The Most Attainable Mechanical Chronograph on the Market - Seagull 1963 Review
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When it comes to anomalies in the watch world in terms of affordability, two watches tend to stand out from the crowd. One is the Vostok Amphibia, an automatic dive watch from Russia that will set you back only around $70, and the other is a Chinese-made chronograph with some interesting military history. In this video, we'll take a look at the Seagull 1963, probably the most affordable legitimate mechanical chronograph in the world.
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My grandfather was a first generation Chinese fighter pilot. He passed away a few years ago, and on some of his old pictures he was wearing an issued watch similar to this. Thanks for this video.
Love this watch!
@@TheHitmanAgent small pecker energy
Because half of the world fought in WW2. My grandfather and all of his five brothers fought in WW2, and my other grandfather was in the Army during Korea but luckily didn't have to fight. I did a couple deployments to Iraq myself, then worked there for a few years as a security contractor. It's not uncommon for people, or their family members to serve in the military, especially during WW2, that's why they are known as the greatest generation.
Stop being so cynical and go outside.
@@JohnSmith-gq1wl maybe get less frustrated bro, nobody asked about your deployments either but you shoved it in peoples faces.
@@JohnSmith-gq1wlwth? You missed his point right there. He’s saying his grandpa used to wear watch similar to this seagull. If this watch remind him of his grandpa let him be. And of course, totally agreed to the previous comment. Nobody cares about your unasked, irrelevant personal story here.
One more note: This is an actual Chinese watch. Its proudly Chinese made. This is not a micro brand that claims to be Swiss made or USA made and most parts are Chinese..
I have three HMT watches proudly Indian made with the manual movement a copy of Citizen in the 1970s The parts were made in India. As you note with the Sea Gull, we know where these watches were built because they tell you so
Teddy never says it's a Swiss made watch or anything else you said, just that the movement is in many respects essentially a Venus 175. In other words, it's almost an identical copy of another movement, which happens to be Swedish.
@@AI-iv4ui Swedish? Brah
@@AI-iv4ui No, Remember, the Swedish make meatballs and Volvos, the Swiss make watches.
@@prairiebhoy9199 just a random poor indian guy 🤣🤣🤣
Finally! Seen a lot of other people cover this watch but No one does it like Teddy 👍
Appreciate it luke!
A deserved reward for what is delivered in this piece.
Agree ⌚
Where do I purchase it from so that Authenticity is guaranteed?
@@cengizyagiz2039 Ditto
The bottom line is this is just a GORGEOUS little watch with some cool history. Doesn't take thousands of dollars to put a little piece of horological joy on your wrist. If you put this in a line up with some of the heavy hitters costing thousands (with no brand markers on them) and let a non-watch person pick out their favorite... this watch would stack up. Yes, I own a sapphire version.
@Anthony Farrer you have to add a little bit of Chinese hate into this. Whats the matter with you. This is a channel for watch lovers. Leave your ignorant racist discrimination off this thread.
@Anthony Farrer It's actually 45 million who were murdered under Chairman Mao, but who's counting? Now the Chinese Communist Party commits genocide in Concentration Camps but again, now worries. What matters here is that you too can own this beautiful $300 mechanical watch with that stunning red star, symbolizing prosperity and wellness... among other things.
@@davidhunternyc1 I don't think wearing a Seagull is going to remind me of 45 million murdered during the Chinese civil war anymore than a Hamilton reminding me of the eradication of 90% of all Native North American population.
@@samsan3095 The red star is directly connected to Mao Zedong and his Red Army. A Hamilton watch is made in America but it is not associated with the genocide of the American Indian. China wants you to believe it's just fashion. They succeeded.
@@davidhunternyc1 Hamilton is one of the official supplier of pocket and later wristwatches for the government of the United States of America, which from the 18th century to the 19th century had an official policy of genocide against Native Americans and the practise of cultural genocide lasted until the 20th century.
There is no point of trying to score a moral victory in regards to watches or cancel history. Japanese brands supplied the Imperial Army and German brands supplied the German Army in WWII. You could try to dig up dirt of a brand from the past, or just enjoy it.
