Grand Seiko 2026 Releases
Grand Seiko releases numerous new models every year, mostly in the $6,000-$35,000 range, but with some ultra-expensive exotic stuff too. 2026 is shaping up to be no exception. What is notable is that of the more than two dozen 2026 Grand Seiko releases so far, almost all have exotic textured dials. A new well-proportioned dive watch, and an updated Evolution 9 lineup with micro-adjust clasps, are among the highlights. Also notable is the overall emphasis on Spring Drive and quartz models. Let’s go over all the details.
In addition to releasing three watches early in the year, Grand Seiko unveiled nine references at Watches and Wonders Geneva in mid-April 2026, nine Evolution 9 models in June 2026, and a few more throughout the year.
The 2025 Grand Seiko releases included a new Ultra Fine Accuracy Spring Drive movement, and for 2026, Grand Seiko has rapidly expanded its usage.
Evolution 9 Spring Drive U.F.A. 40mm Models
For 2026, a new Grand Seiko Lake Suwa Night Lake (SLGB007), White Birch (SLGB009), Atera Valley (SLGB011), and Lake Suwa (SLGB013) replace the SLGA007, SLGA009, SLGA025, and SLGA019, respectively.
The main upgrades are the switch from the 5‑day Spring Drive Caliber 9RA2 to the higher‑accuracy 3‑day Spring Drive U.F.A. Caliber 9RB2, the introduction of tapered bracelets, and the addition of a three‑step on‑the‑fly micro‑adjustment clasp (2mm increments), along with box sapphire crystals.
The shade of blue on the Atera Valley has lightened slightly, but other changes are minimal. The Night Lake (SLGB007) is still high-intensity titanium, the less expensive of the two types of titanium used in Grand Seiko watches. The other three models are all now made of Ever-Brilliant Steel, Seiko’s high-end proprietary alloy which is more corrosion resistant and bright than typical stainless steel. The Ever-Brilliant Steel models list for $10,200 while the titanium SLGB007 is $11,400.
2026 Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Spring Drive U.F.A. 40mm Specs
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Numbers | SLGB007 (Lake Suwa Night Lake), SLGB009 (White Birch), SLGB011 (Atera Valley), SLGB013 (Lake Suwa) |
| Collection | Evolution 9 Collection – Spring Drive U.F.A. |
| Case Material | SLGB007: High-intensity titanium Others: Ever-Brilliant Steel |
| Case Dimensions | Diameter: 40.0mm Thickness: 11.7mm Lug-to-lug: 47mm |
| Lug Width | 22mm |
| Movement Caliber | Spring Drive Caliber 9RB2 (Automatic, Ultra Fine Accuracy, ±20 seconds per year) |
| Movement Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds, date; power reserve indicator on movement side (caseback) |
| Power Reserve | 72 hours |
| Water Resistance | 100m |
| Case Back | Screw-down see-through sapphire caseback |
| Crystal | Box-shaped sapphire with inner AR coating |
| Bracelet/Clasp | Three-link tapered metal bracelet with three-fold clasp with three-step micro-adjustment (2mm increments) |
| Announcement date | June 23, 2026 |
| MSRP (2026) | SLGB007: $11,400 Others: $10,200 |
Evolution 9 Lake Suwa U.F.A. 37mm
In addition to the four 40mm Spring Drive U.F.A. models above, in 2026 Grand Seiko released a 37mm variant of the “Lake Suwa” colorway. The SLGB015 joins the SLGB001, SLGB003, and SLGB005 in the 37mm U.F.A. family. Like the other Evolution 9 models released in the summer of 2026, it features a tapered bracelet with tool-free micro-adjust clasp functionality.
