Exterior
Every element of a Credor watch’s exterior manifests the creativity of artisans. Both the case and the bracelet exhibit a thin form as well as a high level of wearing comfort.
Case
An elegant form befitting
a dress watch
Attention to detail in case design and finish has always defined Credor watches.
The Goldfeather is an ultra-thin dress watch that was born in 1960 as a Seiko collection. The case is not simply thin but retains the characteristics of a mechanical watch. The case’s thickness is intentionally kept to 7.7mm, even though it would be possible to make it as thin as 5.8mm. The dial and glass are curved and raised in the center, while other parts are made thinner, leading to an impression that is slim yet three-dimensional.
Additionally, Zaratsu polishing is applied to the top and side surfaces of Goldfeather’s long and thin lugs, endowing each creation with a refined impression. This is the result of a pursuit of excellence in the case design that never ends.
The Locomotive is another collection in which the pursuit of excellence is on display. Released in 1979, the original Locomotive featured a hexagonal bezel with decorative screws and 10 bar water resistance thanks to a screw case back. The new Locomotive, launched in 2024, also boasts a water resistance of 10 bar, but achieves it with functional screws. Designed for safety while keeping the thickness of the case to 8.9mm, the screws cannot be loosened with a regular screwdriver, ensuring durability.
To enhance the three-dimensional impression of the case, various parts are brushed or polished, achieving an impression that is both sporty and elegant.
The Kuon’s refined look comes courtesy of graceful curves that travel from the case sides to the lugs, which are intended to evoke the flow of water. To achieve this, the Kuon has a ridge line with a distortion-free finish between the case and sides.
After much trial and error, the design was finalized. Skilled artisans apply a delicate buff finish to the case, achieving both complex curves and sharp ridges. The three lugs connecting to the bracelet were also created through trial and error to achieve a smooth shape that reflects sharp light, carefully seeking the best balance.
Bracelet
An elegant appearance
and wearing comfort
As a dress watch brand, Credor considers it essential that the bracelet seamlessly connects to the case. The seven-link bracelet connects with a slim case in the Goldfeather collection, achieving elegant proportions through a moderate taper towards the tail. Furthermore, the gaps between the links provide a supple feel and excellent wearing comfort.
The bracelet of Locomotive, characterized by hexagonal connection links, also showcases Credor's commitment to perfection. The bracelet is made up of 14 different types of links: 10 main links and 4 connection links. The surface of the links is finished in 3 ways. A vertical brushed finish, a horizontal brushed finish, and a polished finish.
Due to the curved shape of the main links, all the links are cut and hand-polished by skilled artisans. This allows the bracelet to catch the light and sparkle beautifully from every angle. The use of High-Intensity Titanium, a material that is difficult to cut and polish, makes the work of skilled artisans necessary to complete this bracelet.
The Kuon adopts an integrated structure in which the bracelet is directly attached to the case. This makes the connection between the bracelet and lugs smooth, allowing the links a wider range of motion and enhancing wearing comfort. While ensuring this high level of functionality is critical, there is no compromise when it comes to the elegant form essential to Credor.
The lugs feature a brushed finish to achieve continuity with the bracelet, while the polished surfaces of the connection links are made wider. The graceful form flows seamlessly from the case to the bracelet, creating an elegant impression.
