SEA-GULLMen's Mechanical Wristwatch, Seagull 1963 Aviation Chronograph Pilot Mechanical Watch, Manual Winding, GD 1963 International Edition, ST1901

After seeing some pictures of the watch movement through the case back, I decided to give this watch a try. I couldn't believe that a mechanical chronograph could sell for such a low price, but knew that it could be returned through Amazon if there were any problems with it. When it turned up, I was amazed at just how fantastic it looked in real life, compared to the online pictures. It was accurate to 9 seconds a day straight out of the box, and after I regulated it myself, it is now accurate to within 1 second a day, and is keeping excellent time. I was so impressed, that I started to check out other Sea-Gull watches, and have since bought another one of their watches, in a different style. That one is also amazing, so I might end up buying a few more watches from them.

Having lived in Tianjin, China for a few years, I have a special affinity for the Sea Gull brand - their main factory was opened there back in the ‘60’s and was initially supplying the Chinese army with great quality, pared back timepieces.It’s a piece of history you wear on your wrist, and with the gorgeous open glass back, you can enjoy watching the mechanisms precision - and it is wonderful. Yes it’s a ‘wind it manually’ watch, but it’s accurate, classic looking and has its own origin story to tell. Beat that Daniel Wellington.

The product is excellent! Especially on this price!

This is undeniably an INCREDIBLE value for money watch with some real history behind it, however, I can almost guarantee you will have moisture, somehow, in your watch. I live in a colder climate and when I wear this watch outside, it fogs up a little on the inside of the crystal. I have returned 2 watches previously for various quality control issues, but they all fogged up. I have just decided to keep my 3rd one as I really do love the watch and I can't expect the best quality control when the watch priced as it is. Apart from that, it is a wonderful watch.

This is a stunning watch in real life. It has a beautiful Champagne colour to the dial and is utterly exquisite.

Had this watch for six weeks now and kept it constantly running in order to settle the movement in so as I have a basic idea how its performing. There are many factors which determine how a mechanical watch runs some of which are.... Spring tension, Temperature, Rest position, Time on wrist, just to name just a few ! If you're expecting quartz accuracy I doubt you will get it from a mechanical watch in this price range so please be aware of that. Saying that my watch is not that bad, on a full wind I'm getting approx 50hrs of run time ( without using chrono function) with an accuracy of about +4 seconds a day when on the wrist for 8hrs and rest position (off the wrist) of dial up during the night. Don't forget that this watch is NOT an automatic so you have to manually wind it basically every day to keep a reasonable amount of tension in the main spring ! As for the appearance of the watch they have upgraded it to mineral glass and added a second row of lettering at 6 o'clock which translates to "Tianjin Watch Works". The movement is basically the old Swiss "Venus175" which has been basically unchanged from the 1950's but is now called the ST-1901 and apparently is still made using the original machines and tooling ? and now has 22 Juan ( 22 jewels ) but this is still open to debate ? Trying to find out what is an original "Tianjin" watch is a bit of a minefield, as there are many licenced copies of this watch i.e. "Sugess" also how the name is spelt, "Sea-Gull" is the official spelling and "Seagull" is on the copy watches so far as I can find out, but I may be totally wrong ? Overall if want an Iconic watch at ridiculously low price then this watch is must have to any watch collection !

I've always wanted a Sea-Gull 1963, so glad I finally got one and at a fantastic price. Photos do not do it justice. Order turnaround was unbelievably fast from order receipt to despatch. Package tracking was up to date so I knew exactly where it was in transit. Excellent service direct from manufacturer and service rating well merited. Very impressive

4 Stars, because I'm being a bit picky about the strap which I've replaced, the watch itself though is 5 stars. Based on the Swiss Venus ST1901 running at 21600 BPH or 3Hz. I've put mine on the timing machine and it runs at about +2 sec per day, 0.1 Beat error. In practice it keeps time with the computer clock over most of its power reserve, which is excellent. The style I think takes a bit of getting used to but the long blued hands make it easy to read; having a visible movement is the crowning glory, which is great to sit with a eye glass and marvel at the beauty of a mechanical watch. (I was lucky, I got it in a sale for £108.00 but even at £150.00 it's worth it.