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New Grand Seiko Tokyo Lion Tentagraph SLGC009








With its bold case as well as newly added chronograph performance, this latest GS Sport model is a striking option - if you dare.



Grand Seiko released the bold, angular situation design of the Tokyo Lion in 2019, and has because continued to enrich its visual with more versions - each limited and regular creation - the latest being the actual 2024 Sport Spring Drive GMT SBGE307 Tokyo Lion and Spring Drive Chronograph GMT SBGC275. This year, the particular Grand Seiko Sport selection is joined by a brand new model with an updated style that houses the brand’s first mechanical chronograph motion, the Tentagraph.



The “Tokyo Lion” is only one of Grand Seiko’s the majority of distinctive designs - typically the bold, angular case is actually inspired by a lion’s foot. Measuring 43mm x 15. 6mm, this new model constitutes a strong statement, with its big, flat faces and claw-shaped lugs providing the ideal painting for Zaratsu polishing, improving its striking appearance.



In this latest development, the claw-shaped, hairline complete is even more pronounced compared to on previous models, increasing from the lugs to the viser and featuring striking wathe pushers. The SLGC009 may be the first watch in the Sports activity collection to feature Great Seiko’s Brilliant Hard Ti alloy. The box-shaped sky-blue crystal has an anti-reflective covering on the inner surface, and also the case top features a quietly curved transparent caseback, the watch even more comfortable within the wrist. The construction is water-repellant to 200 meters and may withstand magnetic fields as high as 4, 800 A/m.



The dial from the Grand Seiko Tokyo Lion Tentagraph SLGC009 retains the enduring lion-themed texture, inspired through “the mane of a big cat blowing in the wind” : resembling a series of horizontal, rope-like lines. Three-dimensional concave bowl-shaped subdials are integrated into the primary dial at 3, six and 9 o'clock. The actual chronograph totalizer features a impressive red hand on a black background, while the brown secs subdial at 3 o'clock blends in with it. The particular angled black inner flange houses the minute/second monitor around the periphery of the switch, which is marked in red and white to reflect the high-beat nature of the underlying movements.



Diamond-cut hours markers (specifically designed to become tall and hollow to support ample Lumibrite) ensure outstanding visibility and enhance the watch's aggressive aesthetic. The large hour or so and minute hands will also be generously coated with Lumibrite, contrasting against the dark beige background and setting off the hr markers with a bold appear. The central chronograph hands is embellished with a red-colored tip to add a completing touch to the dial, whilst a low-profile date windowpane at 4: 30 provides a practical touch.



As its name suggests, often the Grand Seiko Tokyo Big cat Tentagraph SLGC009 is equipped with the actual brand's first mechanical chronograph movement, the high-frequency Tentagraph Caliber 9SC5. The 9SC5 is based on the Caliber 9SA5 and integrates a timepiece module while maintaining excellent overall performance. Running at a frequency associated with 5Hz (36, 000 heurt per hour), the Tentagraph features a twin-barrel layout providing you with a power reserve of seventy two hours. The movement additionally features Grand Seiko's superior Double Impulse escapement along with a free-sprung balance, ensuring accuracy with an average daily change of +5 to -3 seconds - even when the particular chronograph is activated.



The Tentagraph SLGC009 is fitted with a recently developed brown rubber band with a high-strength titanium triple-fold clasp with a push-button launch for comfort and durability.



Technical specifications ~ GRAND SEIKO TOKYO LION TENTAGRAPH SLGC009

Situation: 43 mm diameter x 15.6 mm elevation - High-strength titanium circumstance (grade 5), brushed finish off, Zaratsu polished finish - Box-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating - Curved blue caseback, screw-down - Screw-down crown - 200 mirielle water resistance

Dial: Dark beige lion-themed texture -- Black chronograph counters in 6 and 9 o’clock, seconds subdial at three - Date display from 4: 30 - Common GS style applied time markers and hands along with LumiBrite - Chronograph fingers with red accents

Movement: Calibre 9SC5 : In-house - +5 in order to -3 sec per day rapid Modular chronograph based on La mecanique 9SA5 - Automatic instructions 60 jewels - thirty-three mm x 8 milimetre - 36, 000 shocks per hour or 5Hz -- Double impulse escapement : Double barrels, power reserve seventy two hours (3 days) rapid Column wheel and up and down clutch with three-pointed sludge hammer - Hours, minutes, little seconds at 3 o'clock, chronograph with central mere seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour counter tops, date

Strap: Brown rubber with triple-fold hold with push-button release

Reference: SLGC009