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New: Credor 50th Anniversary Eichi II
Credor marks its 50th anniversary with a special edition of the Eichi II with a deep blue porcelain dial with hand painted indices and logo.
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Introducing: The Credor Eichi II 50th Anniversary Special Edition
Seiko has possibly the widest range of entirely in-house-manufactured watches in today’s market. Everything from Spartan Seiko 5 watches to highly complicated Grand Seikos will be found. Since 1974, the company has even had a Haute Horlogerie branch in the form of Credor. And for those who are quick at arithmetic, that is precisely 50 […] Visit Introducing: The Credor Eichi II 50th Anniversary Special Edition to read the full article.
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Seiko Marks 50th Years of Credor with Eichi II in Yellow Gold
As its collection of decorative, high-end timepieces reaches its fifth decade, Seiko commemorates the occasion with the Credor 50th Anniversary Eichi II (ref. GBLT996) for the occasion. Limited to just 30 watches, this is the very first Eichi in yellow gold. The anniversary edition features a deep blue, ruri porcelain dial and the hand-finished Spring Drive cal. 7R14 inside. Like the other Credor Masterpiece models, the new Eichi II is produced at the Micro Artist Studio, a small workshop dedicated to artisanal watchmaking. Initial thoughts The new Eichi II is largely identical to the versions in platinum and rose gold, differing only in the case metal. It does, however, look very different. Although the ruri dial is identical to that on the platinum model, the colours seem richer here. Yellow gold and blue is a combination that works well, and it is particularly appealing here, perhaps because of the simplicity of the design. Notably, the anniversary Eichi II is priced in between the regular production versions in rose gold and platinum. Considering the small number made and the intrinsic quality of the watch, it is certainly a compelling proposition. Ruri glaze First found on the platinum model, the dark blue dial is finished with ruri, a type of glaze that results in a glossy, deep blue finish that varies in hue with the light. Instead of the stark white indices found on the platinum model, the dial markings here are in gold. However, the markings are more elaborate th...
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Introducing - Credor Celebrates its 50th Anniversary with the Blue/Gold Eichi II GBLT996
While Grand Seiko is often regarded as the top-tier brand within the Seiko Group, there’s yet another hidden gem that’s not as easily available, not understandable, but equals (and sometimes surpasses) GS regarding complexity and attention to detail; Credor. Born in 1974, Credor gained international fame in the 2000s with the creation of highly complex […]
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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: New Credor, Gerald Charles and Hermès releases finish up the week
Amid the routine scheduling throughout the week, surprisingly brands are still wasting no time and presenting novelties right away at the beginning of 2023. So here are three releases you may have missed this week that you may now want to check out. Art Piece Series: Credor CBY997 Limited Edition Black lacquer dial created by … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: New Credor, Gerald Charles and Hermès releases finish up the week appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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The three watches Borna wore most in 2022 - Tudor, Credor, Seiko
Looking back at my last year in watches – I notice a significant trend. None of the resolutions I set for myself on New Year’s Eve 2021 came to be, as, for the most part, I stomped the line between unexpected and impulsive. Five new watches became part of my collection during the year, only … ContinuedThe post The three watches Borna wore most in 2022 – Tudor, Credor, Seiko appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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A Week On The Wrist: The Credor Eichi II Is The Grandest Grand Seiko
If you thought Grand Seiko was obsessed with the details, well, you weren't wrong. But there's another level. An even higher level. Behold the detail-iest Grand Seiko of them all, the Credor.
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Sunday Rewind: The Seiko Credor Eichi II
The low-key peak of Japanese watchmaking.
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Credor Eichi II Blue Edition - the first in a year to celebrate 140 years of Seiko
To begin a year of celebration of the 140th anniversary of the establishment by Kintaro Hattori in 1881, Seiko Watch Corporation releases a new edition of Credor Eichi II – in a Platinum 950 case and, for the first time, a blue dial. Credor and Micro Artist Studio Press Release details with links to earlierRead More
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Seiko Introduces the Credor Eichi II with a Blue Porcelain Dial
While next year has yet to start, Seiko has begun the progressive release of the special editions marking the 140th anniversary of its founding in 1881 by Kintaro Hattori. Unquestionably one of the most beautiful of the anniversary, despite being only the second commemorative watch announced so far, is the Credor Eichi II with a dial in ruri blue (ref. GBLT997). The third variant of the Eichi II to date after the original and the rose gold version – or fourth variant if you count the edition for the Wako department store that’s nearly identical to the original – the new model features a porcelain dial glazed in a dark blue that’s reminiscent of lapis lazuli. Requiring two years of development to perfect according to Seiko, the blue glaze is applied in several layers that are individually fired in an oven to create the deep, nuanced colour. Initial thoughts The Eichi II is a brilliantly restrained watch that has a gently designed dial and gorgeously finished movement. Even though Seiko does make more complicated and expensive watches, the Eichi II is arguably the flagship watch of the brand’s top-of-the-line offerings, a halo product of sorts. While the new Eichi II in blue is no doubt beautiful, and perhaps more striking and unusual than the original, it feels like there are too many variants of a special watch. Even though the tangible qualities of the watch remain intact, its status as the ultimate time-only Seiko is being chipped away by the Eichi II iterati...
