The watch industry's largest new product trade fair, "Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024," will be held from April 9 to April 15, 2024. Formerly known as "SIHH (Salon de Genève)," the fair will attract attention from around the world, with Rolex, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and Japan's world-famous Grand Seiko also participating, following its 2023 anniversary.
This time, we would like to focus on and introduce the major new models from Grand Seiko announced at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024!
*Source: https://www.grand-seiko.com/jp-ja/
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Evolution 9 Collection
Reference: SLGW003
Specifications
| Case diameter | 38.6mm | Bezel | Brilliant Hard Titanium |
| Dial | Silver | Luminous | - |
| material | Brilliant Hard Titanium | bracelet | Crocodile |
| Waterproof | Waterproof for everyday use | Drive system | hand-rolled |
| Cal | 9SA4 | Power reserve | Approximately 80 hours |
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- Equipped with the hand-wound mechanical movement "Cal.9SA4", which has been revamped for the first time in approximately 50 years .
- Achieves a high vibration frequency of 10 vibrations per second, which leads to stable accuracy, and a power reserve of up to 80 hours.
- The beauty of the irregularly bumpy bark of a white birch tree growing slenderly towards a bright spot is expressed through an intricate embossed pattern.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 1,452,000 yen
- Achieves a high vibration frequency of 10 vibrations per second, which leads to stable accuracy, and a power reserve of up to 80 hours.
- The beauty of the irregularly bumpy bark of a white birch tree growing slenderly towards a bright spot is expressed through an intricate embossed pattern.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 1,452,000 yen
Reference: SLGW002
Specifications
| Case diameter | 38.6mm | Bezel | 18KPG |
| Dial | Silver | Luminous | - |
| material | 18KPG | bracelet | Crocodile |
| Waterproof | Waterproof for everyday use | Drive system | hand-rolled |
| Cal | 9SA4 | Power reserve | Approximately 80 hours |
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- Equipped with the hand-wound mechanical movement "Cal.9SA4", which has been revamped for the first time in approximately 50 years .
- Achieves a high vibration frequency of 10 vibrations per second, which leads to stable accuracy, and a power reserve of up to 80 hours.
- The beauty of the irregularly bumpy bark of a white birch tree growing slenderly towards a bright spot is expressed through an intricate embossed pattern.
Limited to 80 units worldwide, 50 of which are limited to Japan.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 6,050,000 yen
- Achieves a high vibration frequency of 10 vibrations per second, which leads to stable accuracy, and a power reserve of up to 80 hours.
- The beauty of the irregularly bumpy bark of a white birch tree growing slenderly towards a bright spot is expressed through an intricate embossed pattern.
Limited to 80 units worldwide, 50 of which are limited to Japan.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 6,050,000 yen
Reference SLGH021
Specifications
| Case diameter | 40mm | Bezel | SS |
| Dial | Light green | Luminous | - |
| material | SS | bracelet | SS |
| Waterproof | 10 ATM | Drive system | Automatic |
| Cal | 9SA5 | Power reserve | Approximately 80 hours |
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- Equipped with the Cal. 9SA5 movement , which uses a dual impulse escapement and twin barrels to achieve a high beat of 36,000 vibrations per hour while boasting a long power reserve of approximately 80 hours .
- The case and bracelet are made of EverbrilliantSteel, a stainless steel material with the world's highest level of corrosion resistance.
The mysterious scenery of Genbikei, a designated natural monument, is expressed with a new embossed pattern and light green color.
Limited to 1,000 units worldwide, with 430 of those limited to Japan.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 1,386,000 yen
- The case and bracelet are made of EverbrilliantSteel, a stainless steel material with the world's highest level of corrosion resistance.
The mysterious scenery of Genbikei, a designated natural monument, is expressed with a new embossed pattern and light green color.
Limited to 1,000 units worldwide, with 430 of those limited to Japan.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 1,386,000 yen
Heritage Collection
Reference SBGW306
Specifications
| Case diameter | 36.5mm | Bezel | 18KPG |
| Dial | Silver | Luminous | - |
| material | 18KPG | bracelet | Crocodile |
| Waterproof | 10 ATM | Drive system | hand-rolled |
| Cal | 9S64 | Power reserve | Approximately 72 hours |
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- Adopts the 44GS case, which established Grand Seiko's unique design philosophy, the "Seiko Style," with its birth in 1967. - Equipped with the hand-wound mechanical "Cal. 9S64" movement, which achieves a maximum power reserve of 72 hours.