The level of production is astonishing and photography puts to shame practically all other channels that have covered this exact timepiece. Not only am I impressed but I feel like I've seen the thing in an up close and personal fashion already. It's very nice to see the original movement, myself owning a variant with a big date and decentralized subdials.
I have had this watch for over 2 years now. For the price, it is an unbelievable value and lovable watch!! I have other high end watches but this one is amazing! I will never sell this watch unless I have to service. Then I will just replace it if it is still available. But for the dollars, WOW!!!! ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!
How long do you think the watch will last without needing servicing? Not many places in my country can service watches like this so that's what is preventing me from buying it
@@andres5724 I really don't know Andres. I have had it for 2 years now and still is keeping great time. For the price you can't beat this watch!
@@andres5724 that's the thing though as Teddy also mentioned: It's cheaper to buy a new watch or movement than to get it serviced, so I wouldn't worry about service when it comes to a Seagull
@@andres5724 The last time I had my Omega Speedmaster Reduced serviced, in 2011, it cost me more than a Seagull costs, and I got an amazing deal from an independent watchmaker.
I usually decide to buy a watch or not after watching Teddy's review video, but this watch is the first watch that I bought without watching any review at all and I didn't have any regret owning this watch. Beautiful👌
Great quality and value has no room for prejudice. You put this Seagull chrono 1963 on my radar for sure. Thank you, Teddy, for a thorough and very respectable presentation. Btw, that intro music SWINGS brother! Keep up the great work.
I am really, really, really impressed with the depth and detail of your presentation. Knowing the story behind the product is a BIG buying incentive and boy did you deliver it! I now want one even though I didn’t know it existed 10 minutes ago. Let’s watch this a second time: I am sure I missed a bit or two.
I've had this watch in hand when I bought it for a friend. Absolutely amazing, still considering to get it myself
I own a Seagull 1963 and I have to say, it is an amazing little watch. One and a half years after I bought it, it is just +5 seconds per day, I actually got compliments from female co workers wearing this timepiece. Great review Teddy, the macro shots are incredible 😍
My friend gave one to me as a gift after his love for this watch saw him purchase FIVE different versions of it, when I was wearing it one day someone RECOGNIZED IT and gushed over it, a complete stranger. Haha
are your female coworkers Chinese? lol
I couldnt agree more. Im am shocked at how accurate mine is and it looks fantastic.
'compliments from [horny] coworkers' - that has nothing to do with the timepiece bro - that's just you exuding your essence sir & getting your due recognition.
where did you find it?
I’ve been watching Teddy for awhile now and I’ve been back at this video, looking at the 1963 for the past 2 months before finally pulling the trigger. Can’t wait for it to reach me! Thanks Ted for finding this beauty
An alternative affordable chrono is the cam operated Poljot 3133 based on the Valjoux 7734 and the 31681 derivative with 24 hour complication. Equally interesting history and still available in places although supply of movements is gradually drying up as they are no longer in production. I've had an aviator version for a number of years now and it's an incredibly robust movement that still keeps accurate time despite never having been serviced.
I'm so glad you've reviewed this!
I would never have seriously considered this watch until seeing this particular review. What an interesting timepiece!
Nice to see you do a video on this watch, and learnt a few more things from your video. I bought this a while back to add to my collection, and it's a quirky little watch with a history, hence I had to get one. For the money it can't really be beaten for something with such a history.
Waited years for this, thank you!
Also thanks for the Vostok review! (My first and currently only auto)
I'm really glad you reviewed this, Teddy. I have one on order and am waiting for it with great anticipation. It has a gorgeous dial and is a true piece of horological history at a very attainable price.
Hi, I'm also planning to order one of these. With sapphire and swan neck but not sure from here to buy exactly. It seems there are a lot cake ones around..
Thank you for finally covering this piece and I look forward to your reviews of similar
Thank you Teddy for educating us on the rich history of this beautiful watch. The dial colorway is absolutely stunning and the movement is gorgeous for a watch in this price point. I am definitely adding this beauty to my collection.
