{"product_id":"grand-seiko-evolution-9-slgb007-spring-drive-u-f-a-lake-suwa-watch","title":"Grand Seiko Evolution 9 SLGB007 Spring Drive U.F.A. Lake Suwa Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrand Seiko SLGB007\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings together exceptional Spring Drive accuracy, lightweight titanium construction, and one of Grand Seiko's most atmospheric dial designs. Its textured black dial is inspired by the surface of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLake Suwa at night\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a warm black gradation and radial pattern recreating gentle ripples reflecting moonlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside is Grand Seiko's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring Drive U.F.A. Caliber 9RB2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, delivering extraordinary accuracy of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e±20 seconds per year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and approximately 72 hours of power reserve. A 40mm High-Intensity Titanium case and matching bracelet keep the watch remarkably light on the wrist while maintaining the refined finishing expected from Grand Seiko.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Skeie’s Perspective\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dial may be what first gets your attention, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber 9RB2 is what makes the SLGB007 particularly important\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrand Seiko's U.F.A.—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra Fine Accuracy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—designation represents a different standard for Spring Drive precision. Instead of discussing accuracy in seconds per day, Grand Seiko rates this movement at just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e±20 seconds over an entire year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe also love how wearable Grand Seiko has made the watch. At 40mm and only 110 grams, the High-Intensity Titanium construction gives the SLGB007 substantial wrist presence without substantial weight. Add the new micro-adjustable bracelet, and this becomes a technically remarkable Grand Seiko that is also exceptionally practical to wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLake Suwa by Moonlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLake Suwa has inspired several memorable Grand Seiko dials, but the SLGB007 interprets it after dark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dial combines a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewarm black gradation with a radial texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to evoke the softly rippling surface of the lake reflecting moonlight. Against it, the continuous glide of the Spring Drive seconds hand reinforces the sense of calm movement that inspired the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a black dial with considerably more depth and character than its color alone might suggest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring Drive U.F.A. Caliber 9RB2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.F.A. stands for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra Fine Accuracy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and Caliber 9RB2 achieves an exceptional stated accuracy of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e±20 seconds per year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or approximately ±3 seconds per month.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe self-winding Spring Drive movement can also be wound manually and provides approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e72 hours of power reserve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when fully wound. A power-reserve indicator is incorporated into the movement, preserving the clean appearance of the dial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Intensity Titanium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth the case and bracelet are crafted from Grand Seiko's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Intensity Titanium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering a brighter appearance and greater scratch resistance than conventional titanium while retaining titanium's corrosion resistance and lightweight comfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe completed watch weighs approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e110 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, around 30% lighter than a comparable stainless-steel construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tapered bracelet is finished with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethree-step micro-adjustment clasp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing up to 6mm of tool-free adjustment in precise 2mm increments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Seiko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52964079436087,"sku":"SLGB007","price":11400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0081\/4923\/7841\/files\/SLGB007G.png?v=1788896947","url":"https:\/\/skeies.com\/products\/grand-seiko-evolution-9-slgb007-spring-drive-u-f-a-lake-suwa-watch","provider":"Skeie's Jewelers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}