2026 Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Spring Drive UFA “Lake Suwa” 37mm Specs
| Model Name | Evolution 9 Spring Drive UFA “Lake Suwa” 37mm |
|---|---|
| Family/Collection | Evolution 9 |
| Model Number | SLGB015 |
| Case Material | Ever-Brilliant Steel |
| Case Dimensions | Diameter: 37.0mm; Thickness: 11.4mm; Lug-to-lug: 44.3mm |
| Movement Caliber | Spring Drive UFA Caliber 9RB2 (Automatic, ±20 seconds per year, 72-hour power reserve) |
| Movement Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds, date |
| Power Reserve | 72 hours |
| Water Resistance | 100m |
| Bracelet/Strap | Three-link tapered Ever-Brilliant Steel bracelet with three-fold clasp and on-the-fly micro-adjustment (2mm increments) |
| Announcement date | June 23, 2026 |
| MSRP (2026) | $10,200 |
Evolution 9 Hi-Beat 36000 40mm Models
For 2026, five high-beat automatic time-and-date 40mm Grand Seiko Evolution 9 models were also released with the same tapered+micro-adjust bracelets. The new Night Birch (SLGH029), White Birch (SLGH031), Green Birch (SLGH033), and Genbi Valley (SLGH035) replace SLGH017, SLGH005, SLGH011, and SLGH021, respectively, while SLGH037 is a new 60-piece limited edition made for the Kobe-based retailer Kamine. The SLGH029 is made of high-intensity titanium; the others are all Ever-Brilliant Steel.
The excellent twin-barrel dual-impulse-escapement 9SA5 movement is still inside. Interestingly, these 40mm 9SA5-based 2026 Grand Seiko models are priced and sized identically to their Spring Drive U.F.A-based cousins above.
2026 Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Hi-Beat 36000 40mm Specs
| Model Name | Evolution 9 Hi-Beat 36000 |
|---|---|
| Family/Collection | Evolution 9 |
| Model Number | SLGH029 (Night Birch), SLGH031 (White Birch), SLGH033 (Green Birch), SLGH035 (Genbi Valley), SLGH037 (Kamine) |
| Family/Collection | Evolution 9 |
| Case Material | SLGH029: High-intensity titanium Others: Ever-Brilliant Steel |
| Case Dimensions | Diameter: 40.0mm Thickness: 11.7mm Lug-to-lug: 47mm |
| Movement Caliber | Mechanical Hi-Beat Caliber 9SA5 (Automatic, 36,000 vph, twin barrels, ±5 to −3 seconds per day) |
| Movement Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds, date |
| Power Reserve | 80 hours |
| Water Resistance | 100m |
| Bracelet/Strap | Three-link tapered metal bracelet with three-fold clasp with three-step micro-adjustment (2mm increments) |
| Announcement date | June 2026 |
| MSRP (2026) | SLGH029: $11,400 Others: $10,200 |
U.F.A. Ushio Diver SLGB023 and SLGB025
The new automatic 9RB1 caliber—regulated to ±20s/year—is just like the Ultra Fine Accuracy 9RB2 movement but with the power reserve indicator on the front instead of the back. It debuts in the Ushio Diver, perhaps the most hyped 2026 Grand Seiko release.
Sized at a balanced 40.8 × 12.9 mm, it’s by far the smallest GS diver yet, and is very close to Rolex Submariner proportions. The Ushio (“tide”) dial motif returns in blue (SLGB023) or green (SLGB025), with a sculpted wave texture and the brand’s usual poetic descriptions. Crafted in high‑intensity titanium with a proper on‑the‑fly micro‑adjust clasp (three 2mm increments plus an 18m diver’s extension), the $12,400 price plants it above a steel Sub but below the titanium Yacht‑Master.
To many collectors, the most noteworthy aspect of the U.F.A. Ushio Diver will be its reasonable size: 40.8mm wide and 12.9mm thick. Previously, the smallest GS dive watch was a sizeable 43.8mm wide and 13.8mm thick.
The U.F.A. Ushio Diver is offered in two colorways: blue (SLGB023) and green (SLGB025). “Ushio” is Japanese for “tide,” and it’s the name of the ripply dial texture used here, which was first seen in 2022.