I appreciate that your channel will bounce from grail watches to ones anyone could buy if they wanted.
I was saving up for a Speedy a while ago, and instead I decided to get two different chronographs: this Seagull but with sapphire crystal, and a Yema Speedgraf featuring a Seiko NE86 automatic movement with a column wheel. That second one is a great way to get a high quality auto chronograph for under ~$1500 and I've seen it pop up in a few other watches.
I've aways wanted a speedy. Now for the mechanic chronograph I've got myself one of these and for the moon history, also closer to the looks of the speedy, the Bulova lunar pilot.
Speedys are kind of overrated to me. I believe in building a watch collection that you believe is cool and unique to you. Chances are, not a lot will know what is really on your wrist; most others will not appreciate the Omega quality. However, this watch and others like it (ones that you find cool and unique), will most likely get more compliments and just recognition in general than a generic Speedy. I guess it depends what you are trying to achieve: are you looking for a time piece to enhance how you look, or are you looking for recognition from a $6000 watch? Nothing wrong with either, whichever makes you feel more confident is what I would go with.
A very appreciated piece representing excellent value Thx Teddy keep 'em coming...
I just received my 1963 from HKED; Champaign dial, brown leather strap, acrylic crystal and exhibition display back.
Very elegant looking timepiece and fits my wrist well. Compared to my Citizen Eco Drive chrono, I don't
even know that I'm wearing it.
Doing a 24 hour break-in of the movement now as in running the chrono portion continuously to wear in the
meshing of the teeth of the chrono drive. Very smooth movement of the hands and winding of the watch.
Glad I paid a little more to HKED for this beauty.
This goes into rotation with my vintage Poljot Sturmanskie, Hamilton 1974 military issue hack watch, Seiko 7T62
chronograph titanium 200 m, and a Casio G-Shock Multi Band 6.
I repair pocket watches for fun and will be doing the servicing on my 1963 when it needs it.
Excellent content, beautifully shot video, and a calm and rational host from my home state.
Very well done, sir.
I like the Seagull 1963, and I would definitely like to see more content on some of the obscure watches out on the market. I wish my wrists weren't so damn big to wear one, or I'd be buying a 1963 now. Thank you for making this video, and keep up the great content.
This is a perfect introduction to a column wheel chronograph for any watch enthusiast. It's remarkable what they have been able to offer at this price point. The fact that it's reliable and keeps good time too, simply amazing.
This completely destroys the myth that the column wheel mechanism is very expensive to produce (that's what the Swiss would say to justify their ridiculous prices).
@@msbrownbeast although to be fair, this watch is the product of a focused, organized effort to streamline the production process of one very specific movement to the absolute limit. it's kind of expected that the seagull is gunna be dirt cheap.
@@hoennnoodle Yes, They are likely producing them by the thousands and taking advantage of the volume and low cost of labour in China. But what a great deal it it! I just received mine a few days ago. Totally thrilled.
@@msbrownbeast i agree that it's a good deal, just slightly unfair to point at it and say that other column wheel chronos are way overpriced. swiss-made ones might be overpriced, sure, but they probably weren't manufactured with industrial-level optimization in mind. it's like asking why a seiko automatic movement is dirt cheap compared to a hand-finished patek...
@@hoennnoodle True, the Swiss products are likely more precise, and obviously better finished. Also the namesake matters a lot. But from the point of view of value for the buyer, for the price of a typical service for a Swiss Chronograph (say a Valjoux 7750-based model, only a mid-end example), one can buy several of these Seagull watches. And the Seagull movements look great. No one buys these watches for fine horology, but if mine will last me 2 or 3 years, I would be super happy, and even if it breaks down before, that movement is still a wonder to behold.
As for comparing Seiko to Patek (Oranges to Apples), I'm sure that the Grand Seiko products have at least as good (if not better) finishing and and certainly better precision than a similar Patek product and at a much lower price.
I have this watch, but did not realise how wonderful the movement was until I saw your stunning videography and heard your commentary. Well done and thank you.
Thanks to Teddy Baldassarre I bought the Seagull 1963 Acryl. Im really proud and happy. Thank you! Great stuff!
