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elau1958 · 28 June 2024, 07:45 AM

I know Chinese is not known for watches but I have been fascinated by the Sea Gull brand and decided to pull the trigger on one (as they are so cheap). It is a 1963 Chronograph re-make with an updated ST-1901 manual movement. The ST-1901 movement comes with Swan Neck regulator (there is always argument whether Swan Neck is better or not) which has an exhibition case back. My initial feeling is that the watch is very well built and I am surprised how heavy the watch is (I choose the 38mm instead of the 40mm). I examined the movement using a loupe and every part is polished and no harsh sharp edges. For $200 I got a watch with sapphire crystal front and back, blue screws, blue movement hands, 316L stainless steel, butter soft green leather with quick-change release, green sunburst dial, a stamped tang buckle, tool and polishing cloth, warranty paper and a travel case.

For $200 it is in line for the price of a Seiko 5 dive watch but I get so much more. I also noticed the winding mechanism is extremely smooth and it has been on my wrist all day. It has been keeping time well.

Now, how long it's gonna last will be another topic. I hope it won't let me down and will last for some time to come. Anybody here also owner of a Sea Gull?

Maleg · 28 June 2024, 09:38 AM

Pictures?

77T · 28 June 2024, 09:43 AM

Amazon has them for $175 if I found the right one you described.
https://a.co/d/08NAOq6w

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llngoc · 30 June 2024, 10:26 PM

It is indeed amazing value for what you get. One drawback though, when it comes time to service, it may cost more than the watch as it is a chronograph and sending it back to China is not practical.

28 June 2024, 07:45 AM	#1
elau1958 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Maryland Posts: 40	Sea Gull from China I know Chinese is not known for watches but I have been fascinated by the Sea Gull brand and decided to pull the trigger on one (as they are so cheap). It is a 1963 Chronograph re-make with an updated ST-1901 manual movement. The ST-1901 movement comes with Swan Neck regulator (there is always argument whether Swan Neck is better or not) which has an exhibition case back. My initial feeling is that the watch is very well built and I am surprised how heavy the watch is (I choose the 38mm instead of the 40mm). I examined the movement using a loupe and every part is polished and no harsh sharp edges. For $200 I got a watch with sapphire crystal front and back, blue screws, blue movement hands, 316L stainless steel, butter soft green leather with quick-change release, green sunburst dial, a stamped tang buckle, tool and polishing cloth, warranty paper and a travel case. For $200 it is in line for the price of a Seiko 5 dive watch but I get so much more. I also noticed the winding mechanism is extremely smooth and it has been on my wrist all day. It has been keeping time well. Now, how long it's gonna last will be another topic. I hope it won't let me down and will last for some time to come. Anybody here also owner of a Sea Gull?

28 June 2024, 09:43 AM	#3
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,164	Sea Gull from China Amazon has them for $175 if I found the right one you described. https://a.co/d/08NAOq6w Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

28 June 2024, 09:38 AM	#2
Maleg "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Real Name: G Location: Illinois Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,299	Pictures?

30 June 2024, 10:26 PM	#4
llngoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: USA Posts: 2,442	It is indeed amazing value for what you get. One drawback though, when it comes time to service, it may cost more than the watch as it is a chronograph and sending it back to China is not practical.

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