Cover The new Credor Locomotive with a green dial and hexagonal motifs
The new Credor Locomotive with a green dial and hexagonal motifs
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Did you know that Gérald Genta was responsible for this Japanese watch?
Credor, the upscale watch brand under the Seiko Group, celebrated its 50th anniversary last year. To mark the milestone, it reintroduced one of its best-kept secrets: the Locomotive with a design by Gérald Genta.
Back in the 1970s, when the Swiss industry was reeling from the effects of the Japanese quartz revolution, Geneva-born Genta bucked industry norms by working with Seiko. Born in 1979, the Locomotive was distinctively Genta: his love for geometrical shapes was translated into a hexagonal case and bezel, in addition to the conspicuousness of the hexagonal screws holding the bezel and case in place.
Genta even named the watch himself—something he rarely did outside of watches bearing his name. He chose the name Locomotive because it means “driving force” in French, to inspire Credor to strive forward.
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Above The original Credor Locomotive featured only the Seiko brand name (Photo: Instagram @gerald.genta.heritage)
The original Credor Locomotive featured only the Seiko brand name (Photo: Instagram @gerald.genta.heritage)
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The reborn Credor in 2024 was updated in high-intensity titanium with a 38.8mm hexagonal case with brushed and polished surfaces. The black textured dial is enhanced by rectangular indices with rounded edges, a subtle detail that adds a three-dimensional effect.
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Above The reborn Credor Locomotive in 2024
The reborn Credor Locomotive in 2024
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The latest Locomotive retains the case size and finishings but with a green dial with hexagonal motifs. Each hexagon incorporated a striped pattern in different directions to interact with light for a mesmerising effect. The hexagon shape can also be found in the screws, winding crown, and bracelet links.
It is powered by Caliber CR01, an automatic movement exclusive to Credor with a power reserve of 45 hours.
Above The new Credor Locomotive in titanium case and bracelet
The new Credor Locomotive in titanium case and bracelet
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Brian Cheong leads the watch (Tatler GMT) and jewellery content at Tatler Malaysia, combining sharp editorial insight with years of luxury lifestyle experience. A seasoned journalist in luxury watches based in Kuala Lumpur, Brian had previously helmed World of Watches, Men's Folio and Prestige Malaysia.