I bought the 40mm version almost a year ago. It is an absolute gem. It is not a Chinese knock off of a Swiss movement, it is the real thing made from the original Venus designs and tooling. Mine is running at about +6 sec./day. If you're fascinated by mechanical movements, then this watch is a great one to have.
From where you get it ? What website?
Which website?
AliExpress
I love this watch. I have it for over two years now and no problems with it. I wear it quite often even had it on my trip to the Tatra mountains, wore it for two weeks strait, gave it some beating and it still coped very well. Thanks Teddy for the video it was quite informative.
Cześć. Skąd go brałeś? Dużo "fake'owych" w sieci.
was wondering, if you remember, where you picked yours up?
Thanks, Teddy. Super interesting. The beauty of mechanical movements, exemplified by this watch, is being able to see their guts so clearly.
Thanks, Teddy. I have never been a big chronograph fan, but now I am actually tempted.
I’ve always been a fan, but it feels like in the last couple of months you have gone from great to the best. In my book you make the best watch related material on CZcams right now. Everything is well produced, the right length etc, but also just picking interesting topic and watch models over and over again. Really this is impressive
I agree, for detailed information but not boring, Teddy is the best
Yeah, I search for his videos as they really are the best watch content unless I'm in the mood for an hour-long watch restoration.
Great review of a beautiful watch. You mentioned seeing what watch enthusiasts are wearing. The other day I took my grandkids to the zoo, here in Colorado Springs, and while sitting on a bench decided to do a little watch enthusiast observing myself. I decided to gauge just what percentage of people at the zoo were wearing watches, and what of what kind. This is wholly unscientific - simply anecdotal, of course. As far as I could tell, about one in twelve adults walking by was wearing some type of watch. In my first set of ten - I saw
1 sportswatch on a SS bracelet,
2 G-Shocks and
7 Apple watches.
My second set of ten observed watches consisted of -
1 dress watch on a leather strap,
2 cheap quartz "designer" watches and (again)
7 Apple smart watches.
The smart watches are definitely out there. The Omega Speedmaster on my wrist was pretty lonely that day... Needless to say, I do not think anyone noticed it. Am not a watch snob. Most of the time I wear my Casio Duro bought on Amazon. It was just a little experiment to kill some time.
Love this content and the background Teddy!!
I picked up one of these watches because of your video and you’re totally right. It is a great watch with a nice looking movement. Thanks for the review.
Great video! I really enjoyed this one and the Amphibia one. I would love to see more videos like those two in the future. I find it more interesting to watch videos about these "gems" watches than the "regular" watch stuff that is all over the CZcams. 🙂
From where did you get your watch? Any recommendations for places to buy one?
I bought the 'Sugess' 40mm with this movement. What a beauty! 👌🏾
Great stuff Teddy! I have to have one! Thanks for all you do for us watch nerds! Your the man sir
Picked up the new 38mm black edition recently and I'm absolutely thrilled I took the plunge. Fabulous watch!
Had one, beautiful little watch. Sold it in the end because too small and preferred my posher pieces. Would definitely recommend one tho.
Cheers Mate 👍🏻👍🏻
...very impressive review! I sell this model now since over 12 years and I still learned some new things about this Chronograph thanks to this video - you never can stop learning :-) Go on with the good work!
I bought one from you. Still working great. Thank you 👍
Ordered one! Thanks Teddy. Can't wait to see it on person. Cheers!
Just started watching your channel, and I have just purchased this watch! Can’t wait for it to arrive.
Teddy, thanks for the video. With respect to your question, I have a couple Vostoks, and probably will never get them serviced, but then again, with their suggested service interval, and my rotation, I suspect they may last 30 yrs or more in good condition. I have that luxury. If I was really concerned about servicing, I would buy another movement and if one of my Vostok watches packed a sad, I'd replace it. It's like all the micro brands with NH35 movements. Why service when you can replace? Now more expensive watches, luxury Swiss etc, then service makes sense.
Glad to see this watch featured in your channel. It deserved it.
