Jinzhong 金钟 Zhufeng 珠峰 II (Mount Everest)

  Model : Zhufeng 珠峰 (Mount Everest) Manufacturer : Jin Zhong Watch Factory 金钟手表厂(Golden Bell Watch Factory) Year of Production:  Case Diameter :  Weight w/o strap: g  Movement Model : Standard Movement ZTZA (17 jewels) Type : Hand Wind This is my second Zhufeng (the first one is per link below). The main differences...
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Liaoning 辽宁 Wannianqing 万年青 SL1A (Rohdea Japonica)

Model : Wannianqing 万年青(Rohdea Japonica) Manufacturer: Liaoning Watch Factory 辽宁手表厂 Year of Production: 1969 Case Diameter :  Weight w/o strap: g  Movement Model : SL1A (17 jewels)  Type : Hand Wind Wan 万 Nian 年 Qing 青 is Chinese name of Rohdea japonica. Literally, it means evergreen. The logo depicts the plant....
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Shanghai 上海 A581

Model : A581 Manufacturer : Shanghai Watch Factory (上海手表厂) Year of Production: 1964 Case Diameter :  Weight w/o strap: g  Movement Model : A581 (17 jewels)  Type : Hand Wind Watches in Shanghai 581 series are among the most popular items for vintage collectors.There were three models in the series: A581, A-581 and...
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Jinzhong 金钟 Zhufeng 珠峰 I (Mount Everest)

Model : Zhufeng 珠峰 (Mount Everest) Manufacturer : Jin Zhong Watch Factory 金钟手表厂(Golden Bell Watch Factory) Year of Production:  Case Diameter :  Weight w/o strap: g  Movement Model : Standard Movement ZTZA (17 jewels) Type : Hand Wind  The caseback is absolutely spectacular. It has a running horse surpassing...
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Tianjin 天津 ST2 Wuyi 五一 (Five One)

Model : Wuyi 五一 Manufacturer : Tianjin Watch Factory 天津手表厂 Year of Production: 1960(s) Case Diameter :  Weight w/o strap: g  Movement Model : ST2A (18 jewels)  Type : Hand Wind  Tianjin Watch Factory's Wuyi watch is earlier than its Dongfeng and of course Sea-Gull watches. The wiki says as below: Preparations...
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Dandong 丹东 Longfeng 龙凤 (Dragon & Phoenix)

Model : Longfeng 龙凤 (Dragon & Phoenix) Manufacturer : Dandong City Watch Factory Nr 5 (丹东市手表五厂) Year of Production:  Case Diameter :  Weight w/o strap: g  Movement Model : Standard Movement SL5B (17 jewels)  Type : Hand Wind Dragon (Long 龙) and phoenix (Feng 凤) are mythical creatures in Chinese culture....
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Liaoning 辽宁 Hongqi 红旗 3101 (Red Flag)

Model : Hongqi 红旗 Manufacturer : Liaoning Watch Factory 辽宁手表厂 Year of Production: 1976 Case Diameter :  Weight w/o strap: g  Movement Model : Standard Movement SZL1A (17 jewels)  Type : Hand Wind  Hongqi or Red Flag is the third Liaoning watch that I have acquired. In political context, a red flag is a symbol...
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Shanghai 上海 Budlet 春蕾 7524-301 (w/ decorated movement)

Model : Budlet (春蕾)7524-301 Manufacturer : Shanghai Watch Factory 上海手表厂 Year of Production:1978 Case Diameter :  Weight w/o strap: g  Movement Model : SS7 (19 jewels)  Type : Hand Wind My first Budlet is with model number 7524-207 (see this post).The is my second acquisition as a result of my relentless search...
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Shanghai 上海 Dongbao 东宝 (Eastern Treasure)

Model : Dongbao 东宝 Manufacturer : Shanghai Department Store上海百货公司 Year of Production:  Case Diameter :  Weight w/o strap: g  Movement Model : Standard Movement ZLN (17 jewels)  Type : Hand Wind This is an indisputable NOS as the sticker at the caseback is still intact. This watch is by Shanghai Department...
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