Seiko Unveils Limited Edition Credor Gold Feather to Mark 50th Anniversary
Tokyo, Japan – Seiko Watch Co., Ltd. announces the release of a limited edition model from Credor’s Gold Feather collection to celebrate the brand’s 50th anniversary. Available from April 19th, this exquisite timepiece beautifully reproduces the dial design reminiscent of Credor’s early days, employing the latest techniques in watchmaking. With a suggested retail price of 1,210,000 yen (tax included), this exclusive release is limited to just 100 pieces.
Credor, born in 1974 as a luxury dress watch brand, translates to “Golden Peak” (CRÊTE DʼOR) in French. Embodying the highest quality and ultimate beauty through Japanese aesthetic sense and craftsmanship, Credor has consistently aimed to satisfy and bring life to those who embrace its watches, adding color to the world.
The Credor Gold Feather, a revival of Seiko’s thin mechanical watches after more than 60 years under the Credor name, represents a high-class, thin mechanical watch crafted for modern times. Embracing the design concept of being “thin,” “light,” “breathing air,” “glossy,” and “graceful” like a feather, this model, known as the UTD (= Ultra Thin Dress), combines updated specifications and design for a contemporary dress watch.
Product Features:
To honor Credor’s 50th anniversary, the limited edition Gold Feather meticulously reproduces the elegant dial design of the brand’s original “Specially Selected Watches” using cutting-edge techniques. Drawing inspiration from a representative model from the brand’s early days, the dial undergoes a transformation, enhancing its beauty and quality.
The delicate Japanese paper-like texture pattern, reminiscent of the dials from that era, is modernly arranged on the elegant spherical dial. This limited edition model, in line with Credor’s 50th anniversary celebration, integrates a soft case form based on the gold feather concept with a warm silver dial, showcasing the delicate sensibilities inherited from the brand’s early days.
Recreating the Roman numeral indexes by hand, craftsmen utilize a revived printing technology from the time, incorporating modern techniques to enhance three-dimensionality and glossiness. A thin line runs through the center of the hour and minute hands, shaped like feather shafts, ensuring higher visibility and a cleaner impression of the Roman numerals. The see-through case back allows enthusiasts to appreciate the bright blue of the tempered screws and the impeccable finish of the movement.
Credor remains committed to its relentless pursuit of “beauty” based on Japanese sensibilities and values, crafting watches that are not just exquisite and elegant but also bring inspiration and color to the lives of those who embrace them. The limited edition Gold Feather stands as a testament to Credor’s enduring legacy in the world of luxury timepieces.
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