I've had one for 5 years, still performs well. Over my time owning it, it's gone from dead accurate to +7sec/day. It looks great on a brown stitched aviator's strap. I read a detailed tear down report on the movement by a watchmaker. The design is solid, but some examples may suffer from quality/contamination issues.
I'm very happy to hear this. I don't have a big budget to get a really nice watch with a beautiful movement. I want to buy this watching. Knowing it will last me at least 5 years while I save up for something more sustainable Is great.
where can I safely buy one ?
Do you have a source to support that claim?
Yes the design is from the Soviet, the production is done by using child labour
@@Aztec1050 the main reason i never bought one. I want my watches to tell a story, but theres no way u can glitter a story about communist china and their new hypercapitalist way of making everything nowadays.
You've given a completely new and classy perspective, huge fan😍
Thanks Teddy for this educational and inspiring video about Seagull St1901 and very helpful comments below too, it helped me pull the trigger for the first time to buy a Chinese watch, I purchased same movement ST1901 from Sugess company with an orange (salmon) dial. The watch is really beautiful as I can see the exactly same movement. Looking forward to having joyful experience with the watch.
Hi there, after one year, how you would describe the overall experience with the watch?
I love mine and it's very accurate. I did however swap the strap for a leather racing strap.
I can't stop looking at this 1963 whenever it's on my wrist. Though I had to replace the short, scratchy Nato strap with a tan leather strap. Thanks for bringing such a gem to our attention!
I love mine, very cheap for a mechanical chrono and looks great and classy on a mesh strap. Keeps decent time too, AND it's not copying anyone.
I have this watch. I don’t wear it all that often but I love it. It’s a great watch to show non watch people to introduce them to the beauty of mechanical watches. I know it’s a throw away piece but so what. The limited amount I wear it. It should last long enough that the annual ownership cost will be 30 or 40 dollars. I am ok with that. Great piece in the watch box for that
I bought the Kamasu cause of your review and have no regrets on it as my first dive watch. I've been intrigued by chronographs and I'm thinking this about adding this one to my list! Good Video as always 👊
This got to me, and after several days looking online, I pulled the trigger today on a 40 mm sapphire gooseneck from Seakoss via Ali. Thanks for the video.
Love seeing how far you’ve come, Teddy! But still appreciate you touching on cult pieces like this and the Vostok.
Also, I just got my first Zodiac bc of you!!!
Rich
Amazing Watch that finally gets the mainstream recognition it deserves!
These are great little watches. I've owned a couple of them, but now you can get the zeppelin mechanical chronos (with a valjoux I believe) for about £500, there's a few good options for mechanical chronographs at the affordable end.
Great episode! I have an Alpina Alpiner Chrono that I bought used for $700. Great value for money.
Great little watch…luv it. Ought mine a few years ago when they were a bit cheaper as I recall. But that’s okay…I think they are still worth the $300 they want now. I guess you can get them in larger sizes now and with a sapphire crystal..or is it mineral? Anyway, I stuck with the more authentic smaller size and crystal. There’s always Polywatch…😁
I have a sapphire crystal version of it, and I absolutely love it. The dial, and hands are far nicer in person that photos capture.
Im looking to get one, could you tell me which website you got it from? Thanks.
Where plz
I recently started collecting watches again after many many years.
This is the first watch I purchased. I don’t know exactly what it is I
like but those blue hands and that dial face and those gold numerals and
those bold pushers. I replaced the supplied nato strap with a vintage leather stitched strap.
Mine forever.
Great video Teddy. I actually own one and super happy with it. Hard to find a comparable at this price.
I absolutely love the Seagull 1963 and it will always be in my collection,
thank you for the wonderful revue Teddy.
Another interesting watch is the Strela Poljot 3133 that also has a
Swiss based movement supplied by Valjoux to make the 7734,
it would be intresting to hear your thoughts on that as well
I can't imagine any daily need for a chrono stopwatch. None of the specialty chronos interest me either. But I love the look of this watch. Thanks for the history lesson and the explanation.
Just picked up a Sugess with this exact movement...I love the movement, the dial, the strap, everything! It's a phenomenal watch!
