HONG KONG, Sept. 2, 2026
Chinese horological pioneer Sea-Gull Watch showcased its technical mastery and Eastern aesthetics at the 2026 Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair. During its global press event on September 2, the brand officially unveiled two landmark high-complication mechanical timepieces and an innovative square movement, signaling China's entry into a new era of defining standards in fine watchmaking.
Highlights
"Dragon Realm Sonance龙御乾音" Grande & Petite Strike Watch:
Powered by the self-developed ST9160 movement (545 components, 28,800 vph), this timepiece introduces China's first mechanical movement with switchable Grande and Petite Sonnerie functions. Its design is inspired by the Song Dynasty painting Nine Dragons, featuring hand-engraved 18K rose gold and master enamel craftsmanship on a pure silver dial.
Calibre ST9160
"RuiShouSiHeng瑞守四衡" 4-in-1 Grand Complication Watch:
Driven by the ST9260 movement, this timepiece combines four major complications into one: Tourbillon, Perpetual Calendar, Minute Repeater, and Chronograph. Inspired by the mythical beast Suanni(狻猊), it features seal-script calendar displays and hand-engraved detailing.
Calibre ST9260
ST1840 In-House Square Movement:
Departing from traditional round layouts, this raw German silver square movement highlights structural geometry without artificial plating. It features transparent colorless jewel bearings, a free-sprung hairspring, and four regulating balance weights for high precision.
"The height of Chinese watchmaking is no longer defined by others. With these landmark complications, Chinese haute horlogerie has established its position on the global stage, proving its capability to define standards and lead innovation."
— Chuangyue Xu 徐创越, Vice Chairman of China Watch & Clock Association, Chairman of Shanghai Watch Industry Association, CEO of Hanchin Watch Group, and Chairman & GM of Sea-Gull Watch Group
Looking Ahead
The unveilings at the 2026 Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair mark a historic milestone for Sea-Gull. By combining complex mechanical craftsmanship with profound Eastern aesthetics, Sea-Gull reaffirms its commitment to independent innovation and elevates Chinese haute horlogerie to new global heights.
About Sea-Gull Watch
Founded in 1955 as the producer of China's very first wrist watch, Sea-Gull Watch is an industry leader in independent movement manufacturing and mechanical watch innovation, renowned for mastering tourbillons, minute repeaters, and perpetual calendars.
