Since its birth in 1974, Credor has embodied sophisticated craftsmanship and refined elegance. Based on the French crête d’or, or “crest of gold,” the Credor name has always suggested the highest echelon of artistry in fine watchmaking. The Goldfeather, first launched in 1960, was reborn in 2023 as the Credor Goldfeather, a modern dress watch that strives to embody the qualities of a feather: thin, light, smooth, elegant, and graceful.

Credor’s brand philosophy is “The Creativity of Artisans,” and artisanal skills infuse each timepiece down to the smallest detail. Drawing on specialized techniques and a wealth of experience, the artisans pour their aspirations into their creations, sometimes relying on a process of trial and error to achieve perfection.

Today, Credor unveils a new Goldfeather timepiece showcasing the beauty of traditional Imari Nabeshima porcelain. Among the various styles of Imari porcelain, Imari Nabeshima ware was nurtured in Okawachiyama, a place in Imari famously known as the “village of secret kilns.” During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Nabeshima domain’s official kiln produced Imari Nabeshima porcelain as offerings for the shogunate and feudal lords. Such pieces were created using sophisticated techniques that were strictly kept within the domain.

This timepiece features a dial created in collaboration with Hataman Touen, a prestigious kiln renowned for Imari Nabeshima porcelain. As a bearer of traditional craftsmanship, Hataman Touen continues to uphold the classic designs of Imari Nabeshima porcelain while also embracing new challenges in creation, driven by an unrelenting pursuit of excellence in materials, techniques, and aesthetics. This spirit resonates deeply with Credor’s own reverence for artisanship in watchmaking, and through the harmony of their shared philosophies, a remarkable expression of Japanese beauty has been achieved.