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Credor Sakura Fubuki edition
Ken,
Thanks for showing this Japan Only watch.
Are the hour markers of this watch also made of raden?
I like urushi techniques from Japan and have a few pieces...even non-horology items.
Mount Fuji
I am reminded of many hours of bliss in a hot spring watching the snow flakes falling under a full moon. Letting the snow flakes drift into my mouth before sipping the warm sake from a floating carafe kept warm by the hot spring waters.
Cherry Blossoms
Second best was watching cherry blossoms falling like samurail on the battlefield just at the prime of their lives.
Hanabi Fireworks over Tokyo Bay
Finally, watching hanabi fireworks at the end of Summer also called for sake sharing with friends.
Regards,
MTF
Just too beautiful to NOT to let you guys know.... Credor GCLP989
Credor Limited Edition "Sakura Fubuki" or "Cherry Blossom falling in the moon light". LE of 120, JPY1,000,000 + tax. Most likely only in Japan? They should stop that, though.... So beautiful..... The dial is Urushi with Raden (MOP sliced and put onto the ...
I’m sorry Ken but I’m not convinced at all by this Credor. The date, the power reserve indicator, this forlorn star, the length of the indexes, the colours used... Everything here sounds wrong for me.
Maybe it’s a question of pictures and a “real” one would change my mind but for the moment I say no. I’m disappointed 😕 Best wishes Alkiro
+1
Although I feel the general design elements might work - how about the PR indicator on the back, with a big date top center and a small seconds bottom center? Basically an iteration of the iwc portofino big date? J
Agree - a complete misinterpretation of non-japanese aesthetics makes it grotesque
or a misunderstanding - and I don't care how well it is made. There is a huge difference between kitsch and fine art, regardless of the artisanal craft - or country of origin.
It's okay to disagree or not to understand, but "grotesque" is a bit harsh word...
But "grotesque" is a bit harsh word. Same thing can be said for everything. Some may look grotesque to us, which you perceive beautiful. Let's not be self-centered. This is a forum people from all around the world participate with totally different sense ...
Design is a Choice
alkiro, I cannot claim to know what is in the head of the Credor designer. But I have absorbed some "feelings" of Japanese motifs over 30 years working with Japanese or living amongst them. There is a Silver River that represents the Milky Way and other g...
Thank you Melvyn for all your explanations and feeling about this timepiece
I think the two pictures doesn’t enhance this timepiece. Nevertheless, I stay sceptical about this watch. Best wishes Alkiro
Fabulous :)
I have to say the watches keep getting more and more interesting and I am highly curious to read your full report in due course (as an owner, I am sure )!
Credor Sakura Fubuki edition
Ken, Thanks for showing this Japan Only watch. Are the hour markers of this watch also made of raden? I like urushi techniques from Japan and have a few pieces...even non-horology items. Mount Fuji I am reminded of many hours of bliss in a hot spring watc...
All these words and images fit perfectly together and are summarized non-verbally by that dial
I suggest this should be included in the box with the Watch — or at least brought to Credor management attention. Ken? MTF ... thank you for this interpretation. Cazalea
+1... “The cycle of Man is like Time that must move on without favour.”
Fantastic, Melvyn. Thank you. Echi
Thanks for sharing Ken.
This Credor seems to be a small evolution of GCLP991, especially concerning the dial. GCLP991 was available in 2016 in many Seiko Boutique (France, US, Taiwan, ...) ...
Interesting to see how different the perception is! Credor GCLP991 in 2016, GCLP989 in 2018
Yes, in 2016, Credor made the first "Raden" dial Springdrive, LE of 100. I assume Credor came back with another one this year and a bit larger LE volume (120, this time at the same price) because the first one went pretty well. Not sure whether the new on...