The case and bracelet of the Ushio Diver SLGB023 and SLGB025 are made of high-intensity titanium.
2026 Grand Seiko Spring Drive U.F.A. Ushio 300 Diver Specs
| Model Name | Spring Drive U.F.A. Ushio 300 Diver |
|---|---|
| Model Number | SLGB023 (blue), SLGB025 (green) |
| Family/Collection | Evolution 9 |
| Case Material | High-intensity titanium case |
| Case Dimensions | Diameter: 40.8mm Thickness: 12.9mm |
| Movement Caliber | Spring Drive Caliber 9RB1 (Ultra Fine Accuracy, ±20 seconds per year) |
| Movement Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds, date, power reserve indicator |
| Power Reserve | 72 hours |
| Water Resistance | 300m |
| Bracelet/Strap | High-Intensity Titanium bracelet with locking extension clasp and micro-adjustment (3-step fine-tuning up to 6mm, plus 18mm extension for diving suit; total 24mm) |
| Dial | “Ushio” tide-inspired patterned dial in blue (SLGB023) or green (SLGB025) |
| Limited Edition | No |
| Announcement date | April 14, 2026 |
| MSRP (2026) | $12,400 |
SLGB006 Ice Forest at Dawn
Grand Seiko’s SLGB006 “Ice Forest at Dawn” is a limited edition of 80 pieces from the Evolution 9 line, also built around the U.F.A.-grade Spring Drive Caliber 9RB2. The 37mm case is solid 18k yellow gold, 11.4mm thick, with a 44.3mm lug-to-lug and 20mm lug width.
The black dial has the woven-basket texture seen on some other U.F.A. models, and “innumerable” fine gold flecks are applied via some sort of “unique” coating method that Grand Seiko doesn’t further explain.
Power reserve is about 72 hours from a single barrel, and the 34-jewel movement is visible through the sapphire caseback, sporting finishing meant to mimic frost on trees.
With a box sapphire crystal up top and a non-screwdown crown, the SLGB006 retails for $43,600. It comes on a crocodile strap with a gold three-fold clasp.
2026 Grand Seiko SLGB006 Ice Forest at Dawn Specs
| Feature | SLGB006 |
| Model name | Ice Forest at Dawn |
| Reference number | SLGB006 |
| Family/Collection | Evolution 9 |
| Case material | 18k yellow gold |
| Case width (mm) | 37 |
| Case thickness (mm) | 11.4 |
| Case lug to lug (mm) | 44.3 |
| Movement caliber | Spring Drive Caliber 9RB2 (Ultra Fine Accuracy, ±20 seconds per year, automatic) |
| Power reserve | 72 hours |
| Water resistance | 100m |
| Bracelet/Strap | Crocodile leather |
| MSRP (USD) | $43,600 |
| Announcement date | April 14, 2026 |
| Limited edition | 80 pieces |
SLGC015 Tentagraph Tokyo Lion
In 2025, Grand Seiko released the attractive, sporty and somewhat Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept-like SLGC009 Tokyo Lion Tentagraph, with a Brilliant Hard Titanium case, brown textured dial, and brown rubber strap. For 2026, Grand Seiko released a blue version of it with gold hands and hour markers, ref. SLGC015.
I’m a fan of the deep slanted rehaut and concave subdials on these models. Inside is the newest-generation dual-impulse-escapement automatic 9SC5 chronograph movement with twin barrels offering 72 hours of power reserve. The 43mm diameter and 15.6mm thickness are substantial, but not outrageous.
The “Fuubi” dial texture is meant to resemble a lion’s mane in the wind, but reminds me more of tire treads or barbed wire fences. In any case, this is a high-end offering as far non-precious-metal Grand Seikos go, with a list price of $16,900–almost 3x that of the cheapest entry-level Grand Seiko models.
