Locomotive
GCCR999
- New
- Limited
Product details
- Model
- GCCR999
- Limited Number
- 300
- Drive
- Self-winding mechanical (can be manual wound)
- Caliber No.
- CR01
- Watch case
- High-intensity titanium
- Watch Band
- High-intensity titanium
Three-fold clasp with push button release - Glass Material/
Coating - Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on inner surface
- Dial
- Directly engraved dial
- Accuracy
- +15 to -10 seconds per day
- Size
- 41.7mm(Lug-to-lug) 38.8mm(Diameter) 8.9mm(Thickness)
- Other details/
Features - Power reserve approx. 45 hours
26 jewels - Water resistance
- Water resistance 10 bar
- Magnetic Resistance
- 4,800 A/m
- Weight
- 78.0g
Credor 50th Anniversary Locomotive Limited model
The Gérald Genta-designed Locomotive is reborn in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Credor.
From its early days, Credor has been rooted in Japanese beauty and craftsmanship, yet it has cultivated an openness to artistic influences from diverse cultures in order to create extraordinary watches unlike any others in the world.
Today, in celebration of Credor’s 50th anniversary,one of its most important watches, the Gérald Genta-designed Locomotive, is reborn as a limited edition of 300.
For the new creation, every detail has been re-examined and reproduced based on Gérald Genta’s original sketch.
At the same time, Genta’s bold and unmistakable design codes are expressed through modern watchmaking capabilities and expertise, enhancing the depth and beauty of the new creation.
An iconic case and bracelet design faithful to Genta’s original sketch
The Locomotive’s iconic hexagonal bezel with six screws has been preserved. Only now, the screws have been adapted to be functional rather than merely decorative for the sake of long-term use as well as easy maintenance.
The case has various types of finishing applied to its surfaces, from the bezel to the sides, adding to the beauty and appeal of the entire design.
The case and bracelet are now made of high-intensity titanium, an alloy 30% lighter and more scratch resistant than stainless steel, maximizing durability and achieving long-lasting beauty while enhancing comfort on the wrist.
The black dial made with the latest watchmaking skills
The black dial takes its inspiration from a steam locomotive. Its pattern was precisely created thanks to advanced technology. Based on Genta’s original sketch, a digital dial rendering with approximately 1,600 radial lines was created, reinterpreting the original pattern. A special machine process was developed so that each line of the pattern could be directly engraved onto the dial. The pattern is carefully crafted to realize a hand-engraved quality and exquisite textured pattern that shines beautifully.
Locomotive model drives Credor ahead in the future
The name Locomotive evoked the power of an advancing train and is also a French term meaning “driving force.”
Genta chose the name in the hope that it would drive Credor ahead and, by extension, lead Seiko into the future.
To the famed designer’s credit, the Locomotive became one of the best-known timepieces in the history of Credor.
Powered by Credor’s latest thin movement
The watch houses Caliber CR01, a new automatic movement exclusive to Credor. Less than 9mm thick, the new three-hand movement with date allows the new Locomotive to maintain a svelte profile and elegant proportions in line with Gérald Genta’s celebrated original, which used a quartz movement.