Which Grand Seiko Birch Version is for you? Full Comparison SLGH005, SLGA009, SLGH017 or the SLGH011
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Chris goes in depth with Grand Seiko SLGH017 Night Birch and offers his humble opinion!
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Intro: 0:00
Features and Comparison: 2:05
Which one should you buy?: 7:52
Which one am I buying?: 9:45
Watch Info:
Grand Seiko Evolution 9 SLGH017 Night Birch
$10,400.00
SLGH017 Night Birch - The dial inspired by white birch forests at night.
This Hi-Beat 36000 watch shares the same Evolution 9 design as the celebrated ‘White Birch’ SLGH005 but is presented with a black dial that captures the atmosphere of the white birch tree forests on the Hiraniwa Plateau at night. These forests cover some 400 hectares and are located near the studio in Shizukuishi where all Grand Seiko mechanical watches are crafted.
Its powerful hands and grooved, prominent markers ensure perfect legibility. Its Zaratsu polished, distortion-free mirror finish and delicate hairline finish alternate to give the case a quiet and harmonious glow. The case has wide lugs and a low center of gravity that ensure that the watch sits easily and securely on the wrist.
This high-beat watch is powered by the revolutionary Caliber 9SA5, which offers a power reserve of 80 hours thanks to the high efficiency of Grand Seiko’s unique Dual Impulse Escapement and the high power generation of the twin barrels.
Other Features:
• See-through and screw case back
• Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
• Band width: 22mm
• Screw-down crown
• Allergy-safe metal
• Movement type: Automatic with manual winding
• Mean daily rate: +5 to -3 seconds per day
BRAND
Grand Seiko
COLLECTION
Evolution 9
MOVEMENT
Caliber 9SA5, Hi-Beat Automatic
FUNCTIONS
Hours, minutes, seconds, date
CASE
Diameter: 40mm, Lug-to-lug: 47mm, Thickness: 11.7mm, High-intensity titanium
WATER RESISTANCE
100m
DIAL
Black
BAND
Bracelet
STYLE
SLGH017
Grand Seiko SLGH005 Series 9 White Birch
$1,000.00 - $9,100.00
SLGH005: Inspired by the beauty of white birch forests from new Series.
White Birch
This watch captures the dynamism of the white birch tree forests near the studio in Shizukuishi, where all Grand Seiko mechanical watches are crafted. To look closely at the dial is to experience the exact same feeling that the visitor to these forests receives and to be brought closer than ever to the true and eternal nature of time.
Series 9
The Series 9 Design. True to the ideals and traditions of Grand Seiko.
The overall look of the watch is known as the Series 9 Design and it will be an important part of the Grand Seiko’s signature in the years to come. Its powerful hands and grooved, prominent markers ensure perfect legibility, its Zaratsu polished, distortion-free mirror finish and delicate hairline finish alternate give the case a quiet and harmonious glow. The case has wide lugs and a low center of gravity that ensures that the watch sits easily and securely on the wrist.
The high-beat watch is powered by the revolutionary Caliber 9SA5, which offers a power reserve of 80 hours thanks to its enhanced energy efficiency.
BRAND
Grand Seiko
COLLECTION
Heritage
MOVEMENT
Caliber 9SA5, Hi-Beat Automatic
FUNCTIONS
Hours, minutes, seconds, date
CASE
40mm x 11.7mm Stainless steel, Water resistance: 100m
DIAL
White Dial
BAND
Bracelet
STYLE
SLGH005
Grand Seiko SLGA009 White Birch Spring Drive 5 day
$9,100.00
SLGA009 - Inspired by the beauty of white birch forests from new Evolution 9
SLGA009 captures the quiet mood of the white birch tree forests near the studio in Shinshu, where all Grand Seiko Spring Drive watches are crafted. To look closely at the dial is to experience the exact same feeling that the visitor to these forests receives and to be brought closer than ever to the true and eternal nature of time.
Spring Drive 5 Days, Caliber 9RA2
SLGA009 is powered by the Grand Seiko Spring Drive 5 Days Caliber 9RA2. The movement is equipped with an “Offset Magic Lever” to reduce its thickness and incorporates two barrels to provide up to 120 hours of power reserve. The beauty of the movement reveals the uniquely Japanese aesthetic for which Grand Seiko is renowned. The delicate texture of the movement’s finish reflects the frost that winter brings to the forests in Shinshu where all Spring Drive watches are made. The bridge line and the edges of the screw holes are diamond cut to reflect the light from any angle and give the movement a quiet glow when seen through the sapphire case back.
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Just picked up a night birch today. No one comments on the fact that unlike the white birch, the night birch has horizontal slits along the indices which cause a prism effect allowing for rainbows of colour in the reflection. (same with green birch )
I agree. Get the night birch with titanium. The black face is anything but standard. In fact it is magical in it's texture and oh so slight sparkle. Yes sparkle! It is difficult to put into words the level of refinement this watch possess. It must be seen in person to be fully appreciated. That titanium will hold up to generations of use.
@Littletreasury
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the insights Jeff!
