BORN TO BE EXTRAORDINARY
生而不凡
CN ￥3,980
Brand: Beijing (北京). Reference: BG580012. [Version: "1958" under the red star]. Limited 9,999 pieces.
The "First Beijing Watch" (北京一型表) from Beijing Watch Factory (BWAF) was launched in 1958, leading the trend of an era and representing the strength and status it has had since its inception. This reissued "First Beijing Watch" is named "Born to be Extraordinary" (生而不凡), and it pays tribute to the pioneering spirit that originated in 1958 and continuously promotes the brand's development.
Chinese character:
北京 - Beijing. Position: 12 o'clock on dial.
生而不凡 - Born to be Extraordinary. Position: on case back.
MOVEMENT
Mechanical, self-winding. China Made. Caliber: Beijing Watch Factory (BWAF) B20. Unidirectional winding rotor. Functions: Hour, minute, second, date. Quick date setting. Gradual date change. Stop-seconds (hacking) to set time precisely. Jewels: 21. Frequency: 21600 vph. Power reserve: Around 36 hours.
CASE
Stainless steel. Diameter: 39 mm. Thickness: 10.25 mm. Lug width: 20 mm. Lug to lug: 46 mm. Water resistance: 30 meters. Luminescence: No lume. Dial: White. Applied hour markers, the Beijing watch Tiananmen logo and a red star. Crystal: Sapphire crystal. Domed. Has anti-reflective coating. Case back: Screw-down dodecagon shaped. Not transparent. Stainless steel case back. Hands: Copper material plated with silver color Crown: Push-pull. Fluted cylinder shape. Signed with the Beijing watch Tiananmen logo.
STRAP
Black. Cowhide leather. Quick release: Remove strap from case without tool. Fit for case lug width: 20 mm. Clasp: Pin buckle. Stainless steel clasp.
To our knowledge, as of 2024-Jun-12, this watch is available in brand new condition.
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