- The "Mt. Iwate pattern" is a delicate reproduction of the mountainside of the majestic Mt. Iwate, and the dial evokes the whiteness of winter and the majestic snowy scenery of Mt. Iwate.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 2,640,000 yen
- The "Mt. Iwate pattern" is a delicate reproduction of the mountainside of the majestic Mt. Iwate, and the dial evokes the whiteness of winter and the majestic snowy scenery of Mt. Iwate.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 2,640,000 yen
Elegance Collection
Reference SBGW314
Specifications
| Case diameter | 38mm | Bezel | 18KPG |
| Dial | Navy | Luminous | - |
| material | 18KPG | bracelet | Crocodile |
| Waterproof | Waterproof for everyday use | Drive system | hand-rolled |
| Cal | 9S64 | Power reserve | Approximately 72 hours |
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-Features a reproduction case design that brings the original Grand Seiko into modern times .
- Equipped with the hand-wound mechanical movement "Cal.9S64" that provides a maximum power reserve of 72 hours.
- The dial depicts a starry night, a night sky where the light of the stars is as bright as the moon.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 3,575,000 yen
- Equipped with the hand-wound mechanical movement "Cal.9S64" that provides a maximum power reserve of 72 hours.
- The dial depicts a starry night, a night sky where the light of the stars is as bright as the moon.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 3,575,000 yen
Sports Collection
Reference SBGE307
Specifications
| Case diameter | 44.5mm | Bezel | ceramic |
| Dial | white | Luminous | - |
| material | Bright Titanium | bracelet | Bright Titanium |
| Waterproof | 20 ATM | Drive system | Spring Drive |
| Cal | 9R66 | Power reserve | Approximately 72 hours |
"point"
- It features a sturdy case that evokes the front paws, claws, and mane of a lion, the brand's symbol .
- Equipped with the high-precision Spring Drive movement "Cal.9R66" with GMT function.
- The dial, which is inspired by a lion's mane, is expressed through the use of an organic embossed pattern.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 1,452,000 yen
- Equipped with the high-precision Spring Drive movement "Cal.9R66" with GMT function.
- The dial, which is inspired by a lion's mane, is expressed through the use of an organic embossed pattern.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 1,452,000 yen
Reference SBGC275
Specifications
| Case diameter | 44.5mm | Bezel | ceramic |
| Dial | Red | Luminous | - |
| material | Bright Titanium | bracelet | Bright Titanium |
| Waterproof | 20 ATM | Drive system | Spring Drive |
| Cal | 9R96 | Power reserve | Approximately 72 hours |
"point"
A limited edition model commemorating the 20th anniversary of the birth of the Spring Drive movement "Caliber 9R."
- The dial, which is inspired by a lion's mane, is expressed through the use of an organic embossed pattern.
The dial color represents the scene of the early summer morning when the sun's red light shines on the peaks of the Hotaka mountain range, painting the entire mountain range in a pale pink color that gradually changes to the color of early morning clouds.
Limited to 700 units worldwide, 500 of which are limited to Japan.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 1,837,000 yen
- The dial, which is inspired by a lion's mane, is expressed through the use of an organic embossed pattern.
The dial color represents the scene of the early summer morning when the sun's red light shines on the peaks of the Hotaka mountain range, painting the entire mountain range in a pale pink color that gradually changes to the color of early morning clouds.
Limited to 700 units worldwide, 500 of which are limited to Japan.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 1,837,000 yen
Reference SBGE305
Specifications
| Case diameter | 40.5mm | Bezel | ceramic |
| Dial | Red | Luminous | - |
| material | SS | bracelet | SS |
| Waterproof | 20 ATM | Drive system | Spring Drive |
| Cal | 9R66 | Power reserve | Approximately 72 hours |
"point"
A limited edition model commemorating the 20th anniversary of the birth of the Spring Drive movement "Caliber 9R . "
- Equipped with the high-precision Spring Drive movement "Cal.9R66" with GMT function.
-The dial depicts the vivid scenery of a summer sunrise, revealing the rugged rock faces of the Hotaka mountain range.
Limited to 1,300 units worldwide, of which 600 are limited to Japan.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 847,000 yen
- Equipped with the high-precision Spring Drive movement "Cal.9R66" with GMT function.
-The dial depicts the vivid scenery of a summer sunrise, revealing the rugged rock faces of the Hotaka mountain range.