Great comparison. Also very interesting to note the Spring Drive (along with 9F quartz and Micro Artist Studio) versus Hi-Beat pieces are produced by Grand Seiko’s Shinshu and Shizukuishi studios, respectively. The chapter ring width, date window width, date font, and presence/absence of a hand stack cap as well as printed index alongside the date window are characteristic of these studios. So we also see one of the four birches reflecting all things unique to Shinshu while the other three reflect Shizukuishi. Yet the Evolution 9 case, hands, indices, and bracelet are identical. Wearing the SLGA007 you sourced for me, a fantastic piece with 9RA2 in steel. I’d go for the Night Birch to add some titanium and 9SA5 variety. And it’s the coolest black dial I’ve encountered. Look forward to seeing you wearing one in the future.
@Littletreasury
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Charles, hopefully I can pick it up this year (if stock market turns around)! Great info as well!
Was really looking forward to this video and it didn’t disappoint! Wearing my SBGP017 right now. I would probably go for the SLGA009 first and then either the SLGH005 or SLGH011.
@Littletreasury
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad that you enjoyed this one -- I put a lot of work into it! Congrats on the SBGP017, and the SLGA009 is always a solid choice!
Great review of some very cool watches. I am wearing the OG White Birch purchased at Little Treasury!
@Littletreasury
Жыл бұрын
You were #1 Mark! Glad you are still loving it!
Thank you that was a great review. Think I'm going to buy the SLGH005 soon.
@Littletreasury
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure, and I'm glad that you enjoyed it! Please let us know when you are ready, we can ship to Thailand! (Where my wife is from)
I will take all 4. Thanks for the review .
I want a night birch dial with Spring Drive movement! hopefully this gets avail in future. The spring drive movement and accuracy is what sets GS apart from other mechanical watches, isn’t it? Nobody has such a smooth second hand movement.
Just bought the slga009 here in Ginza. Loved the white dial and really wanted the smooth sweep of the spring drive.
Excellent comparison of these apparently similar,but subtly different watches,all gorgeous, but now we know enough to pick our favourites!
@Littletreasury
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad that you found the video helpful!
I purchased the white birch spring drive last month. I love it. I preferred the accuracy and the 5 day power reserve over the hi beat. I looked at the black birch at the local boutique this week. It was too dark for me. I think the hands and markers are more visible on the lighter dial. The green is interesting but also looks very dark.
@Littletreasury
Жыл бұрын
You really can't beat the accuracy of the Spring drive! Congrats on your SLGA009!
@alang5293
Жыл бұрын
@@Littletreasury with the white birch watches you sell what is the ratio of spring drive to hi beat?
I bought the SLGH005 because I’m taken with the 9SA5 movement and find the dial the most dynamic and fascinating.
@Littletreasury
Жыл бұрын
SLGH005 is always a good choice, and the original -- congrats on that!
I agree, the night birch looks fantastic
I Love my White Birch Hi Beat. It's dial is dazzling and changes beautifully in different light conditions. New movement is remarkably accurate and stunningly decorated. Perfect GS in my opinion. If I could chose 2nd it be the Minamo (lake Suwa) limited
@terrylouis9852
Жыл бұрын
I have the snowflake and the white birch (005). My 005 runs fast, gaining as much as 20 seconds per day. I sent it in to see if they could recalibrate it. It sounds like you are not having the same issue. How accurate is your white birch? +/- how many seconds per day?
I own the 005 and it’s stunning!
The best review on KZread.
I love my 009 is it creepy precise, and feels like a faux atomic clock on my wrist!
GS is one of my favorites. I have the skyflake what makes me very happy. No I wearing the Baltic HMS 002, because it ist new and a very tiny beauty.
@Littletreasury
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
Cant wait my 005.About week remain to hands-on.
8:44 ... or if you're Irish ☘😁 Thank you for a great comparison! My head's now spinning with numbers, but there are definitely no more questions.
@Littletreasury
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!!! Please reach out to us when you are ready to choose!
I think they are all beautiful watches. I have a couple of spring drives, and a quartz GS. I would love the black birch in high beat. Let's see. Cherry blossom.....shadow.....clouds.....need a birch also! I am sure Steve would love to sell me one.😀
@Littletreasury
Жыл бұрын
I'm sure that he would too lol! Give him a call, we have one in stock!
Does anyone know if the dials, bracelets, and movements will be interchangeable? I would love a high beat titanium Green Birch!
Wearing my SLGA013 while watching this (which I got from you all!). Since I have a black dial with the SLGA013, the white or green dials appeal to me. That said, I want to wait to see if they release more colors and/or more titanium versions. I think what caught my attention was the weight difference between the titanium and stainless steel.
@Littletreasury
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Kevin --- stay tuned for more colors, they can't stop here!
I got the night birch and it’s amazing.
@Littletreasury
Жыл бұрын
Congrats!!!! Great choice!!!
Great comparison which wondering which birch to compliment my snowflake
@Littletreasury
10 ай бұрын
Thank you! We can help you with that --- feel free to give us a call to chat about it. Contact info is in the description.
