Seagull Watch has been honored with the Best National Trend Watch Award at the 17th Champions of Time Watch Awards, one of Asia's most influential watch industry accolades. The award recognizes Seagull's Rattrapante Split-Seconds Chronograph as a landmark achievement in modern Chinese mechanical watchmaking.
This recognition highlights Seagull Watch's continued commitment to in-house innovation and complex horology, demonstrating how a fully independent Chinese manufacture is redefining its place on the global stage—powered by what the brand proudly calls "a true Chinese mechanical heart".
A Pinacle: China's First Rattrapante Chronograph
The award-winning model is the Seagull 70th Anniversary Rattrapante Split-Seconds Chronograph (Ref. 418.33.1077).
This timepiece marks a historic breakthrough as China's first-ever rattrapante (split-seconds) chronograph, a complication long regarded as one of the most technically demanding in watchmaking.
At its core is the Seagull In-House Calibre ST1961, a fully integrated mechanical movement developed and manufactured by Seagull. The rattrapante function allows the wearer to measure two simultaneous elapsed times using a pair of centrally mounted chronograph seconds hands—requiring exceptional precision in clutch control, torque management, and structural stability.
The successful development of the ST1961 represents a major leap forward for Chinese high-end mechanical movements and places Seagull among a very small group of global manufactures capable of producing a rattrapante chronograph in-house.
Grade 5 Titanium Case: Engineering Meets Wearability
The watch is housed in a Grade 5 titanium case, prized for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and comfort on the wrist. This advanced material choice underscores Seagull's modern engineering approach while ensuring the watch remains suitable for daily wear despite its mechanical complexity.
Balanced proportions, refined finishing, and a purposeful dial layout give the watch a distinctly contemporary presence—combining technical seriousness with understated elegance.
Thanks to its historic significance, in-house movement, and refined execution, the Seagull 70th Anniversary Rattrapante Chronograph has been widely regarded as one of the most sought-after Chinese luxury watches of the year.
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New Blue Rattrapante Chronograph: A Seagull Watch Highlight
Building on this achievement, Seagull Watch introduced a new blue-dial rattrapante chronograph in 2025. While retaining the same advanced split-seconds architecture, the updated version brings a fresh, contemporary aesthetic that has quickly attracted attention from collectors and watch media alike.
The blue rattrapante edition reinforces Seagull's position as a serious player in complex chronographs, proving that innovation and evolution remain central to the brand's long-term vision.
About the Champions of Time Watch Awards
The Champions of Time Watch Awards, established in 2006 by Time Square (时间观念) magazine, are among the most respected watch industry awards in Greater China and Asia. The selection process combines evaluations from over one hundred watch KOLs, media professionals, and industry experts, making it a widely recognized benchmark of horological excellence in the region.
A Chinese Answer to Mechanical Time
Winning the Champions of Time Award is more than a single honor—it is a statement of progress. Through independent movement development and mastery of complex complications, Seagull Watch continues to expand the boundaries of Chinese mechanical watchmaking.
With the rattrapante chronograph, Seagull delivers not only technical achievement, but also a confident, authentic answer to the global language of fine watchmaking—written in Chinese time.
