Hands on Review: Is the Grand Seiko SLGA013 the best choice over the SLGH009?

Chris goes in depth with the brand new Grand Seiko SLGA013 limited Edition, and offers his humble opinion! Telephone: 410-721-7100 Website: https://littletreasury.com Contact: [email protected] Watch link: https://littletreasury.com/product/gr... Music Credits: Patrik Pietschmann - Star Wars - The Force Theme (Piano Version)    • Star Wars - The Force Theme (Piano Version)   Timestamps: Intro: 0:00 Features: 1:54 Humble Opinion: 5:15 Watch Info: Grand Seiko SLGA013 44GS 55th Anniversary Limited Edition $9,500.00 SLGA013, The latest Spring Drive movement and Ever-Brilliant Steel. A perfect combination. Limited Edition of 550 pieces Worldwide The watch pays homage to the famous 44GS from 1967 whose design was the first ever expression of the Grand Seiko Style. This set of design principles defined Grand Seiko once and for all and still inspires every new creation to this day. The watch is powered by the revolutionary Caliber 9RA2 which offers a power reserve of 120 hours and a precision rate of +/- ten seconds per month. The movement is assembled and finished by hand and its finely polished bridge, blue tempered screws and power reserve indicator are all visible through the sapphire case back. A Dial Inspired by The Stars The dial has a depth and a texture that attract the eye and take the imagination upwards towards the sky at night. The deeply etched pattern is that of the elliptical orbit of the stars as they move across the heavens and it captures the serene passage of celestial time with its flowing, unbroken lines. Caliber 9RA2. At the cutting edge of horology. Caliber 9RA2 delivers significant advances in performance, thanks to innovations that only a fully integrated “manufacture” could create. It offers a power reserve of 120 hours with a precision rate of +/- 10 seconds per month. Remarkably, the movement is thinner than its existing counterpart and makes possible a slimmer and sharper case that is true to the Grand Seiko Style established in 1967 with the celebrated 44GS. Learn More about the Caliber 9RA2 Spring Drive Movement BRAND Grand Seiko COLLECTION Heritage Collection MOVEMENT Caliber 9RA2, Spring Drive Automatic FUNCTIONS Hours, minutes, seconds, date CASE Case Material: Ever brilliant steel, Caseback: Ever brilliant steel and sapphire crystal, Diameter: 40mm, Lug-to-lug: 47.4mm, Thickness: 12.1mm, Water resistance: 100m DIAL Black BAND Bracelet STYLE SLGA013 SLGH009 – The Latest Hi-beat Movement and Ever-Brilliant Steel. Limited Edition of 550 pieces Worldwide. The watch pays homage to the famous 44GS from 1967 whose design was the first ever expression of the uniquely Japanese Grand Seiko Style which, ever since, has been its visual signature. It features the high-beat watch powered by the revolutionary Caliber 9SA5, which offers a power reserve of 80 hours thanks to its enhanced energy efficiency. It is offered as the case and bracelet material is Ever-Brilliant Steel and the movement is specially designed with tempered screws to mark the 55th anniversary of 44GS. A dial inspired by the stars The SLGH009 dial has a depth and a texture that attract the eye and take the imagination upwards towards the sky at night. The deeply etched pattern is that of the elliptical orbit of the stars as they move across the heavens and it captures the serene passage of celestial time with its flowing, unbroken lines. Caliber 9SA5 With its highly efficient Dual Impulse Escapement, Grand Seiko free-sprung balance and twin barrel construction, Caliber 9SA5 delivers a precision rate of +5 to -3 seconds per day and a power reserve of 80 hours. The caliber represents the very finest in modern watchmaking, combining unique and advanced technologies with craftsmanship of the highest order. When seen through the sapphire case back, different textures are seen to be in harmony. The side of the movement has a matte finish and a subdued tone that absorbs the light whereas the ridges, edges and screw holes are sharply cut and polished to a brilliant finish that sparkles with precision. The tempered blue screws and gold tone add bold accents of color. Learn More: Hi-Beat 36000 80 Hours Caliber 9SA5! Ever-Brilliant Steel: the world’s most corrosion resistant steel. Known as Ever-Brilliant Steel, thanks to its brilliant white hue, this steel is more corrosion resistant than that which is used in even the most prestigious watches today.* BRAND Grand Seiko COLLECTION Heritage Collection MOVEMENT Caliber 9SA5, High-Beat 36000 Automatic FUNCTIONS Hours, minutes, seconds, date CASE Case Material: Ever brilliant steel, Caseback: Ever brilliant steel and sapphire crystal, Diameter: 40mm, Lug-to-lug: 47.2mm, Thickness: 11.7mm DIAL Blue BAND Bracelet