GRAND SEIKO'S NEW EVOLUTION 9 CREATION - FEBRUARY 2025 NEWS
A new mechanical creation in the Evolution 9 Style captures the majesty of Mt. Iwate with a distinctive new dial.
The beauty of the natural world is palpable at the Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi, where Grand Seiko mechanical watches are made. Located in northern Japan, with Mt. Iwate in the distance, master craftsmen and women bring watches to life in a place deeply in tune with the local surroundings. Today, a new creation inspired by the mountain that has come to symbolize Grand Seiko mechanical watchmaking is introduced into the Evolution 9 Collection. In design, material and technology, the new SLGH027 demonstrates the innovative spirit of Grand Seiko.
A new radial dial inspired by the view of Mt. Iwate
The watch features a new textured dial inspired by the ridges of Mt. Iwate. The first Mt. Iwate pattern dial appeared in 2006 and has since become deeply associated with Grand Seiko mechanical watchmaking. Mt. Iwate is one of the most active volcanoes in Japan; its history can be felt in the rugged mountainscape and the lava flow at its northern base. The dial of this new creation captures the timeless beauty of Mt. Iwate as seen from the sky, with the striking light-blue hue evoking the purity of the air and water that surround this landmark.
The watch has been shaped in the Evolution 9 Style, which represents a step forward for the Grand Seiko ideals of beauty, legibility, and wearing comfort while honoring a design language established in 1967 with the iconic 44GS. Zaratsu polishing to a distortion-free mirror finish alternates with a delicate hairline finish to impart a quiet and harmonious glow. The watch’s powerful hands and prominent, grooved indexes ensure the legibility for which Grand Seiko has become renowned. The case, with its low centre of gravity, and a bracelet with the perfect width and thickness combine to ensure that the watch sits comfortably and securely on the wrist.
The case and bracelet are made of Ever-Brilliant Steel, a stainless-steel alloy that features greater corrosion resistance than is typically seen in the watch industry today. Enhanced by the properties of Ever-Brilliant Steel, the hairline-finished parts of the watch shine whiter than they would if formed from usual stainless steel. Their finish perfectly complements the light-blue dial, creating a harmonious design that shimmers beautifully on the wrist.
This high-beat watch is powered by the Caliber 9SA5, which offers a power reserve of 80 hours thanks to the use of the highly efficient Dual Impulse Escapement and twin barrels. The movement’s finish is inspired by the rippling waves of the Shizukuishi River near the studio where the watch is made.
SLGH027 will be available as a limited edition of 1,200 at J Farren-Price Sydney from May 2025. Pre-order this remarkable timepiece by contacting us today.
