{"product_id":"credor-gcbk993-pacifique-chronograph","title":"Credor GCBK993 Pacifique Chronograph","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ln8o0v\" data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"148\"\u003eModel: Credor GCBK993 Pacifique Chronograph (2003)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ln8o0v\" data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"148\"\u003eOverview:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"311\"\u003eA distinctive tonneau-shaped chronograph from Credor’s Pacifique line, the GCBK993 combines bold case design with historically significant mechanical engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"14aghy6\" data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"330\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"645\"\u003eReleased in the early 2000s, the GCBK993 was part of Credor’s Pacifique collection a series that explored more contemporary and expressive designs compared to traditional Credor offerings. With a retail price of approximately $3000 USD at the time, it was positioned as a premium chronograph within Seiko’s lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1f0yxpm\" data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eSpecifications and Condition:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eOverall: Excellent\u003cbr data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"708\"\u003eCase: Tonneau case, excellent with light signs of wear\u003cbr data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"765\"\u003eCrystal: Clean\u003cbr data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"793\"\u003eDial: Clean \u003cbr data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"828\"\u003eMovement: Serviced\u003cbr data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"875\"\u003eBracelet\/Strap: Original\u003cbr data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"902\"\u003eIncludes: Original Box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"18oot6n\" data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eSeiko 6S Chronograph Automatic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6yijur\" data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eColumn wheel chronograph architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1438xeg\" data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003ePrecursor to modern Seiko 8R chronographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mutse6\" data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eSignificant milestone in Seiko’s mechanical chronograph revival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eFollowing the discontinuation of the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSeiko Speedtimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in the 1970s, Seiko ceased production of mechanical chronographs for over two decades. The introduction of the 6S caliber marked a major return to form, laying the foundation for later movements such as the 8R series and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGrand Seiko 9SC5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"v4kudb\" data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003e39mm diameter (tonneau profile)\u003cbr data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003e20mm lug width\u003cbr data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003e13mm thickness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1a9qc6k\" data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003eDesign Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"85rq9f\" data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003eTonneau-shaped case with strong wrist presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lald27\" data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003eSix blued steel hands for chronograph and timekeeping functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1khix98\" data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003eApplied indices with lume uncommon for this style of Japanese chronograph\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uz6ge1\" data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003eBalanced dial layout with a mix of sport and dress elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gt4qfz\" data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003eClosing Note:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003eWith its historically important 6S chronograph movement, bold tonneau case, and premium retail positioning, the GCBK993 stands as an underappreciated piece within Credor’s lineup. Compared to modern Seiko chronographs using 8R-based movements, it remains a compelling and relatively undervalued option for collectors seeking both history and design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JDM Horologist","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48847477047539,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4984\/1907\/files\/image_2026-04-17_230419803.png?v=1776442115","url":"https:\/\/jdmhorologist.net\/products\/credor-gcbk993-pacifique-chronograph","provider":"JDM Horologist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}