Joseph Kirk, Vice President, Marketing and Brand Curator, Grand Seiko Corporation of America
Miho Wada, Senior Manager and Design Director, Product Design Department, Credor
For more than five decades, Credor has represented a pinnacle in Japanese luxury watchmaking, quietly cultivating a reputation for uncompromising craftsmanship, refined aesthetics, and technical excellence. Established in 1974, Credor remained exclusive to the Japanese domestic market until its global debut in April 2026.
At the September 2026 lecture of the Horological Society of New York (HSNY), Joseph Kirk, Vice President of Marketing and Brand Curator at Grand Seiko Corporation of America, and special guest Miho Wada, Senior Manager and Design Director at Credor’s Product Design Department, will share the history and heritage of the brand, tracing its evolution from a niche expression of Japanese artistry to one of the world's distinctive names in haute horlogerie.
Attendees will discover the design philosophy that defines Credor, examine the exceptional mechanical and Spring Drive movements that power its timepieces, and gain insight into the artisans whose mastery brings the brand's celebrated dials to life. From intricate hand-engraving and lacquerwork to porcelain and other traditional decorative arts, the lecture will highlight how Credor blends centuries-old Japanese craftsmanship with cutting-edge watchmaking, creating timepieces that transcend function to become true works of art.
*Doors open at 5:30 PM ET, lecture to begin at 6 PM ET. RSVP is required.
** The lecture video will be available to members immediately, and to the general public following a two-month delay.
About Joseph Kirk
Joseph Kirk serves as Vice President of Marketing for Grand Seiko Corporation of America and Brand Curator. He brings more than two decades of experience in the watch industry, developed across a variety of roles. His understanding of Grand Seiko has grown through close, hands-on engagement with its customers, timepieces, and movements, visits to Japan, and the generous guidance of the brand’s artisans.
About Miho Wada
Miho Wada is a designer and director at Credor, where she oversees the design of the luxury Japanese brand known for its exceptional artisanal craftsmanship. With 38 years of experience across Lorus, Alba, Lukia, Seiko, and now Credor, she brings extensive expertise in watch design and a deep appreciation for collaborating with master artisans. She played a key role in Credor’s debut at Watches & Wonders 2026, an experience that reinforced her appreciation for the brand’s unique value and its connection with collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.