2005 Shanghai 8120 Ltd 35 jewel automatic

[AlbertaTime]

It's not fancy or flashy but there's just something about the dimensions and the cleanliness that I really like..and the goldtone indices against black and steel and the domed crystal. The deeply protected crown selects firmly and winds like butter. The thing sorta reminds me of a milgauss but, nicely; it's not close enough to be called an homage. It looks turned out but not military. Ultra-dependable SB1H Shanghai "B" automatic movement/35 jewels.

As near I know it's a straight up Shanghai design, and I think Shanghai would do well do think more along these lines for the North American market. It's a classy adult market three-hander with date.

Plus it's got the beefiest strap I've seen come from a Chinese manufacturer...even a solid thick buckle. It feels like a Hirsch Liberty--and that's a compliment.

Evidently 280 of this model were made...at least if I understand correctly.

Specs:

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Special limited edition: 280 / only
Name: (Shanghai) license
Dial: Watch exclusive high hardness mineral glass
Strap: leather strap
Color: Black Dial (as shown)
Size: dial diameter 38MM (including the case and handle first)
Property: Shanghai brand automatic mechanical watch (8120 model) 35 drill movements
Origin: China Shanghai
Features: steel vibration Calendar week
Released: 2005















I'm really pleased.

The seller, again, was Mr. Zhao Yanyan ( lingdianliseller at Ebay although he didn't list this piece on Ebay...yet :P )...and I'm finding him to be a treat to deal with. Mr Zhao communicates most easily in Chinese but I find Google Translate and Bing Translate allow me good and very friendly communication. :headbang:

[Gunscrossed]

Another cool looking Chinese watch 8)

[rfrazier]

That does look rather tidy. Enjoy. (It is a pretty high jewel count for an automatic. Do you know where the extras go?)

Best wishes,
Bob

[dutchgray]

I like that :D the case is certainly pretty class and the rest is simple and elegant.

[AlbertaTime]

That does look rather tidy. Enjoy. (It is a pretty high jewel count for an automatic. Do you know where the extras go?)

Best wishes,
Bob

Hi: Thanks for the kind words.

I don't know where the extra jewels go but I'll try to find out.

Here's a photo from taobao that shows the movement though...



By the way..evidently not limited edition...the LTD meant something else (but that's because I don't understand Chinese very well)