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Credor “Grape” GCAQ999 / 6870-00E0

Credor “Grape” GCAQ999 / 6870-00E0

£3,600.00 GBP
£3,600.00 GBP
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Model: Credor “Grape” GCAQ999 / 6870-00E0

Year: March 2019

Features:

The Dial. No one would describe any watch from the 24/7 collection as subtle, yet Credor somehow manages to present the GCAQ999 with a surprisingly restrained touch. The dial colour is unfamiliar territory for Seiko - I see it as a rich Burgundy, but it’s officially referred to as Grape in the marketing

The Colourway. Whatever you choose to call it, offsetting it against a white leather strap is a punchy choice, and further demonstrates just how unusual this watch is. If I counted the number of luxury Seikos that came on white leather on one hand, I’d still have a couple of fingers spare.

The Etchings. But the first thing you’ll notice are the numbers. They’ve been carved into the sunburst finish and from certain angles the dial etchings almost disappear - but their long striations just about keep them visible. I’m willing to be wrong, but it’s not a dial technique I’ve seen Seiko employ outside of this collection. 

The Movement. As one final quirk, what do you think is powering this watch? It’s thin and the caseback is solid, so you’d assume it’s quartz - it isn’t. Inside is a 6870 mechanical calibre. The movement is decorated like any 68 calibre you see through an exhibition caseback, so why hide it? Function over form. 

The Profile. At 5.6mm thick, this is the thinnest 68 calibre watch that I’ve personally handled, and therefore the thinnest mechanical Seiko I’ve ever handled. There’s no argument for any manual wind Credors being unpleasantly thick, but shaving off 2mm feels like more than enough to compensate for the visual loss. Either way, you’re going to spend most of your time starring at that sunburst burgundy dial.

Specifications:

Condition: In great condition.  No marks of any real significance. The original leather strap has expected signs of aging and wear, but it’s still very usable. 

Scope: No box or papers 

Movement: Credor 6898 Manual Wind

Dimensions:

  • Case Width: 37.5mm
  • Lug to Lug: 43.0mm
  • Case Thickness: 5.6mm
  • Lug Width: 18mm
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