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Credor

Seiko's most prestigious luxury division, Credor produces Japan's finest haute horlogerie in the Micro Artist Studio, including the ultra-thin Eichi and Spring Drive minute repeaters.

Founded
1974
Founder
Seiko (K. Hattori & Co.)
Country
Japan
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Status
Division of Seiko Watch Corporation
Signature materials
Platinum, gold, urushi lacquer, Mikuni-e hand-painted dials
Signature movements
Spring Drive Calibre 7R14, hand-wound minute repeater calibres
Notable designers
In-house design studio, master artisans of the Micro Artist Studio
Collections
4
Every collection

Collections & specifications

Eichi

2008

Hand-finished by the Micro Artist Studio, the Eichi features a pure white porcelain-like dial and exceptional finishing rivaling Swiss haute horlogerie.

Category
Ultra-thin dress watch
Designers
Micro Artist Studio artisans
Case materials
Platinum
Sizes
34.8mm
Dial
Hand-finished pure white lacquer
Crystal
Sapphire
Strap / bracelet
Alligator leather
Movements
Spring Drive Calibre 7R14
Movement type
Spring Drive (manual-winding)
Power reserve
60 hours
Water resistance
30m
Complications
Small seconds · Power reserve display
Key references
Eichi II
Price band
$60,000-$90,000
Full Eichi dossier →

Fugaku

2016

Credor's most complicated wristwatch, combining a Spring Drive minute repeater with a tourbillon, hand-built by the Micro Artist Studio.

Category
Grand complication watch
Designers
Micro Artist Studio artisans
Case materials
Platinum
Sizes
43.8mm
Dial
Hand-finished, openworked
Crystal
Sapphire
Strap / bracelet
Alligator leather
Movements
Spring Drive Calibre 7R11
Movement type
Spring Drive (manual-winding)
Power reserve
72 hours
Water resistance
30m
Complications
Minute repeater · Tourbillon · Power reserve display
Key references
Fugaku GBLS998
Price band
$400,000+
Full Fugaku dossier →

Spring Drive

1999 (Credor Spring Drive line since 2004)

Credor's core Spring Drive collection, combining mechanical construction with a glide-motion quartz-regulated seconds hand.

Category
Precision dress watch
Designers
In-house design studio
Case materials
Stainless steel, rose gold
Sizes
38-40mm
Dial
Sunburst, urushi lacquer options
Crystal
Sapphire
Strap / bracelet
Leather, steel bracelet
Movements
Spring Drive Calibre 7R14
Movement type
Spring Drive (automatic)
Power reserve
72 hours
Water resistance
50m
Complications
Date · Power reserve display
Key references
Credor Spring Drive Node, Credor Spring Drive GCBY
Price band
$5,000-$15,000
Full Spring Drive dossier →

A collection of limited-edition dials created with traditional Japanese art techniques such as Mikuni-e maki-e painting.

Category
Artisan craft watch
Designers
Micro Artist Studio artisans, Mikuni maki-e workshop
Case materials
Platinum, rose gold
Sizes
35-37mm
Dial
Hand-painted maki-e lacquer
Crystal
Sapphire
Strap / bracelet
Alligator leather
Movements
Spring Drive Calibre 7R14
Movement type
Spring Drive (manual-winding)
Power reserve
72 hours
Water resistance
30m
Complications
Small seconds · Power reserve display
Key references
Art Piece Collection Mikuni-e
Price band
$30,000-$80,000
Full Art Piece dossier →