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Introducing: The Credor Eichi II GBLT997
New. Blue. Eichi II.
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Face-Off: Seiko Credor Eichi II 7R14 vs. Grand Seiko Spring Drive 9R02
When it comes to finely-finished, time-only movements, the ultimate Seiko offerings are the Credor Eichi II and Grand Seiko Spring Drive 20th Anniversary. The Japanese equivalent of watches like the Akrivia Chronometre Contemporain and Philippe Dufour Simplicity, the pair are the work of the Micro Artist Studio and finished to the same magnificent level, broadly speaking. (The Grand Seiko 8 Day is of the same quality, but it is a much larger and more complex watch.) Because the movements, the 7R14 in the Eichi II and 9R02 in Grand Seiko SBGZ001 and SBGZ003, are fundamentally identical, comparing the finer details of the two – an enlightened, obsessive nitpicking – makes for some interesting conclusions. The 7R14 in the Eichi II (left) and the 9R02 of the Grand Seiko SBGZ001 The sampled are both finished examples that were purchased in stores, and not prototypes, so both are representative of their respective model and movement. Though both were made in the Seiko-Epson’s Micro Artist Studio, probably by the very same craftsmen, the Eichi II was produced in 2015, while the Grand Seiko SBGZ001 dates to 2019, which is the year of its launch, and is the property of Mark Cho, founder of menswear retailer The Armoury. Same but different Both movements share the same architecture and layout, with the key functional difference being the power reserve, in both duration and display. The Eichi II’s 7R14 has a single barrel and a 60-hour power reserve, indicated on a fan-sha...
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Ep. #105 Watch Brands We Know Nothing About Part 5: Credor
Mike and Kaz dive into the unknown as they learn more about Credor, one of the world's most obscure and inexplicable high-end watch brands around. They also prepare for a very merry TBWS Thanksgiving, announce a new special episode, tease some details about the next giveaway, and cry about things on the Internet.
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Review: Seiko Credor Eichi II in Rose Gold
In conjunction with the 10th anniversary of the Credor Spring Drive Eichi, Japanese powerhouse Seiko have introduced a new version of the landmark timepiece to the pantheon of high horology. Here, we bring you the details and our thoughts on the Credor Eichi II, now in rose gold.
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1-on-1: Comparing the Philippe Dufour Simplicity and the Credor Eichi II
The Philippe Dufour Simplicity and Credor Eichi II are two of the most finely crafted watches to grace horology. How do they compare against one another?
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Review: Meditations on the Credor Fugaku Tourbillon
Review: Credor Fugaku Tourbillon. With much gnashing of teeth and rending of garments, we bring you the full hands-on review.
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Review: Credor Eichi II
Review: Credor Eichi II. A hands-on analytical review of the elusive watch from Seiko's Micro Artisan Studios. High res pics, comparisons, specs and price.
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Credor Spring Drive Minute Repeater: The Japanese Strike Back
Credor Spring Drive Minute Repeater: The Japanese Strike Back striking watches, decimal repeater
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Credor Eichi: in the flesh…
I have written and photographed the amazing Credor Eichi before. See this post for the details. And I still hold this wonderful watch with the highest regard, this is the first I have encountered this piece on the wrist of an owner. Beautiful, in a zen like way. Quality of this photograph leaves much toRead More
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Credor by Seiko: The Eichi
The Japanese have a passion, when they often do, and will be prepared to be totally obsessed and fully committed to the task. Such is the wonderful story behind the extreme high end Credor series by Seiko. As many of us know, Seiko makes many low end watches…chances are, most of us have owned one,Read More