TAIJI BAGUA

太极八卦

Brand: Sea-Gull (海鷗). Reference: 218.98.8808G. Mechanical, manual winding.

In Chinese philosophy, Taiji or Tai chi (simplified Chinese: 太极; traditional Chinese: 太極; pinyin: tàijí; lit. 'great pole') is a cosmological term for the "Supreme Ultimate" state of the world and affairs - the interaction of matter and space, the relation of the body and mind. This model incorporates the Taiji symbol on the watch dial, the inclined tourbillon module adds up to the balance of the watch design.

Chinese character:
太极 - Taiji

MOVEMENT
Mechanical, manual-winding. Tourbillon. China Made. Caliber: Sea-Gull ST8160. Inclined tourbillon. Functions: Hour, minute. Jewels: 27. Frequency: 21600 vph.

CASE
316L stainless steel. Diameter: 43 mm. Thickness: 13.5 mm. Lug to lug: 49.5 mm. Water resistance: 50 meters. Luminescence: No lume. Bezel: 18K rose gold bezel material. Dial: White, gold color. Double-deck Taiji dial. Traditional Chinese elements starting from the center (not all may be listed): the Taiji symbol (on bottom deck), Bagua/8 Hexagrams (on bottom deck), Havenly Stems and Earthly Branches, the 24 stars, the 24 solar terms, the five elements, Chinese numerals, and the 72 Hexagrams. Crystal: Sapphire crystal. Case back: Fixed with screws. Transparent. Sapphire crystal case back. Crown: Push-pull. Fluted cylinder shape. Signed with the Sea-Gull watch logo.

STRAP
Black. Alligator leather. No quick release: Need tool to remove strap from case. Fit for case lug width: 21 mm. Clasp: Fold-over clasp. Stainless steel clasp.