Date: October 24, 2025
Source: Lianhe Zaobao (Singapore) – “Time Zones 2025” Special Edition
SEA-GULL, China's leading mechanical watchmaker, has once again drawn international attention—this time as the only Chinese luxury watch brand featured in Singapore Lianhe Zaobao's 2025 watch special, Time Zones: The Scale of Time. The article celebrates SEA-GULL's innovation, craftsmanship, and cultural confidence—highlighting how the brand embodies the spirit of the “Oriental Core” in modern horology.
The Only Chinese Haute Horology Brand in the Feature
The Zaobao editors praised SEA-GULL for its independent movement development and technical innovation, noting how the brand bridges traditional Chinese craftsmanship with modern precision engineering. With more than 70 years of watchmaking heritage since 1955, SEA-GULL continues to set new standards in complex mechanical design, cementing its place among the world's leading movement manufacturers.
Masterpieces of Precision and Artistry
1. Seagull Rattrapante Chronograph – The Power of Precision
The Seagull Split-seconds Rattrapante Chronograph represents a milestone for Chinese horology: the first fully in-house developed and manufactured rattrapante chronograph. Powered by the ST1961 movement, which traces its lineage to the legendary 1960s’ ST19 series, this timepiece embodies the pinnacle of precision mechanics.
The split-seconds mechanism operates like two synchronized minds—one tracking overall timing while the other pauses and catches up instantly for split-second accuracy. Crafted from grade-5 titanium and finished with meticulous SDL dial engraving and diamond-cut subdials, it stands as both a technical and aesthetic triumph.
Product Link at Seagull Official Website: https://en.seagullwatch.com/products/seagull-70th-anniversary-rattrapante-chronograph-mens-leisure-mechanical-watch-1077
2. Grand Craftsman Series Ultra-Thin Automatic Tourbillon – The Wisdom of the East
A testament to SEA-GULL's relentless pursuit of mechanical perfection, the Ultra-Thin Automatic Tourbillon showcases the fusion of engineering mastery and Oriental artistry. Its ST8610 movement measures just 4.3 mm thick, achieving one of the slimmest automatic tourbillons ever made.
The movement's vertical “three-point alignment” design reflects the balance and order found in Chinese calligraphy, while the mythical Xuan Bird-inspired tourbillon symbolizes auspiciousness and freedom. The dial takes inspiration from the Guqin, the ancient Chinese zither, blending sound, art, and time into one poetic creation. Even the wooden watch box evokes the texture of fine instruments—merging tradition and innovation seamlessly.
Product Link at Seagull Official Website: https://en.seagullwatch.com/products/seagull-ultra-thin-automatic-tourbillon-watch-42mm-8850
3. 1963 Sky Voyage Edition – A Tribute to Heroic Heritage
Reviving the legendary Seagull 1963 Air Force Chronograph, SEA-GULL's 1963 Sky Voyage Edition honors the origin of China's aviation watches. The design recalls the historic “304 Mission,” when Tianjin Watch Factory developed the nation's first pilot chronograph.
Today's re-edition, featuring the ST19 manual-winding movement and 42-hour power reserve, preserves the vintage aesthetics—sword-shaped hands, red seconds pointer, and engraved Tianjin Watch Factory emblem—while paying homage to the pioneering spirit of Chinese aviation.
Product Link at Seagull Official Website: https://en.seagullwatch.com/products/seagull-1963-chronograph-watch-sky-voyage-edition-40mm-d304
Future Thoughts: From Tianjin to the World
SEA-GULL's appearance in Singapore's Lianhe Zaobao marks its shining moment. As the only Chinese brand in the international feature, SEA-GULL demonstrates that precision, beauty, and innovation are not bound by geography. From complex chronographs to ultra-thin tourbillons, every piece reflects the “Oriental Core”—a synthesis of engineering excellence and cultural depth.
With a proud 70-year legacy, SEA-GULL continues to lead the evolution of China's haute horology on the world stage.
