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
At Salon de TIME 2026, Sea-Gull's grand sonnerie shares the stage with microbrands, independent makers and new forms of watchmaking.
From OEM to Authorship: The Real Shift in Chinese Mechanical Watchmaking
By Watch of China Editorial Desk | Reading Time: 9 mins | Chinese Horology & Industry By the third day of the 2026 Hong...
Sea-Gull Unveils China’s First Sonnerie Timepiece Live at Salon de Time
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...
2026 Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair Preview: Where Independent Watchmaking Meets the Next Supply Chain
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,...
The Legend of 1963: How a Chinese Military Chronograph Captured the Hearts of Global Collectors
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...
Inside the Tourbillon: Why Chinese High Complications are Redefining Luxury
An insider analysis of Chinese flying tourbillons and ST19 column-wheel chronographs. Discover how integrated manufacturing is redefining luxury complications and engineering value.
A Legacy Reborn: The Unseen History of Modern Chinese Mechanical Horology
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...