Grand Seiko Launches the New SLGB005 " Ice Forest - Violet Dawn" UFA Limited Edition Steel Watch







The Grand Seiko SLGB005 is the third watch from the " Ice Forest" selection, following the 2025 " Watches & Wonders" collection.



Notably, this is the initial UFA in Ever-Brilliant Steel.



It incorporates a purple " Violet Dawn" dial with the brand's personal unsecured " Ice Forest" texture/pattern.



As a original Grand Seiko fan along with collector, the debut on the Ice Forest collection with Watches & Wonders 2025 was incredibly meaningful for me and all Grand Seiko supporters worldwide. My only slight complaint is that I no longer need another silver-blue switch in my collection. I love typically the 37mm dial size, plus the new UFA Spring Drive movement is the icing about the cake. But the only issue missing for me is a far more unique (and dare My answer is, less conventional) dial coloring. Silver and blue are generally two of the most reliable call colors, and I already have several in my collection. Therefore , the modern Grand Seiko SLGB005 " Ice Forest - Beginning Violet" seemed to satisfy this desire perfectly.



The smoky purple face is the star of this constrained edition, undoubtedly its almost all visually striking element. With regards to its natural inspiration, Grand Seiko explains: " Far east of the Shinshu Haute Clocks Studio lies the Kirimine Plateau, where, in the absolute depths of winter, trees is so visible covered in frost. While dawn breaks, the svale catches the first rays associated with sunlight, awakening in an ethereal purple glow. "



For a more detailed understanding of this edition's system, I absolutely encourage you to watch (or read) my hands-on review of the SLGB001 in addition to SLGB003 Ice Forest duet, which debuted at Designer watches & Wonders 2025-the past in platinum with a buckskin strap, the latter throughout GS high-strength titanium which has a case-matching bracelet, debuting Grand Seiko's fine-adjustment system.



Notably, these two timepieces mark the first time that Grand Seiko Spring Drive wrist watches are available in a more compact 37mm case size. They also inicio a brand-new movement, often the three-day power reserve 9RB2, which often utilizes Grand Seiko's brand-new UFA (Ultra-Fine Precision) normal, meaning the 9RB2 provides an annual accuracy of below 20 seconds (six instances more accurate than the 9RA2). Finally, the SLGB003's fine-adjustment clasp allows for 6mm regarding dynamic adjustment in 2mm increments.



Nonetheless this watch marks initially that the 37mm Evolution being unfaithful case is crafted from the actual brand's Ever-Brilliant Steel stuff... Perhaps somewhat frustratingly, nonetheless it lacks the micro-adjustment clasp found on the titanium SLGB003-honestly, a bit puzzling, but with luck , a steel micro-adjustment form will be available soon...



I particularly appreciate in which Grand Seiko used some sort of purple dial on this see, firstly because purple is not a color they use often , or maybe for that matter, any brand. Recharging options worth noting that Grand Seiko doesn't often present fumé dials. Therefore , this kind of watch won't clash compared to other watches in a Grand Seiko collector's collection, or any series encompassing a wide range of brands.



My current Grand Seiko watches include those that have white (SBGA211), silvery pinkish (SBGA413), gray (SBGK009), as well as dark green (SBGH283) calls. I also own blue watch dials from other brands. So , Need to ask, " How many identical watches with the same watch dial color can I own? "



Brand: Grand Seiko

Model: Evolution 9 " Ice Forest - Violet Dawn" UFA Spring Drive Limited Edition

Reference: SLGB005

Case Dimensions: 37mm (depth) x 11. 4mm (height)

Case Material: Ever-Brilliant Steel

Water Resistance: 100m, screw-down crown

Crystal: Sapphire front and again

Dial: Smoky Purple with Ice Forest style

Bracelet: Ever-Brilliant steel bracelet with triple-folding buckle

Movement: 9RB2, on location developed, automatic, Spring Drive

Power Reserve: 72 time

Functions: Hours, short minutes, seconds, date, power reserve (movement side)