2026 Grand Seiko SLGC015 Tokyo Lion Tentagraph Specs
| Model | SLGC015 Tokyo Lion Tentagraph |
|---|---|
| Family/Collection | Grand Seiko Sport Collection |
| Case Material | Brilliant Hard Titanium |
| Case Dimensions | Width: 43.0mm Thickness: 15.6mm |
| Dial | Blue Fuubi texture |
| Water Resistance | 200m |
| Movement Caliber | 9SC5 (Automatic, 10 beats per second) |
| Movement Functions | Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph with 30-minute counter at 9 o’clock and 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock |
| Power Reserve | 72 hours |
| Bracelet/Strap | Rubber strap with high-intensity titanium three-fold clasp |
| Release Date | 2026 |
| MSRP | $16,900 |
SBGZ011 Hand-Engraved Waterfall
Grand Seiko’s SBGZ011 is a limited edition of 50 from the Masterpiece Collection, the brand’s top-tier line of ultra-exclusive, hand-finished watches built in tiny numbers by elite craftsmen. This piece comes specifically from the Micro Artist Studio, Seiko Epson’s small atelier in Shiojiri where a select team handles everything from movement assembly to hand-engraving and finishing. Basically, it’s GS’s answer to a Swiss haute horlogerie workshop.
The SBGZ011 sports a 40mm platinum 950 44GS case, kept to a respectably thin 9.6mm, with both case and dial covered in a beautiful hand-engraved cat-fur-meets-fireworks motif. Or, in Grand Seiko’s terms, the flowing lines mimic the Tateshina Waterfall.
Inside is the manual-winding Spring Drive Caliber 9R02—Grand Seiko’s thinnest Spring Drive at 4.0mm—featuring a Dual Spring Barrel and Torque Return System for an 84-hour power reserve and ±15 seconds per month accuracy.
The 2026 Grand Seiko SBGZ011 comes with two straps: crocodile, plus a metallic-accented leather strap by KYOTO, a high-end Japanese leather goods brands. The push-button folding clasp is solid platinum. The SBGZ011 comes with an $84,000 list price and is only available at Grand Seiko boutiques starting July 2026.
2026 Grand Seiko Hand-Engraved Waterfall Masterpiece Specs
| Feature | SBGZ011 |
| Model name | Hand-Engraved Waterfall |
| Reference number | SBGZ011 |
| Family/Collection | Masterpiece |
| Case material | Platinum 950 |
| Case width (mm) | 40 |
| Case thickness (mm) | 9.6 |
| Movement caliber | 9R02 (Spring Drive, manual) |
| Movement functions | Hours, minutes, seconds, rear power reserve indicator |
| Power reserve | 84 hours |
| Water resistance | 30m |
| Bracelet/Strap | Croc + KYOTO straps |
| MSRP (USD) | $84,000 |
| Announcement date | April 14, 2026 (Goes on sale July 2026) |
| Limited edition | 50 pieces, boutique only |
SBGD228 Red Lion
Grand Seiko’s SBGD228 “Red Lion” is an even more exclusive Micro Artist Studio piece from the Masterpiece Collection, limited to only 8 pieces and priced at $273,000. The Red Lion sports a 44.5mm 18k rose gold case set with over 250 diamonds and deep-red Mozambique garnets, built around a wine-red mother-of-pearl dial with taper-cut stone hour markers.
The lugs are diamond-set and supposedly shaped to evoke a lion’s claws. And as on many vintage Grand Seiko models, a lion emblem can be found on the caseback. The SBGD228 Red Lion comes on a crocodile strap, with an additional complimentary KYOTO Leather strap stamped to resemble a lion’s mane.
Inside is the manual-winding Spring Drive Caliber 9R01, featuring three series-linked barrels for a monster 192-hour (eight-day) power reserve. On the 9R01, the first crown position jumps the hour hand without stopping the time, which is a handy feature when changing time zones.
