Embark on a Lunar Journey with Grand Seiko's Evocative and Elegant Moonlit Birch SLGW007

Grand Seiko redefines elegance and skill with the advent of a new entrant in the distinguished Evolution 9 series. Following the significant introduction of the Birch Bark SLGW003 and SLGW002 last year, Grand Seiko welcomes another masterpiece to the family. The Moonlit Birch SLGW007 stands as a testament to Seiko’s innovation, showcasing its first hand-wound hi-beat movement in 50 years in the form of the stunning Calibre 9SA4. This movement is a derivative of the automatic and ground-breaking Calibre 9SA5. This watch isn’t just a nod to Seiko’s technological prowess, but also an artistic triumph echoing the brand’s unique aesthetic signature.

The Moonlit Birch SLGW007 showcases its Japanese roots combined with a contemporary touch of blue, embodying the tranquil scenery of tufted white birch trees drenched in moonlight. With the SLGH005’s grand success last year, the brand has managed to keep the momentum going, now offering a sleeker and more compact rendition of the distinguished series. The steel-case watch presents a fascinating blend of the brand’s classic sharp facets coupled with Zaratsu-polished accents, offering more elegance than ever before.

Bearing a striking resemblance to the Birch Bark Titanium SLGW003 and 18k rose gold SLGW002, the new Moonlit Birch SLGW007 reduces the dimensions to more formal proportions, with a diameter of 38.6mm and a length of 45mm. Its cases are meticulously refined and toned down to complement formal settings, and notably, now crafted from stainless steel for added weight and wrist presence.

The remarkable refinements aren’t limited to the compact form factor and elegant case; the dial also exudes Seiko’s inspired design prowess. Retaining the texture of the Birch Bark Titanium SLGW003, the dial is now imbued with a captivating navy-blue colour, referenced as an ‘ode to the moonlight scene of Iwate’s birch trees’. The intricate and irregular pattern has the colour of blue embedded, subtly reflecting the beauty of white birch trees faintly glowing in the moonlight. The Grand Seiko Moonlit Birch SLGW007 thus combines horological innovation and design in a package that whispers elegance whilst boldly narrating the story of the white birch trees.