Grand Seiko Evolution 9 'White Birch' Spring Drive UFA 40mm SLGB009

The dial of this Grand Seiko Evolution 9 watch is inspired by the birch forest on the Hiraniwa Plateau in Japan near to Grand Seiko studio Shizukuishi, when sunlight reflects off the white bark of the trees. The silver white dial is finished with the Birch Pattern, capturing the quiet luminosity of the birch woodland as the sun filters through the leaf canopy. Hour and minute hands in silvertone are joined by a blue steel second hand, adding a subtle note of contrast to the pure white of the dial. The 40mm case and bracelet are crafted in Ever-Brilliant Steel – Grand Seiko’s proprietary alloy with a corrosion resistance 1.7 times higher than standard stainless steel, and a brilliantly white hue that lends the Zaratsu-polished surfaces an exceptional luminosity. The anti-reflective box sapphire crystal glass and screw-down crown ensure water resistance to 100m. The three-fold clasp features a push-button release and micro-adjustment function for a precise, personalised fit.