Every Grand Seiko from Watches and Wonders 2025, including the micro-adjustable Ice Forest, and new Tentagraph case
Zach BlassGrand Seiko is known for launching an avalanche of new novelties each year, but, for this Watches and Wonders, the brand has decided less is more. That said, while the number of watches may be less than usual, the number of innovations is high – with the debut of a new 37mm Evolution 9 case, a new 9RB2 Spring Drive U.F.A. movement, and the first-ever Grand Seiko bracelet with on-the-fly micro-adjust! Yup, it is finally here, as the well-regarded Japanese brand finally responds to the demands of its fans. Dig in below to discover all of Grand Seiko’s Watches and Wonders 2025 novelties.
Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Spring Drive U.F.A. SLGB001 and SLGB003 Ice Forest
- Grand Seiko debuts its smallest 9R-series Spring Drive watches ever made, encased in 37mm Evolution 9 cases – one in titanium and one in platinum.
- The smaller size is thanks to a new calibre 9RB2 that debuts Ultra Fine Accuracy regulation within 20 seconds per year.
- It’s here! Grand Seiko introduces a new micro-adjustment clasp that offers 6mm total adjustment across three 2mm increments.
| Brand | Grand Seiko |
| Model | Evolution 9 Spring Drive U.F.A. |
| Reference | SLGB001, SLGB003 |
| Case Dimensions | 37mm (D) x 11.4mm (T) |
| Case material | 950 platinum (SLGB001) High-intensity Titanium (SLGB003) |
| Water Resistance | 100 metres, screw-down crown |
| Crystal(s) | Sapphire front and back |
| Dial | Blue (SLGB001) Silver (SLGB003) |
| Bracelet and strap | Crocodile leather, three-fold 950 platinum and 18k white gold clasp (SLGB001) High-intensity titanium bracelet, three-fold clasp, micro-adjust (SLGB003) |
| Movement | 9RB2, in-house, automatic, Spring Drive |
| Power Reserve | 72 hours |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds, date, power reserve (movement side) |
| Availability | June 2025, SLGB001 limited to 80 pieces |
| Price | US$39,000 (SLGB001) US$10,900 (SLGB003) |
Grand Seiko Evolution 9 SLGC007 Tentagraph
- Grand Seiko debuts its second regular-production Tentagraph: the SLGC007.
- It’s once again executed with a High-Intensity Titanium Evo 9 case and bracelet.
- New panda aesthetic incorporated with a “snow blue” dial that has dial-contrasting black counters and outer minutes track.
| Brand | Grand Seiko |
| Model | Evolution 9 Tentagraph |
| Reference | SLGC007 |
| Case Dimensions | 43.2mm (D) x 15.3mm (T) x 51.5mm (LTL) |
| Case material | High-Intensity Titanium |
| Water Resistance | 100 metres, screw-down crown |
| Crystal(s) | Sapphire front and back |
| Dial | Snow blue |
| Bracelet and strap | Case-matching bracelet, three-fold clasp |
| Movement | 9SC5, in-house, automatic, high-beat |
| Power Reserve | 72 hours |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph |
| Availability | Now |
| Price | US$14,100 |
Grand Seiko Evolution 9 SLGC009 Tokyo Lion Tentagraph
- The new Grand Seiko SLGC009 brings the 9SC5 movement into a new “Tokyo Lion” case for the first time.
- It has been outfitted on a rubber strap nearly three times stronger than standard silicone that was tailor-built for the case.
- Its exhibition caseback is curved for heightened ergonomics and the strap’s folding clasp is more curved as well.
| Brand | Grand Seiko |
| Model | Evolution 9 Tentagraph Tokyo Lion |
| Reference | SLGC009 |
| Case Dimensions | 43mm (D) x 15.6mm (T) |
| Case material | Brilliant Hard Titanium |
| Water Resistance | 200 metres, screw-down crown |
| Crystal(s) | Sapphire front and back |
| Dial | Brown |
| Bracelet and strap | Integrated brown rubber, folding clasp |
| Movement | 9SC5, in-house, automatic, high-beat |
| Power Reserve | 72 hours |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph |
| Availability | August |
| Price | US$16,400 |
Grand Seiko Elegance SBGW323 44GS Kiri
- Grand Seiko expands its range of 36.5mm 44GS watches with a new purple “Kiri” dial.
- Though the “Kiri” is a flower, its hue is paired with the Mt. Iwate dial pattern.
- The stainless steel watch is driven by a manually wound movement, has 100 metres of water resistance, and is priced at US$5,600.
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Grand Seiko |
| Model | Elegance Collection 44GS ‘Kiri’ |
| Reference | SBGW323 |
| Case Dimensions | 36.5mm (D) x 11.6mm (T) x 42.7mm (LTL) |
| Case Material | Stainless steel |
| Water Resistance | 100 metres |
| Dials | Purple, Mt. Iwate texture |
| Crystal | Box-domed sapphire |
| Strap | Three-link steel bracelet, folding clasp with push button release |
| Movement | Calibre 9S64, in-house, manually wound |
| Power Reserve | 72 hours |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds |
| Availability | Now |
| Price | US$5,600 |
Grand Seiko Masterpiece SBGD223 Proud Lion
- Grand Seiko continues its saga of gem-set Masterpiece Collection watches with a new black-themed variant.
- The central medallion utilises the lion’s mane texture rendered in black.
- Framing it, over 600 diamonds are set into the platinum case, bezel, crown, and dial.
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Grand Seiko |
| Model | Masterpiece Collection |
| Reference | SBGD223 |
| Case Dimensions | 44.5mm (D) x 14.4mm (T) x 52mm (LTL) |
| Case Material | Platinum 950 |
| Water Resistance | 100 metres |
| Dials | Black, gem-set |
| Crystal | Sapphire front and back |
| Strap | Black crocodile leather strap, three-fold clasp |
| Movement | Calibre 9R01, in-house, manually wound, Spring Drive |
| Power Reserve | 192 hours |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds |
| Availability | Limited to 8 pieces |
| Price | US$320,000 |