{"product_id":"credor-baby-eichi-kuon-gclx999","title":"Credor “Baby Eichi” Kuon GCLX999","description":"\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU\"\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Credor “Baby Eichi” Kuon GCLX999 \/ 7R31-0AA0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU\"\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e: July 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Freedom. \u003c\/strong\u003eFree from the commercial pressures that shape Grand Seiko, Credor is allowed to explore ideas that struggle to exist elsewhere. Small production, quiet aesthetics, and a strong focus on the experimental. The Kuon on offer today is a clear result of that freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Simplicity.\u003c\/strong\u003e At first glance, the watch is almost anonymous. A stainless steel case, matte dial, integrated bracelet, no applied markers - and absolutely no visual theatrics. But give it more than a cursory glance and its magic quickly reveals itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Comparison.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dial is an obvious start point, and there’s an easy comparison to make. Credor’s legendary Eichi II features the same porcelain dial with painted markers, which has earned the Kuon its Baby Eichi nickname. While both are lovingly made, the Eichi’s hand-painted dial helps to justify its $45,000 price tag, whereas the Kuon’s painted indices were applied by machine. Your wallet will thank Credor for this distinction. Executed in high-fired porcelain, the blue paint has a mottled finish that still provides a strong contrast against the white porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Symbolism.\u003c\/strong\u003e Made exclusively for the Kuon, the 7R31 Spring Drive was designed around a specific conceptual theme. First seen in the GBBE990, and later in GCLP989, Credor introduced a river of time motif to show the ceaseless march of life. And the GCLX999 on offer today continues that theme with three of its design elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Name.\u003c\/strong\u003e Firstly, the name. Written in Japanese, Kuon is 久遠. Broken down, 久 means a long time and 遠 means far away - together they express the concept of eternity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Engraving.\u003c\/strong\u003e Secondly, and perhaps most obviously, the movement has been engraved to resemble a gently flowing river. Formally dubbed the seragi pattern by Credor, meaning shallow river, the caseback not only houses the 7R31 calibre with its impressive 72-hour power reserve, but also the power reserve indicator itself. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bracelet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Finally, the bracelet. Each link is polished or brushed by hand, with a perfect zaratsu finish on the central pieces - said to sparkle like flowing water. The small, rounded links are delightfully comfortable and I’m confident they would convert even the most stubborn watch enthusiasts who “don’t do bracelets”. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e In great condition overall. No marks of any major significance, other than a few handling marks on the metal part of the caseback.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU\"\u003eScope\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eNo box or papers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_1qeIAgB0cPwnLhDF9XSiJM\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"_12FoOEddL7j_RgMQN0SNeU\"\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e: Credor 7R31 Manual-wind Spring Drive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Width: 39.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLug to Lug: 46.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Thickness: 10.8mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBracelet Length: Up to 7.3 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55282103025998,"sku":null,"price":5325.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/8977\/9534\/files\/Credor_GCLX999_Kuon_Baby_Eichi_Porcelain_Watch_e0ad25bb-4756-4f74-bbd9-2968c719c89b.jpg?v=1769288554","url":"https:\/\/provenancewatches.com\/products\/credor-baby-eichi-kuon-gclx999","provider":"Provenance Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}