Grand Seiko Masterpiece Collection/Evolution 9 Collection Tentagraph & A Majestic White Birch Forest Comes To Life

Grand Seiko Tentagraph: Rolex Daytona Killer?​

Watchfinder & Co.
Jul 28, 2023

Is the Grand Seiko Tentagraph really a Daytona alternative? At £12,500, it costs almost exactly the same as Rolex’s prized chronograph. Is it worth the money?

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Grand Seiko SBGE295​

Brent Miller Time
Jul 28, 2023


43.8mm case
14.8mm thick
50.4mm lug to lug
22mm lug width
Cal. 9R66 w/ 72 hours power reserve
200m water resistance
185.1 grams
$6,200

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A Grand Seiko First - New Tentagraph Hi-Beat​

Bruce Williams
Aug 24, 2023

This is Grand Seiko's first automatic mechanical chronograph, and wow they did not hold back. Its impressive on many levels.


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0:00 - 0:44 Grand Seiko First
0:44 - 1:55 Sophisticated Movement
1:55 - 2:39 Evo 9 Elements
2:39 - 3:32 Incredible Dial Work
3:32 - 4:32 The Bracelet
4:32 - 6:06 Positives and Negatives
6:06 - 7:00 Recommendation

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Hi-Beat 36000 Automatic Chronograph SLGC001​

Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Collection

USD $13,700

Features

Tentagraph, Grand Seiko's first automatic chronograph​

The pursuit of precision is at the heart of the Grand Seiko Tentagraph, which features the new Caliber 9SC5. This Hi-Beat chronograph movement beats ten times per second, ensuring high accuracy when measuring the time of day as well as elapsed time. With its energy-efficient architecture, the movement runs for three days even with the chronograph function in operation. 9SC5 introduces a new testing procedure, which now includes an extra three days to assess the watch in three positions while the chronograph is running.

Caliber 9SC5 features both a vertical clutch and a column wheel, two hallmarks of a high-quality modern chronograph. The vertical clutch eliminates any shuddering or jumping of the hands when the chronograph is engaged, and the column wheel offers precise control of the chronograph operation. A three-pointed hammer returns the hands back to zero in perfect synchronization when the chronograph is reset.
The case and bracelet of SLGC001 are made of high-intensity titanium, which is approximately 30% lighter than stainless steel. The fixed ceramic bezel protects the watch from scratches. The dynamic blue dial features Grand Seiko's signature Mt. Iwate pattern, which takes inspiration from the ridged contours of the nearby mountain visible from Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi, the homeplace of Grand Seiko mechanical watchmaking.

The prominent hands and indexes of the Evolution 9 Style ensure legibility and the dynamic case design showcases Grand Seiko's distinct approach to finishing. The alternating Zaratsu polished and hairline finished surfaces give the watch a harmonious glow. The case has a curved profile, wide lugs, and a low center of gravity, ensuring perfect comfort on the wrist.

Case

Case Material : High-Intensity Titanium
Case Diameter : 43.2mm
Case Thickness : 15.3mm
Case Length : 51.5mm
Lug Width : 23mm
Dial Color : Blue
Crown : Screw Down
Strap/Bracelet : High-Intensity Titanium w. three-fold clasp
Crystal : Box-Shape Sapphire
Caseback : High-Intensity Titanium with Sapphire Crystal
Special : Ceramic Bezel

Movement

Caliber : 9SC5
Type : Hi-Beat 36000
Power Source : Automatic
Accuracy : +5 to -3 seconds per day (when static)
Duration : 72 Hours

Functions

Features : Time, Date, Stopwatch
Water Resistance : 100m
Magnetic Resistance : 4,800 A/m

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Titanium! Grand Seiko Tokyo Lion 3 hand!​

Right Time Watches
Nov 4, 2023

Grand Seiko "Tokyo Lion" Spring Drive model SBGA481. Titanium case and bracelet. Dual-curved sapphire crystal. Ivory dial features a pattern inspired by the flowing lions mane. Watch is powered by an automatic Spring Drive movement Caliber 9R65.


Tokyo Lion Spring Drive sbga481 - Grand Seiko Spring Drive wrist watch (link)​



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Features

Capturing the essence of the lion, Grand Seiko's enduring emblem​

From the beginning, Grand Seiko strove to be the best possible watch. Longevity, accuracy, and wearability are principal areas of focus when any new watch is developed. That ambition found an apt symbol early on in the lion emblem adorning the case back of the first Grand Seiko. In 2019, a new sports watch case inspired by the lion arrived in the company’s Sport collection. Its sharp angles connecting flat surfaces proved a perfect canvas for the expression of Zaratsu polishing and contrasting hairline finishing. However, until this year, this formidable design was reserved for limited editions.

The opaline-colored dial features a pattern inspired by the flowing mane of the majestic feline. Beneath that dial is the automatic Spring Drive Caliber 9R65, which is highly resistant to shocks and accurate to 1 second per day / ±15 seconds per month on average.
The new SBGA481 “Tokyo Lion” is the first time-and-date watch featuring this case design to join the regular collection. With a Spring Drive movement that is resistant to shocks and 200 meters of water resistance, and a high-intensity titanium case and bracelet designed for everyday wear, SBGA481 doesn’t just look fierce, it’s also a serious sports watch that lives up to the high standards of Grand Seiko.

User Manual

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Case

Case Material : High-Intensity Titanium
Case Diameter : 44.5mm
Case Thickness : 14.3mm
Case Length : 50mm
Lug Width : 23mm
Dial Color : Ivory
Crown : Screw Down
Strap/Bracelet : High-Intensity Titanium w. three-fold clasp
Crystal : Dual Curve Sapphire
Caseback : High-Intensity Titanium with Sapphire Crystal
Movement

Caliber : 9R65
Type : Spring Drive
Power Source : Automatic
Jewels : 30
Accuracy : ±1 second per day / ±15 seconds per month (average)
Duration : 72 Hours
Functions

Features : Time, Date, Power Reserve Indicator
Water Resistance : 200m
Magnetic Resistance : 4,800 A/m

Spring Drive SBGA481​

Grand Seiko Sport Collection

USD $10,400

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Grand Seiko’s First Automatic Chronograph With An Eye-Catching Display - SLGC001 Tentagraph​

Teddy Baldassarre
Jan 30, 2024

In this video, I share my detailed thoughts on the Grand Seiko Tentagraph SLGC001, the very first automatic chronograph from the storied Japanese brand. What do you guys think of the Tentagraph?


0:00 - Introduction
0:55 - Background
2:25 - Movement
6:14 - Wear & Case
9:00 - Dial
10:26 - Final Thoughts

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One of Grand Seiko's Finest - Lake Suwa - SLGA019​


Bruce Williams
Mar 16, 2024

Another impeccable dial from Grand Seiko; paired with one of the best Spring Drive movements they have ever made. It is a recipe for one of Grand Seiko's best current offerings- The SLGA019


0:00 - 2:46 Impeccable Dial and Details
2:46 - 5:15 Incredible Spring Drive Caliber
5:15 - 8:07 Other Elements and Areas for Improvement

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