Credor (Finally) Releases A Regular Production Locomotive With A New Green Dial

When I first heard about the Credor Locomotive, it was one of those "white whale" watches. There were whispers that the watch could become real, but it seemed like something that would feel too divorced from the overall Credor catalog. Then, last summer, we saw the limited-edition model celebrating Credo's 50th anniversary, in titanium with that beautifully textured, matching grey dial. Was it a watch for everyone? Certainly not, and perhaps that’s why it made sense for it to be limited. But nonetheless, it also left a lot of us wanting for something a bit more – well – regular in production.

Today, that wanting has been satiated with the arrival of a new, non-limited Locomotive. Now, it is not the same watch we got in 2024. But the difference basically lies only in the dial, which now arrives in green. Am I about to wax horological about a dial change? You bet I am.

Let’s examine what we have here. Instead of the textured sunray pattern in grey, we have a deep green enhanced with a hexagonal pattern that matches the bezel and the dial shape. It is the trademark of its designer, the legendary Gérald Genta. Overall, this watch is something of a mix between Genta's classic 1970s output vs. where his design sensibilities were headed under his eponymous brand name.

I hesitate to speak too much about a dial I have not seen in person, but I will give credence to Credor here and assume that it is masterfully executed, does amazing things with the light, and adds value and a modern touch to a watch that is really doing a vintage-meets-modern balancing act.

I will say that the decision to evoke the shape of the watch itself within the pattern of the dial is one that is both stealthy and just — I don’t know — correct. According to the brand, “Each hexagon incorporates a striped pattern that alternates in different directions, creating an effect in which the colors shimmer as light interacts with the dial’s surface.”

And while green is certainly the “in” color these days, leave it to Credor to have a legitimate background for the color choice. It is meant to evoke the green signal for trains (hence, "Locomotive"). Well played.

Other than the new dial, you get the same high-intensity titanium for the case, which is 30% lighter and more scratch-resistant than steel. The bracelet remains the same as well. Inside beats the Caliber CR01, exclusive to Credor, which provides 45 hours of power reserve. 

I hope to see this watch in person soon, if nothing else to put a loupe to that dial. I’ll be sure to report back when I see it. 

The new Credor Locomotive Ref. GCCR997 will cost $12,200 and is set to be released in May of this year.