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Credor

Signo

Ref. GBBD099
1991–present · 29.5mm · caliber Seiko Cal. 6898A: automatic, ultra-thin (oscillating weight only 0.99mm thick); 28,800bph, 50h PR; among the thinnest rotors ever made for an automatic movement
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Movement tier: unclassified · caliber Seiko Cal. 6898A: automatic, ultra-thin (oscillating weight only 0.99mm thick); 28,800bph, 50h PR; among the thinnest rotors ever made for an automatic movement · 50h power reserve (2.1 days)
Small case: suits slender wrists (under 6.5 in / 16.5 cm)
29.5 mm case. A compact, elegant wear. Particularly at home on narrower wrists where larger cases can overhang.

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Authentication

The Credor Signo uses an ultra-thin automatic movement with a rotor only 0.99mm thick. It is one of the thinnest automatic watches made in Japan. Authentication concerns follow the same pattern as the Eichi II: no counterfeits exist at a serious level; the risk is model misrepresentation and condition verification.

Known issues in the market
  • The Signo is extremely thin (6mm case height); any example claiming to be a Signo with more height is a different model.
  • Dial finishing quality on genuine Signo examples is very high; enamel, guilloché, or mother-of-pearl dials meet Credor standards.
  • Movement is automatic (rotor visible through caseback); any claimed Signo with a manual-wind movement is the wrong model.
AreaWhat to checkWhat is correctRed flag
caseCase height consistent with ultra-thin specification6mm case height; the watch should sit noticeably flat on the wrist; the case profile is one of the defining characteristics of the SignoCase height significantly above 6mm; any example that does not appear distinctly thin compared to conventional dress watches
movementUltra-thin automatic rotor visible through casebackAutomatic rotor is visible through the display caseback and is extremely thin (0.99mm); the rotor winding motion should be smooth and bidirectionalNo rotor visible (manual-wind movement); rotor that appears standard thickness rather than ultra-thin; unidirectional rotor winding on a claimed Cal. 6898A
dialDial material qualityEnamel, guilloché, or mother-of-pearl dial has the depth and quality consistent with Credor standards; any printed texture should show mechanical structure under a loupePrinted appearance on a claimed guilloché or enamel dial; flat, uniform texture under magnification
caseMetal marks and hallmarksGold or steel case with correct purity marks for declared material; case weight consistent with declared metalMissing hallmarks; weight inconsistent with declared metal
Common legitimate replacements
  • Strap or bracelet replacement is common.
Expert resources: Grand Seiko and Credor boutiques can authenticate via serial number. Seiko's Japanese collector community (notably the JDM watch forums) has members with direct Signo ownership experience.

Authentication guide

Last reviewed June 2026

The Signo is Credor's ultra-thin dress watch on Cal. 6898A. The case profile and movement finishing are the primary checks. Production volume is higher than the Eichi II, making condition and service history more relevant.

Known reproduction risks

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LOW

Non-original movement in Signo case

  • Movement finishing does not match Credor standard
  • Rotor design inconsistent with Cal. 6898A architecture
  • Beat rate differs from 28,800 vph

Dial variants by era

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EraDescriptionIdentifiers
Signo productionClean dial with applied indices. Case is extremely thin; the profile from the side is the first visual test.
  • Case height typically under 8mm; any thick profile is suspect
  • Dial surface is refined with no texture printing
  • Applied indices with consistent finish

Service part flags

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Movement (Cal. 6898A)

Original: Ultra-thin automatic with Seiko-standard finishing, appropriate to the Credor tier.

Replacement tells
  • Any movement other than Cal. 6898A
  • Rotor design not matching Credor specification
  • Finishing quality below the Credor standard (machine stripes rather than hand côtes)
Case

Original: Precious metal case with ultra-thin profile.

Replacement tells
  • Case height noticeably thicker than the authentic Signo profile
  • Metal markings absent or incorrect

Case back markings

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All Signo production
  • Credor marking
  • Cal. 6898A designation
  • Precious metal purity marking
  • Serial number

Movement tells

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  • Cal. 6898A is automatic; rotor should spin freely in both directions.
  • Beat rate is 28,800 vph.
  • Movement decoration through caseback should show Credor-tier finishing: côtes, blued screws, beveled edges.
Sources: Credor official.

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