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mongrelnomoad · 8 February 2020, 08:22 PM

For the record - did you try the same model, but in urushi (laquer) and raden (abalone-shell) maki-e? I tried on both, and it was by far the more special of the two...

Pongster · 8 February 2020, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dsmith1974

That’s funny. The Credor is in a different league, but not how you imagine.

The Credor is like a Maybach, the 126710 is like a Range Rover.

OP, if you can, check out the Credor Eichi II too while you’re there. I do believe it’s one of the finest watches available.

What he said x 100.

Frogman · 8 February 2020, 08:39 PM

Batman for sure

sgwatchguy · 8 February 2020, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 1mlee0916

Thanks for all the replies! But wow..... very polarizing answers.

Didn’t know I was going to get heat for calling it the batgirl. Batman, batgirl, new Batman, BLNR....as long as you can indicate which watch you’re talking about, I think it’s fine...... don’t want to start another stupid debate about calling the 114060 the submariner, not the no date submariner. It’s a watch people!

Even more torn after all the replies. I’ve heard many times about the quality and finishing of credor and how one might consider it a class above Rolex. Super torn...

Would love to hear from anyone who owns a credor too maybe? :)

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Check out horology_ancienne on IG. His story is up on Credor now.

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joli160 · 8 February 2020, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cerendigit

lol the batgirl is an another league compared to those.

That's true, way below and not even close in terms of finishing and accuracy.

1William · 8 February 2020, 10:40 PM

BLNR hands down.

1mlee0916 · 8 February 2020, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

For the record - did you try the same model, but in urushi (laquer) and raden (abalone-shell) maki-e? I tried on both, and it was by far the more special of the two...

May I ask what the price point on those pieces are?

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1mlee0916 · 8 February 2020, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sgwatchguy

Check out horology_ancienne on IG. His story is up on Credor now.

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Thank you! Will do.

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Locust · 8 February 2020, 11:44 PM

Unless you really fell in love with the Credor you should wait for the blnr. And to the person that said blnr is in a different league than a Credor: OMG, do some research.

pickettt · 9 February 2020, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

People here worship the grand seiko but dismiss the Credor??? Research, people.

Exactly.

pickettt · 9 February 2020, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by cerendigit

lol the batgirl is an another league compared to those.

You can say that again.

SMH

Cru Jones · 9 February 2020, 01:13 AM

“Batgirl”....

GB-man · 9 February 2020, 02:12 AM

Since you want stealth credor is a top choice. I like the gmt for my own collection here but its not below the radar at all.

PJ S · 9 February 2020, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 1mlee0916

May I ask what the price point on those pieces are?

120-pieces LE GCLP989 from 18 months or so ago… about $10K ish, from memory.
I think some were officially exported to Seiko Boutiques, so worth contacting to see what the score is on that front.

PJ S · 9 February 2020, 02:55 AM

Just seen new models have been release, to mark 45 years since Credor’s introduction in 1974…

https://forums.timezone.com/index.ph...=2415692&rid=0
https://www.credor.com/lineup/detail/?no=GCLH975

ralfcom · 12 February 2020, 02:01 AM

2 different machines. Credor is a dress watch, GMT is a sports watch. Definitely this over a Rolex Cellini.

Talbel · 12 February 2020, 03:56 AM

As others have said two completely different watches in both quality and purpose. From a quality and finish standpoint, I would go Credor all day long. Not even in the same league. Plus, you won't see them on every corner like you do with Rolex, which I like. (may not matter to you). If you are looking for a durable sport watch, by all means go with the Rolex. In my opinion, the Credor is just special.

beshannon · 12 February 2020, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

People here worship the grand seiko but dismiss the Credor??? Research, people.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Credor for me. Much the more interesting piece.

Completely agree

mongrelnomoad · 12 February 2020, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by locutus49

People here worship the grand seiko but dismiss the Credor??? Research, people.

We can know about, and greatly respect Credor, without particularly liking the watches themselves.

Chewbacca · 12 February 2020, 06:45 AM

Really depends on the what and why you like about watches.

Credor is more about less being more with serious value built in.

The GMT is more about curb appeal and school districts.

daveathall · 12 February 2020, 07:16 AM

I would get the Credor.

bondtoys · 12 February 2020, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

For the record - did you try the same model, but in urushi (laquer) and raden (abalone-shell) maki-e? I tried on both, and it was by far the more special of the two...

