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It's late 90s "vintage" :-)
Now the newer version is available with a bit bigger size (still 36mm) and 2, 4, 7 engraving on front. The movement is the same one and made by the same duo!
This has been on my list for long, too long....
Ken
Similarly, found this elusive masterpiece: Credor GBBD997 Thinnest, and rich engrave
.. from my very trusted friend down under :-) Thanks, my friend! As in my previous reports, Mr. Sakurai is one of the only two watchmakers who can assemble/ service this 6899 movement and Mr. Terui is the one who does all the complicated engraving. This I...
Deliciously decadent, Ken!! . . .
. . . a skeleton platinum Credor? Wow! Another model I wasn't aware of until just now . . .
It's late 90s "vintage" :-)
Now the newer version is available with a bit bigger size (still 36mm) and 2, 4, 7 engraving on front. The movement is the same one and made by the same duo! This has been on my list for long, too long.... Ken
Great find!
This size looks great on you. Finally your quest is over for this beauty. I wonder though, does the engraving change over period of time? I know the current design has 2/4/7 but i am thinking, if he had different engraving every few years, that would be i...
Thanks, takeshi!
As far as I know, there are this, and the newer, a bit larger model in the Credor line. The engraving are all hand made, so each individual pieces may be a bit different. Other creative work of the engraver can be found in my previous articles like these:...
It is truly an awesome vintage piece and you will...
Hi Ken and guys, We were lucky to be with Ken last Saturday having Sushi dinner and see this watch on his wrist perfectly match for him. We saw it, he let us wear it and examined it. He is very kind as to let us meddle with it for a very long time, It was...
Wow, Mr. Kheng...
.. I am so honored to meet up with you guys in Tokyo, particularly so for letting me know of your visit - I LOVE to meet fellow PuristS from all over the world. Kheng-san, please do not hesitate to let me know if there is anything I can help you from Toky...
Huge congrats, ken-san!
Amazing credor you have there! Perfect size for your wrist! Wear it in a good health! Best, Alex
Beautiful Credor, Ken.
Having handled the Shinji Hattori special, which was also engraved by Mr. Terui, I can safely say your Credor must be much more beautiful in real life. Just one stroke! Amazing craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing. Regards, Indera
Thanks...
.. this, I have been looking for the opportunity! Very, very nice craftsmanship! Ken
Congrats Ken!
That is a very very special piece and looks great on your wrist. Wear it in Happiness and Health :-) S