Credor celebrates the artistry of Imari Nabeshima porcelain in a new Goldfeather timepiece

Press release

January 2026

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 celebrates the artistry of Imari Nabeshima porcelain in a new Goldfeather timepiece

Press release

January 2026

Credor celebrates the artistry of Imari Nabeshima porcelain in a new Goldfeather timepiece

redor’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.

The watch’s dial showcases a distinctive gradation characteristic of Imari Nabeshima porcelain, created by a rich cobalt blue tone set against a translucent white porcelain base. An alternating pattern consists of a blue feather motif beneath the indexes and a transparent feather motif between them, which combine to create a harmonious interplay. To achieve this captivating depth, the gradation, indexes, and two variations of feathers are applied on separate layers of the glazed dial. The deep blue feathers and gradation are applied before the glazing, while the transparent feathers and indexes are added over the glazed surface.

Throughout these stages, the dial undergoes five firings, creating softly nuanced blue tones and an elegant finish.

The dial begins as a larger piece of porcelain, which undergoes the firing process, before it is precisely reduced to a thickness of approximately one millimeter through advanced grinding techniques. This process is critical, as a thin porcelain dial like that of the Goldfeather would otherwise be vulnerable to warping under high temperatures. By carefully controlling this delicate process, the dial not only resists deformation during firing but also achieves the graceful curvature that defines the Goldfeather’s signature aesthetic.

The watch is powered by the Caliber 6890, an ultra-thin mechanical movement with a thickness of just 1.98mm. A movement that can be assembled only by experienced master watchmakers, Caliber 6890 has a delicate finish visible through the sapphire crystal case back. This new Goldfeather will be available as a limited edition of 60 starting in February 2026.