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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 ...  

...but unfortunately a bit small for my taste : (

Minor color changes won't count IMHO

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

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

Best wishes Alkiro

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.

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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 ... 

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... 

I think the two pictures doesn’t enhance this timepiece. Nevertheless, I stay sceptical about this watch. Best wishes Alkiro

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 )!

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...  

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

Fantastic, Melvyn. Thank you. Echi

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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, ...) ...  

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...