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This  level of finishing is accomplished by hand as it demands a high degree of skill. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered by Spring Drive Caliber 9RA2, SLGA021 has a notable 120-hour (5-day) power reserve and an improved accuracy of ±0.5 seconds per day, or ±10 seconds per month. 9RA2 takes the power-reserve indicator off the dial and moves it to the case back side of the watch. The seconds hand glides across the SLGA021’s textured blue dial, evoking the nature of time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Seiko Official Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52881585045869,"sku":"SLGA021","price":9800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/9663\/9597\/files\/Grand_Seiko_Spring_Drive_Evolution_9_SLGA021.png?v=1767358088"},{"product_id":"watch-hi-beat-80-hours-night-birch-slgh017","title":"Evolution Night Birch SLGH017","description":"\u003cp\u003eNear Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi in northern Japan are areas known for their breathtaking white birch tree forests. The dial of SLGH017 takes the organic birch texture and does it in a subtle black, inspired by the atmosphere of the white birch tree forests on the Hiraniwa Plateau at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Evolution 9 case is beautifully constructed, rendered in High-Intensity Titanium and finished to a high degree with Zaratsu-polished and hairline surfaces. The case also features a lower center of gravity to ensure day-to-day comfort on the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eye-catching dial features distinct hour and minute hands, and the hour hand end is shaped to the exact width of the innermost part of the hour indexes. Each hour index is created through diamond cutting, giving them a perfectly flat mirror finish that reflects even the smallest bit of light, enhancing overall legibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside SLGH017 is the impressive Caliber 9SA5, a 10-beat movement boasting 80 hours of power reserve and a precision rate of +5 to -3 seconds a day. 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The bracelet has a five-link design, and the three-fold clasp is fitted with a secure lock and diver’s extension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe dial is deep black, and it is inspired by the Kuroshio Current, also known as the Black Stream. \u003c\/span\u003eEach hand on SLGA015 is different in design and stands out clearly from the dial, and the double index at twelve o’clock ensures readability. Nighttime visibility is achieved through LumiBrite on the titanium hands and indexes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePowering the watch is 9RA5, a next-generation Spring Drive movement. 9RA5 is made slimmer, more structurally robust, and more accurate with a rating of ±10 seconds per month and a power reserve of five days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Seiko Official Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52881602281837,"sku":"SLGA015","price":12600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/9663\/9597\/files\/Grand-Seiko-SLGA015-SpringDrive-dive-watch.png?v=1767358147"},{"product_id":"watch-spring-drive-chronograph-sbgc251","title":"A Spring Drive Chronograph GMT in the Evolution 9 Style SBGC251","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSBGC251 measures 45.3mm in diameter, 15.8mm in thickness, and 52.6mm lug-to-lug. The case and bracelet are made of High-Intensity Titanium, which is 30% lighter than steel while being more impervious to scratches and corrosion. The bezel rotates in both directions without a click, and has a sapphire insert with a 24-hour scale. The chronograph pushers have been made smaller while remaining perfectly tactile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dial is feature-rich and functionality is high. The size of the Evolution 9 Style hands and indexes makes reading the time clear, and legibility is enhanced with LumiBrite on the hands, indexes, and bezel. 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The second hand moves in a perfect, silent glide motion, a defining feature of Spring Drive watches. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Seiko Official Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52881603854701,"sku":"SBGE283","price":8900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/9663\/9597\/files\/Grand-Seiko-SBGE283-SpringDrive-GMT-watch.png?v=1767358153"},{"product_id":"watch-hi-beat-36000-80-hours-green-birch-slgh011","title":"Green Birch Hi-Beat 36000 80 Hours Watch SLGH011","description":"\u003cp\u003eSurrounding the new Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi in northern Japan are beautiful white birch tree forests. Noted for their distinct coloration and texture, these trees inspire the latest in Grand Seiko's Evolution 9 collection, the Grand Seiko Boutique Online exclusive, SLGH011.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvolution 9 is the name of Grand Seiko's new design language, first introduced with reference SLGH002 in 2020. 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