Which model is this and can you tell more about this watch?

bondtoys · 12 February 2020, 07:39 AM

Nevermind, found it: GCLP989

1mlee0916 · 5 March 2020, 03:31 PM

Ended up getting the BLNR. I think I was in love with the idea of exclusivity with the credor (yes, it’s rarer than a SS Rolex) - not the watch itself.

Just have to find that perfect dress watch now.

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gnuyork · 6 March 2020, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 1mlee0916

Just have to find that perfect dress watch now.

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Credor?

Pongster · 6 March 2020, 09:55 PM

^ perfect ending

alex.cicollo · 8 March 2020, 09:34 AM

This will prob be heresy but I find the Credor ridiculously ugly, so perfect end indeed!

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mongrelnomoad · 9 March 2020, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1mlee0916

Ended up getting the BLNR. I think I was in love with the idea of exclusivity with the credor (yes, it’s rarer than a SS Rolex) - not the watch itself.

Just have to find that perfect dress watch now.

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Congrats on the BLNR.

Try on a vintage GS45. Probably one of the greatest movement and dress-case combos in history.

Trog · 9 March 2020, 04:09 AM

If you're buying a watch to impress your friends, buy the Rolex.

If you're buying a watch to impress yourself....go with the Credor.

TheGuvna · 17 March 2020, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnGingerwood

I’ve never heard of a credor before? Get the gmt

Quote:

Originally Posted by locutus49

People here worship the grand seiko but dismiss the Credor??? Research, people.

Shocked how many Rolex fan boys are in the Seiko section,, the above shows the difference between somebody who likes watches, and somebody who likes a Rolex.

Credor is an exceptional watch and extremely rare on this side of the world. Personally I would get that over a GMT all day.

9 February 2020, 02:12 AM	#43
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,856	Since you want stealth credor is a top choice. I like the gmt for my own collection here but its not below the radar at all. __________________

12 February 2020, 07:16 AM	#51
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	I would get the Credor. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

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8 February 2020, 08:22 PM	#31
mongrelnomoad "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Here and there... Posts: 1,842	For the record - did you try the same model, but in urushi (laquer) and raden (abalone-shell) maki-e? I tried on both, and it was by far the more special of the two...

8 February 2020, 08:39 PM	#33
Frogman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 194	Batman for sure

8 February 2020, 10:40 PM	#36
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,641	BLNR hands down.

8 February 2020, 11:44 PM	#39
Locust "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Usa Watch: All Posts: 1,411	Unless you really fell in love with the Credor you should wait for the blnr. And to the person that said blnr is in a different league than a Credor: OMG, do some research.

9 February 2020, 01:13 AM	#42
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,469	“Batgirl”....

9 February 2020, 02:55 AM	#45
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	Just seen new models have been release, to mark 45 years since Credor’s introduction in 1974… https://forums.timezone.com/index.ph...=2415692&rid=0 https://www.credor.com/lineup/detail/?no=GCLH975

12 February 2020, 02:01 AM	#46
ralfcom "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Ralf Location: FL. Watch: enthusiast Posts: 502	2 different machines. Credor is a dress watch, GMT is a sports watch. Definitely this over a Rolex Cellini.

12 February 2020, 03:56 AM	#47
Talbel "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 387	As others have said two completely different watches in both quality and purpose. From a quality and finish standpoint, I would go Credor all day long. Not even in the same league. Plus, you won't see them on every corner like you do with Rolex, which I like. (may not matter to you). If you are looking for a durable sport watch, by all means go with the Rolex. In my opinion, the Credor is just special.

12 February 2020, 06:45 AM	#50
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Really depends on the what and why you like about watches. Credor is more about less being more with serious value built in. The GMT is more about curb appeal and school districts.

12 February 2020, 07:39 AM	#53
bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,719	Nevermind, found it: GCLP989

5 March 2020, 03:31 PM	#54
1mlee0916 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: N/A Posts: 183	Ended up getting the BLNR. I think I was in love with the idea of exclusivity with the credor (yes, it’s rarer than a SS Rolex) - not the watch itself. Just have to find that perfect dress watch now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 March 2020, 09:55 PM	#56
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	^ perfect ending

9 March 2020, 04:09 AM	#59
Trog Banned Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Great White North Posts: 696	If you're buying a watch to impress your friends, buy the Rolex. If you're buying a watch to impress yourself....go with the Credor.

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