Seagull 1963 (42mm) Mechanical Chronograph Review

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original was 38mm

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This is a watch hobby favorite in the affordable mechanical chronograph, very hard to top it.


Seagull 1963 Hand Wind Mechanical Chronograph with Goldtone Dial #6488-2901C

This special edition watch is an official remake of the 1963 Chinese Airforce chronograph, a unique and classic masterpiece now coveted by collectors nearly as much as the original. This updated version has a 42mm polished stainless steel case with a mineral crystal exhibition case back (the original was a smaller 38mm size). The goldish-brown dial features goldtone numbers and markers and a red star under the 12:00 position. The hour and minute hands are dark blue in color. The 21 ZUAN on the dial indicates the movement has 21-jewels. The movement is a Seagull No. ST19 mechanical (hand winding) chronograph with 21,600 VPH and shock protection. Power reserve is about 45 hours on a full wind without the chronograph running.

The Seagull chronograph uses a column wheel. In this design, the key component is a small rotating cylinder with teeth at the top, not unlike a castle turret. As the chronograph buttons are pressed, the column wheel rotates and levers fall in between the teeth to drive the functions. The column wheel movement is considered by most watch enthusiasts to be the most desirable, since it requires the greatest skill to design and build correctly and it is thought to be the most durable.

The sub-dial on the left is the running seconds counter and the sub-dial on the right is a 30-minute timer. The red seconds hand is activated when you click the pusher at 2:00. The outer portion of the dial is marked in seconds. The lug with is 22mm and the watch now comes with a gold-brown and black striped NATO-style strap.
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Watch Features:
  • Movement: Seagull Hand Wind Mechanical 21-Jewel Chronograph
  • Case: Polished Stainless Steel, 42mm x 13mm thick
  • Back: Exhibition window back
  • Crystal: Hardened Mineral
  • Band: NATO-style gold-brown and black stripe strap, buckle closure. 22mm lug width
  • Water Resistant: 30 meters
  • Warranty: 1 Year

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000...E&gclsrc=aw.ds (42mm size) US $229.98 - 249.98



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https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000...E&gclsrc=aw.ds (38mm size) US $171.57

Classic Sapphire Glass 1963 D304 Chronograph Men Pilot Wrist Watch Mechanical Hand Wind ST1901 Men's Aviator Watches

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Brand Specifications
Brand:Sugess
Item: Chinese Pilot Chronograph Watches
Model: 1963 (D304)
Jewels: 21
Beat Rate: 21600
Diameter: 38mm
Thickness: 13.5mm
Buckle: Pin Buckle
Material: 316L Stainless Steel
​Dial Window: Sapphire Glass Dial
Movement: ST1901 Seagull Movement
Waterproof: 50m
Case Back:Clear Case Back
Package include:
1*Watch
1*NATO Nylon strap
1*Extra an leather strap
1*User's manual

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Red Star Mechanical 1963 and more?​

Red Star Mechanical 1963 and more?

Oct 24, 2021

Random Rob
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Thanks to Calico for sharing watch

 
There are a lot of places selling various ST19 mechanical (hand winding) chronograph with 21,600 VPH models. Some are the same, but can be $100 to $270.00 more. I think the one I like the most is the HEMEL full lume dial, but no way at $499.00. All of the movements are made in China

I also have my doubts about JOMW lume war videos being fair. I think like anything else these guys have agendas and can manipulate the winner to be whomever they prefer at the time. I can know firsthand that some of the reviews from JOMW and others are not accurate because I own many of the ones reviewed. It all comes down to individual perception and how they see things. These tubers are in it to make money. They still try to favor or push folks towards certain trinkets that also help them.

The Seagull ST19 is a manual-wound column-wheel chronograph that is a slightly modified version of the Venus 175. Seagull bought the patent and machinery from Venus in the early 1960s and has produced the ST19 since 1963. The ST19 has 2 more jewels than the Venus 175.









 
I think that's the ticket Buzz. I read that no matter what brand of the 63 is purchased all of the lug horns are long to the point there is a wide gap with two part straps and or bracelets. A one piece takes care of that gap.
 
I think that's the ticket Buzz. I read that no matter what brand of the 63 is purchased all of the lug horns are long to the point there is a wide gap with two part straps and or bracelets. A one piece takes care of that gap.
I do have the extra adapters that came with my watch to fill the gap but I just don't like the bracelet. I think that it is a great idea that it was even thought of and supplied for the fix.
 
I think that's the ticket Buzz. I read that no matter what brand of the 63 is purchased all of the lug horns are long to the point there is a wide gap with two part straps and or bracelets. A one piece takes care of that gap.
shaken not stirred...me always likee nato...RICHIE HAVENS sang FREEDOM at MAX YASGUR'S FARM
 
I do have the extra adapters that came with my watch to fill the gap but I just don't like the bracelet. I think that it is a great idea that it was even thought of and supplied for the fix.
" fill the gap " please...TWSS..sophomoric misogynistic dick joke
 
the VENUS is a cool hand crank chrono
got a VENUS 2-eye BRITISH PILOT replica on this forum in a trade facilitated by ROAD WARRIOR with SKYRAIDER...mists of tyme have obscured details

that VENUS 2-barrel was a predecessor to the ubiquitous WOBBLER...the one in my replica was probably CHINESE like ROAD WARRIORS history points out

VENUS patent and machines acquired by SEAGULL CHINA

-it is a solid wind and a solid engine... I enjoy it 1 pubie below UNITAS...I " enjoyed" it so much I got bored and gave it to my son-in-law SERENITY NOW
 
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