THE WATCH
Seiko introduced the prestigious Credor line to showcase ultra high end Japanese artistry and haute horology. During the height of the 1980's quartz revolution, Credor focused on ultra-thin, precious material dress pieces to complete directly with Swiss luxury giants. This specific reference utilizes Seiko's elite Caliber 6730 quartz movement and sits at only 3.6mm thin. The Caliber 6730 is a highly jeweled engineering marvel built specifically to allow high-end luxury dress watches to achieve an incredibly slender profile without sacrificing accuracy. This watch features the rare and highly desirable green/grey dial and a solid 14k yellow gold outer bezel, along with it's original strap and buckle.
CONDITION REPORT
Case: Excellent vintage condition with minor hairline scratches consistent with age. The silver hard alloy (SHA) mid-case remains sharp, showcasing well-defined geometric lines and its original factory finish. The stainless steel caseback is in excellent condition and unpolished showcasing the stampings indicating the factor model reference 6730-5090. The watch contains a 14k solid yellow gold bezel that retains its original definition and displays a warm, rich luster with a beautiful fluted textured appearance.
Crystal: Original sapphire crystal is immaculate and completely free of nicks
Dial & Hands: The rare green/grey dial is clean and pristine, changing color dynamically from deep forest green to a muted grey-green under different lighting angels. Hands are crisp and clear of significant corrosion.
Movement: The ultra-thin Caliber 6730 quartz movement is fully functional and keeping great time. Comes with brand new battery installed.
Strap: Comes with it's original black leather strap and buckle and mounted on an aftermarket black leather textured strap.
SPECS
Brand: Seiko Credor
Model/Reference: 6730-5090
Movement: Ultra-thin Caliber 6730 Quartz (12 Jewels)
Year: October 1982
Condition: Pre-owned
Case Material: Silver Hard Alloy (SHA) with stainless steel back and 14k yellow gold bezel
Dial: Green/Grey
Case Diameter: 25mm
Lug to Lug: 34mm
Case Thickness: 3.6mm
Lug Width: 20mm
Crystal: Sapphire
Water Resistance: N/A
Strap: Comes with original black leather strap and buckle and mounted on an aftermarket textured black leather strap
Box & Papers: No
THOUGHTS
Seeing this watch in the metal emphasizes why the Seiko Credor 6730-5090 represents the absolute pinnacle of "quiet luxury" from 1980's Japan. The fine vertical tapestry of the center dial with its green/grey color catches the light beautifully shifting from deep greens to muted greys depending on the surroundings. The dial perfectly complements the 14k yellow gold fluted bezel. While many tank style watches look flat on the wrist, this model incorporates an incredibly hard SHA mid-case that keeps its razor sharp geometric lines perfectly intact over decades of wear. What makes this specific reference such a true collector's piece is the rarity of it's configuration; finding a textured green/grey dial variation is hard enough, but securing one with its ultra clean 14k gold bezel in this condition is amazing. The watch also comes with it's rare original strap and buckle. This is the kind of dressy piece that slips under a dress cuff with ease at only 3.6mm which is astonishing even at today's watch standards. The piece delivers masterclass in understated elegance and showcases some of the best of what Japan has to offer.
