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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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The Sea-Gull 1963 and the Evolution of Chinese Chronographs
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The Sea-Gull 1963 and the Evolution of Chinese Chronographs

By Watch of China Editorial Desk

Watch of China explores the legacy of the Sea-Gull 1963, tracing its Chinese aviation chronograph heritage, ST1901 movement, and the design of the modern 819.17.1963A.

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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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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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