LOVE my 1963. I dress it up on a leather strap and get compliments on it a lot. My wife says it's my favorite watch I own and has even borrowed it once!
I have my eye on one of these. I like the retro/military vibe of it.
I own one and i really love it
I think I might be one of the very few Chinese fans. I never thought that you will talk about this watch. But you did it! I am so glad!!!
The conundrum with the origin of these movements make this a a hard watch to review, so kudos for sharing your take on it. There's no such thing as “must-haves” in watch collecting, but this would definitely be one. Great shots on that acrylic too!
I have a 1963 and love it makes you smile just looking at it . I also have a Seagull ST5 and rarer ST5-D auto from the 70's great watches and surprisingly good quality
It's a very pretty watch, I got myself one a year ago more or less, enjoying it every now and then, and creates many interesting conversations, people usually ask about, funny
I have this movement in the Höglund & Sons (mark 2) chronograph, I think it's just under or about 13mm thick. It's a great looking watch and one of my favorite chronographs! And I agree at this price point, if you have an issue...buy another ! Thanks for highlighting this movement 👍❤
This afternoon I pulled the trigger on a 38mm with sapphire version. Thanks for a good review.
Thanks teddy been looking at this watch for about a year just bought after I watch your video.
I own this piece and I love it :) It's part of what I call my "Popcorn" watches - watches that aren't very valuable but are enjoyable to own
You're part of the reason I love collecting watches. Love the content Teddy, keep doing your thing bro.
Appreciate it, my friend! Thanks for watching.
So many great brands in affordable price ranges. Thanks for the review.
Love these videos, love the non-snobbery. And you folks in the comment section are all aces in my book.
People give me strange looks when I show them this watch. I'm so glad you reviewed this and have brought it into the spotlight!
They have no clue about the history of the watch. It's a legendary watch.
Probably has something to do with current politics...unfortunately.
That shouldn’t be a surprise. If you wear this just for your pleasure don’t mind what other people think. But if you care about social image, let me tell you I think this watch is sh….t and I am sure most people will think the same
Cuz you a commie!
.. I'm just messing with you.
@@daniellee8162 unfortunately? WTF Mr Lee…human slavery, oppression, corporate espionage, oh this thing called COVID-19, 70 million massacred to form this “legendary watch country “ wake up Mr Lee
I watched like 20 videos from this channel already, you basically bought me with showing how ridiculous those Vincero and PL ads are. After gathering info from the channel I ordered an Orient Bambino II and a Seiko 5 as entry level watches since I want to quit having fashion watches such as Gant. Cannot be more excited ✌️
And this is why your channel is so great. You’re as likely to review the best from Patek as you are a $400 watch like this one.
Along similar lines, it would be interesting to see a video on Poljot P3133-based watches. There used to be lots of these available in many different styles 10-15 years ago, and now there are still a few online stores carrying several styles. It’s a similar movement to the ST19, albeit cam-based instead of column wheel, and like the ST19, it’s rugged and reliable. I have two P3133-based watches, one of the Russian ones from probably about fifteen years ago and a German Junkers that used the Poljot movement. Both are surprisingly nice watches for their low prices.
I added one to my collection a while ago. It is an interesting piece with it's history. I also have a Longines heritage model with a column wheel chrono movement that is based off of an ETA movement specifically made for Longines that cost almost 10 times as much. Although the Longines is an automatic I still think this Seagull is a helluva value for what you get. I enjoy both of them.
Jenni Elle another watch enthusiast said that out of all of her watches like Rolex and Cartier the seagull 1963 gets the most compliments ever!!!!
Would be interesting to see some coverage on some other 'proper' Chinese watchmakers such as Shanghai.
Great little watch !
Great video Teddy !
I have purchased one of these watches but it has a 1970's style blue face, white subs surround by orange and black lozenge shaped highlights. It also features a leather strap which reduces the case height. I know this does not look like the standard 1963, but I love it all the same, being different from most of these Chinese chronographs. Amazing value for £170.
Interesting that you chose to review the swan neck regulator version, which is a more recent update on the movement. 300 is a bit on the high side, look in the right place and these can be had for under 200.
