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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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Seagull 1963 collection · 7 watches






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Owners widely praise the Seagull 1963 Series "Wind Chaser" Chronograph 40mm for its historical significance, attractive appearance, and value, with many appreciating the view of the ST1901 movement through the display caseback. The polished case is well-finished, the signed crown operates beautifully, and the chronograph pushers engage smoothly and accurately. Owners also note the secure feel of time setting and manual winding, and the applied markers are described as beautiful. However, some owners find the manual-winding movement inconvenient, requiring daily winding, and one owner reported the ST19 movement was difficult to wind. The 40mm case size is considered small for a chronograph by some, and one owner found it slightly too large for their wrist. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting significant time loss after two days of wear, while others found it ran well.
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