Limited to 1,300 units worldwide, of which 600 are limited to Japan.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 847,000 yen
Reference SBGJ277
Specifications
| Case diameter | 44.5mm | Bezel | ceramic |
| Dial | white | Luminous | - |
| material | SS | bracelet | SS |
| Waterproof | 20 ATM | Drive system | Automatic |
| Cal | 9S86 | Power reserve | Approximately 55 hours |
"point"
- It features a sturdy case that evokes the front paws, claws, and mane of a lion, the brand's symbol .
- Equipped with the high-precision mechanical high-beat movement "Cal.9S86" with GMT function.
- The alpine valley known as the "Snow Valley," which retains snow even in summer, is depicted in green and white.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 946,000 yen
- Equipped with the high-precision mechanical high-beat movement "Cal.9S86" with GMT function.
- The alpine valley known as the "Snow Valley," which retains snow even in summer, is depicted in green and white.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 946,000 yen
Masterpiece Collection
Reference SBGD215
Specifications
| Case diameter | 44.5mm | Bezel | Diamonds and Blue Sapphires |
| Dial | Diamonds and Blue Sapphires | Luminous | - |
| material | PT | bracelet | Crocodile |
| Waterproof | 10 ATM | Drive system | Spring Drive (Hand-wound) |
| Cal | 9R01 | Power reserve | 8 days |
"point"
-An original jewelry watch adorned with diamonds and blue sapphires, based on the brand's symbolic lion, the "chalky lion."
The entire PT (platinum) case is engraved to resemble the mane of a chalky lion perched on a frozen, snowy mountain.
- Blue sapphires are arranged in a five-level gradation on the bezel and three-level gradation on the top of the lugs, going from dark to light.
- Equipped with the Spring Drive movement "Cal.9R01" and three barrels arranged in series, it achieves a long power reserve of up to approximately eight days (approximately 192 hours).
- Limited to 8 units worldwide, 5 of which are limited to Japan.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 35,200,000 yen
The entire PT (platinum) case is engraved to resemble the mane of a chalky lion perched on a frozen, snowy mountain.
- Blue sapphires are arranged in a five-level gradation on the bezel and three-level gradation on the top of the lugs, going from dark to light.
- Equipped with the Spring Drive movement "Cal.9R01" and three barrels arranged in series, it achieves a long power reserve of up to approximately eight days (approximately 192 hours).
- Limited to 8 units worldwide, 5 of which are limited to Japan.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 35,200,000 yen
Reference SLGT005
Specifications
| Case diameter | 43.8mm | Bezel | PT/TI |
| Dial | Silver | Luminous | - |
| material | PT/TI | bracelet | Black leather |
| Waterproof | 10 ATM | Drive system | Spring Drive (Hand-wound) |
| Cal | 9ST1 | Power reserve | 3 days |
"point"
- The Kodo Constant-Force Tourbillon is the world's first watch to combine two complex mechanisms, a constant-force mechanism and a tourbillon, on the same axis .
- The previous work was solid black, reminiscent of twilight, while this work is finished in a quiet silver, reminiscent of twilight, when a faint light shines through the darkness before dawn.
- Equipped with the "Cal.9ST1", which transmits energy stably and efficiently by integrating a constant force mechanism that supplies an even amount of energy to the balance and a tourbillon that reduces the effects of gravity on the same axis.
- The strap is made of traditional Japanese "Himeji Kurozangawa" leather, which combines tanning and lacquering techniques.
- Limited to 20 units worldwide, 7 of which are for sale in Japan.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 49,500,000 yen
- The previous work was solid black, reminiscent of twilight, while this work is finished in a quiet silver, reminiscent of twilight, when a faint light shines through the darkness before dawn.
- Equipped with the "Cal.9ST1", which transmits energy stably and efficiently by integrating a constant force mechanism that supplies an even amount of energy to the balance and a tourbillon that reduces the effects of gravity on the same axis.
- The strap is made of traditional Japanese "Himeji Kurozangawa" leather, which combines tanning and lacquering techniques.
- Limited to 20 units worldwide, 7 of which are for sale in Japan.
・Domestic suggested retail price: 49,500,000 yen
summary
What did you think.
At the 2024 Watches and Wonders Geneva, a collection was announced that brings together the best of Grand Seiko's technology, including gem-set models and constant force tourbillons. However, what is attracting the most attention is the Cal. 9SA4, a hand-wound mechanical movement that has been introduced for the first time in about 50 years.
Grand Seiko has been releasing new products since the beginning of the year, but as it is a brand that releases new models from time to time, we can look forward to additional models in 2024.
see you!