2026 Grand Seiko SBGD228 Red Lion Specs
| Feature | SBGD228 |
| Model name | Red Lion |
| Reference number | SBGD228 |
| Family/Collection | Masterpiece |
| Case material | 18k rose gold w/ gems |
| Case width (mm) | 44.5 |
| Case thickness (mm) | 14.4 |
| Case lug to lug (mm) | 52 |
| Movement caliber | 9R01 (Spring Drive, manual) |
| Power reserve | 192 hours |
| Water resistance | 30m |
| Bracelet/Strap | Crocodile strap, additional KYOTO leather strap with lion’s mane stamp |
| MSRP (USD) | $273,000 |
| Announcement date | April 14, 2026 |
| Limited edition | 8 pieces |
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SBGY043 Iwao Blue
The dressy “White Omiwatari” ref. SBGY013 debuted in 2022 on an attractive nine-link stainless steel bracelet and a clean time-only layout. For 2026, Grand Seiko has released the SBGY043 “Iwao Blue,” which is the same thing as a White Omiwatari but with a blue dial.
The SBGY043 is part of Elegance collection, sporting a 38.5mm stainless steel case with a reasonable 10.2mm height. My (generally unpopular) opinion is that Grand Seiko makes very good bracelets, and this nine-row bracelet is another example of that, despite its lack of micro-adjust.
The manual-wind Spring Drive 9R31 movement in the Iwao Blue offers 72 hours of power reserve, and a power reserve indicator is visible through an exhibition caseback. Retail price is $9,800.
2026 Grand Seiko SBGY043 Iwao Blue Specs
| Feature | SBGY043 |
| Model name | Iwao Blue |
| Reference number | SBGY043 |
| Family/Collection | Elegance |
| Case material | Stainless Steel |
| Case width (mm) | 38.5 |
| Case thickness (mm) | 10.2 |
| Case lug to lug (mm) | 43.7 |
| Movement caliber | 9R31 (Spring Drive, manual, rated to ±15 s/month or ±1 s/day) |
| Power reserve | 72 hours |
| Water resistance | 30m |
| Bracelet/Strap | Steel bracelet |
| MSRP (USD) | $9,800 |
| Announcement date | April 14, 2026 |
| Limited edition | No |
Yellow Gold 38mm Models (SBGH376, SBGH378)
So far most 2026 Grand Seiko releases have featured relatively new movements, but the SBGH376 “Sakura-Wakaba” (meaning “cherry blossoms and young leaves”) and SBGH378 are both powered by the aging but reliable 9S85 high-beat automatic movement. They also both have 18k yellow gold cases and crocodile leather straps. The SBGH376 has a paler yellow version of the Sakura-Wakaba texture (halfway between a lion’s mane and a petri dish) seen on the SBGH413 that debuted in 2024.
The SBGH378 gets a blue dial with a horizontal motif. I believe it is a Grand Seiko Tokusenkai model, meaning a very rare model that is only offered for sale at Tokusenkai–a highly exclusive annual invite-only event for hardcore Grand Seiko collectors. On both, yellow gold is used for the hands, the hour markers, and the window around the date at 3 o’clock as well.
Retail price is $32,800. They’re good-looking watches, but I’m not sure why Grand Seiko doesn’t relegate their previous-generation movements to lower-priced models. The superior 9SA5 caliber debuted in 2020, so to me there’s no excuse for putting the 9S85 in a watch over $30,000 in 2026.
2026 Grand Seiko SBGH376 Sakura-Wakaba Specs
| Model | SBGH376 Sakura-Wakaba |
|---|---|
| Reference number | SBGH376, SBGH378 |
| Family/Collection | Heritage |
| Case material | 18k yellow gold |
| Case width (mm) | 38 |
| Case thickness (mm) | 12.9 |
| Case lug to lug (mm) | 44.7 |
| Movement caliber | 9S85 (Automatic, 10 beats per second) |
| Power reserve | 55 hours |
| Water resistance | 100m |
| Bracelet/Strap | Crocodile leather |
| MSRP (USD) | $32,800 |
| Dial | SBGH376: Yellow-green Sakura-Wakaba motif SBGH378: Blue horizontal motif |
| Announcement date | SBGH376: April 14, 2026 |
| Limited edition | No |
SBGX363 and SBGX365 Hana-Ikada
According to Grand Seiko, the 2026 SBGX363 and SBGX365 are both inspired by Hana-Ikada, which is “cherry blossom petals scattered by the wind across the surface of a river like floating rafts.” But I’m pretty sure they’re just messing with us at this point, as this same lion’s mane texture has been used on countless references. Maybe they just can’t bring themselves to say “we put a dark purple dial and a light pink dial on a couple new quartz ladies’ models.”
