Grand Seiko Publicizes the SLGH013, A part of their 44GS Anniversary Celebration and That includes an Ever-Sensible Metal Case and Bracelet

The dial is gentle blue and has a texture impressed by Mt. Iwate, the height that may be seen from Grand Seiko’s studio in Shizukuishi. Mt. Iwate has been the place to begin for a lot of Grand Seiko dials over time, and so they sometimes take the form of a ridged sample that brings to thoughts a mountainous panorama. Right here, although, Grand Seiko has gone with Mt. Iwate theme that’s maybe a bit extra summary, and we see a textured sample that’s stated to signify snow excessive atop the mountain. Grand Seiko, in fact, has a bunch of snow impressed dials, so this isn’t precisely new territory for the model, however it’s undoubtedly good trying. As all the time with Grand Seiko’s nature impressed dial designs, if it resonates with you, that’s nice – however it’s additionally fully fantastic should you discover it aesthetically pleasing with out seeing any connection to Mt. Iwate in any respect. No prior or future data of what snow truly seems to be like on this particular location is required to take pleasure in this watch. 

The SLGH013 is powered by the 9SA5 Hello-Beat motion, which is Grand Seiko’s subsequent era excessive frequency caliber with 80 hours of energy reserve and their in-house designed twin impulse escapement. This motion made its debut in a restricted version gold watch in early 2020, and since then it has steadily discovered its approach into an increasing number of designs throughout the Grand Seiko lineup, which might solely be seen as a constructive improvement for the model as they navigate a aggressive market. At this early date within the manufacturing historical past of the 9SA5, it’s honest to say that it occupies a definitive higher tier in Grand Seiko’s motion hierarchy with out being extraordinarily unusual. It’s value noting that the brand new SLGH013 additionally represents one other instance of a subsequent era caliber discovering its approach into a brand new watch that’s exterior of Grand Seiko’s Evolution 9 Assortment, which solely occurred for the primary time earlier this 12 months because the 44GS anniversary celebration started in earnest. 

The retail value of the SLGH013 is $9,500, and deliveries are anticipated to start in October. Extra data might be discovered on the Grand Seiko web site proper right here.