Seagull
Seagull's hand-wound column-wheel chronograph movement descended from the Venus 175 via the Tianjin factory's acquisition of tooling and plans in the 1960s. It is one of very few column-wheel chronographs available at budget prices, making mechanical chronograph ownership accessible to enthusiasts on any budget. The characteristic column wheel provides a crisper pusher feel than cam-actuated alternatives, and the movement has developed a cult following in the watch community.
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Owners widely praise the Ajwain Watches Sholavaram III for its black enamel dial with gold indices, which is compared to Seiko enamel, and its high-quality leather strap at a $350 price point. The 40mm case is noted for its wearability, and one owner considers it a core collection piece. The Seagull ST1901 movement is a point of discussion, with some owners viewing it less favorably than Japanese movements, while others highlight its swan neck regulator and consider it a mesmerizing feature. One owner prefers the original white dial variant for its applied indices over the alternative's printed indices. On balance, owners rate the Ajwain Watches Sholavaram III highly for its attractive enamel dial and quality strap at its price.
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