Let’s talk about what’s really new here: the case. These are the first Grand Seikos in a 32.2mm size, making these the smallest quartz Grand Seikos yet (STGK models are smaller, but automatic). The lugs are more angular and less dainty than on past ladies’ Grand Seikos. Powering these time-only watches, unsurprisingly, is caliber 9F51, the most compact form of Grand Seiko’s trusty 9F high-end quartz movement. It will stay accurate within ±10 seconds per year.
2026 Grand Seiko SBGX363 and SBGX365 Hana-Ikada Specs
| Model | SBGX363 Hana-Ikada Pink | SBGX365 Hana-Ikada Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Reference number | SBGX363 | SBGX365 |
| Family/Collection | Heritage | Heritage |
| Case material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Case width (mm) | 32.2 | 32.2 |
| Case thickness (mm) | 9 | 9 |
| Case lug to lug (mm) | 39 | 39 |
| Movement caliber | 9F51 (Quartz, ±10 seconds per year) | c (Quartz, ±10 seconds per year) |
| Power reserve | 3 years battery | 3 years battery |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m |
| Bracelet/Strap | Steel bracelet | Steel bracelet |
| MSRP (USD) | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Announcement date | April 14, 2026 | April 14, 2026 |
| Limited edition | No | No |
SBGX359 and SBGX361
The “Snowflake” is arguably the dial texture that Grand Seiko is most known for, originally appearing in 2005, and “Skyflake” is its light blue equivalent. And now, GS has released stainless steel 33mm quartz ladies’ watches with both dial types.
The 33mm case used for the ladies’ quartz Snowflake (SBGX359) and Skyflake (SBGX361) is new for 2026, as is the case of the aforementioned Hana-Ikada quartz models. So it’s interesting that they came out with two new ladies’ cases so similarly sized in the same year. The Hana-Ikada ones look slightly more sporty, with more angular lugs, while the bracelet of the SBGX359 and SBGX361 flows into the case more smoothly.
The caliber 9F51, as expected, is inside keeping time within ±10 seconds per year. Retail price is $3,200, $400 less than the 2026 Grand Seiko Hana-Ikadas. That makes sense though, because as pretty as the Snowflake/Skyflake dials are, they’re stamped and don’t require the same level of craftsmanship.
| Model | SBGX359 Snowflake | SBGX361 Skyflake |
|---|---|---|
| Family/Collection | Heritage | Heritage |
| Case material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Case width (mm) | 33.0 | 33.0 |
| Case thickness (mm) | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Case lug to lug (mm) | 39.7 | 39.7 |
| Movement caliber | 9F51 | 9F51 |
| Movement functions/notes | 9F Quartz, ±10 sec/year | 9F Quartz, ±10 sec/year |
| Power reserve | 3 years battery | 3 years battery |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m |
| Bracelet/Strap | Steel bracelet | Steel bracelet |
| MSRP (USD) | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Announcement date | February 9, 2026 | February 9, 2026 |
| Limited edition | No | No |
40mm 9R65 Store-Exclusives (SBGA 519, SBGA521, SBGA523)
Out of all the Grand Seiko dial textures, the “lion’s mane/cherry blossom” texture has probably been made in the most colors, most notably in pink on the “Shunbun” SBGA413. The SBGA521, a 45-piece limited edition exclusive to the Hankyu Umeda Grand Seiko Boutique in Osaka, is essentially the same thing as the popular Shunbun but with a lavender dial and sky blue accents.
