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Credor - Yet another wonderfully engraved masterpieces!
These particular models are not on English press release, but I have got permission to post them here as they are to be displayed at Basel, and probably go around the world.
From Credor, "Cherry Blossom" and "Japanese Ox-Cart" motif engraved model
As you know. "Credor" came from a French word "Crete D'Or". Also here you have to understand Japanese unique concept of joy of decorating the back side, rather than the front side.
Let us just look at the master piece....
MOP dial with beautiful hexagonal engraving + diamond 3, 6, 9, 12 indices.
Now, this is what I meant "decorate back side rather than the front side" Look at how 3D this "thing" is!
The rope of the "Ox-Cart" is incredibly naturally made. The "Cart" does NOT move with the balance wheel, unfortunately
The petals of the cherry blossoms are MOP as well.
See Mr. Terui's initial "T" on the bottom of the pic?
GBBY 989
JPY9,500,000 + tax
Platinum 950
Limited Edition of 8
Sold only in Japan
Sales date - July 8th
40mm diameter
10.3mm Thickness
Caliber 6890 (+25 ~ -15 sec per day), 21,600 vph
Power reserve 37hours
Jewels 22 stones
Number of the parts 127
.. and yet another one!
This is another "Cherry blossom" motif model. Upper side of the dial shows the sky where sparrows are flying, while the lower side shows cherry blossoms made with MOP. All elements are very Japanese traditional motif.
Nice, really nice.
GBBD961
JPY4,400,000 + tax
18K White Gold case
Sold only in Japan
Sales date - May 12th
38mm diameter
7.3mm thickness
Caliber 6899 (+25 ~ -15 sec per day), 21.600 vph
Power reserve 37hours
Number of parts 133
This is Mr. Engraver at Seiko, Mr. Kiyoshi Terui, who I have introduced here a few times. A very friendly gentleman, but has been awarded ”Medal with Yellow Ribbon" from the Emperor which are given to those who excelled in its own line of business.....
The top one is to be made by him, and the latter will be made under his supervision.
Really candy for the eyes. These will go to Basel and I am sure they will go around the SEIKO boutique all around the world.
Thank you folks. I hope you will meet those in person in Basel or else.
Best,
Ken
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Credor - Yet another wonderfully engraved masterpieces!
These particular models are not on English press release, but I have got permission to post them here as they are to be displayed at Basel, and probably go around the world. From Credor, "Cherry Blossom" and "Japanese Ox-Cart" motif engraved model As you ...
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HI Ken, Thank you. Your posting saved me from having to digest it all before 6 am. I look forward to learning more about the "new" Grand Seiko brand. Mike
