Batgirl vs Credor

[1mlee0916]

Need some advice from you watch experts please.

Currently traveling in Japan, of course had to check out a few watches.

I like grandseiko dials, but their cases are just too thick for my liking.

I’ve heard of credor, but never saw one in person. I had the chance to see a few up close today, and now I’m contemplating purchasing one.

The explorer (214270) is my daily, but if I get the credor, it would replace it as my weekday work watch.

So finally, my questions are:

1. Should I wait for the batgirl (which I should be able to get fairly soon) or pull the trigger on the credor (GCLP993) - getting both is NOT an option

2. What do you know about credor quality?

3. Concerns about spring drive or service issues with the credor?

4. I don’t like the typical bling bling, rather something low key and sleeper style. Just any kind of advice or opinions would be appreciated.

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[ilovethiscity]

Hey OP I would wait! Just reading it seems like you’re going for it to hold off the excitement for the BLNR on Jubilee. Just hang on that bit longer and you’ll be really happy you did.. I’m sharing from experience as I’m 2 years into a BLRO wait myself

[IndianRider]

Don’t purchase this. Get the blnr

[Rori]

Batman and Credor are completely different watches. No way I would replace one with the other.
If you are getting a Batman soon then wait. Difference is day and night.

Originally Posted by 1mlee0916

Need some advice from you watch experts please.

Currently traveling in Japan, of course had to check out a few watches.

I like grandseiko dials, but their cases are just too thick for my liking.

I’ve heard of credor, but never saw one in person. I had the chance to see a few up close today, and now I’m contemplating purchasing one.

The explorer (214270) is my daily, but if I get the credor, it would replace it as my weekday work watch.

So finally, my questions are:

1. Should I wait for the batgirl (which I should be able to get fairly soon) or pull the trigger on the credor (GCLP993) - getting both is NOT an option

2. What do you know about credor quality?

3. Concerns about spring drive or service issues with the credor?

4. I don’t like the typical bling bling, rather something low key and sleeper style. Just any kind of advice or opinions would be appreciated.

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[brucethemanlee]

blnr

[cerendigit]

lol the batgirl is an another league compared to those.

[Bizcut1]

Wait for Batgirl.

[JohnGingerwood]

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

[locutus49]

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

[Dr. Robert]

Credor, although not my style, is a most excellent timepiece.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by Rori

Batman and Credor are completely different watches. No way I would replace one with the other.
If you are getting a Batman soon then wait. Difference is day and night.

Agreed
Don't settle. EVER. You will most likely regret it.

Besides, if I were to contemplate any Credor it would be something very worthwhile having like an Eichi II.

[denmanproject]

Originally Posted by locutus49

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

Agreed

[1mlee0916]

Originally Posted by Dirt

Agreed

Don't settle. EVER. You will most likely regret it.



Besides, if I were to contemplate any Credor it would be something very worthwhile having like an Eichi II.

Ha.... i would if I could afford the Eichi II :)

The dial was so silky smooth....


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[Dirt]

Originally Posted by 1mlee0916

Ha.... i would if I could afford the Eichi II :)

The dial was so silky smooth....


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You are very fortunate
Most people never get to see something quite like it in their lifetime.
Was it Platinum or Rose gold?

[time_and_cars]

Originally Posted by 1mlee0916

Need some advice from you watch experts please.

Currently traveling in Japan, of course had to check out a few watches.

I like grandseiko dials, but their cases are just too thick for my liking.

I’ve heard of credor, but never saw one in person. I had the chance to see a few up close today, and now I’m contemplating purchasing one.

The explorer (214270) is my daily, but if I get the credor, it would replace it as my weekday work watch.

So finally, my questions are:

1. Should I wait for the batgirl (which I should be able to get fairly soon) or pull the trigger on the credor (GCLP993) - getting both is NOT an option

2. What do you know about credor quality?

3. Concerns about spring drive or service issues with the credor?

4. I don’t like the typical bling bling, rather something low key and sleeper style. Just any kind of advice or opinions would be appreciated.

Pics below for reference.




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My advice to you is stop spreading that dumb name Batgirl... Just say new Blnr

[sgwatchguy]

Originally Posted by locutus49

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

What he said


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[sgwatchguy]

Originally Posted by time_and_cars

My advice to you is stop spreading that dumb name Batgirl... Just say new Blnr

Was thinking of starting a petition to have that awful moniker banned. At least from TRF.




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[Dsmith1974]

Originally Posted by cerendigit

lol the batgirl is an another league compared to those.

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.

[Dsmith1974]

Zero worries on quality or spring drive.
Seiko will be able to handle the service (I wouldn’t trust anyone else)
You can ignore the 3 year service interval (that’s over spec’d). 5 to 10 years is fine.

You don’t have any worries if you’re buying to keep and not worried about what other people may think.

The Rolex wins big on brand recognition, resale value and liquidity.

Tough choice, I’d want both.

[DoDe]

As stated above its two different watches. And yes, please do some research before deciding which one goes in which league. You will be supriced.

Batgirl is of course, like many others, a silly name for a watch, but not as silly as some of the reactions to it. Come on people, lets have some fun. Its not your kid, its a watch.

Good luck OP. Do not base your choice on which one you can get first.

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by Bizcut1

Wait for Batgirl.

X2

[Onikage]

No way would I wear a Credor daily ..unless I knew a Japanese grand master watchmaker.

[alex.cicollo]

I would wait for the batperson. :)

Ive never heard of Credor and (really really sorry for my ignorance) if I saw one in the wild I would have thought it came free from a Xmas cracker....


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[AG23]

Since you say you like under the radar watches, I think you should get the Credor. Beautiful watches and you have nothing to worry about regarding the quality.

That said, you are on the list for the BLNR for a reason and they are very different watches, so be sure in your mind which style you want.

[sgwatchguy]

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.

:) there’s one listed on C24 for US$52k.

The Batman would be a great daily beater. The Eichi II wouldn’t get enough wrist time.




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[mongrelnomoad]

I like the idea of Credor. I just don’t like the watches.

Spent a long time at Wako and tried on nearly every watch. I loved the Eichi, but not willing to pay the money as there's other watches I like more for the cost. All the others, no...

Go with your gut. If you are asking, wait for the BLNR.

[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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[1mlee0916]

Originally Posted by Dirt

You are very fortunate

Most people never get to see something quite like it in their lifetime.

Was it Platinum or Rose gold?

I believe it was platinum. I thought it was white gold didn’t know it’s platinum.


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[Old Expat Beast]

Credor for me. Much the more interesting piece.

[Brew]

Credor, despite the badge under my forum name.