Credor releases a new version of their Goldfeather collection with this novelty in a stainless steel case and a magnificent porcelean dial.
Press Release with commentary in italics.
New: Credor Goldfeather Imari Nabeshima Porcelain Dial Limited
The Credor Goldfeather Imari Nabeshima Porcelain Dial Limited Edition: GCBY991 retails at EUR 15,000. Limited Edition of 60 pieces.
Commentary
Yesterday, Seiko celebrates its 145th Anniversary with a slew of watches released in every of its collections. Today, we receive the news of one of the brands within the Seiko company, Credor, with this new release. Credor has been well respected and reserved by Seiko, and Grand Seiko to showcase their craft and refined elegance. The name was selected from the French word crête d’or meaning crest of gold and was the showcase for the Eichi, Eichi II, the Sonnerie and Minute Repeater from Grand Seiko. But these days, they are on the way to be an independent brand on their own right, just like Grand Seiko is now recognised as being a brand separate from Seiko. And for 2026, Credor will even have their own booth in Watches & Wonders Geneva.
This new watch is not a high priced watch that many Credors tend to be, but come from a more approachable range with stainless steel case. But the main attraction is the dial. Made of porcelain, just like the original Eichi where the dial was made for Seiko by Noritake, the dial of the Credor Goldfeather Imari Nabeshima is produced by Hataman Touen, a reknowned kiln within the highly revered village of Okawachiyama, the village of kilns where the best Imari Nabeshima (鍋島焼, Nabeshima-yaki) ware hail from.
The dial is executed in cobalt blue with a dégrader pattern radiating from a translucent white core to a deep blue at the periphery. The transition from white to blue is particular to this style of porcelain, and is the charm of the genre. A series of blue feather motifs are placed below each of the appliqué bar hour marker indices. White and blue feathers are applied. The blue ones applied before glazing and the transparent ones over the glazed surface. All the feathers point to the center, creating a rather beautiful and mesmerising visual.
The movement is the Caliber 6890, an ultra thin hand wound movement with a thickness of 1.98mm. We are not particluarly familiar with this movement, but a quick search reveals that the Cal. 6890 is an ultra-thin hand-winding two-handed movement produced by Seiko for Credor since 2009. The movement is derived from the 1969 Cal. 68A. The Cal. 6890 has a balance wheel opposite the winding crown, and the bridges are designed in the shape of sweeping curves for a more elegant look. From the high resolution photographs, the movement look to be very finely finished.
Release details
Since its birth in 1974, Credor has embodied sophisticated craftsmanship and refined elegance. Based on the French crête d’or, or “crest of gold,” the Credor name has always suggested the highest echelon of artistry in fine watchmaking. The Goldfeather, first launched in 1960, was reborn in 2023 as the Credor Goldfeather, a modern dress watch that strives to embody the qualities of a feather: thin, light, smooth, elegant, and graceful.
Credor’s brand philosophy is “The Creativity of Artisans,” and artisanal skills infuse each timepiece down to the smallest detail. Drawing on specialized techniques and a wealth of experience, the artisans pour their aspirations into their creations, sometimes relying on a process of trial and error to achieve perfection.
Today, Credor unveils a new Goldfeather timepiece showcasing the beauty of traditional Imari Nabeshima porcelain. Among the various styles of Imari porcelain, Imari Nabeshima ware was nurtured in Okawachiyama, a place in Imari famously known as the “village of secret kilns.” During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Nabeshima domain’s official kiln produced Imari Nabeshima porcelain as offerings for the shogunate and feudal lords. Such pieces were created using sophisticated techniques that were strictly kept within the domain.
This timepiece features a dial created in collaboration with Hataman Touen, a prestigious kiln renowned for Imari Nabeshima porcelain. As a bearer of traditional craftsmanship, Hataman Touen continues to uphold the classic designs of Imari Nabeshima porcelain while also embracing new challenges in creation, driven by an unrelenting pursuit of excellence in materials, techniques, and aesthetics. This spirit resonates deeply with Credor’s own reverence for artisanship in watchmaking, and through the harmony of their shared philosophies, a remarkable expression of Japanese beauty has been achieved.
The watch’s dial showcases a distinctive gradation characteristic of Imari Nabeshima porcelain, created by a rich cobalt blue tone set against a translucent white porcelain base. An alternating pattern consists of a blue feather motif beneath the indexes and a transparent feather motif between them, which combine to create a harmonious interplay. To achieve this captivating depth, the gradation, indexes, and two variations of feathers are applied on separate layers of the glazed dial. The deep blue feathers and gradation are applied before the glazing, while the transparent feathers and indexes are added over the glazed surface. Throughout these stages, the dial undergoes five firings, creating softly nuanced blue tones and an elegant finish.
The dial begins as a larger piece of porcelain, which undergoes the firing process, before it is precisely reduced to a thickness of approximately one millimeter through advanced grinding techniques. This process is critical, as a thin porcelain dial like that of the Goldfeather would otherwise be vulnerable to warping under high temperatures. By carefully controlling this delicate process, the dial not only resists deformation during firing but also achieves the graceful curvature that defines the Goldfeather’s signature aesthetic.
The watch is powered by the Caliber 6890, an ultra-thin mechanical movement with a thickness of just 1.98mm. A movement that can be assembled only by experienced master watchmakers, Caliber 6890 has a delicate finish visible through the sapphire crystal case back.
This new Goldfeather will be available as a limited edition of 60 starting in February 2026.
Credor Goldfeather Imari Nabeshima Porcelain Dial Limited Specifications
Caliber 6890 Driving System: Manual-winding * Frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour (6 beats per second) * Power reserve: 37 hours * Number of jewels: 22
Specifications Stainless steel case * Crocodile strap with three-fold clasp in stainless steel * Box-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inner surface * Imari Nabeshima porcelain dial * See-through case back * Water resistance: 3 bar * Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m * Diameter: 37.1mm, Thickness: 8.3mm
