Watches & Wonders 2025: News from Grand Seiko

Grand Seiko is one of the world's most respected watch brands, known for its extreme precision, craftsmanship quality and timeless design. That is why it is always fun to follow the releases from Grand Seiko, we take a peek at some of the news here. 

Text: Andreas Johansson

Spring Drive U.F.A. SLGB003

Today, thanks to its heritage of precision within watchmaking, Grand Seiko reaches new heights with the launch of the Spring Drive calibre 9RB2, which is given the new designation U.F.A., which stands for ”Ultra Fine Accuracy.” The groundbreaking movement defines precision not in seconds per day, week or month, but through its accuracy over a whole year. The automatic U.F.A. movement has an impressive annual deviation of only ±20 seconds, which makes it the most exact wristwatch movement with a mainspring as its power source today. The dial is inspired by the Kirigamine plateau, where frost-covered trees can be seen during the harsh winter months. The intricately textured dial captures the beauty of these icy forests through surface finishing techniques that create subtle but striking light blue tones. Add to that that they is equipped with a newly developed three-step micro-adjustment clasp that works without tools, which makes exact adjustments possible in 2 mm steps for increased comfort. The watch measures 37 mm in width and is 11,4mm thick. List price 136 500 SEK. 

Spring Drive U.F.A. Limited Edition, SLGB001

Like the watch above, this version has the same specficiations and the dial is inspired by the same forest. But the watch is limited and has a case in platinum. It looks absolutely fantastic. List price 477 500 SEK.  

The Tentagraph, the Tokyo Lion design, SLGC009

The lion's symbol reflected the original Grand Seiko team's goal of creating the best possible watch when it comes to precision, durability and beauty. By inheriting the lion's symbol, this watch was developed in an uncompromising pursuit of refining the essence of Grand Seiko's sports watch. From the symbol-rich case's design to the sophisticated rubber strap and the textured dial, many details have been developed further from earlier lion-inspired models in order to achieve important sports watch values such as legibility, durability, comfort and aesthetics.  

The new creation has a dial pattern inspired by the lion's mane, swaying in the wind. At 3, 6 and 9 o'clock there are distinct, three-dimensional sub-dials, recessed into the main dial. This watch also marks the first time that Grand Seiko's Brilliant Hard Titanium is used in the Sport Collection. The alloy is brighter than traditional titanium, which makes the case's hairline brushed surfaces and polished details stand out even more radiantly and reinforces the powerful design. The watch is 43 mm wide, 15,6 mm thick. List price 199 000 SEK. 

Masterpiece Collection, SBGD223

The watch's inspiration, the lion stepping forth out of the darkness, is expressed through the over 600 diamonds that adorn the case, the dial, the bezel and the crown, which creates a powerful and impressive presence. The diamonds give a radiant lustre along the case's contours and bring out its exquisite shape. This brilliance is reinforced further by the diamonds being placed side by side with black spinels, which boldly expresses the light-and-shadow concept that is so central to Grand Seiko's design. The movement that drives this masterpiece is the Spring Drive calibre 9R01, created by the skilled craftsmen at the Micro Artist Studio. Its three barrels coupled in series make a power reserve of up to eight days (about 192 hours) possible. The watch is 44,5 mm wide, 14,4 mm thick and the List price is 3751 300 SEK. 

Evolution 9 Collection, SLGC007

This mechanical chronograph is created in Evolution 9 Style, a unique design philosophy that unites Grand Seiko's spirit with Japan's aesthetic beauty in order to reach new heights. The dial captures Mount Iwate, covered in fresh snow – a harmonious fusion of the clear blue winter sky and the subtle blue shade of the newly fallen snow. The deep snowfall is reflected in the snow blue dial, whose relief pattern is inspired by the mountain's ridge formations. This model is equipped with the mechanical Hi-Beat chronograph movement Caliber 9SC5, which has a frequency of 10 oscillations per second and a power reserve of about 72 hours (roughly 3 days) when fully wound. The watch is 43,2 mm wide, 15,3 mm thick and the list price is 170 600 SEK. 

Evolution 9 Collection, SLGC007

With the SBGW323, Grand Seiko presents a modern interpretation of the model 44GS. The watch combines the classic Mt. Iwate dial pattern with a purple colour inspired by kiri, Iwate prefecture's official flower. With a medium-sized case of 36,5 mm, this 44GS model is characterised by elegance and sophistication. List price is 68 300 SEK.