Sea-Gull, formally known as the Tianjin Sea-Gull Watch Group, is the oldest and largest watch manufacturer in China. The brand traces its origins to the founding of the Tianjin Watch Factory in 1955, establishing it as a pioneer in the Chinese horological industry. As a vertically integrated manufacture, Sea-Gull produces approximately one-quarter of the world’s mechanical movements, ranging from basic workhorse calibers to high-complication masterworks like tourbillons, minute repeaters, and perpetual calendars.
Collectors and enthusiasts are often drawn to Sea-Gull for its significant historical heritage and its ability to offer complex mechanical movements at accessible price points. The brand is also recognized as a pivotal industry supplier, providing reliable movements such as the ST21 and ST36 to numerous third-party watch brands globally.
The brand’s catalog is defined by several key collections and models: – 1963 Chronograph: This is the brand’s most iconic timepiece, a reissue of the original Project 304 aviation watch developed for the People’s Liberation Army Air Force. It features the notable ST19 column-wheel movement.
– Ocean Series: A line of robust divers designed for professional use, with some models offering water resistance up to 1000 meters.
– Artisan Heritage: This series showcases the brand’s high-end technical prowess, featuring advanced horological elements such as silicon hairsprings and multi-axial tourbillons.
