Grand Seiko ushers in the Fall 2024 season with an impressive lineup of timepieces that blend heritage with innovation. The collection includes the iconic 1968 45GS recreations, which honors the brand’s first manual-winding hi-beat movement. Additionally, the Evolution 9 SLGA025 features a captivating radiant blue-green dial. Another notable addition is the SBGH347, which joins the Heritage Collection. It boasts a mechanical Hi-Beat movement and a newly designed dial pattern, all set within Grand Seiko’s signature case silhouette. Ahead, discover the new timepieces Grand Seiko just dropped this September.
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From iconic 1968 45GS recreations to the new SBGH347, these are the new timepieces Grand Seiko released in September.
The SLGW004 SLGW005
The SLGW004Photo Credit: Courtesy of Grand Seiko
Grand Seiko has unveiled two new limited-edition recreations of the iconic 1968 45GS, featuring the brand’s first manual-winding high-beat movement, the Caliber 4520. These re-creations, available in stainless steel and 18k yellow gold, are powered by the new Caliber 9SA4 and will be released in November 2024 as part of the Grand Seiko Heritage Collection.
The SLGW005Photo Credit: Courtesy of Grand Seiko
The SLGA025
The SLGA025Photo Credit: Courtesy of Grand Seiko
The Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Collection Spring Drive 5 Days SLGA025, inspired by the emerald-green beauty of the Atera Valley, features a high-intensity titanium case and bracelet, a striking dial representing the clarity of the Atera River, and is powered by the Caliber 9RA2, offering a 120-hour power reserve and accuracy of ±10 seconds per month.
The SBGH347
The SBGH347Photo Credit: Courtesy of Grand Seiko
The Grand Seiko Heritage Collection Mechanical Hi-Beat 36000 SBGH347 features a dial inspired by the frozen waterfalls of Mount Iwate, powered by the Hi-Beat Caliber 9S85 with a 55-hour power reserve, housed in a 37mm Ever-Brilliant Steel case with exceptional corrosion resistance.
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