In addition to a light blue power reserve indicator, the chapter ring is a pleasant light blue hue. The SBGA521’s 40mm case and three-link bracelet are made of high-intensity titanium. Ref. SBGA519 (which has an eggshell white dial exclusive to the Wako Boutique) and SBGA523 (diagonal-lined ice clue dial exclusive to the Daimaru department store) are also store-exclusive 2026 Grand Seiko releases, which, aside from being made of stainless steel and having different dials, have the same specs.
The 9R65 Spring Drive movement provides an ample 72 hours of power reserve and keeps time within ±15 seconds per month. That’s not as impressive as the 120 hours of power reserve and ±10 seconds per month on the newer 9RA2, let alone the ±20 seconds per year of the U.F.A.-grade 9RB1. But the list prices of these models are well under those of some higher-end GS offerings.
2026 Grand Seiko 40mm 9R65 Boutique-Exclusive Specs
| Model | SBGA519 Wako LE | SBGA521 Hankyu Umeda LE | SBGA523 Daimaru LE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collection/Family | Heritage Collection | Heritage Collection | Heritage Collection |
| Case Material | Stainless steel | High-intensity titanium | Stainless steel |
| Case Dimensions | Diameter: 40.0 mm Thickness: 12.8 mm Length: 47.0 mm | Diameter: 40.0 mm Thickness: 12.8 mm Length: 47.0 mm | Diameter: 40.0 mm Thickness: 12.8 mm Length: 47.0 mm |
| Movement Caliber | Spring Drive 9R65 (rated to ±15 s/month or ±1 s/day) | Spring Drive 9R65 (rated to ±15 s/month or ±1 s/day) | Spring Drive 9R65 (rated to ±15 s/month or ±1 s/day) |
| Movement Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds, power reserve indicator | Hours, minutes, seconds, power reserve indicator | Hours, minutes, seconds, power reserve indicator |
| Power Reserve | 72 hours | 72 hours | 72 hours |
| Water Resistance | 100 meters | 100 meters | 100 meters |
| Bracelet/Strap | Stainless steel bracelet, additional blue crocodile strap | High intensity titanium bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| Dial | Eggshell white | Lavender lion’s mane texture with light blue chapter ring | Ice blue, diagonal motif |
| Limited Edition | 100 pieces, Wako Boutique only | 45 pieces, Osaka Boutique only | 200 pieces, Daimaru department store only |
| First Announced | May 2026 | January 2026 | June 2026 |
| MSRP | ~$5,200 | ~$6,600 | ~$5,200 |
STGK035
Grand Seiko’s first automatic ladies’ watches, the STGK family, debuted in 2018. For 2026, according to Plus9Time, a limited edition stainless steel version with a pink mother-of-pearl dial and a diamond-set bezel will be made in 30 pieces only. List price for ref. STGK035 is ¥1,500,000.
2026 Grand Seiko STGK035 Specs
| Model | STGK035 |
|---|---|
| Collection/Family | Elegance Collection |
| Case Material | Stainless steel |
| Case Dimensions | Diameter: 27.8 mm Thickness: 11.2 mm Lug-to-lug: 33.5 mm |
| Movement Caliber | Caliber 9S27 automatic (rated to +8/−3 seconds per day) |
| Movement Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds, date |
| Power Reserve | Approximately 50 hours |
| Water Resistance | 10 bar (100 meters) |
| Bracelet/Strap | Stainless steel bracelet |
| Dial | Pink mother-of-pearl, diamond hour markers |
| Limited Edition | 30 pieces |
| First Announced | 2026 |
| MSRP at Launch | ¥1,500,000 |
That covers all of the 2026 Grand Seiko releases so far. Like many other top luxury watch brands, GS appears to be trying to move upmarket, but very gradually and purposefully. We’ll keep you updated as more releases inevitably trickle out through the year.
See our guide to the 2025 Grand Seiko releases for the previous year’s models.
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