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"It's unlikely you even 'heard' of Credor before" Oh Watchfinder, you underestimate the number of Seiko enthusiasts in the watch community

"this is the cheapest Philippe Dufour you will ever find" you magnificent salesman

I actually pulled out a spray and microcloth and cleaned my screen so I could appreciate the dial just a little more

Credor...because Seiko thought Grand Seiko was too small of a flex.

Everyone: wow Grand Seiko is the best Seiko flex out there Seiko: you fool, it's not even my final form

I went from "no way" in the beginning to "take my money " at the end. You're a brilliant salesman!

That dial looked so underwhelming in the thumbnail. But once it's under magnification, Holy Cow. Those markers are out of this world.

"This is the cheapest Phillippe Dufour that you will ever find..." it just sends the shivers down my spine...

I saw this magnificent piece in person at the Seiko flagship in my country: the Eichi II dial has an ethereal translucence! The hand painted dials are extraordinary

This is objectively the best background music in the Watchfinder repertoire.

Japan always leave off the room with mesmerizing, inspiring & unspoken cool story.Their people were silent & let their work/art spoken for themselves.Legendary

Absolutely agree, this is Phillipe dufour level watchmaking at less than half of a PD watch. Stunning mirrored bevels, almost as good as the GS cal 9R02, a movement which the micro artist studio consulted with Dufour prior to manufacturing.

This is my favourite video in months. I started watching it cynically thinking what marketing bs has this watch got wrapped round it to try and charge such a price for a basic 3 hander e.g. hublot or rm. And finished watching with goosebumps and in complete awe of it.

One word, “ BEAUTIFUL ”, finally a Credor on this channel.

"So, what do you do for a living?" "I paint tiny stripes and write a name on a watch dial all day. Every day I'm at work. That's all I do."

At the beginning of the video I was skeptical, at the end - blown away. Thanks for sharing this hidden gem!

An argument could be made that this is THE perfect dress watch. I would say it has few, if any, rivals for elegance and execution. If I were a £10k shoes, £25k suit man, this would be the only tool for the job. It’s understated beauty is heartbreaking.

Very enlightening. Didn’t know that Dufour was involved in helping set up the Micro Artists Studio. Always liked the Credor Eichi I and II.

09:01 People are pointing out that the first "R" in the "CREDOR" in the movement that's engraved/embossed(?) at the back doesn't have the extended tail that's on the second R, or even that's on the first R in the dial. I think it's because the dial is handpainted and the artisan can space the letters to fit. The back seems to be done by machine I assume, and in the computer the *kerning*, the space between the letters, is closer together and it omits the extended tail of the R, to maintain that constant distance between the letters. Notice how there's more "air" between the lobe of the R and the spine/stem of the E on the dial, especially compared to the "EDOR" part, to fit the tail. - i find it only enhances the wabi-sabi quality of the watch.

The Clarkson-esque "in the world" makes me smile every time 🙂

That was a stunningly entertaining watch, thank you so very much! More of this type please?

Stunning craftsmanship and simple/stark/elegant beauty. I don’t think anyone could present this watch any better than you’ve done in this video. Hat’s off to you.

Insane how Credor is only really known in Asia, I guess marketing really is everything.

Can’t give this channel enough admiration.... absolutely love it!

Oooo, I love this watch! The smoothe sweep of the second hand pulls you in. The elegant face design devoid of flourishes and none of that see through to the gears thing. It's just beautiful. Alas, I'm of normal means and have no chance.

I learned about Credor from this video 2 years ago. Now I'm a lucky owner of a vintage Credor that I absolutely love! Also I wish you guys used this background music more often. It's so soothing! 😂

Beautiful photography and content. Brilliant mate!

My Grail of Grails. So thrilled to see you guys bring this mesmerizing piece on!

TLDR: It’s a Grand Seiko on crack.

After a one year wait I got one of these about 18 months ago and I wear it often. One of the nice things about such a simple watch in “white metal” is just how under the radar it is, but it never loses its thrill when I look at the dial, and I wind it movement side up to appreciate the finish as the power reserve indicator sweeps across. So nice to see it on this channel today - beautifully done as always, thank you.

I was at a GS9 cocktail party, an event hosted by Grand Seiko for GS owners. They brought a handful of Credor watches for showcasing. I asked them how Credor fits in the lineup of Seiko brands, and the way they described it made Grand Seiko feel so inadequate, it’s insane. Basically, Grand Seiko is focused on functionality and mass production while Credor focuses on pure craftsmanship.

A mesmirizing feat with a great punchline at the end

incredible. thanks for the knowledge

I've been waiting for this video for a very long time. Watchfinder, you do not disappoint!

Excellent Video, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Your presentations are captivating. As a member of the SCWF I’ve followed mechanical Credors in years gone by. A watch always sought after but at a more affordable price.

Very interesting, as always. Thank you!

The mainspring barrel alone is a work of art.

1:49 shots like this is the reason I'm subscribed to this channel even though I can't afford any of the watch shown

Exactly what I was searching for, incredibly informative. Thank you

You can sell anything... can’t believe I want a Credor

I live in Japan and until this video have never quite understood Credor watches. From the outside they look very simple and I couldn't grasp how expensive they were. I get it a bit more now.

I love your videos..and while I agree with most of the people who has commented that you can sell anything...the high def videos and up close shots of the watches speaks volumes themselves at the quality and the craftsmanship that is involved. This watch as you put is is remarkable. Great review!

Another awesome video! Keep up the great work.

My most wanted RU-vid video finally came to be !

