Seagull Watch

Overview

Tianjin Seagull Watch Group is a Chinese watchmaking company founded in 1955, known for producing mechanical watches and movements, including China's first domestically made mechanical watch. It holds nearly 100 patents and has developed advanced complications such as tourbillons, perpetual calendars, and minute repeaters in-house. The brand occupies a position in the affordable mechanical watch market, emphasizing Chinese horological heritage and innovation.¹⁴⁸

History

Founded in 1955 as Tianjin Seagull Watch Factory, it produced China's first domestically made mechanical watch. In 2000, the company went public, and in 2003 opened a representative office in Hong Kong. It relocated to new facilities near Tianjin Airport in 2010 and launched a global official store in 2025.¹⁴

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured at the Seagull Industrial Park, No. 199 Huanhe South Road, Tianjin Airport Economic Area, China. The company produces movements and watches in-house, including advanced complications like tourbillons.¹³⁷

Notable Products

• 1963 Chronograph - Reissue of China's first chronograph movement from 1963, powered by ST1901.
• Ocean Star 126 - Automatic dive watch with 200m water resistance.
• No. 304 Tourbillon - In-house tourbillon movement showcasing complication expertise.
• Calibre 30 - Hand-wound dress watch with slim profile.
• Military Field Watch - Rugged automatic with luminous dial for tactical use.

Reputation

Seagull is regarded by enthusiasts as a value leader in mechanical watches, praised for in-house movements and complications at accessible prices. Professionals note its role in advancing Chinese watchmaking independence. Criticisms include occasional finishing inconsistencies compared to Swiss brands and limited brand recognition outside Asia.⁴⁶⁸