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GRAND SEIKO Evolution 9 Moonlit Birch Bleu
GRAND SEIKO

Evolution 9 Moonlit Birch

Size
38.6mm
Movement
Automatic
Caliber
9SA4
Reserve
80 heures
~$11k
Description

A modern interpretation of nature's beauty, the Evolution 9 Moonlit Birch showcases a textured dial that evokes the tranquility of a moonlit forest. It's a refined yet robust timepiece for everyday wear.

Specifications
ref. SLGW007
Case
MaterialSteel
Diameter38.6mm
BezelSmooth
Case backFond maintenu par des vis
DialBlue
Movement
TypeMécanique à remontage manuel Manufacture
Caliber9SA4
Power reserve80 heures
Strap & Bracelet
MaterialLeather
BuckleDéployante
Author POV

Same Evolution 9 case architecture I've catalogued in titanium, but this one's steel — a heavier, cooler-toned proposition at the same 38.6mm, and the weight difference between the two versions is more noticeable on wrist than most spec sheets let on. The blue 'Moonlit Birch' dial takes the line's signature birch-grain texture and lets it catch light very differently than the white version does, especially under indoor light. Manual-wind manufacture movement, leather strap — the formula holds. Steel pulls its value-per-dollar score up slightly versus the titanium variant, even if it loses a bit on comfort over a full day.