Model Name:

Sugess Swan Neck Seagull 1963

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Reference:

SUCHP005K

Price ($)

$

270

Country:

China

A.I. Rating

7.6

Crowd Rating:

758

Watch Description

Sea-Gull, back in 1963, was just the Tianjin Watch Factory (est. 1955). They bought the rights and production machinery for the Venus 17x chronograph movements from Venus, and created some prototypes for the D304 project. By the time the "1963" chronographs were produced for the PLAAF, the movement had been refined, and now had 19 jewels instead of the original 17. The movement was named the ST3. The "Sea-Gull" brand was created in 1974, and replaced the previous "Dong Feng" brand name (1966-1974).

In 2012, Sea-Gull brought back this chronograph movement, increased the beat speed to a more modern 21,600 vph, added a couple of more jewels (21), and renamed it the ST19 series. The original Venus series had come in different variants. The Venus 175 was the 2-sub-dial variant in the 1963/D304 watches, now revised to become the ST1901. The ST19 series also includes other Venus 17x variants with additional dials and complications.

All the ST1901 movements found in current 1963 chronographs have 21 jewels, but some state "19 Zuan" on the dial as a nostalgic throwback to the original ST3 powered watches from the 1960's.

Sea-Gull sells high quality ST1901 movements to third party manufacturers, but manufacturing cleanliness and quality standards can differ across brands. The Sea-Gull branded watches are assembled with greater care, and in cleaner conditions, than many of the other brands out there.

If you want to have your watch adjusted for more precise timekeeping, the ST1901 has the option of a "Swan neck" feature, which simplifies the process by adding an easier way to adjust the timing. This is especially helpful for DIY adjustments, but can add $20 to $40 to the overall cost.

https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/sugess-zi-zuan-sea-gull-are-they-all-the-same-plus-custom-dials.5340115/

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47.3

Steel - 316L

Round

Sapphire

Manual

Seagull ST1901

Black

Collection Metrics

A.I. Watch Review:

# Sugess Swan Neck Seagull 1963 Review by A.I. WatchMetrics

## Watch Summary
The Sugess Swan Neck Seagull 1963 is a vintage-inspired sports chronograph powered by the celebrated manual-wind Seagull ST1963 column-wheel movement with swan neck regulator visible through the sapphire display caseback, presented in a compact 40mm stainless steel case with double-domed sapphire crystal, targeting budget-conscious enthusiasts and collectors who value mechanical authenticity and subtle retro aesthetics over luxury branding, complete with a 45-hour power reserve and modest 50m water resistance.

## Overall Watch Rating: 7.6/10.0

**Movement Metric (9.5/10.0)** - The Seagull ST1963 column-wheel chronograph with swan neck regulator offers finishing and reliability on par with homages to the vintage Venus 175 at a fraction of the cost.
**Material Metric (9.0/10.0)** - Premium 316L stainless steel construction paired with AR-coated sapphire front and back crystals provides durability comparable to mid-tier Seiko divers.
**Cohesiveness Metric (9.0/10.0)** - As a standalone piece, its unified vintage chronograph theme and consistent finishing deliver perfect harmony akin to a purpose-built collector's tool.
**Complications Metric (8.5/10.0)** - The precise column-wheel chronograph with 45-minute and 12-hour counters performs smoothly, matching the action of entry-level Longines chronos.
**Dials & Design Metric (8.5/10.0)** - The sunburst black dial with syringe hands and clean subdial layout evokes classic 1960s racers, rivaling the appeal of affordable Davosa designs.
**Versatility Metric (8.0/10.0)** - This retro chrono transitions seamlessly from casual weekends to office settings, similar to a Hamilton Intra-Matic but with more mechanical flair.
**History & Innovation Metric (7.5/10.0)** - Rooted in China's iconic 1963 chronograph heritage with modern swan neck refinement, it stands alongside established repros like the Seagull Ocean Star.
**Functions Metric (7.0/10.0)** - Core timekeeping plus dual chronograph counters and small seconds deliver solid utility on level with basic mechanical chronographs from Citizen.
**Brand Metric (6.2/10.0)** - Sugess as a microbrand delivers enthusiast-grade execution using proven movements, akin to early offerings from San Martin or Pagani Design.
**Rarity Metric (4.6/10.0)** - At its production scale and price point, it offers moderate exclusivity similar to limited-run microbrand chronos on Chrono24.

## Total Performance Score (TPS): 9.3

## WM Collector Grade: A+

## Performance Insights: Excels in movement quality, materials, and complications while rarity lags; provides outstanding value far exceeding its modest price against comparably specced watches costing thousands more.

## TPS Interpretation: Exceptional Value: The watch vastly overdelivers on mechanical sophistication and build quality for its price, making it a steal for chronograph aficionados.

## Watch Data
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**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**

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