Watches And Wonders 2025: What’s HOT At Grand Seiko This Year?

The theme of nature inspired horological inceptions continues at Grand Seiko with the release of four new models at Watches and Wonders 2025. Focusing on the winter theme and a lone timepiece depicting the arrival of spring, all the four new watches serve a delectable blend of mechanical artistry with the brand’s signature high-quality and superlative levels of finishing rendered to both the cases and the movement components.

Here’s what’s HOT at Grand Seiko this Watches and Wonders 2025.

Tokyo Lion Tentagraph SLGC009 Mechanical Chronograph

Grand Seiko makes a bold statement with the debut of the Tokyo Lion Tentagraph SLGC009, the first-ever in-house mechanical chronograph in this bold case. Building on the brand’s iconic brutalist design language, this 43mm timepiece features a dynamically textured dial inspired by a lion's mane, 3D sub-dials, and diamond-cut indexes for unmatched legibility. Housed in Brilliant Hard Titanium - a first for Grand Seiko's Sport Collection - the watch combines Zaratsu-polished surfaces with rugged brushed finishes, offering 200m water resistance and a high-strength rubber strap embossed with a hidden lion’s paw motif. At its heart beats the groundbreaking Caliber 9SC5 "Tentagraph", delivering 10 beats per second (36,000 vph) precision, 3 days of power reserve, and seamless automatic winding.

Read more about the Tokyo Lion Tentagraph SLGC009 here.

Spring Drive SLGB001 And SLGB003 U.F.A.

Grand Seiko unveils a horological milestone with its new Spring Drive Caliber 9RB2, the first movement to earn the U.F.A. (Ultra Fine Accuracy) designation for an unprecedented ±20 seconds annual precision. Debuted in two stunning iterations - the limited-edition platinum SLGB001 (80 pieces) and titanium SLGB003 - these 37mm timepieces blend technical mastery with nature-inspired artistry. They feature frost-textured dials with innovations like vacuum-sealed components and a first-ever regulation switch for lifelong accuracy. The titanium model introduces a tool-free micro-adjust clasp for perfect fit, a first for any Grand Seiko watch.

Read more about the Spring Drive SLGB001 And SLGB003 U.F.A. here.

High-Jewelry Masterpiece SBGD223

Grand Seiko redefines luxury horology with its first-ever pavé-set timepiece, the Masterpiece SBGD223 Proud Lion. This breathtaking creation features over 600 diamonds and black spinels meticulously set in an 18K white gold and Platinum 950 case. The 44.5mm watch showcases a deep black dial with a ripple-patterned lion's mane motif, complemented by diamond-and-spinel hour markers. A technical marvel beneath the jewels, the Caliber 9R01 movement which boasts an exceptional 8-day power reserve from its triple-barrel system.

Read more about the Masterpiece SBGD223 here.

Evolution 9 SLGC007 Tentagraph

Grand Seiko transforms the art of timekeeping with the Evolution 9 SLGC007 Tentagraph, a mechanical chronograph that captures the serene beauty of Mount Iwate in winter. Introduced at Watches and Wonders 2025, this masterpiece features a snow-blue dial with embossed ridges mimicking the mountain's rugged contours, contrasted by deep black sub-dials representing its exposed surfaces. Housed in a 43.2mm high-intensity titanium case with a ceramic bezel, the watch blends Grand Seiko's signature Evolution 9 Style with the precision of its 10-beat-per-second Caliber 9SC5. Offering a 72-hour power reserve and daily accuracy of +8 to -1 seconds, this chronograph is as technically impressive as it is visually stunning.

Read more about the Evolution 9 SLGC007 Tentagraph here.

Elegance SBGW323 Kiri

Grand Seiko celebrates the arrival of spring with the exquisite Elegance SBGW323 Kiri, a 36.5mm mechanical timepiece that captures the delicate beauty of Iwate's purple kiri flowers. Introduced at Watches and Wonders 2025, this watch features a mesmerizing Mt. Iwate-patterned dial in soft lavender. Housed in the brand's iconic 44GS-inspired stainless steel case with Zaratsu polishing and a box-shaped sapphire crystal, the SBGW323 blends vintage charm with Grand Seiko's signature precision. It’s powered by the manual-wind Caliber 9S64 with 72-hour power reserve.

Read more about the Elegance SBGW323 Kiri here.