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Discover the untold saga of Chinese horology: from the secret 1963 Project 304 military aviation chronograph to modern flying tourbillons. Explore nearly seven decades of mechanical mastery and heritage.

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Salon de TIME 2026: Sea-Gull and Independent Horology
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Salon de TIME 2026: Sea-Gull and Independent Horology

By Watch of China Editorial Desk

At Salon de TIME 2026, Sea-Gull's grand sonnerie shares the stage with microbrands, independent makers and new forms of watchmaking.

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From OEM to Authorship: The Real Shift in Chinese Mechanical Watchmaking
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From OEM to Authorship: The Real Shift in Chinese Mechanical Watchmaking

By Watch of China Editorial Desk

  By Watch of China Editorial Desk | Reading Time: 9 mins | Chinese Horology & Industry By the third day of the 2026 Hong...

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Sea-Gull Unveils China’s First Sonnerie Timepiece Live at Salon de Time
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Sea-Gull Unveils China’s First Sonnerie Timepiece Live at Salon de Time

By Watch of China Editorial Desk

At Hong Kong’s Salon de Time, Tianjin Sea-Gull Watch Group unveiled China’s first-ever Sonnerie timepiece (Caliber ST9160), a 4-in-1 Grand Complication, and an architectural square...

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2026 Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair Preview: Where Independent Watchmaking Meets the Next Supply Chain
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2026 Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair Preview: Where Independent Watchmaking Meets the Next Supply Chain

By Watch of China Editorial Desk

A Watch of China preview of the 2026 Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair, connecting independent watchmaking, Chinese mechanical watchmaking, Sea-Gull's movement heritage, components, machinery,...

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The Legend of 1963: How a Chinese Military Chronograph Captured the Hearts of Global Collectors
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The Legend of 1963: How a Chinese Military Chronograph Captured the Hearts of Global Collectors

By Watch of China Editorial Desk

The true story of the 1963 Chinese Air Force Chronograph. Discover how secret military Project 304 and the ST19 column-wheel movement created a global cult...

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Inside the Tourbillon: Why Chinese High Complications are Redefining Luxury
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Inside the Tourbillon: Why Chinese High Complications are Redefining Luxury

By Watch of China Editorial Desk

An insider analysis of Chinese flying tourbillons and ST19 column-wheel chronographs. Discover how integrated manufacturing is redefining luxury complications and engineering value.

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A Legacy Reborn: The Unseen History of Modern Chinese Mechanical Horology
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A Legacy Reborn: The Unseen History of Modern Chinese Mechanical Horology

By Watch of China Editorial Desk

Discover the untold saga of Chinese horology: from the secret 1963 Project 304 military aviation chronograph to modern flying tourbillons. Explore nearly seven decades of...

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