New Releases · 2026-09-18

Grand Seiko revives the Arabic dial with the SBGW325

The SBGW325 commemorates 25 years since the introduction of Grand Seiko's first hand-wound Calibre 9S movement. Its navy indigo dial reprises the unusually expressiv

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By Chronolume digest · Original English summary · Based on Grand Seiko / September 2026 release coverage

Grand Seiko SBGW325, September 2026 release. piazo.jp ↗

This is a sourced news summary, not a hands-on review. Read the original reporting at Grand Seiko / September 2026 release coverage ↗

What to know

The SBGW325 commemorates 25 years since the introduction of Grand Seiko's first hand-wound Calibre 9S movement. Its navy indigo dial reprises the unusually expressive raised Arabic numerals of the 2001 SBGW003.

A close view of the SBGW325’s blue dial and Arabic numerals. Grand Seiko / official product and press photography ↗

The understated 37.3mm steel case contains the hand-wound calibre 9S64, offering a stated three-day reserve. Announced in September for an October retail debut, this edition is limited to 600 watches worldwide, including 450 for Japan.

The SBGW325’s hand-wound movement viewed through the caseback. Grand Seiko / official product and press photography ↗

Source & attribution

Grand Seiko / September 2026 release coverage · Published 2026-09-18 ↗

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