I've never wanted a zero complication watch more than this one. I'd wear it for a drive out in my Eunos Cosmo

The hue of the blued screws and their finishing is the nicest I have ever seen I think.

Really glad you've covered this. Lovely.

Actually, two of my grail watches are Credor. But it's true, not a lot of people even know about their existence.

Long standing request. Thank you for the video. I ♡ this watch. btw 1:49 - 2:01 ...... no words.

Oh. My. The Credor Eichi II. I had to sit down to watch this or my knees would have buckled while watching this beauty. The enamel dial and the paintwork on it is stunning.

I never heard of Credor before. Thank you for the video.

I suspect the camera doesn’t make justice to how spectacular this dial is. Must be better in person.

I know very little about watches...but I know this looks beautiful!

Loved the immaculate video presentation !!! As always

Finally a Credor video. Requested couple of years ago❤️. Hope to see Fugaku and minute repeater next.

As a Seiko enthusiast who has indeed heard of the Credor brand, I found all this very interesting, but I was puzzled why the writing on the movement plate appeared to be ink and not hand engraved. Now I'm wondering if that writing is hand painted with a brush too, just like the CREDO brand name on the astonishing dial?

Watched this again and the Eichii II is back on top of my list of dream watches.

Great Channel keep going !!! Subscribed !!!

It didn't draw my attention until I saw the case back. Wow! It's a beast 😍

Even under macro I couldn't spot a single flaw in the finish. That's Japan for you.

This watch is so beautiful AND fascinating that I have to come back to watch this video at least once a week. Wish I could afford one.

Excellent video with AM!

Credor is amazing! Yes I agree its like they want to fail and don't care to make a sale for Credor. It truly is the king of luxury. And being less known makes it even more so of a true luxury piece.

The hands on that watch might be the best ive ever seen :O hypontizing!

The soundtrack, the image really beautiful and interesting Video!

3:27 the clarity and texture and detail in the Credor logo... Subscribed.

Seiko as a company is doing great things. It's funny to me how if any of the Seiko watches had a Swiss name to them and everyone would be jumping through hoops to get one. The movement in the grand seiko doesn't get any clout at all and it's better than a lot of swiss movements. This watch I have heard about before but didn't know anything about it. Thanks and great job educating me and everyone else.

Check out the prices on the Credor Sonnerie, Minute Repeater & Fugaku. Will blow your mind away, and the quality and craftsmanship! 😊

At first I thought the watch was not crafted very well as I could see somewhat jagged edges on the hands and dial super close-ups, until I realised it was hand painted . Now that's a steady hand !

What an excellent video. Thank you!! 👏👏👏

Looks awesome, so simple but what a great second hand movement. I'm old enough to remember how awesome Japanese electronics were

With a few Grand Seikos in my collection, this is truly an object of desire, to admire and be proud to have in my collection.

Bevel much? The quality of finish on those plates is on another level. The final point (cheapest Dufour you can find) is so on point - something I have thought and said for years now. Fantastic video.

You could read restaurant menus and I will still listen your soothing voice man

The mirror polish on the enamel dial is fucking insane. The movement also looks gorgeous. If there was one like it but with some complication, I would save money for years just to get it.

Credor isn't unknown. IT is just unappreciated outside JP.

Your voice is smooth, soothing and yet do emphatic. Fan!

That movement is simply mesmerising!! Such a talented history lesson, thank you

Loved the narration. I was glued till the end. You deserve an award for generating interest in horology.

This video got an instant “Like” when I heard Mr. Dufour’s name.

wow what a brilliant video. Had no idea about Philippe Dufour- as always mesmerised by the presenter-so relaxing-Do you know of the Swiss brand Century? I have one from some 26 years ago! thanks Carl

Finally a video on Credor . Thanks

that dial.. whoaaaa

Rolex is what hapoens when you focus on name recognition over watchmaking. Credor hapoens when you focus on watchmaking over name recognition.

One of the very few seiko watches with good movement finishing. Also some of the best movement finishing of any watch.

I knew about Credor because I lived (worked, really) in Japan for over a decade but I didn't know Credor an sich and the men who make them until this video. Thank you.

Oh great! Thanks a lot. Here I was happy wearing a grand Seiko, when you go and post something like this. Literally one minute into this video, I was searching the web for a credor. Anyway, as always, lovely video...

That just beautiful. I live the attention to detail. Would love you guys to talk about Campagnola some time.👍👍👍

FINALLY! It's about damn time Credor makes it in your videos!

What's said of the enameled dial -- from the oven-firing to the difficulties in fabricating them -- reminds me so much of what Carl Fabergé's workshop artisans encountered; that was in the late 19th/early 20th century -- except Fabergé's artisans solved their firing problems and created much more intricate enameled pieces. It sounds like Credor is on a learning curve re enameling.

I have a Credor I bought at the Seiko boutique in Ginza. The Credor is only sold there. By the way I saw a minute repeater Credor the cost USD$425,000! go figure

What a beautiful sweep! ...and a very tasteful watch... IMHO, well worth its price tag... even though I would need a big lottery win to even think about getting one

That sweep is simply magnificent.

Great video. Cheers!

I’m reporting this for pornography...

I would love to see a Philippe Dufour on this channel

I was in the Kobe (Japan) Grand Seiko boutique a few days ago. The glass cabinet down one side is all GS, and the other side was a bunch of watches called "Credor", which I hadn't heard of, and took not a blind bit of notice of. I think I might wander in this afternoon for another look, just in case I win the lottery soon :)

Seiko and Casio fan here. This video was really interesting!

Simply amazing!