Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Spring Drive U.F.A. (SLGB003)
The Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Spring Drive U.F.A. (SLGB003) is a current-production dress watch with a high-intensity titanium case, finished with zaratsu polished. At 100 g it sits among the heavier dress watches in the guide, and is priced well above the $643 median for the category. The maker states no nickel-bearing steel at any skin-contact point, across the case, caseback and bracelet.
- Type
- Dress
- Case diameter
- 37.0 mm
- Origin
- Japan
- Movement
- Spring Drive (Ultra Fine Accuracy)
- Caliber
- Grand Seiko 9RB2
- Power reserve
- 72 h
- Complications
- Time only
- Colour
- Grey
- Surface treatment
- Zaratsu polished
- Finish technology
- Natural finish
- Caseback
- Titanium
- Nickel-free
- Maker states none
- Bracelet / strap
- High-intensity titanium bracelet
- Matching bracelet
- Standard
- Crystal
- Dual-curved sapphire, AR coated
- Display back
- Yes
- Dial
- Silver-blue (Ice Forest)
- Dial colours
- Silver Blue Green
- Availability
- Offered
- Status
- Current
- Not published
- Reference, Thickness, Lug-to-lug, Hardness, Construction, Lume
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Is the Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Spring Drive U.F.A. (SLGB003) nickel-free?
On the maker's published specification, no nickel-bearing steel touches the skin: a high-intensity titanium case with a titanium caseback, plus a non-steel crown and bracelet and clasp. That is what the guide records rather than a test of the watch, so confirm the contact points with the maker before buying if you react to nickel.
What is the case material of the Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Spring Drive U.F.A. (SLGB003)?
The Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Spring Drive U.F.A. (SLGB003) has a high-intensity titanium case with a titanium caseback. This is confirmed against the maker spec.
What size is the Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Spring Drive U.F.A. (SLGB003)?
It is 37.0 mm in diameter, and water resistant to 100 m.
How much does the Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Spring Drive U.F.A. (SLGB003) weigh?
About 100 g (w/ bracelet).
How much does the Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Spring Drive U.F.A. (SLGB003) cost, and is it available?
It is current-production and lists from $11,400.
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