Just ordered mine for 190! 🙏🏼
Thanks for visiting this frequently touted watch, Teddy. Clearly, there is variance in personal taste - but to my eyes, this is both a unique and quite a beautiful design - especially when you see it in real life. Value is a difficult concept to quantify in terms of watches - as they are so frequently aspirational - and this potentially adds to their respective attractions. However, I am sure many people who can afford something more ostentatious buy this watch because it has a history; they appreciate its aesthetics; maybe, feel they have joined a cognoscente of those who look past price tags and have no desire to impress others... One thing I woukd add -I have just left China after four years - and never-a-once witnessed a Chines person wearing this watch!
I am living in Russia and I didn't see russian persons wearing Vostok! Except watches fans like me!))
Chinese would buy a cheap quartz watch.....to save MONEY...haha
I was born in 1963 and was given one of these watches as a birthday present from my wife last year. Love the watch.
Got one second hand on ebay. Love it. Pictures and video dont do it justice. There's a luster to the face that just doesn't photograph well. The contrast of the hands is beautiful against that gold background. Then there's the hours of turning the chrono on and off while staring at the movement. I'll pay whatever they want to fix it if it breaks. It's become one of my favorites in my collection.
Yep, the champagne dial is amazing. You have to see it in person to appreciate how much it punches above its weight.
Did you buy the acrylic or crystal glass?
@@muhammadhafidz3238 They’re available in acrylic or sapphire crystals; as near as I can tell the 19 zuan is acrylic and the 21 zuan are sapphire. The one I have is sapphire.
Thats nice to hear. I ordered an acrylic one... Can't wait for it to arrive.
Excellent review video! I would like to add that the philosophy of SeaGull is to achieve decent functionality and durability of watches, at the same time pushing the cost to the lowest possible limit. When SeaGull was established its goal was making affordable and decent quality watches for the vast majority of poor people. In fact, China-made barely started around 90's in global market, and is still largely associated with cheap/low quality tags. This is a good way to secure a niche in a very competitive market, as a company from a developing country. Each SeaGull watch earns very low profit for the company, but this strategy is a pragmatic when the higher level market is unattainable and dominated by Swiss-made watches. I am confident that SeaGull, same as some other Chinese manufacturers at the lower end now, will maintain this quality and steadily make progress in the future. Just keep the hard work on, then one day it will pay off.
Really great and informative video, awesome 😃👍
This and the pt5000 are the most accurate Chinese made movements right now. Teddy is the most reliable and knowledgeable watch person on CZcams really....
Got that exact one :) Only issue with this watch is there are some pieces, including mine, which have a missing part in the movement which results in the chronograph hand becoming disengaged and flailing loosely when depressing the pusher to start the stopwatch. Once the pusher clicks, it engages back and starts moving. This is a known defect according to some reviews. The problem occurs when the watch head is held with the dial vertical, but works fine when horizontal. Anyone here got that same issue?
I have two of the sapphire crystal versions (an ordering error). Being a pilot I was initially attracted by their aviation history. I have a collection of Omegas and a Rolex but prefer to wear one of these incredible watches. The daily "driver" has the canvas strap and formal wear I use the one with a brown leather strap. Both are on par with my best Omega for accuracy. No scratches on the case or crystal after two years but had to have the secondhand remounted by a genuine Swiss watchmaker who normally only services high end watches who was impressed by the quality but suggested I no longer wear it when pounding engineering projects with a one pound hammer.
where did you buy it? could you provide links?
I plan on picking a 1963 later this year along with a couple of Steeldive watches. £500 for 3 mechanical watches is a great way to get into collecting. Really enjoying the style of your presentation
I love mine with moon phase variant. I tinker with watches and after a year I had to tighten a loose screw needed for chrono function operation - very easy for me , maybe a deal
Breaker for some though.
I own this watch and it is one of my favorites.
Thank you for the unbiased review Teddy! I think Chinese watches may get a bad rap for making cheap Aliexpress watches but there are brands like Seagull that make excellent watches for the price.
where do you buy a real one
Where can I buy a a real one?