{"product_id":"credor-gclp989-raden-limited-edition-of-120","title":"Credor GCLP989 Raden - Limited Edition of 120","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Credor GCLP989 “Sakura Fubuki 桜吹雪” – Raden Spring Drive Limited Edition\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Credor GCLP989 “Sakura Fubuki” is an exceptionally rare Spring Drive Credor combining traditional Japanese lacquer work with one of the most poetic dial designs produced by the brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSakura Fubuki, or 「桜吹雪」, translates literally to “Cherry Blossom Blizzard,” describing the beautiful scene created when large numbers of cherry blossom petals are caught and scattered through the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCredor recreates this scene against a deep black Urushi lacquer dial, using traditional Raden 「螺鈿」 mother-of-pearl inlay and Maki-e 「蒔絵」 lacquer techniques to depict cherry blossoms swirling through the darkness beneath a crescent moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 120 examples were produced, with every Raden dial individually crafted by hand. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe GCLP989 was released in 2018 as the second collaboration between Credor and Yamada Heiando 「山田平安堂」, following the success of their first collaborative lacquer-dial model in 2016. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1919, Yamada Heiando specializes in traditional Japanese lacquerware and holds the distinction of being a purveyor to Japan's Imperial Household. For the GCLP989, these traditional decorative techniques were miniaturized onto the surface of a wristwatch dial. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaden is a centuries-old Japanese decorative technique in which thin pieces of shell are cut and embedded into a lacquered surface. Credor explains that the shell fragments are attached to the dial with lacquer, covered with additional lacquer and subsequently polished back until the shell becomes visible again. Each GCLP989 dial was completed individually by hand. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting mother-of-pearl elements represent cherry blossoms being carried through the night sky, while Maki-e lacquer work forms the crescent moon. Rather cleverly, that crescent moon is not purely decorative—it simultaneously serves as the watch's Spring Drive power reserve indicator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications and Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall: Great Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase: Great Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal: Clean\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDial: Clean\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMovement: Running Well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBracelet\/Strap: Handmade aftermarket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBox\/Papers: No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear: 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited Edition: 120 Pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Retail Price: ¥1,000,000 + Tax\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollaboration: Yamada Heiando\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCredor Caliber 7R87\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual-Winding Spring Drive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e38.0mm Case Diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.7mm Thickness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Urushi Lacquer Dial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Raden 「螺鈿」 Mother-of-Pearl Inlay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Maki-e 「蒔絵」 Lacquer Work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Sakura Fubuki” Cherry Blossom Blizzard Theme\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMother-of-Pearl Cherry Blossom Petals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaki-e Crescent Moon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrescent Moon Power Reserve Indicator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig Date Display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-Crafted Raden Dial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosing Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe GCLP989 is one of those watches that perfectly demonstrates what makes the more obscure side of Credor so interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst its jet-black Urushi lacquer dial, fragments of iridescent mother-of-pearl appear to float across the surface like cherry blossom petals being carried through the night sky. Because Raden uses natural shell, the individual elements react dramatically to light, shifting between shades of pink, blue, green and violet depending on the viewing angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crescent moon is perhaps the most clever part of the design. Created using Maki-e lacquer work, it initially appears to be another component of the moonlit Sakura Fubuki scene. In reality, it doubles as the Spring Drive power reserve indicator, allowing a functional complication to become an integral part of the artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also an interesting contrast between the techniques used above and below the dial. Raden and Maki-e represent centuries-old Japanese decorative arts, while underneath sits the Caliber 7R87 Spring Drive—a uniquely modern Japanese approach to watchmaking. Credor describes the model itself as a fusion of traditional craftsmanship and advanced technology. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 7R87 is also a particularly appropriate movement for a watch depicting petals floating through the air. Spring Drive's continuously gliding seconds hand moves around the dial without the conventional ticking motion of a mechanical escapement, complementing the sense of movement already created by the scattered Raden blossoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Credor's design will never appeal to every collector, watches such as the GCLP989 demonstrate just how creative the brand has been when combining traditional Japanese craftsmanship with unconventional watchmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Credor now receiving substantially greater international exposure, these older, extremely small-production artisan models are particularly interesting to revisit. Whether that translates into greater future collectability is impossible to know, but with only 120 pieces produced, individually hand-crafted Raden dials and an official collaboration with Yamada Heiando, the GCLP989 represents a fascinating period of Credor that was largely unknown outside Japan when originally released.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JDM Horologist","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50982650151155,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/jdmhorologist.net\/products\/credor-gclp989-raden-limited-edition-of-120","provider":"JDM Horologist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}