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QIN DYNASTY · TIGER TALLY
秦风 · 虎符
3,280 CNYBrand: Sea-Gull (海鷗). Reference: 819.94.1122. Mechanical, self-winding. Launch date: 2022-July-1. Limited 2,022 pieces.
Tiger Tally is an ancient artifact used to tally soldiers in ancient China and is a symbol of power and strength. By incorporating it into the design of the watch, Sea-Gull has created a unique and meaningful piece of wearable art.
This model blends traditional Chinese elements with modern design. It features small seal script as watch indices, giving it a unique and sophisticated look. At 6 o'clock on the dial, you'll find the Qin armor, adding an historical touch to the watch. The Chinese character "秦" in the form of small seal script was engraved on the case back, further emphasizing its Chinese heritage.
Design elements:
- The tiger tally engravings on the left side of the watch case and on the watch strap was based on the tiger tally of Du county
- The indices from 1 to 12 are shown in small seal script, which is an ancient form of Chinese that was invented in Qin dynasty after the First Emperor of Qin unified the six kingdoms at around 236 - 221 BC. The Chinese character "Qin/秦" in small seal script can be found on the center of case back.
- The design of the Qin helmet at 6 o'clock was based on real Qin helmets that were unearthed at Terracotta site.
- The seconds hand was inspired by the arrows of Qin crossbow.
Chinese character:
中國海鷗 - China Sea-Gull. Position: 12 o'clock on dial.
中國製造 - China Made. Position: 6 o'clock on dial.
三十丈 - 30 zhang, which is around 100 meters. Position: 6 o'clock on dial.
秦 (朝) - Qin (Dynasty). Position: on case back.
虎符 - Tiger Tally
岂曰无衣,与子同袍 - Fear not the want of armor, for mine is also yours to wear
MOVEMENT
Mechanical, self-winding. China Made. Caliber: Sea-Gull ST2500. Functions: Hour, minute, second. Frequency: 21600 vph. Power reserve: Around 45 hours.
CASE
316L stainless steel. DLC black. Diameter: 43 mm. Thickness: 12 mm. Lug width: 24 mm. Water resistance: 100 meters. Weight: 69 grams (the whole watch including strap). Luminescence: Green luminescence on hour and minute hands, the numerals, the triangle at 12 o'clock and the squares near the numerals. Dial: Red. Fumé matte finish. Applied Chinese numerals. Crystal: Sapphire crystal. Flat. Case back: Screw-down notched. Not transparent. 316L stainless steel · DLC black case back. Hands: Sword hour and minute hands. Qin crossbow arrow seconds hand. Crown: Screw-down. Cylinder shape. Signed with the "S" logo.
STRAP
Brown. Calf leather. Quick release: Remove strap from case without tool. Clasp: Pin buckle. Stainless steel clasp. (Additional strap: Black. Nylon front leather back. Clasp of additional strap: Pin buckle. Stainless steel material.)
Qin Dynasty · Tiger Tally · Limited Edition
Qin Dynasty · Tiger Tally · Limited Edition
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