{"product_id":"credor-gcbp991-phoenix-kumakawa-le-200","title":"Credor GCBP991 Phoenix \"Kumakawa\" LE 200","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"161\" data-start=\"148\" data-section-id=\"1ln8o0v\"\u003eModel: Credor GCBP991 Phoenix Kumakawa LE of 200\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"161\" data-start=\"148\" data-section-id=\"1ln8o0v\"\u003eOverview:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"384\" data-start=\"162\"\u003eWidely regarded among collectors as a neo-vintage Credor grail, the GCBP991 is a limited edition mechanical chronograph that represents one of the earliest and most important chapters in Credor’s modern mechanical history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"384\" data-start=\"162\"\u003eWith bold yellow sub dials ( Credor's signature colour at the time ) contrasted with a glossy black dial and red tipped secondhand, many aspects of this watch stands out as an icon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"403\" data-start=\"391\" data-section-id=\"14aghy6\"\u003eHistory:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"599\" data-start=\"404\"\u003eReleased in 1999 as a JDM Kumakawa Limited Edition of just 200 pieces, the GCBP991 belongs to the Credor Phoenix series one of the brand’s first ventures into high-end automatic sports watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"938\" data-start=\"601\"\u003eFounded in 1974, Credor (from the French “Crête d’Or,” meaning “the ultimate of gold”) was originally focused on artistic, precious metal dress watches. It was not until the late 1990s that Credor began integrating high-end mechanical movements into more contemporary designs, with the Phoenix line marking a pivotal shift for the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"978\" data-start=\"945\" data-section-id=\"1f0yxpm\"\u003eSpecifications and Condition:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1198\" data-start=\"980\"\u003eOverall: Excellent\u003cbr data-end=\"1001\" data-start=\"998\"\u003eCase: Excellent, light signs of wear consistent with age\u003cbr data-end=\"1060\" data-start=\"1057\"\u003eCrystal: Clean ( AR can see hairlines )\u003cbr data-end=\"1088\" data-start=\"1085\"\u003eDial: Clean\u003cbr data-end=\"1102\" data-start=\"1099\"\u003eMovement: Serviced\u003cbr data-end=\"1149\" data-start=\"1146\"\u003eBracelet\/Strap: Original\u003cbr data-end=\"1176\" data-start=\"1173\"\u003eIncludes: Box only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1218\" data-start=\"1205\" data-section-id=\"18oot6n\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1253\" data-start=\"1219\"\u003eSeiko 6S78 Automatic Chronograph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1368\" data-start=\"1254\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1295\" data-start=\"1254\" data-section-id=\"6yijur\"\u003eColumn wheel chronograph architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1322\" data-start=\"1296\" data-section-id=\"19gajwl\"\u003e28,800 VPH (high beat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1368\" data-start=\"1323\" data-section-id=\"pbho8s\"\u003eHigh-grade mechanical chronograph caliber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1713\" data-start=\"1370\"\u003eThe 6S78 holds significant importance in Seiko’s history, marking the brand’s return to mechanical chronographs after more than two decades since 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. Its engineering was so well regarded that \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTAG Heuer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e later licensed the architecture as a base for their Carrera 1887 movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1735\" data-start=\"1720\" data-section-id=\"v4kudb\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1791\" data-start=\"1736\"\u003e40mm diameter\u003cbr data-end=\"1756\" data-start=\"1753\"\u003e20mm lug width\u003cbr data-end=\"1774\" data-start=\"1771\"\u003e13mm thickness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1817\" data-start=\"1798\" data-section-id=\"1a9qc6k\"\u003eDesign Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1990\" data-start=\"1818\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1871\" data-start=\"1818\" data-section-id=\"1n8zj9\"\u003eSport-oriented case design with refined finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1926\" data-start=\"1872\" data-section-id=\"1bfd0se\"\u003eBalanced chronograph layout with strong legibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1990\" data-start=\"1927\" data-section-id=\"endzwu\"\u003eEarly Phoenix design language blending utility and elegance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2416\" data-start=\"2015\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JDM Horologist","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48847532982515,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4984\/1907\/files\/613425559_897691116110058_4107294331645746444_n.jpg?v=1776443957","url":"https:\/\/jdmhorologist.net\/products\/credor-gcbp991-phoenix-kumakawa-le-200","provider":"JDM Horologist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}