The lasting beauty of the white birch forest is captured in the textured dial.
A new Grand Seiko creation powered by a high-beat movement offers a new perspective on the nature of time. The dial is inspired by the slender and strikingly beautiful white birch trees that thrive in northern parts of Japan and that grow in profusion near the Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi where this watch is made. With its intricate texture, fine detail and delicate subtlety, this new timepiece is a window that opens onto the distinctive natural environment of Japan and the exquisite craftsmanship of Grand Seiko.
Shirakaba. The white birch tree that thrives in Japan.
The watch captures the mood of the white birch tree forests near the studio where all Grand Seiko mechanical watches are crafted.
In summer and winter alike, the tall, slender trunks and the white bark of the birch trees present a shimmering vista that is at once beautiful and mysterious. To look closely at the dial is to experience the exact same feeling that a visitor to these forests enjoys and to be brought closer than ever to the true and eternal nature of time.
9SA5 the latest and finest Hi-Beat 36000 caliber.
The beauty of the movement finishes is revealed through the sapphire crystal case back.
This high-beat watch is powered by the revolutionary Caliber 9SA5, which offers a power reserve of 80 hours thanks to its enhanced energy efficiency. First presented in 2020, Caliber 9SA5 incorporates three significant developments, the entirely new Dual Impulse Escapement, the Grand Seiko free-sprung balance, and the horizontal gear train which, together, set a new standard in high-beat horology. While offering advanced functionality, the caliber is slimmer than ever, giving the watch a slender profile.
The Series 9 Design. True to the ideals and traditions of Grand Seiko
The overall look of the new creation is known as the Series 9 Design and it will be an important part of the Grand Seiko Heritage Collection’s signature in the years to come.
Its powerful hands and grooved, prominent markers ensure perfect legibility. The Zaratsu polished, distortion-free mirror finish and delicate hairline finish alternate to give the case a quiet and harmonious glow. The case has wide lugs and a low center of gravity that ensure the watch sits easily and securely on the wrist. The Series 9 Design is true to the Grand Seiko Style defined back in 1967 with the celebrated 44GS, but its heritage is combined with a powerful contemporary feel that points towards a new era.
Grand Seiko Heritage Collection Series 9 “White Birch”
Caliber 9SA5
- Mechanical Hi-Beat 36000 80 Hours
- Driving system: Automatic
- Vibrations: 36,000 vibrations per hour (10 beats per second)
- Accuracy (mean daily rate):+5 to -3 seconds per day
- Power reserve: 80 hours
- Number of jewels: 47
Specifications:
- Stainless steel case and bracelet
- Three-fold clasp with push button release
- Box-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
- See-through screw case back
- Water resistance: 10 bar
- Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
Diameter: 40.0mm
Thickness: 11.7mm
Length: 47mm
Available by mid-March in limited quantities (not limited edition)
Price: $9,100