They say a stitch in time saves nine. Grand Seiko saved its best for its latest timepiece from its own Series 9 line. Check out our Watch of the Month, the understatedly graceful SLGH005 – aka the White Birch. A stunning design inspired by the dynamism of the old birch forests near where all of Seiko’s mechanical watches are crafted. The SLGH005 retails for $9,100, and it’s an amazing addition to any watch collection…if you can get your hands on one! Watch the video to see our take on this impressive timepiece.
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We visit watch expert, Mark Gavranovic, GM at Hyde Park Jewelers in Newport Beach to explain why demand for the White Birch is through the roof.
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Case Material : | Stainless steel |
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Glass Material : | Box shaped sapphire crystal |
Glass Coating : | Anti-reflective coating on inner surface |
Case size : | Diameter 40mm × Thickness 11.7mm |
The perimeter of Band : | 190mm |
Clasp type : | Three-fold clasp with push button release |
Caliber no. : | 9SA5 |
Movement Type : | Automatic with manual winding |
Accuracy : | +5 to -3 seconds per day (when static) / +8 to -1 seconds per day (normal usage accuracy) |
Water resistance : | 10 bar |
Weight : | 178.0 g |
Other details : | Case back with lion emblem・Date display・Screw case back・Screw-down crown・See-through case back・Stop second hand function |
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