Introduction
While they might be most notable for creating sturdy budget-friendly watches, Seiko have two sibling brands that exist only to punch up. The better-known Grand Seiko and the lesser-known Credor, whose tiny output allows them to create some of the finest watches on the market today in competition with brands like Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin and so forth. Introduced in 1974 as a collection of precious metal models, Credor began its life rather differently to how we know it today. Branded as "Crêt D'Or", meaning "Golden Crest" in French, it wasn't until 1978 that the brand was spun off into its own collection of watches and renamed "Credor" - as we know it today. While there are plenty of great Credor models, the Eichi II has quickly become one of the brand's most highly revered timepieces. Released alonsgide Credor's 40th anniversary in 2014, the Eichi II succeeded the extremely rare Eichi I. Produced by a team of artisans in Seiko's Micro Artist Studio in Shiojiri, Japan, the Eichi II symbolizes the spirit of what a watch is when all of the noise is stripped away. While not a limited edition piece, the Micro Artist Studio can only create about 20 watches a year, ensuring the Credor is one of the most exclusive timepieces in the world. Boasting a hand-made, hand-painted white Noritake porcelain dial, the Eichi II does not strive for attention, much like Credor themselves, hence their mystique. Powered by the hand-wound Credor cal. 7R14 Spring Drive movement, the Eichi II comes with a power reserve indicator mounted to one of the two finely finished movement bridges that mirror the Eichi II’s stunning dial and complete the timepiece’s stunningly elegant design on both its front and back.
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Grade
M 9
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Box and Papers, Hang Tag
Est. value range
$25,000 – $35,000
The Details
Brand
Credor
Dimensions
39mm x 10.3mm
Model
Eichi II
Movement
Manual-wind spring drive cal. 7R14
Reference
GBLT998
Bracelet
Leather strap
Year
2019
Condition
Near mint
Material
18kt rose gold
Included
Watch, box, and papers
Dial Color
White
THE DIAL
Made of white porcelain and boasting blue hand-painted hour markers to match its blued steel hands, the Eichi II's dial is the embodiment of restraint and understated design.
THE CONSTRUCTION
Boasting a simple and understated 18kt rose gold case, the Eichi II showcases its craftsmanship through the meticulous finishing of its entirely polished construction.
THE MOVEMENT
Powered by the manually-wound Spring Drive cal. 7R14, the Eichi II boasts perhaps one of the most finely-finished movements in watchmaking with a stunning blend of brushed surfaces, polished bevels, blued steel screws and truly mesmerising architecture that matches the Eichi II's Zaratsu polished 18kt rose gold case and bright white dial.
Condition
The watch is in overall near-mint condition. The rose gold case is near mint, with just a few light marks on the bezel and case. The display case back has minimal signs of wear and crisp engravings. The dial and hands are like new. The watch is currently fitted with a Molequin strap and a rose gold Credor deployant clasp in near-mint condition. The original black Credor alligator strap is present and unused. Comes with inner and outer boxes, warranty booklet, and hangtag.
Please Note: Due to CITES considerations, if the watch is to be shipped outside of the USA, the exotic skin strap will have to be removed.
Our Perspective
Inarguably one of the most finely constructed timepieces to come out of Japan, the Eichi II has become legendary for its execution. With the rose gold variant added to the collection in 2018, the Eichi II continues to grow in popularity as it so clearly deserves.
Eric Ku
Co-founder
