Credor Celebrates 50 Years With A New Limited Edition Of The Eichi II

Credor turns 50 this year and continues to be an unknown brand for many.

Founded in 1974 by the Seiko Group, it soon stood out in the design of complex timepieces, with the main milestones being the launch of the Sonnerie in 2006, the arrival of the Eichi with only time function in 2008, the minute repeater in 2011 and the introduce of the Eichi II in 2014.

The Eichi II first appeared in a platinum and rose gold case with a white dial with hand-painted hour markers and logo, and later in 2020 appearing in a platinum case but this time with a deep blue “Lapis Lazuli” porcelain dial.

Now to celebrate the brand’s 50th anniversary, Credor brings back the Eichi II in a limited edition of 30 numbered units, which now comes in an 18k yellow gold case with dimensions of 39mm in diameter, 10mm in thickness and 45mm lug-to-lug distance. Featuring a fully polished finish, sapphire glass front and back, a fluted crown at 3 o’clock and 30m water resistance.

Just like the 2020 edition, it comes again with a deep blue porcelain dial that is now adorned by golden hour markers hand-painted by Micro Artist Studio in Shiojari that gives them a 3D effect that makes them look like they were applied, and which also extends to the brand’s logo and lettering.

Inside, as with all Credor watches, we find a Spring-Drive movement, here the Caliber 7R14 manual wound that comes with 60h of power reserve and that can be observed through the open rear case, which is decorated with silver bridges where we can find blue screws, rubies, a power reserve indicator and the brand logo.

The watch comes attached to a brown leather crocodile strap with a three-folding clasp in the same material as the case with a price tag of €48,000.

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General Specifications:

Brand: Credor

Model: Eichi II 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

Reference: GBLT996

Lume: No

Case Material: 18k yellow gold

Case Dimensions: 39 mm diameter, 10 mm thickness, 45 mm lug-to-lug

Crystal: Sapphire Glass

Case Back: Sapphire Glass

Water Resistance: 30 Meters

Strap: Brown crocodile leather strap with an 18k yellow gold three-folding clasp

Calibre: 7R14

Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds

Winding: Manual

Frequency: 36,000 Vph

Jewels: 41

Power Reserve: 38 Hours

Price: € 48,000

Limited Edition: Yes, 30 pieces

Availability: June 2024