SHANGHAI 1955 · 70 YEARS

上海 1955 · 70 周年

Brand: Shanghai (上海). Reference: S5002.1801.011.09. [Version: 31 mm. leather strap. View other versions →] Launch date: 2024-September-26. Limited 700 pieces.

This model basically reproduced the appearance of the first Chinese watch with refined pallet fork (细马) made in Shanghai city on September 26th, 1955.

The watch was originally designed with a date stamp "1955.10.1" and a 6-circle pattern on the dial marking the 6th year since the birth of People's Republic of China on Oct. 1st, 1949. And this reissue in 2024 celebrates the 75th year of the nation.

Chinese character:
第一次試製樣品 - First Trial Production Sample. Position: 12 o'clock on dial.
1955.10.1 上海 - 1955 October 1st Shanghai. Position: 6 o'clock on dial.
29 占 - 29 Jewels. Position: 6 o'clock on dial.
上海 - Shanghai. Position: 6 o'clock on dial and on case back.
復刻第一次試製樣品 - Remake the First Trial Production Sample. Position: on case back.

MOVEMENT
Mechanical, self-winding. China Made. Caliber: Sea-Gull ST4200. Functions: Hour, Minute, Second, Date. Quick date setting. Jewels: 29. Frequency: 28800 vph. Power reserve: Around 38 hours.

CASE
316L Stainless Steel. Diameter: 31 mm. Thickness: 10.95 mm. Lug width: 16 mm. Water resistance: 5 ATM. Luminescence: No lume. Dial: White. Sunburst finish. Applied hour markers. Applied 18K gold (around 0.09 grams) traditional Shanghai watch building-shaped logo. Crystal: Sapphire Crystal. Double Domed. Case back: Screw-Down Dodecagon Shaped. Not Transparent. 316L Stainless Steel case back. Embossed Haitang (海棠) flower window shape on case back. Hands:Dauphine Hour And Minute Hands. Red Tip Seconds Hand. Crown:Push-Pull. Stainless Steel crown. Crown not signed.

STRAP
Black. Cowhide Leather. Quick release: Remove strap from case without tool. Fit for case lug width: 16 mm. Clasp:Pin Buckle. Stainless Steel clasp. (Additional strap: Black. Nylon. Quick release: Remove strap from case without tool. Pin Buckle. Stainless Steel material.)