A fascinating dial, inspired by the clear waters of the river flowing through the Atera Valley in Japan, for the new Grand Seiko Evolution 9 SLGA025 in titanium with Spring Drive technology.
The Atera Valley, known as 'Atera blue', is famous for the unspoilt beauty and crystal-clear waters of the Atera River. It is located in Japan's Nagano Prefecture, south of the Shinshu Watch Studio. A fully integrated manufacture, where all Spring Drive watches by Grand Seiko. From development to design, from production of movements to manufacture, from assembly to adjustment of complete watches, including dials, cases, hands and indices.
The incredible turquoise hues of those waters inspired the Grand Seiko Evolution 9 SLGA025a new expression of the craftsmanship and savoir-faire of the Japanese tradition, evoking symbolic values integral to the culture of the Rising Sun. Its dial displays a unique combination of colours and textures. Grand Seiko's master craftsmen have recreated a motif that rerope the water flows of the Atera River and adds depth and movement.
The 'Design Grammar' of Grand Seiko
Evolution 9 SLGA025: high-intensity titanium.
With its 40 mm titanium case, the SLGA025 watch represents a new and modern interpretation of the Evolution 9 collection. Updating Grand Seiko's famous 'Design Grammar' established with the iconic 44GS of 1967. This aesthetic language has become a valuable source of inspiration for subsequent generations of his watches. The high-intensity titanium also used for the bracelet is exclusive to the brand. Brighter than other titanium alloys, particularly light and with greater corrosion resistance.
At the heart of the Evolution 9 SLGA025 is the automatic calibre 9RA2, based on Grand Seiko's proprietary Spring Drive technology, which introduced mechanical movements regulated by a quartz oscillator in the 1990s. It is an evolution of the automatic 9R calibre series, improving all its elements. From performance, with an accuracy of ±0.5 seconds per day, to decoration and functionality.
The latest generation of Spring Drive 9R gauges
Grand Seiko's exclusive 'Shinshu Frost' finish.
The 120-hour power reserve display, obtained thanks to the double barrel, is positioned on the back side, which shows the beautiful 'Shinshu Frost' bridge and oscillating weight decoration. Decoration inspired by the frost that envelops the trees around the Shinshu Watch Studio in early winter and the starry sky that can be glimpsed between their branches. Water resistance is guaranteed up to 100 metres.
Price: 11,100 euro.
