.jpg?w=1)
.jpg?w=1)
.jpg?w=1)
Lot Essay
With its name translating to “wisdom” in Japanese, the Credor Eichi II stands as one of the purest and most introspective statements in Japanese watchmaking. Conceived and crafted within the revered Micro Artist Studio in Shiojiri, Nagano, this superb timepiece represents the pinnacle of Seiko’s artistry and devotion to perfection.
Constructed entirely in platinum, the Eichi II embodies a quiet minimalism that belies the complexity within. The watch is powered by the famous and priority Spring Drive technology, specifically caliber 7R14, a movement distinguished by its seamless, gliding seconds hand and astonishing precision. Each component is hand-finished to a mirror polish, with bevels and edges refined to an immaculate standard through the traditional Zaratsu technique. This tradition was inspired, in which he taught the artists himself, by none other than horological mastermind Philippe Dufour.
The dial, a marvelous expanse of hand-painted porcelain, is produced in collaboration with Japan’s esteemed Noritake artisans. Each hour marker and the Credor signature is individually applied by the stroke of a hand brush, their subtle variations revealing the living craftsmanship behind this masterpiece.
Produced in very small small numbers—each watch taking months to complete—the Eichi II transcends horological function to become an object of pure expression. It is not simply a timekeeper, but a reflection of the Japanese philosophy of Shibui—the beauty of simplicity and quiet refinement.
Constructed entirely in platinum, the Eichi II embodies a quiet minimalism that belies the complexity within. The watch is powered by the famous and priority Spring Drive technology, specifically caliber 7R14, a movement distinguished by its seamless, gliding seconds hand and astonishing precision. Each component is hand-finished to a mirror polish, with bevels and edges refined to an immaculate standard through the traditional Zaratsu technique. This tradition was inspired, in which he taught the artists himself, by none other than horological mastermind Philippe Dufour.
The dial, a marvelous expanse of hand-painted porcelain, is produced in collaboration with Japan’s esteemed Noritake artisans. Each hour marker and the Credor signature is individually applied by the stroke of a hand brush, their subtle variations revealing the living craftsmanship behind this masterpiece.
Produced in very small small numbers—each watch taking months to complete—the Eichi II transcends horological function to become an object of pure expression. It is not simply a timekeeper, but a reflection of the Japanese philosophy of Shibui—the beauty of simplicity and quiet refinement.