New Grand Seiko Sport Collection Tokyo Lion Tentagraph SLGC009

New Release: Grand Seiko Sport Collection Tokyo Lion Tentagraph SLGC009








Making a little water at Watches & Wonders 2025, the new Grand Seiko watch marks the latest advancement of the brand’s high-performance kinetic chronographs. Meet the new Grand Seiko Sport Collection Tokyo Lion Tentagraph SLG009 ~ a mouthful of a label, with specs to match. Together with bold lines and a striking design, this new powerful Tentagraph chronograph is made for sport, making use of bright hard titanium for that brand’s first time in the Sport Collection.



Often the lion has been a symbol involving Grand Seiko’s strength dating back to to the brand’s founding inside 1960. In 2019, the particular symbol was reborn as sharp sports watches, together with three limited editions introduced to celebrate the 20th house warming of Spring Drive. Huge Seiko continues to refine these kinds of beefy “Tokyo Lion” types, and the latest SLGC009 will take the concept forward with more sophisticated ergonomics, enhanced readability, and also upgraded materials.



The 43mm case is manufactured out of a bright-hard titanium metal that’s both lightweight along with scratch-resistant, with a surface honestly, that is about twice as hard since stainless steel. Performance aside, this specific alloy shines brighter and possesses a shinier finish as compared to traditional titanium, allowing typically the hairline finish and Zaratsu polish to really shine. The actual 15. 6mm-thick case will be thick by any common, and the caseback is a bit curved for better ergonomics, while the upgraded chronograph drivers are designed to be easier to work.



The front of the SLGC009 features a brown textured call inspired by a lion’s tresses blowing in the wind. The particular king of the jungle theme continues with the sharp lion’s claw-like diamond-cut hour marker pens, which are now taller to allow more Lumibrite for far better reading in the dark. According to Great Seiko, the three inlaid subdials at 3, 6, in addition to 9 o’clock benefit from a smaller sized distance between the markers as well as hands for improved legibility. Hidden between 4 and also 5 o’clock is a time window that, unfortunately, does not necessarily match the dial’s shade.



Inside the watch is the Tentagraph Caliber 9SC5 - Grand Seiko’s 1st mechanical chronograph movement, which often debuted in 2023. As a result of a twin-barrel setup along with energy-efficient Twin Impulse escapement, the high-frequency 5Hz (36, 000 bph) automatic movements runs for 72 several hours, even with the chronograph jogging. As expected from the brand, reliability standards are exacting: +5/-3 seconds per day, even when often the chronograph is started in addition to tested for over 20 days and nights (three more days compared to a standard Grand Seiko technical movement). Features such as the straight clutch, column wheel as well as three-pointed hammer ensure high-precision performance and reliable recast. Of course , the beautiful movement may be admired through the exhibition caseback.



Matching the actual brown dial is a fresh brown rubber strap created for this watch. Note the particular faceting on the strap, which will fits the contours of the watch case perfectly. It has nearly 2 . not 7 times the tensile strength of the typical plastic straps used by Grand Seiko previously. There’s also a lion’s paw motif on the bottom, incorporating visual interest - even when only the wearer knows it may be there. The newly produced high-strength titanium tri-fold form is curled on the inside and also features a push-button release.



The angular circumstance, brown colorway, impressive Tentagraph movement and lion creativity throughout create a unique Awesome Seiko rugged sports watch. The look is strong, regarded and cohesive - enthusiasts of the brand’s sporty type who are not afraid connected with larger watches should enjoy it.