The most meaningful evolution begins inside.

For Grand Seiko, Evolution 9 epitomizes our inner evolutionary spirit.

Essential. Exploratory. Ever-evolving.

9, being the greatest single digit number, forever in a moment of maximum potential, always excitedly poised.
E9 is our relentless journey of perfection and mastery.
A union of form and engineering, where in the hands of our Takumi’s craft and ingenuity unite to achieve something extraordinary.
An inner aliveness that emanates to inspire exterior expression.

Obsessive, meticulous and detailed.

Alive In Time

Spirit of Innovation

The three design principles that define the
Evolution 9 Style

Evolution in aesthetics

Its aim is designs that clearly express the rich beauty of the balance between light and shadow, and the soft and subtle gradations between them.

Evolution in legibility

The hands are bold and multi-faceted and the indexes are powerfully three-dimensional. The result is enhanced legibility.

Evolution in wearing comfort

The lower center of gravity of the case and the wider lug provide a comfortable and stable fit.

Nine design elements based on the
three design principles

Grand Seiko
Evolution 9 Style


The Evolution 9 Style has nine design elements that arise from these three design principles.

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E9 Calibers

The Evolution 9 Collection uses the latest Grand Seiko movements, which were developed on a foundation of longstanding tradition and technical expertise.

9S Mechanical

The concept of Grand Seiko was born from the desire to build the world's best watch, and the collection continues to push precision in mechanical watches to the limits of timekeeping technology. As a true manufacture, Grand Seiko combines the latest technology with hand craftsmanship to raise the art of mechanical watchmaking to the highest possible level.

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9R Spring Drive

Spring Drive, one of the great innovations in modern watch making history, regulates a spring-driven movement with state-of-the-art electronic technology that functions without batteries or other external power source. Its sole power source is a mainspring, which drives a series of gears. A rotor, connected to the end of these gears, generates a small electrical charge that activates an electronic circuit and quartz oscillator. Its accuracy is unprecedented for a watch wound by a mainspring. The development of the 9R Spring Drive movement was possible only because Grand Seiko is one of the few manufacturers with expertise in both mechanical and electronic watches.

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The Collection