Seiko Watch Corporation ＜Credor＞ Gold Feather introduces a limited edition tourbillon model that soars to new heights of beauty with a variety of lacquer and engraving techniques

[Seiko Watch Corporation] Gold Feather presents a limited edition tourbillon model that soars to new heights of beauty with a variety of lacquer art and engraving techniques. ​ Seiko Watch Co., Ltd. Press Release: July 24, 2025 Attention Media Gold Feather presents a limited edition tourbillon model that soars to new heights of beauty with a variety of lacquer art and engraving techniques.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10826/647/10826-647-be8d4ffd9ed00e1c5212752cf439c793-2400×1350.jpg Seiko Watch Corporation (President and CEO: Akio Naito, Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo) will release a tourbillon model decorated with lacquer and engraving techniques from Credor on Friday, October 24th. The suggested retail price is 25,300,000 yen (tax included), and there are only 10 pieces available worldwide. Credor Gold Feather The Gold Feather, which inherited the lineage of Seiko’s thin mechanical watches and has been revived for the first time in over 60 years under the name of Credor, is a high-end thin mechanical watch suitable for the modern era. The design concept is to be “thin,” “light,” “airy,” “glossy,” and “elegant” like a feather, and the collection has been updated with specifications and designs suitable for a modern dress watch. ≪Product Features≫ Intricate beauty created by lacquer art and engraving
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10826/647/10826-647-b2c2cef2f5b59b4ba890c1d411723ea5-1950×1950.jpg This is the first Gold Feather watch to feature a tourbillon movement, and is decorated with intricate lacquer art by Isshu Tamura, a master of Kaga maki-e. The tourbillon carriage at the 9 o’clock position is likened to the sun, and the dial depicts the energy that overflows from it transforming into a flock of birds and flying high into the sky toward the crest mark at the 12 o’clock position. The energy-like decoration surrounding the tourbillon carriage is made using the maki-e technique, the reddish gold bird on the inside of the dial is made using kirikane (a technique for attaching thin plates such as 24-karat gold), and the colorful bird on the outside is made using the raden technique. The delicately curved dial is decorated with colorful gold, white mother-of-pearl, and luminous shell using lacquer, and the process of layering lacquer and polishing the surface smoothly is repeated to create a brilliant dial. In addition to the crest mark and CREDOR logo, the extremely thin Goldfeather logo is also drawn for the first time using three-dimensional Takamaki-e, which highlights the shadows that are Mr. Tamura’s forte. In addition, the bridge supporting the tourbillon carriage is designed in the shape of a bird with its wings spread, and the edges at the top and the silk-like pattern on the sides are beautifully finished in every detail.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10826/647/10826-647-b9e9f2ef9550c8eb55c647679a3ee0fc-1580×1580.jpg The back side also features bold engravings and lacquer art that spread out eccentrically from the tourbillon carriage, expressing the “flying feathers” that create the upward momentum when a bird of prey flaps its wings. The beautiful crescent-shaped mother-of-pearl of luminous shell is depicted with the outline of the feathers in taka-maki-e. The movement bridge is intricately engraved with feathers that grow stronger outward. This is done by Credor’s engraving workshop, and by using various tools, it is carved to a depth of just 0.15 mm, creating a deep beauty. A new tourbillon movement that combines thinness with a practical power reserve The new movement, Caliber 6850, is a very compact movement with a thickness of 3.98 mm, inheriting the thin hand-wound tourbillon movement Caliber 6830. Although it is the same size as Caliber 6830, the capacity of the barrel (the part that contains the power spring) has been expanded to achieve a power reserve of 60 hours. This movement was assembled by the outstanding skills of Katsuo Saito, who was awarded the Yellow Ribbon Medal in the fall of 2023. Due to their thinness, all movements installed in the Gold Feather are consistently assembled, adjusted, and casing by highly skilled watchmakers. New case structure that creates the lightness characteristic of Gold Feather
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10826/647/10826-647-70561442d349b79a9c86a30ddc04a3d0-1950×1463.jpg By adopting a structure in which the case and back cover are integrated, it is possible to achieve a thinness of 8.6 mm while maintaining strength, and the case shape has a graceful curve that is characteristic of Gold Feather, creating a light shape. The surface of the case is polished by hand by skilled craftsmen, and the glass back is also curved, creating a smooth transition from the case to the glass, making it comfortable to wear.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10826/647/10826-647-2a5104efac5300ba03cf1b2b6fcafeee-1700×1700.jpg Lacquer artist Tamura Isshu Born in 1957 (Showa 32), he lives in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. After studying under Master Kiyose Ikko and mastering the traditional Kanazawa craft of Kaga Maki-e, he created a unique and detailed technique that is unparalleled in the world. In addition to lacquerware, he has also released high-end fountain pens and watches decorated with Kaga Maki-e, and the exquisite beauty of the extremely precise techniques has earned him worldwide acclaim.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10826/647/10826-647-3d8fd7aa6aeefbf31b14bb65a2783f03-1850×1850.jpg Assembly technician Saito Katsuo Belongs to Morioka Seiko Kogyo Co., Ltd. Born in 1968 (Showa 43). He joined Nishine Watch Co., Ltd. (a subsidiary of Morioka Seiko Kogyo that merged with the company in 1993) in 1986 and obtained his first-class watch repair technician qualification in 1999. He has been involved in assembling high-end mechanical watches since 2002, and won first place in the first division of the National Watchmaking Skills Competition in 2008. In 2017, he was recognized by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare as an “outstanding craftsman (Contemporary Master Craftsman)” and was awarded the Yellow Ribbon Medal in the Autumn 2023 Commendation. ≪Product specifications≫ Credor Gold Feather Tourbillon Limited Edition
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10826/647/10826-647-a95d281ffbe4cd6edf97a1c35d4eadb3-1446×2550.jpg Product number GBCF999 Suggested retail price (tax included) 25,300,000 yen Case Platinum 950 Strap Crocodile Nakadome One-push three-fold clasp Platinum 950 (some platinum 900) Glass Box-shaped sapphire glass (anti-reflective coating on the inside) Waterproof performance Waterproof for daily use (3 ATM) Case size [Outer diameter] 38.6mm (excluding crown) [Thickness] 8.6mm Limited quantity Limited to 10 worldwide (7 in Japan) Release date Friday, October 24 Other specifications https://www.credor.com/lineup/detail/?no=GBCF999 [Movement specifications] Mechanical movement Caliber 6850 Winding method: Manual winding Movement size: [Outer diameter] 25.6mm [Thickness] 3.98mm Time accuracy: 15 seconds to -10 seconds per day Power reserve: Maximum winding time approximately 60 hours Number of stones: 22 stones Vibration frequency: 21,600 vibrations/hour (6 vibrations/second) Contact information for general customers Seiko Watch Corporation Customer Service Center (Credor) 0120-302-617 (toll free) Credor official website address https://www.credor.com ※The contents of this release are accurate as of the date of announcement. Please note that information may change without notice.
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