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Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Hi-Beat 36000 Night Birch SLGH017

The Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Hi-Beat 36000 Night Birch SLGH017 is a current-production dress watch with a high-intensity titanium case, finished with zaratsu polishing and hairline finishing. At 114 g it sits among the heavier dress watches in the guide, and is priced well above the $2,450 median for the category. It ships on a matching exotic-material bracelet rather than a strap.

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Price
$10,500
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
High-Intensity Titanium
Weight
114 g (with bracelet)
Water resistance
100 m
Type
Dress
Case diameter
40.0 mm
Thickness
11.7 mm
Lug-to-lug
47 mm
Origin
Japan
Movement
Hi-Beat 36000 (10-beat), self-winding with manual wind
Caliber
9SA5
Power reserve
80h
Complications
Date
Colour
Grey
Surface treatment
Zaratsu polishing and hairline finishing
Caseback
Titanium (display)
Nickel-free
Not verified (clasp or buckle material not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
High-Intensity Titanium bracelet, push-button folding clasp
Matching bracelet
Standard
Crystal
Box sapphire, inner AR
Display back
Yes
Dial
Night Birch (black textured)
Dial colours
Black
Availability
Offered
Status
Current
Not published
Reference, Hardness, Construction, Lume
Medium confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: Grand Seiko (SLGH017) Maker / listing ↗
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Frequently asked questions

What is the case material of the Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Hi-Beat 36000 Night Birch SLGH017?

The Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Hi-Beat 36000 Night Birch SLGH017 has a high-intensity titanium case with a titanium (display) caseback. It is recorded at medium confidence pending a maker-stated material.

What size is the Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Hi-Beat 36000 Night Birch SLGH017?

It is 40.0 mm in diameter, 11.7 mm thick, 47 mm lug to lug, and water resistant to 100 m.

How much does the Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Hi-Beat 36000 Night Birch SLGH017 weigh?

About 114 g (w/ bracelet).

How much does the Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Hi-Beat 36000 Night Birch SLGH017 cost, and is it available?

It is current-production and lists from $10,500.

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