with day and date, were adjusted to an accuracy of plus or minus one minute per month, which was exceptional for a mechanical watch.
V.F.A. models were made in small numbers and are highly regarded. Check the dial for the correct V.F.A. markings, the originality of the hands and crown, and the service history.
Quick answers
- What movement does the Grand Seiko Grand Seiko 61GS V.F.A. 6186-8000 6186 use?
- It uses the automatic caliber 6186.
- Is the Grand Seiko Grand Seiko 61GS V.F.A. 6186-8000 6186 still in production?
- No. It was made until 1974.
- When did the Grand Seiko Grand Seiko 61GS V.F.A. 6186-8000 6186 come out?
- It was introduced in 1969 and made until 1974.
- What is the Grand Seiko Grand Seiko 61GS V.F.A. 6186-8000 6186 made of?
- The case is stainless steel.
Catalog facts checked October 2026.