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The evolved Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Collection! Finely adjustable slotted for added convenience

Grand Seiko’s flagship Evolution 9 collection has been enhanced in practicality. The upgraded new products include five models equipped with Spring Drive U.F.A. and four models equipped with mechanical high beats (36,000 vibrations per hour). The scheduled release dates are: the Spring Drive U.F.A. model will be released on Saturday, September 5, and the mechanical high-beat (36,000 vibrations/hour) model will be released on Friday, October 9. The suggested retail price is between 1,386,000 yen and 1,518,000 yen including tax.
The Evolution 9 collection features a 2mm × three-step injector with fine adjustment.
The upgraded model of the brand’s flagship Evolution 9 collection, which fuses Grand Seiko’s essence with Japanese aesthetics at a high level to pursue the essence of watches, features a clasp with a fine adjustment mechanism that allows for three slide adjustments in 2mm increments.

Additionally, seven of the nine models announced this time have been upgraded from standard stainless steel to “Everbrilliant Steel,” a stainless steel material used in wristwatches, which offers world-class corrosion resistance and a beautifully white color. The other two models use bright titanium.

The model variations by movement are as follows.
Top-tier precision! Models equipped with Spring Drive U.F.A. boasting a ± 20-second annual difference (5 models)
Inspired by the scene where the gentle morning sun sways on the lake’s surface swaying in the wind, the model embodies a new expression of Lake Suwa. It uses Everbright Steel and is available in two sizes: the 37mm “SLGB015” and the 40mm “SLGB013” case. Both are priced at 1,386,000 yen.

The “SLGB007” model, inspired by the waters of Lake Suwa illuminated by the brilliant moonlight as night deepens, features a warm black dial and features bright titanium bracelets. The case diameter is 40mm, and the price is 1,518,000 yen.

The “SLGB009,” which embodies the vibrant life of majestic birch forests in the dial, uses everbright steel. The case diameter is 40mm, and the price is 1,386,000 yen.

The “SLGB011,” inspired by the clear stream of Atera Gorge, features a beautiful blue-green dial. The case diameter is 40mm, the bracelet is Everbright Steel, and the price is 1,386,000 yen.

[Movement Included: Spring Drive Caliber 9RB2]
・Winding method: Automatic (with hand winding)
・Time accuracy: ± 20 seconds per year (average monthly ± 3 seconds) *When worn on the wrist at temperatures between 5°C and 35°C
・Power reserve: approximately 72 hours
・Capacity: 34 koku
Mechanical high-beat (36,000 vibrations/hour) model with approximately 80 hours of long power reserve
The birch tree representing Grand Seiko. The “SLGH031” features a beautiful dial featuring dynamic molded patterns and delicate coloring set against magnificent birch forests. The case and bracelet materials have been upgraded to ever-brilliant steel, and it features a padding mechanism with a fine-tuning mechanism allowing a total 6mm adjustment. The case diameter is 40mm, and the price is 1,386,000 yen.

The deep black dial “SLGH029,” inspired by a birch forest quietly emerging in the darkness, features bright titanium. The case diameter is 40mm, and the price is 1,518,000 yen.

Inspired by the scene of layers of fresh green flowing through the slender white birch trunks, the “SLGH033” uses everbright steel. The case diameter is 40mm, and the price is 1,386,000 yen.

Inspired by the scenery of the famous Japanese scenic spot Genbikei, the “SLGH035” features a molded pattern expressing the rugged rock surface of the valley, and a light blue dial inspired by the refreshing clear stream of early summer. The bracelet is made of Everbright Steel, the case diameter is 40mm, and the price is 1,386,000 yen.

[Equipped Movement: Mechanical Movement Caliber 9SA5]
・Winding method: Automatic (with hand winding)
・Time accuracy: Average daily deviation +5 to -3 seconds (static accuracy) *For portable accuracy, the approximate daily deviation is +8 to -1 second
・Power reserve: approx. 80 hours
・Capacity: 47 koku
・Frequency: 36,000 vibrations/hour (10 vibrations/second)
The upgraded Grand Seiko Evolution 9 collection is a watch I can recommend to many people.
The Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Collection, upgraded with finely adjustable sliding pads, is priced at 1,386,000 yen for the Everbright Steel model and 1,518,000 yen for the Bright Titanium model.

The upgraded model of the Evolution 9 collection, equipped with Japan’s top-tier movement “Spring Drive U.F.A. (9RB2)” and the “Mechanical High Beat (9SA5),” which achieves high beats and long power reserves while still being mechanical, is highly recommended for many due to its improved ease of use.

The luxury of wearing Japanese beauty on your arm is a unique charm of Grand Seiko. The release date is a bit further away, but if you’re interested in the new Grand Seiko Evolution 9 collection, it’s a good idea to check out the actual units at a boutique after sales begin.

Text & Editing = Yuta Saito, Photos = Seiko

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