ongck77 Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 Hello guys, just wanna share with you all the gen I receieved for X'mas As the name suggests, the design is paying homage for the first Chinese chronograph produced in 60s for the People's Liberation Army Air Force. In 1961 the Ministry for Light Industry received the order to develop a new 'aviator's watch' for the People's Liberation Army Air Force. This was designated Project 304. Around this time a seconds-only chronograph version of the ST-2A was prototyped, but it did not enter production. The Venus Watch Company, Switzerland, were wanting to offload the calibre 175 chronograph tooling to raise capital for development of their calibre 188. The USSR were not interested, but the Chinese were. The 175 was purchased for Project 304. By October 1965, the third test batch were completed and submitted to the Ministry and Air Force for approval, which was passed in December. By May the following year, 1400 chronograph watches had been delivered to pilots of the PLAAF. source: http://www.tractionink.com/watch_wiki/index.php?title=Tianjin_Seagull The dial is measuring 38mm (including crown), dial reads "19 jewels, China, Tianjin Watch Factory" Red star with raised gold index Signed crown, this is the only Seagull logo on the entire watch Special request dislplay caseback. Decorated ST-19 manual wind non-hacking chrono movement, based on Venus 175. (which used in rep Speedy as well) Wrist shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irontomkidd Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 (edited) That’s a beautiful watch, I love the colors… The nato straps have really grown on me, I still hate the bond sub but the more I see it the more I like it. Edited for drunken grammar. Edited December 27, 2010 by irontomkidd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ongck77 Posted December 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 Although the nato is not in high quality, but it does match the cream dial nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rychastings Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 wow, thats a really nice gen... where would someone buy something like that? Ebay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 Love it! Great colors on that dial!! And that seagull movement is just Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 Very nice. The detail on the dial is beautiful. And that movement, like red said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 Wow, that really is a beauty, especially with the display back The NATO looks good, but my personal recommendation would be for a very simple dark brown leather strap, as I think that would better complement what appears to be a very slim and elegant watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ongck77 Posted December 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 Thanks for the compliment guys wow, thats a really nice gen...where would someone buy something like that? Ebay? You may order direct from Thomas (lhczthomas@gmail.com) from Seagull HK, very helpful. More details here, http://forums.watchuseek.com/f72/seagull-1963-reissue-available-seagull-hk-directly-420653.html Alternatively, an EU based http://www.watchunique.com/1963-air-force.html Wow, that really is a beauty, especially with the display back The NATO looks good, but my personal recommendation would be for a very simple dark brown leather strap, as I think that would better complement what appears to be a very slim and elegant watch Great taste. Actually I'm looking for one 18mm brown vintage leather strap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 Great taste. Actually I'm looking for one 18mm brown vintage leather strap Best of luck with your search, I'm sure you'll find the right strap for it As silly as it might sound, some of the cheaper straps might actually be a better complement for the watch than some of the more expensive ones, which can start getting chunky, which I feel would over-power the watch. This is definitely one of those 'less is more' situations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calatrava Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 Hello guys, just wanna share with you all the gen I receieved for X'mas As the name suggests, the design is paying homage for the first Chinese chronograph produced in 60s for the People's Liberation Army Air Force. Wonderful purchase, congratulations. I got the exact same watch just in time for X'mas as well. The signed crown and sapphire crystal are a nice upgrade over the older iterations of this model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ongck77 Posted December 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 Wonderful purchase, congratulations. I got the exact same watch just in time for X'mas as well. The signed crown and sapphire crystal are a nice upgrade over the older iterations of this model. Do share some pictures. Did you put on strap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoever Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 you think it fits a girl?? love this watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ongck77 Posted December 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 you think it fits a girl?? love this watch! Why not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calatrava Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 Do share some pictures. Did you put on strap? It is on a brown leather strap, with a deployant clasp. See the attached photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hip Hop Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 Wow, this watch looks awesome, never seen/heard about it before but I am now very interested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ongck77 Posted December 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 It is on a brown leather strap, with a deployant clasp. See the attached photos. Nice combo Is the size 18mm? Wow, this watch looks awesome, never seen/heard about it before but I am now very interested! Get it! Seagull is the biggest watchmaker in China. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utheman Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 +1 on the strap suggestion and choice. Looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 It is on a brown leather strap, with a deployant clasp. See the attached photos. Fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calatrava Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 Nice combo Is the size 18mm? Thanks. Yes, it is a 18mm brown leather strap from Hadley Roma, with alligator grain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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