Can we get a video on the green birch? So little content on that one out there - would love more discussion on that dial color
@Littletreasury
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately it's boutique only and a friend let me borrow his for the video so that will be difficult
Spring Drive 5 days is the best
why do some people hate on the Titanium so much and would rather have Steel? Does Titanium scratch or dent easier?
I recently picked up a Black Birch in Hawaii from Ben Bridge while on vacation. I didn't want a Spring Drive since I have another GS Spring Drive GMT and Prospex Diver Spring Drive. I liked the black dial better than the others and the titanium is so light on the wrist. And according to GS their new titanium is harder and more scratch resistant than the other steel modeled birches
@TemplarLove
Жыл бұрын
I’m planning to get the night birch because I fell in love when I first saw it in the GS boutique. The video I watched cannot justify how beautiful the watch it but I’m worried about the titanium case and bracelet. May I know how it held up so far for you?
@Noypi54494
Жыл бұрын
@CQH From what I read the new titanium that GS uses is 3x harder than steel. So I'm not worried about putting daily patina wear and tear on it. My beater watch when I know I will be getting my watch scratched up us a Casio MR-G 7100 BJ. The whole watch is DLC Titanium. Almost 20 years old and no scratches on bezel/case/bracelet.
@TemplarLove
Жыл бұрын
@@Noypi54494 woah this is impressive! I just did a google on that watch you mentioned and the released date was 2006. I tried out the night and white birch and the titanium piece is just so much better. Maybe it’s just me preferring a lighter watch so I can wear it for a longer period of time.
@Noypi54494
Жыл бұрын
@CQH Night Birch is a very understated watch imo. My watch gains about 4-5 seconds daily. Less accurate than a Spring Drive if that matters to you. Very light on the wrist and I barely know I'm wearing it.
@Noypi54494
Жыл бұрын
@CQH Some people dislike the lightnessn of titanium because they feel it seems cheap and light. I love titanium and Grand Seiko polishing on titanium is elite level.
why the hell didnt they put spring drive on the others?? wtfff
Would like to get the Night Birch but with Spring Drive.
@Littletreasury
Жыл бұрын
I'm hearing this a lot, hopefully it happens!
@d7r_tv
Жыл бұрын
@@Littletreasury Yah the High Beat movement is great but let's be honest if you get into a GS you need to get the best technology available. The swiss tried to get into it with no success. So why not have what other cannot.
Do you think they'll bring the titanium strap to the other models?
@Littletreasury
Жыл бұрын
So, the titanium bracelet is most likely interchangeable right now --- the entire case is titanium though on the Night Birch too so hopefully we do see more full titanium versions!
Black birch for sure.. Titanium
@Littletreasury
Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
Agreed with your recommendation. Tried on the OG Birch and it's quite heavy. Which might be OK if it had an adjustable clasp... Love my Ti Cherry Blossom. Less weight means far less emphasis on trying to get that perfect fit which for me is impossible anyway due to changing wrist size.
After watches and wonders 2023 the material of the year is Titanium. IWC , Rolex, and Oris are charging premiums. The Night Birch is the way to go and a value buy compared to Rolex yacht master 42 or IWC Ingoneir (spelling).
The real question is how do i hide a 9k purchase from my wife?
@Littletreasury
Жыл бұрын
Financing my friend :)
I want all of them, all I have to do is sell my car.
@Littletreasury
Жыл бұрын
Great idea! Just let us know! ;)
Where’s the spring drive green birch dammit?!
@Littletreasury
Жыл бұрын
Maybe it will come out when they release the night birch in spring drive!
@robertsoslow733
Жыл бұрын
@@Littletreasury Please!
Mine gusslThe watch arrived quickly and is in very good condition. I am ecstatic with my purchase and the excellent quality. Very recommended
Nonono, you can't make such a mistake saying SLGA009 is less visible than SLGH005! Because this Spring Drive is the most readable white dial with stainless steel hands and indices on the market, while the original white/silver birch is known as being unreadable in some angles...
@Littletreasury
Жыл бұрын
Hi, I said that the dial texture is more visible on the 005, not that it is more legible.
Im wearing a Snowflake (SBGA211). I don’t like the fat 12 hour market and stubby hour hands on the birches. Otherwise i would have totally waited for the green birch.
@Littletreasury
Жыл бұрын
Snowflake is legendary, always wonderful!
bruh is that the pokemon theme
@Littletreasury
Жыл бұрын
Gotta catch(buy) em all! (Birches)
Seiko needs to make a night birch spring drive version. Titanium with a spring drive, power indicator in the back and a high contrast black dial. That’s the watch I would buy.
@Littletreasury
Жыл бұрын
Who knows the what future holds!
@robertsoslow733
Жыл бұрын
Agree! My 005 was persistently nearly our of spec (+7.8 sec). That's really disappointing for a vaunted new movement. It sucks, actually.
005 looks more birth to me
SLGA009’s date window is not that flattering at all.
$10k? Are they kidding? Big pass
Nice job, Chris.
@Littletreasury
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!