With a new green dial with a texture inspired by Japanese landscapes, Ever-Brillant steel makes its debut in Grand Seiko's Evolution 9 collection.
From 2020 the Evolution 9 collection of Grand Seiko configured a set of stylistic principles based on the Grammar of Design standardsestablished by the Japanese company at the time of the iconic 44GS, in 1967. Well-defined concepts that have become indispensable elements in expressing an exquisitely Japanese charm in the watches of the Tokyo-based company, still governed today by precise rules regarding proportions, finishes and facets, summed up in nine distinct elements that guide the creation of every detail of a watch.
This design language, based on purity, elegance and comfort, in the SLGH021 model takes shape for the first time through the use of Ever-Brillant steel, the latest alloy patented by Grand SeikoIt is more corrosion-resistant than conventional steel and shines in a special way, reflecting light with an almost white glow, thanks to a newly developed metalworking method.
Grand Seiko Evolution 9 'Genbikei': limited to 1,000 pieces
A green dial like the waters of the Genbi Gorge ('Genbikei' in Japanese).
The Evolution 9 SLGH021 translates the essence of the Grand Seiko style in its 40 mm Ever-Brillant steel case and new, richly detailed, light green dial, once again inspired by the nature of Japan. An unprecedented texture that is a reference to the landscape of the Genbi Gorge ('Genbikei' in Japanese) on the River Iwainear the Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi: a natural monument of the Land of the Rising Sun, famous for its emerald green waters and lush vegetation.
The raised, almost shimmering undulating texture of the dial plays with light reflections, creating a spectrum of different hues. Representing the limited edition of this timepiece (1,000 pieces) is the gold-plated Grand Seiko logo at 12also exceptionally reproduced in an insert on the folding clasp.
The avant-garde of Grand Seiko's 9S mechanical collection
A new-generation Hi-Beat calibre for the Evolution 9 'Genbikei'.
The movement is the latest high-frequency calibre, the automatic 9SA5, the slimmer 15% of the current Hi-Beat calibresby using a new horizontal layout for the time train.
The movement, regulated in 6 positions, offers an accuracy of -3 +5 seconds per day and boasts a power reserve of 80 hours. Its key feature is the Dual Impulse escapementcombined with an inertial adjustment balance with a free spiral, i.e. without an adjustment paddle.
Price11,100 euro.
