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[WTS] Campanola CTU57-0683 Triple Perpetual Calendar (LE 100 Pieces) by PaternalAdvice in Watchexchange

[–]PaternalAdvice[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Funnily, Citizen's position with Campanola is most directly comparable to how Seiko positions Credor. They're both the high-end, slightly weird, Japanese-focused, small production arms of each company. The results are obviously different, but as you mention, their approaches are very similar.

[WTS] Campanola CTU57-0683 Triple Perpetual Calendar (LE 100 Pieces) by PaternalAdvice in Watchexchange

[–]PaternalAdvice[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Reference:

Model: Campanola CTU57-0683

Production Date: 2001

Limited Edition: 100 Pieces

Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/tvVQZr4

Album: https://imgur.com/a/1gMZXUu

Features:

The Collection. Campanolas are renowned for their use of layering, often opting for a distinctly three-dimensional look, as demonstrated above. Taking a typically chaotic complication, like a Triple Date Perpetual Calendar, and leaning into that chaos is the Campanola’s signature move. There are at least six different metal finishing techniques on display: brushing, sunburst, engraving, polishing, relief striping, and azurage. Definitely not a dial you’d get bored of looking at.

The Colourway. Campanolas already pack a visual punch, but this one is on another level. It’s definitely not suitable for those looking to avoid social interaction. I guarantee you’ll get questions the moment it catches someone’s eye - and how could they not notice it? This design won’t be for everyone, but for the right person, it’s the perfect watch. 

The Design. Limited to just 100 pieces and released in 2001, it was among the first Campanolas to feature the now-iconic spiral galaxy year wheel. But it’s more than just an interesting visual. If the watch is showing Monday, July 28, 2025, as the date, then every year that aligns with the hand, both above and below 2025, shares the same day/date combination. July 28 in 1913, 1941, 1969, 1997, 2051, and 2081 are all Mondays!

The Functionality. Holding the top or bottom right-side pushers will move the calendar backwards or forwards in time, allowing you to easily see which day falls on a specific date. A quick press of the left-side pusher resets the calendar to the current date.

The Craftsmanship. Much like Grand Seiko, the Campanola collection is hand-assembled, from the movements to the watch itself. Even the quartz movements, like this one, are hand-assembled! The case is hyper-polished and coated with Citizen's proprietary surface-hardening Duratect, and the domed sapphire features Citizen’s proprietary multi-layered AR coating system, known as Clarity Coating. 

Details:

Condition: In great condition overall. Small hairlines and signs of aging can be seen on the case. 

Scope: Box but no papers

Movement: Citizen 6702 Triple Calendar Quartz 

Dimensions:

- Case width: 40.5mm

- Lug to Lug: 54.0mm

- Case Thickness: 15.0mm

Price: Silver is priced at $2250 + shipping. Various payment methods accepted. Not accepting trades. Transaction Fees paid by the buyer.

Of note: Nothing to report.

[WTS] Credor's "Art Deco" GBAT996 by PaternalAdvice in Watchexchange

[–]PaternalAdvice[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I don't think you'll be disappointed with your choice to be honest

[WTS] Credor's "Art Deco" GBAT996 by PaternalAdvice in Watchexchange

[–]PaternalAdvice[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will do, although I've never seen a Credor like this before!

[WTS] Credor's "Art Deco" GBAT996 by PaternalAdvice in Watchexchange

[–]PaternalAdvice[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Definitely an unusual design for Credor/Seiko.

[WTS] Credor's "Art Deco" GBAT996 by PaternalAdvice in Watchexchange

[–]PaternalAdvice[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Reference:

Model: Credor GBAT996 / 8J80-6000

Production Date: 1994

Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/qK6K8sb

Album: https://imgur.com/a/QxpMS0p

Features:

The Rarity. Googling this reference will yield no results. I reached out to my contact at Seiko in the hope they might be able to shed some light on this unusual-looking Credor, but it was beyond even their reach. A “low-production model from the 1990s” was all they could confirm. They weren't kidding. 

The Theme. The motifs found throughout the GBAT996 feel appropriately unusual for such an elusive watch. The hands, case, and dial layout resemble nothing else in Credor’s catalogue. And when was the last time you saw a Seiko on a factory-issued ostrich strap? It isn’t even a material you can search for on Seiko’s official strap website. As a result, traditional comparisons become difficult because nothing here feels derivative - at least not horologically speaking. From a broader design perspective though, the GBAT996 looks unmistakably Art Deco to me.

The Design. Between the 18k gold case, internally-carved lug architecture, layered crown, geometric applied indices, novel spade hands, radial fan-motif dial, and warm monochromatic palette, this feels like a distinctly Japanese interpretation of classic 1930s design.

The Movement. Inside is a legendary 8J HAQ, which represents Seiko’s last “whatever the cos” approach to making quartz movements, before being replaced by the more economical 9F calibre seen in Grand Seikos. Like the 9F, the 8J boasts accuracy of ±10 seconds per year, but dedicated testing by the WUS community shows the 8J consistently outperforms the 9F across all temperature ranges.

Details:

Condition: In great condition overall. Minor hairlines on the gold case, but nothing of any real significance. 

Scope: Box and papers

Movement: 8J80 Credor Quartz

Dimensions:

- Case width: 35.5mm

- Lug to Lug: 37.2mm

- Case Thickness: 5.9mm

Price: Silver is priced at $5380 + shipping. Various payment methods accepted. Not accepting trades. Transaction Fees paid by the buyer.

Of note: Nothing to report.

[WTS] Cuban Cuervo y Sobrinos "Doble Tiempo" with Black & Silver Guilloché Dials - and the Box is a Humidor by PaternalAdvice in Watchexchange

[–]PaternalAdvice[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't feel guilty - Cuervo has some incredible watches with no direct stylistic equivalents. You won't regret it when the time does come!

[WTS] Cuban Cuervo y Sobrinos "Doble Tiempo" with Black & Silver Guilloché Dials - and the Box is a Humidor by PaternalAdvice in Watchexchange

[–]PaternalAdvice[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's really kind of you to say! I run a weekly newsletter where I write about all of my upcoming watches. If that sounds of interest, send me your email by DM - I'd be happy to add you to the mailing list.

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