Grand Seiko continues their year long celebration of the brand?s 60th anniversary this week with the release of several new watches and a few new calibers that should have enthusiasts and fans of the brand particularly excited. We?ll get to all of the new stuff, but we?re starting with perhaps the most significant technical innovation that Grand Seiko has introduced in years, the new hi-beat caliber 9SA5. The new movement is featured in a stunning and classically styled gold watch, and contains a bunch of new features and tech that brings hi-beat watchmaking to exciting new levels. Let?s jump right in.

Grand Seiko SLGH002

Case Material: Yellow gold
Dial: Silver
Dimensions: 40 x 11.7mm
Crystal: Sapphire     
Water Resistance: 10 bar Crown: Push/pull              
Movement: 9SA5
Strap/bracelet: Crocodile strap
Price: $43,000 
Reference Number: SLGH002
Expected Release: August 

Grand Seiko have been pioneers in the crafting of high frequency movements from the beginning. These calibers take great skill and ingenuity to create, with a need to balance the increased levels of pure power that they deliver operating at a higher frequency (Grand Seiko hi-beat movements run at 36,000 vph) with overall movement size. There are always compromises that need to be made, which is why high frequency movements tend to not have incredibly long power reserves. Grand Seiko, with this new movement, set out to create a caliber that operates at their high beat r...