Watches and Wonders Geneva 2022 [Grand Seiko] "New Models"

The largest new product trade fair in the watch industry, "Watches and Wonders Geneva 2022", will be held from March 30 to April 5, 2022. This trade fair was formerly called "SIHH (Geneva Salon)". In 2022, Rolex, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and Grand Seiko, Japan's world-famous brand, will participate for the first time, attracting a lot of attention from around the world.

This time, we would like to focus on and introduce the major new models from Grand Seiko announced at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2022!

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①Kodo Constant Force Tourbillon

[New product features]

▶ The "Cal.9ST1" is the world's first watch to combine two complex mechanisms, the "constant force" and the "tourbillon."
*Constant force: A mechanism that supplies a constant amount of energy to the balance, regardless of the strength of the torque caused by the amount of winding of the mainspring.
▶ The strap is made of "Himeji Kurozangawa" leather, which combines the traditional Japanese techniques of tanning and lacquering, and is made in the same way as samurai armor.
▶ Limited to 20 pieces worldwide

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2. Masterpiece Collection Spring Drive 8 Days Jewelry Watch

[New product features]

▶ An original jewelry watch based on the brand's symbolic lion, the "White Lion."
▶ The lion's strength is expressed through the distinctive, powerful lugs, while the graceful fur of its mane is expressed through the organic, embossed dial pattern.
▶ Grand Seiko's concept of "light and shadow" is expressed by placing diamonds and black spinel side by side.
▶ Limited to 5 units worldwide (3 units sold in Japan)

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3. Evolution 9 Collection Spring Drive 5Days Diver's 200m

[New product features]

▶ The first 200m diving watch equipped with the next-generation Spring Drive "Cal.9RA5" in the Evolution 9
▶ Complies with the ISO and JIS standards required for a diver's watch
▶ A dial expressing the dynamic swell of ocean waves, evoking the powerful force of ocean currents.

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4. Evolution 9 Collection Chronograph 15th Anniversary Limited Edition

[New product features]

▶ Stopwatch and GMT functions added to " Evolution 9" ▶ The dial color is a calm blue, representing the twinkling of the universe that governs time
The bezel, which can rotate in both directions, is made of highly textured sapphire glass carved into a ring shape.
▶ Limited to 700 units worldwide (300 units in Japan)

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⑤Evolution 9 Collection Chronograph GMT

[New product features]

▶ Grand Seiko's first rotating bezel made of 18K pink gold
▶ 24-hour rotating bezel allows you to display three time zones simultaneously
▶ Waterproof to 20 ATM and highly shock resistant

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⑥Evolution 9 Collection GMT Titanium

[New product features]

▶ GMT function added to "Evolution 9"
▶ Bright titanium model with a simple black dial

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⑦Evolution 9 Collection GMT Titanium

[New product features]

▶ GMT function added to "Evolution 9"
▶ The watch features a delicate stamped pattern inspired by the morning mist that covers the winter mountains of Shinshu, the birthplace of Spring Drive.

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⑧Elegance Collection "Kishun"

[New product features]

▶ "Kishun" represents the change of seasons from spring to summer, and is a refreshing dial color that evokes the image of young leaves in early summer and a gentle breeze carrying the scent of green leaves.
▶ Slim form with hand-wound movement "Cal. 9S64"

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9. Elegance Collection "Byouka"

[New product features]

▶ "Byouka" represents the change in seasons from summer to autumn, and is a calming coloring that evokes the end of summer, when dew begins to fall on the flowers in the morning and the wind feels cold on the skin.
▶ Slim form with hand-wound movement "Cal. 9S64"

[Source] Grand Seiko

summary

What did you think.

Grand Seiko has recently been offering enduringly popular models such as "Birch" and "Water Surface."

As a leading domestic brand, in 2022 we have been releasing watches that reflect Japanese beauty and our brand philosophy. Based on previous years, we expect to release new models after the end of Watches and Wonders Geneva 2022. We will provide information on any newly released models as they become available.

I would be grateful if you could let me know if you have any other ideas.

see you!