Grand Seiko SLGH009 Unboxing

For over sixty years, advances in the fundamentals of watchmaking, precision, durability and beauty, have been of paramount importance to Grand Seiko. With the Spring Drive Caliber 9RA5 and the Hi-Beat 36000 Caliber 9SA5 launched in 2020, Grand Seiko took an important step forward in precision and overall performance. In 2021, a new Spring Drive movement, Caliber 9RA2, was made. It has the same high functionality as Caliber 9RA5 but, thanks to the repositioning of the power reserve indicator to the back of the movement and the reduction of the height of the hands above the dial, it allows a slimmer　case profile.
Today, Grand Seiko introduces two watches featuring Calibers 9SA5 and 9RA2 that are made of Ever-Brilliant Steel*, a type of stainless steel that is more corrosion resistant and therefore more durable than that which is commonly used in watches today. It has a brilliant white hue that enhances the beauty of the watch and is perfectly suited to the Grand Seiko Style, which was established in 1967 and whose 55th anniversary these two creations celebrate.
Both timepieces share the same dial design which has a depth and a texture that attract the eye and take the imagination upwards towards the sky at night. The deeply etched pattern is that of the elliptical orbit of the stars as they move across the heavens. The sharp edges of the hour and minute hands provide a pleasing contrast with the gentle curves of the dial pattern. The gold-tone seconds hand extends right across the dial and its motion captures the serene passage of celestial time. The dial of the Hi-Beat version is blue, while the Spring Drive version is in dark gray.

The see-through sapphire crystal backs reveal the beautifully finished bridges and are clear evidence of the skilled craftsmanship of the men and women of the two studios where the watches are made and hand assembled.

[@Bigiona31]

Still my favorite watch in my collection. Constantly find myself staring at it.

[@pukenanginang]

That movement looks amazing!

[@kkcwl]

Going for the blue dial SLGH009, finally comes with 44GS case, looking forward to the ever brilliant steel which GS used on this series. Limited edition of only 550 pieces world wide, definitely a go for me.

[@opturanordic2376]

It´s just so so good! Fell in love

[@philiploveswatcheswhiskies9832]

Seiko are the Samurai of watches unreal and tough

[@alexjoh13]

Sooooo cool!

[@kennetha.1937]

Can't wait to see the grey dial one!

[@opturanordic2376]

Will have a video on it as soon as it hits our warehouse! Looking forward to seeing it

[@stefancupovic4824]

Pure class

[@opturanordic2376]

Couldn´t agree more. It´s a beauty!

[@chenloongsor1295]

My dream watch!

[@opturanordic2376]

It´s a really beautiful watch! Love the case design on these Grand Seikos

[@geno816]

Love it

[@opturanordic2376]

It´s amazing!

[@caesariop]

How’s the blue in outside light? Does it show different shades like SLGA007 ? Anyways, thanks for the super early preview!

[@opturanordic2376]

It´s a little lighter than in this video! It does show different shades as the dial has familiar Grand Seiko details. Wish it was a bit easier to see, but it´s really good-looking.
Thank you for watching!

[@zogzog1063]

Must for best experience.

[@gmshadowtraders]

UTTERLY SUBLIME. GS HAVE DONE IT AGAIN.

[@opturanordic2376]

They keep impressing us!

[@user-dn3jq8nc3s]

And when will we see SLGA013?)))) Cool metal color!

[@opturanordic2376]

I´ll get it at as soon at it hits our warehouse. Still hasn´t arrived :( Looks like we won´t have it before march

[@speed1281able]

Can’t wait for SLGA013

[@opturanordic2376]

We can´t either! Will have a video on it as soon as it hits our warehouse

[@groovetamashii]

Confused - is this out yet? I've seen the pre-order for the upcoming Orbit but the second hand is yellow - where can i find this?

[@groovetamashii]

ignore - looked steel colour in the lighting - can see its yellow/gold as well

[@MarcusGLovesWatches]

Does the movement have the grand Seiko lion ghost stamped on the caseback ?

[@opturanordic2376]

No, no stamps on the caseback. A clear view of the caliber!

[@MarcusGLovesWatches]

@@opturanordic2376 thanks !

[@lifematch]

Is the GS logo made out of gold?

[@opturanordic2376]

Can´t find any information that says it is. Grand Seiko usually informs us about these things, so my best guess would be no

[@boldold]

Var det litt tidlig..? 😉

[@opturanordic2376]

Shhh, vi har ikke sluppet den enda ;)

[@xmagnusx3605]

44GS case still look better than the new series 9 case but this dial pattern is too subtle and can barely be seen in the video.

[@opturanordic2376]

I personally like this dial better, but I think they both are beautiful

[@sacofwine]

Hi mum

[@opturanordic2376]

Hi son

[@Krasnopyourov]

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