Rare Credor Skeleton Sighting at JLC Gala Dinner

nikidasi · 2015-04-23T13:08:52Z

Discover a rare Credor skeleton watch sighting at a Jaeger-LeCoultre Gala Dinner in Jakarta, attended by CEO Daniel Riedo. Insights on its craftsmanship.

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Nikidasi shares an exclusive look into a Jaeger-LeCoultre Gala Dinner in Jakarta, featuring CEO Daniel Riedo. The highlight of the evening, however, was an unexpected encounter with a rare Credor skeleton watch, sparking community discussion about its craftsmanship and rarity. This post offers a glimpse into high-horology events and the thrill of discovering exceptional timepieces.

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Hi, guys,

Last Tuesday I was invited to Jaeger-LeCoultre Gala Dinner with CEO Mr. Daniel Riedo.

Here is Mr. Riedo (standing in the center) announces the price increase... No, just kidding! He is giving welcoming speech to the guests.

I was wearing my favorite watch.

And guess what I found among the guests...

The most unexpected encounter: a SEIKO CREDOR Signo GBBD965 40th Anniversary aka "Cherry Blossom". Probably the rarest piece of the evening. It was only produced in limited quantity of 40 pieces to celebrate 40th anniversary of SEIKO CREDOR line (1974-2014).

The case is solid platinum. Both faces of the skeleton movement were decorated by SEIKO Master Engraver, Kiyoshi Terui. Every single engraving on the movement was done in one stroke of chisel. It took intense focus and precision to execute, leaving no room for mistake.

The pale blue ring around the dial is made of blue Mother of Pearl. There are three Sakura (Cherry Blossom) flowers on the dial also made of Mother of Pearl. In japanese culture, Sakura is symbol of the beauty, intensity, and ephemerality of life... and it really lives up to its symbol: It is so beautiful and intense. Picture just doesn't do justice (sorry for my low quality mobile phone picture). This was for the first time I hold a cal. 68 CREDOR skeleton in platinum and I was blown away by the quality.

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The Credor skeleton watch is identified as a brand-new piece, released in late 2014, with a link provided to a US Grand Seiko dealer's Basel 2014 presentation for more details on Credor engraving.
The author clarifies that it was a friend who initially spotted the rare Credor skeleton among the guests, not his own sharp eyes.
The Credor's aesthetic appeal, particularly the mother-of-pearl ring around the dial and the movement, is highlighted, despite the movement having a protective sticker.
The author expresses a desire to arrange a meeting between owners of other limited edition Caliber 68 Credor watches, specifically the 'Cherry Blossoms' (40 pieces) and 'Hattori Special' (39 pieces), to compare these rare pieces.
The Credor is described as a small and thin watch that nonetheless possesses a 'huge presence'.
The community expresses appreciation for seeing such a rare Credor in a social setting and congratulates its owner.

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ED209

Apr 23, 2015

Thanks for sharing pics from the event. Very cool to see such a rare Seiko Credor. Looks great with the mother of pearl ring around the dial. The movement looks nice. Regards, ED-209

nikidasi

Apr 23, 2015

Unfortunately, the back movement still has sticker on it so I didn't take the picture. It's a small and thin watch with a huge presence. Regards, Indera

SALMANPK

Apr 23, 2015

Thank You for Sharing this rare and beautiful Credor, its so special. S

cazalea

Apr 24, 2015

That's a brand-new piece, just available later in 2014. I'm going to provide a link to a US Grand Seiko dealer who was at the Basel presentation: LINK TO MORE ABOUT CREDOR ENGRAVING Thanks for sharing this great find. You must have sharp eyes to be finding this small watch across a table filled with good food and wine ... Cheers, Cazalea

KIH

Apr 24, 2015

Ah, what a beauty! So nice to see a Credor rare bird in such a setting. Congrats to the owner! Ken

nikidasi

Apr 24, 2015

I wish I could hold it longer! :) Regards, Indera

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