The watch industry's largest new product trade fair, "Watches and Wonders Geneva 2023," will be held from March 27 to April 2, 2023. Formerly known as "SIHH (Geneva Salon)," the fair will attract attention from around the world, with Rolex, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and Japan's world-famous Grand Seiko also participating in the fair, following its 2022 edition.
This time, we would like to focus on and introduce the major new models from Grand Seiko announced at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2023!
*Source: https://www.grand-seiko.com/jp-ja/
Evolution 9 Collection
| Case diameter | 43.2mm | Bezel | Ceramics |
| Dial | blue | Luminous | - |
| material | Bright Titanium | bracelet | Bright Titanium |
| Waterproof | 10 ATM | Drive system | Mechanical (automatic and manual winding) |
| Cal | 9SC5 | Power reserve | Approximately 72 hours |
Equipped with the high-beat chronograph movement "Caliber 9SC5" "TENTAGRAPH", which vibrates at 10 vibrations per second, it achieves a power reserve of approximately 72 hours, the longest in the world for a 10-beat mechanical chronograph.
・The name " TENTAGRAPH " is a combination of " TEN beat," " Three days," " Automatic," and "Chrono GRAPH ."
- A robust and lightweight bright titanium case and bracelet, a ceramic bezel, and a blue dial with a "Mt. Iwate pattern" that expresses the majestic mountainside of Mt. Iwate as seen from Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 1,815,000 yen
Masterpiece Collection
| Case diameter | 38.5mm | Bezel | PT |
| Dial | Silver | Luminous | - |
| material | PT | bracelet | Crocodile |
| Waterproof | 10 ATM | Drive system | Spring Drive (Hand-wound) |
| Cal | 9R02 | Power reserve | Approximately 84 hours |
A skilled engraver at the Shinshu Watch Workshop has engraved a scene of the birch forest that spreads across the Yachiho Plateau in the northern Yatsugatake Mountains onto the entire PT (platinum) case.
Equipped with the Spring Drive movement "Cal. 9R02" with a "dual spring barrel" and "torque return system" manufactured by the "Micro Artist Studio", it achieves a power reserve of approximately 84 hours despite its thin design.
The GS logo, Spring Drive lettering, minute markers, etc. are expressed using raised and recessed features to create the illusion of a silver world on the dial.
The hour and minute hands and indexes are made of 14KWG (white gold), while the second hand is a gray color with a different texture than paint or plating.
- Only 50 units will be released worldwide, with 25 of them being sold in Japan.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 9,515,000 yen
| Case diameter | 44.5mm | Bezel | Diamonds |
| Dial | Diamond/Blue Sapphire | Luminous | - |
| material | PT | bracelet | Crocodile |
| Waterproof | 10 ATM | Drive system | Spring Drive (Hand-wound) |
| Cal | 9R01 | Power reserve | Approximately 192 hours |
- The lion's strength is expressed through the distinctive, powerful lugs, while the graceful fur of its mane is expressed through the dial featuring an organic embossed pattern.
The Grand Seiko concept of "light and shadow" is expressed by placing diamonds and blue sapphires side by side.
- Equipped with the Spring Drive movement "Cal. 9R01" manufactured by "Micro Artist Studio", by arranging three barrels in series, it ensures continuous operation with a power reserve of up to approximately 8 days (approximately 192 hours).
-The design of the case back is based on the idea that the bridge is shaped like Mount Fuji, the rotor represents the sun, the ruby represents the lights of Suwa city, and the power reserve indicator represents Lake Suwa.
- Only eight units will be released worldwide, five of which will be sold domestically.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 30,800,000 yen
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What did you think.
At the 2022 Watches and Wonders Geneva, a collection was announced that brought together the best of Grand Seiko's technology, including gem-set models and constant force tourbillons, and the brand has been promoting the brand in a similar way in 2023. Grand Seiko has been releasing new products since the beginning of the year every year, and this year they have announced the Elegance Collection Hanaikada "Ref. SBGY026", a watch limited to 100 pieces worldwide (25 of which are in Japan), as a watch worth paying attention to. The Hanaikada is made of 18KPG (pink gold) and has a pale cherry blossom dial, making it a very beautiful model, so be sure to check it out. The brand is constantly releasing new models, so we look forward to seeing additional models in 2023.
We will continue to report on the new models announced at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2023, so stay tuned.
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